Caleb Stephens, LMSW, is an innovative Intersectional Clinician dedicated to making therapy accessible and relevant for all clients. Understanding that traditional therapy often neglects the diverse layers of identity, Caleb approaches each session with a unique perspective, blending his role as a therapist with that of an Activist. His practice is focused on Identity work, providing a safe and affirming spaceparticularly for Black, Brown, and Indigenous individuals, and celebrating Queer and Trans identities. Specializing in Trauma, Healing, Race, Identity, and the power of Hope, Caleb ensures that every client feels seen and supported. He believes in creating a therapeutic environment that breaks down power dynamics, opting for settings that foster genuine connection — whether that means meeting at a café or simply enjoying a casual outing. Caleb's insightful, compassionate guidance is particularly suited for individuals seeking strength-based support in navigating life's challenges.

Erin Taylor, LMSW, is a compassionate and skilled therapist dedicated to supporting a diverse range of clients, including children, teens, adults, and elders. With extensive experience in addressing complex issues such as anxiety, depression, and chronic illness, Erin adopts a diverse therapeutic approach that incorporates Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, among others. Her commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment allows clients to explore their struggles with trauma, mood disorders, and family conflict while fostering resilience and personal growth. Erin also specializes in guiding individuals through life transitions, enhancing coping skills, and addressing challenges such as OCD and peer relationships. With her warm demeanor and strength-based perspective, Erin empowers those she works with to navigate life's difficulties and discover their true potential.

Laura VanSickle-Deavours, LCP, is a dedicated therapist with nearly three decades of experience specializing in a diverse range of age groups from preteens to elders. She passionately engages children and adolescents using tailored interventions that meet their unique needs, while also equipping and supporting parents and guardians from both a clinical and parental perspective. Laura's previous role as the director of a college counseling center allowed her to hone her skills in helping young adults build resiliency during crucial developmental stages. She is committed to meeting adult clients navigating challenges, crises, and various mental health struggles, using her expertise to support individuals, couples, and families facing a wide array of issues. With a special interest in trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, and the emotional aspects of sensory processing disorder, Laura is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and continually pursues advanced training. Working from a Christian worldview, she thoughtfully integrates spiritual perspectives with psychotherapy, ensuring that this is done only with client consent. Laura values cooperation in the therapeutic relationship, fostering a genuine connection and demonstrating her sincere care for each client's journey.

Christian Vargas believes that many individuals strive to lead a life where their self-perception aligns with their lived experiences. However, life's challenges, such as unexpected events, mood disorders, or significant transitions, can disrupt this journey. He specializes in assisting adults, particularly those experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship difficulties, identity development, life transitions, and stress management. Passionate about supporting members of marginalized communities, Christian recognizes the unique stressors they face and offers a safe space for healing. His approach centers on attentive listening to grasp both historical and current lived experiences, helping clients carve a path toward their ideal present and future. Utilizing a multicultural lens and strength-based strategies, he crafts personalized treatment plans aimed at achieving individual goals. Christian understands that the process of self-exploration in therapy fosters genuine growth and transformation, allowing clients to embrace, accept, and enact meaningful changes. He considers it a privilege to accompany clients on their journey toward living their most authentic selves.

Angie Viets, LCP, is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience dedicated to guiding adults through a diverse array of challenges, including anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions. With a remarkable background, Angie has had the privilege of working alongside professionals such as physicians, professors, and attorneys, enhancing her understanding of unique stressors faced by these individuals. She is particularly adept at fostering positive changes, empowering clients to cultivate a meaningful life. Angie believes that the effectiveness of psychotherapy is rooted in the strong connection established between therapist and client. She creates a safe, confidential environment where clients can openly share their innermost struggles. Her commitment to building meaningful relationships is essential to helping clients heal and grow. Angie utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Compassion Focused, Trauma Focused, and Emotionally Focused modalities, to tailor her services to each client's presenting concerns. Her clients consistently describe her therapeutic style as warm, compassionate, and authentic, ensuring a journey toward greater self-awareness and effective solutions to life's challenges.

Joette Vignery, LSCSW, believes in the transformative power of living fearlessly and authentically. Her mission revolves around fostering a life brimming with empathy, passion, and courage. As a survivor of narcissistic abuse, Joette possesses a profound compassion for individuals who have endured past abuse or trauma, whether inflicted in childhood or adulthood. She understands their experiences deeply and stands ready to support her clients in their healing journeys. With over 12 years of experience as a therapist, Joette has successfully worked with a diverse range of clients, including those from LGBTQ and straight communities, as well as varying age groups and those facing severe emotional challenges. She specializes in aiding teen and adult survivors of childhood abuse, sexual assault, and domestic abuse, passionately guiding them toward lives of strength and resilience. Joette employs a variety of effective therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, hypnotherapy, and ego state therapy, which empower clients to shed feelings of inner judgment, shame, guilt, anger, grief, abandonment, loneliness, and anxiety. Witnessing the profound transformations of her clients, who often emerge feeling liberated from their past burdens, is what Joette finds most awe-inspiring in her work as a therapist.

