Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Olathe, KS
Browse Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Olathe, Kansas. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Valerie Merriman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LSCSW
Therapy should feel safe. At Lenz Mental Health Collective, as a client your needs always come first. Therapy is hard, but it shouldn't feel dreadful.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Olathe, KS
Online in Olathe, KS
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Kirk Shelton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
I approach therapy as a practical and relational process rather than a set of techniques. People usually come in when long-standing ways of coping no longer fit their current life, even if those strategies once made sense. My work focuses on understanding how those patterns developed, how they continue to function, and how they can be reorganized in ways that support greater flexibility and self-direction. Change matters to me as it shows up in how a person lives, relates, and responds outside the therapy space.
10 Years Experience
Online in Olathe, KS (Online Only)
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James Parker
Psychologist, PhD
I view therapy as a collaborative interaction in service of understanding the best forms of quality human relating. My approach to therapy is primarily guided by Coherence Therapy. Coherence Therapy is an approach to treatment that is different from many others in that - instead of focusing on what is "negative" or "wrong" and trying to change or alter it - the purpose is to genuinely understand a person's symptoms; to curiously explore why maintaining certain patterns of thinking and behavior is emotionally necessary, even when a person is feeling stuck because of those patterns. Understanding the symptom leads to identifying the underlying emotional reasons of why we do things and addresses the cause of feeling stuck, not just the symptom, which leads to meaningful and lasting changes.
9 Years Experience
Online in Olathe, KS (Online Only)
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Jayson L. Mystkowski
Psychologist, Ph.D., ABPP
Dr. Jayson L. Mystkowski received a Ph.D. from UCLA’s Clinical Psychology program in 2003 and a B.A. Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa in Psychology, with Departmental Honors, from Northwestern University in 1997. At UCLA, where he has been a Clinical Professor for over 20yrs in their Psychology Clinic, Dr. Mystkowski acquired a strong foundation in applying behavior theories to the understanding and treatment of anxiety disorders while working with Dr. Michelle Craske and has published several papers on this topic. His clinical training is diverse, with time spent on anxiety treatment studies at UCLA, practicum and post-doctoral training at the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital System, and an APA-accredited internship at UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). After 15yrs as a licensed clinical psychologist and the Associate Clinical Director at Cognitive Behavior Associates in Beverly Hills, Dr. Mystkowski founded Cognitive Behavior Health Partners in 2019. Dr. Mystkowski is licensed in CA (#20077), CT (#4416), NY (#027100), WA (#61634860) and British Columbia (#1035249), has been granted the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT: E. Passport Mobility #14145) and a Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB).
22 Years Experience
Online in Olathe, KS (Online Only)
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Norma J. Perez
Psychologist, PhD
I'm not your ordinary therapist. I have 26 + years of experience as a therapist, plus I have the life experience of a wife of 46 years, mother of two, and grandmother of four. I am the therapist that people come in and say, "Wow, you helped me more in one session than I got out of years with several other therapists." I am fun, direct, empathetic, but direct so that you can have the results you are looking for in a short amount of time. I love what I do, so it's not work to me. I'm very interactive in sessions so there won't be many times where I just sit there and don't provide feedback. I'm the type of therapist that will call you out on your stuff so I can help you meet your goals and have better relationships with others. I love talking with potential clients to see if I'm a good fit. After a phone call with me you will be able to get a sense if I'm a good fit for you. Please give me a call and let's chat!
22 Years Experience
Online in Olathe, KS
Olathe is the county seat of Johnson County—one of the wealthiest counties in the United States—and a prosperous Kansas City suburb with a highly educated population, strong schools, and a community culture that values achievement, all of which shapes the mental health landscape toward concerns about perfectionism, parenting pressure, and the anxiety of high expectations across the life span. A well-developed private therapy sector reflects the community's means and generally positive attitude toward seeking support, and the proximity to Kansas City's broader health resources gives residents access to specialists across a wide range of modalities and populations. Many churches and faith communities in Olathe incorporate or partner with mental health professionals, reflecting a faith-integrated approach to well-being common in this part of the Midwest. Common therapy concerns include anxiety, adolescent mental health, parenting stress, work-life balance, and the relational challenges that arise in a community where success and high performance are deeply embedded expectations.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Olathe, KS Statistics
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Olathe, KS average 14 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Depression (72%), and Stress (59%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
29%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Depression |
| 59% | Stress |
| 56% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 52% | Social Anxiety |
| 45% | Self Esteem |
| 42% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 12% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Men |
| 25% | Military / Veterans |
| 20% | Black / African American |