Play Therapists in Wichita, KS

Working collaboratively we will fix the problems that take away from your ability to enjoy family, friends, hobbies and work.

I am currently accepting clients who are interested in learning mindfulness. I work with all populations: adults, teens, children, those with autism/aspergers, etc. I am also a certified yoga therapist currently obtaining training in somatic yoga.

I am co-founder and partner at West Morris Psychological Associates and a NJ licensed psychologist. I treat individuals of all ages for a variety of mental health concerns, including: Adjustment Difficulties, Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child/Teen Behavioral Problems, Depression, Life Transitions, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Parent-child conflict, Panic Disorder, Parenting Strategies, Separation Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Social Skills, and Trauma. Treatment methods include individual, family, and group therapies. All treatment begins with an initial intake assessment, from which you and I decide collaboratively on an appropriate treatment plan. Here at West Morris Psychological Associates, it is our goal to provide you with caring, compassionate, and comprehensive psychological care. We realize how important it is to begin treatment in a timely way and try to schedule new patients as quickly as possible to start the intake and treatment process.

I am a warm, supportive, clinician who will tailor the therapeutic experience to your unique needs. You will find me to be a trusted partner dedicated to your well-being. I specialize in empowering individuals and families to overcome challenges related to anxiety, trauma, depression, executive functioning, self-esteem, and behavior problems. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I tailor evidence-based interventions to each individual and family I work with. Contact me today for a free consultation and we will work toward making positive changes and personal growth.

Each of us faces obstacles and difficulties in life differently, and at times we can all use help. Individuals frequently seek my services during times of transition, when decision making appears to have a greater impact on our future directions.

Wichita's economy is anchored by aerospace manufacturing and agriculture, and therapists here frequently address the psychological pressures of industrial work, shift schedules, and the boom-bust cycles of manufacturing employment. The city has a large Hispanic population and growing Somali and Burmese communities from refugee resettlement, creating demand for multilingual and culturally informed therapists who work with immigration stress and cross-cultural family dynamics. Ascension Via Christi and Wesley Medical Center provide major institutional mental health resources, while the city's mid-size scale means many therapists maintain more accessible practices than in larger metros. Wichita's conservative faith community means spiritually integrated therapy is a common offering across many local practices.

Gender ID

	86%	Female
	14%	Male

Session Type

	83%	In Person and Online
	17%	Online Only

Top Specialties

92%	Anxiety or Fears
92%	Depression
83%	Child or Adolescent Issues
83%	Parenting
75%	Divorce
67%	Self Esteem
67%	Social Anxiety

Ages Served

100%	Adult
83%	Children
83%	Teen
75%	Young Adult
58%	Senior

Client Focus

58%	Women
33%	LGBTQ+
25%	Men
17%	Black / African American
17%	Military / Veterans

Play therapists in Wichita, KS

Dr. Jennifer Baumgardner

Tracy Hadel

Heather Watson-Perez

Linda Friedman

Lisa Saponaro

Play Therapy therapists in Wichita, KS Statistics

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