Vicki Williams is a compassionate therapist who is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals, couples, and teens. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Vicki provides a safe space for her clients to explore their current struggles while also considering past trauma that may be affecting their lives. Her expertise extends to individual and couples therapy, as well as assessment services that include IQ and academic testing. She is well-versed in addressing personal and spiritual growth, stress management, sleep disorders, and life transitions. Vicki is passionate about teaching practical techniques that promote lasting change, fostering growth and resilience within her clients. As a lifelong resident of Lawrence, she takes pride in supporting her community with culturally sensitive and tailored therapeutic approaches.

Connor Wyckoff is a compassionate therapist dedicated to guiding adults through their mental health journeys. With a focus on depression, anxiety, and developing coping skills, he creates a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their feelings and experiences. Connor’s expertise extends to addressing concerns such as Bipolar Disorder, Trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, and self-esteem, making him a versatile ally in the therapy room. He employs a range of effective modalities like EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients process their emotions and foster resilience. Connor embraces all backgrounds and identities, including those within the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring that his approach is inclusive and affirming. With a deep understanding of life transitions and stress management, he is committed to empowering individuals to navigate their challenges with confidence and clarity.

Adrian Zelvy, LCPC, has dedicated over 15 years to providing mental health services in the Lawrence community, specializing in work with adolescents and adults. He believes that therapy is a transformative process, focused on making small yet impactful shifts in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, leading to healthier living both individually and with others. Adrian collaborates with individuals and families to discover pathways for enhancing quality of life, relationships, and overall functioning. His extensive expertise includes treating ADHD, depression, and anxiety, as well as navigating co-parenting, high-conflict divorce, and family conflict. Adrian is particularly skilled in supporting transitions, whether moving into work, college, or life after college. Recognizing that beginning therapy can be a challenging step, he is committed to responding to inquiries within one business day and is connected to a large practice, ensuring that those in need will find the right support.

Christine Bachtel understands that life can often be complicated, messy, and hard. During challenging times, many individuals may feel overwhelmed, anxious, angry, sad, or depressed. Christine is committed to helping her clients – children, adolescents, and adults alike – effectively navigate through these difficult moments. She is passionate about empowering them to cope with grief, loss, school challenges, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression. With a wealth of experience spanning 20 years in school settings, Christine applies play therapy techniques when working with children. For adolescents and adults, she skillfully employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy to facilitate healing and growth. Christine is also certified in Play Therapy through Mid America Nazarene University and has received specialized training in Conscious Discipline, equipping her to support clients in fostering emotional resilience.

Richard Bates, LCMFT, thrives in helping teens, adults, and elders navigate their emotional landscapes with compassion and expertise. He is dedicated to addressing a myriad of challenges including marital and premarital issues, relationship dynamics, sexual intimacy, and parenting concerns. Drawing upon a solid foundation of experience as a military veteran, elementary school teacher, ICU nurse, and mental health nursing professional, Richard brings both training and a profound understanding of life's struggles to each session. His therapeutic repertoire includes Experiential Therapy, Bowenian, Family/Marital Therapy, the Gottman Method, and more, ensuring a tailored approach to meet the unique needs of his clients. Richard works tirelessly to create a non-judgmental space where clients feel empowered to explore their grief, anxiety, depression, and family conflicts. With evening and weekend availability, he is committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families through their healing journeys.

Lidia Conners, LCSW, is a dedicated therapist whose passion is to empower individuals to truly live fulfilling lives rather than merely existing. She believes that every person possesses the inherent strength to overcome obstacles that may arise from environmental factors, past experiences, biological challenges, or future anxieties. Through her compassionate approach, Lidia helps clients recognize both external and internal influences, identify harmful thought and behavior patterns, and encourages transformative change and growth. Utilizing a variety of therapeutic methods, including Mindfulness, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR, she aims to mitigate negative thoughts and emotions tied to traumatic experiences. Lidia takes a proactive stance against ineffective memories that hinder happiness and fulfillment, understanding that emotional distress can be debilitating. By fostering a caring and effective therapeutic relationship, she guides clients toward rediscovering their emotional and mental well-being. Lidia emphasizes the importance of balancing emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health, and is committed to supporting those ready to embark on a journey towards wellness.

Laura Drinkard is a skilled therapist specializing in women's issues and relationship concerns, including infidelity and divorce. She understands the complexities of navigating these sensitive topics, having triumphed over her own fears and emerged positively on the other side. Laura believes that therapy can be a transformative experience, differing significantly from past encounters. She recognizes that relationships can sometimes reach a point where they either need to gently evolve or come to a conclusion, and she is dedicated to helping clients make sense of their unique journeys. With a compassionate and open-minded approach, Laura welcomes all experiences, ensuring her clients feel heard and validated without judgment. Although she specializes in relationships, her expertise extends to various areas including chronic pain, grief, anxiety, and self-esteem issues. Having personally overcome challenges with self-image, Laura recognizes the powerful impact it can have on relationships, and she is committed to guiding clients towards self-acceptance and freedom from self-criticism. Laura is eager to connect and listen to what is truly on her clients' hearts, promising a safe space where personal growth and healing can flourish.