Lynisha is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). She received Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kansas. Lynisha has worked as a social worker for over 20 years. She offers therapy based on a strength’s perspective. She has worked at the Leavenworth VA & DCCCA Inc as a substance abuse counselor and as a social worker at LDCHA Resident Services, & USD497 Lawrence Public Schools. Lynisha also volunteered at Headquarters Counseling Center as a crisis counselor for over a year.

Lynisha specializes in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and substance use. Lynisha prides herself in creating a safe space for her clients to feel comfortable to share. She also works with her clients to identify needs and make a plan to reach their goals. Lynisha’s passion is to help others be the best they can be.

During her leisure time, she loves to travel, listen to live music, and spending time with her daughters, family, friends & fur babies.

“Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success”. – Anonymous

Specialities:

• Anger

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Trauma

• Substance Use

Population focus:

• People of Color

• Children

• Adolescents

• Adults

• Couples

Tayler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Arkansas. Tayler has been practicing social work since 2016. Tayler specializes in working with individuals impacted by grief. She has worked with hospice programs in nursing home settings. She has provided support groups for caregivers and those who are grieving.

Tayler also works closely with individuals who are grappling with the challenges of anxiety and depression. Through compassionate guidance and evidence-based therapeutic interventions, she offers invaluable support in helping individuals navigate their emotional struggles, fostering a path towards healing, resilience, and improved well-being.

Outside of work Tayler loves to spend time with family, read, and cook new recipes.

Specialities:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Grief

• Mood Disorders

Population focus:

• Children

• Adolescents

• Adults

• Aging Population

Carlos Rivera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Kansas. Carlos has provided mental health services in a variety of settings including residential facilities, community mental health centers, schools and in home for seven years. Through this work Carlos has developed a passion for working with those who have experienced adverse or traumatic experiences and those who carry marginalized identifies.

Carlos uses a person-centered approach to therapy to support individuals in their process of growth and empowerment to become self-sufficient. Carlos believes that the therapeutic relationship is essential for building comfort to participate in any process that will bring lasting change or progress you may want to make. Carlos uses different therapeutic frameworks such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions Focused Therapy, Interpersonal, Emotions Focused Therapy and an Intersectional approach to build a collaborative process driven by you. Using the therapeutic relationship and an intentional approach we can work together to empower you to take control of your experience, advocate for your needs and improve overall well-being.

Outside of work Carlos loves to cook, spend time with his family, be outdoors as much as possible and enjoy the occasional vacation.

Specialities:

• Anxiety

• Adjustment

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Depression

• Emotions Focused Therapy

• Family Function

• Solutions Focused Brief Therapy

• Substance Use

Population focus:

• Adolescents

• Young Adults

• Adults

• Couples

• Families

• People of Color

Dusti is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist for both Kansas and Missouri, a Registered Play Therapist, a Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist, an approved EMDR Consultant in Training and Level 2 trained in Brainspotting. Dusti is the Heartland Kansas Trauma Recovery Network coordinator offering early intervention services to members of the local police departments and to those who have been impacted by disasters. As a therapist her approach tends to be warm, authentic and direct. 

Prior to pursuing her degree at Friends University she worked at Headquarters Counseling Center, the state receiver of the two national suicide prevention networks: National Hopeline Network and National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband and four children.  She can often be seen cheering on her favorite soccer players on the sidelines. She enjoys reading, gardening and being outdoors.

Specialities:

• Abuse

• Adoption/Foster Care

• Anxiety

• Bipolar and Mood Disorders

• Depression

• Infidelity

• Relationship Distress

• Trauma/PTSD/I

Population focus:

• Children

• Adolescents

• Adults

• Couples

• First Responders

• Veterans

Tianna is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who graduated with her Masters Degree from the University of Kentucky . Tianna is especially passionate about working with individuals affected by OCD and related disorders as well as anxiety disorders.

Tianna also has experience working with individuals dealing with mood disorders, suicidal ideation, and self-harm. During the week, she spends her days working as an associate therapist at Discovery Mood and Anxiety Residential Treatment Program.

Outside of work, Tianna enjoys spending time with friends and family, trying new foods and playing games. She also loves to play the piano and bake.

Specialities:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Anxiety

• Bipolar

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Depression

• Mood Disorders

• Suicidal Ideation

Population focus:

• Adolescents

• Adults

• Working Professionals

• Recovering “Perfectionist’s”

Thomas is a licensed Master Level Psychologist in Kansas with a Masters Degree from Fort Hays State University, 2008. Thomas has many years experience working as a therapist at Kansas community mental health centers and two years practice as a Social Work Case Manager re-integrating foster children with biological parents. Thomas has years of experience completing mental health crisis work.

Thomas’s clinical focus includes the following: Chronic and complex depression, assisting those in immediate mental health crisis (i.e., a danger to themselves and/or others), generalized anxiety and panic attacks, working through child-hood trauma, the role of spirituality and consciousness in one’s mental health, borderline personality disorder, intense and complex relationships, and anger management. 

Specialities:

• Anxiety

• Anger Management

• Borderline Personality Disorder

• Depression

• Crisis Management

• Mood Disorders

• Suicidal Ideation

Population focus:

• Children

• Adults

• Families

• Couples