Art therapy, counseling services, ATR & clinical supervision offered in Leawood, KS! Contact me or book an appointment today!
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Art therapy & counseling services for tweens, teens, & women in-office or virtually in Leawood and the Kansas City area
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Carl Rogers
I am so glad that you found your way here!
Taking the first step to even explore what therapy might be like is a huge one, and I’m so happy you've made it this far.
Change can be hard. It occurs all around us on a daily basis, whether it’s within our control or not.
Sometimes, along the way, we get stuck in unhealthy patterns of resistance and struggle, have unrealistic ideas of how we want things to be, or lose sight of our values and start living in a way that doesn't feel true or authentic to us. We may also be living with underlying needs or desires that are not being met. Over time, perhaps the authentic parts of ourselves that don't fit within the "norm" of those around us have dimmed to avoid the shame, confusion, or feelings of not belonging.
The biggest lesson we can learn when going through challenge is learning how to handle it in a healthier way when it inevitably happens again in the future....and doing so in a way that feels authentic to us. How we handle the human condition of suffering is one of the most important factors in determining our quality of life. We cannot avoid struggle, but we can certainly work through past and current barriers, discover and nurture our unique neurotypes, and develop strategies to address challenges as they come. Maybe we can even rediscover the authentic parts of ourselves that feel the best when they're shining instead of dimming.
Through my personal and professional experiences, I have developed a genuine fascination and deep appreciation of how we all function in our individual worlds. Within the art therapy & counseling services I offer, my view of the therapeutic relationship and process is through a neurodiversity-affirming lens. This means that by remaining open, curious, and mindful of the individual complexities of our uniquely diverse brains and the beautifully chaotic nature of being human, I provide care that is driven by curiosity, acceptance, and respect.
At a pace that feels comfortable for you, I will help you process the negative thoughts and feelings that are attached to past challenges that may have become roadblocks. I will help strengthen the many positive qualities you already possess and work toward identifying and protecting the values that are important to you. I will help you explore creative and doable strategies to bounce back from struggle and shift perspective toward positive change and authenticity. Using art therapy, play therapy, EMDR, and other treatment specialties, we will work as a team to help you reach your goals and nurture the creativity within you.
If any of this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Are you ready to shine? I'm so ready to help you get there...I'll bring my shades!
"I haven’t been working with Keslie for long, but I already feel very comfortable talking to her...She’s very understanding of my beliefs as well, which is very important to me. Keslie is super kind and very welcoming!"
- Client
"Our daughter loves Keslie."
- Tween client parent
"[Keslie} has been very responsive to the student's needs. She has quickly responded to all emails and answered questions to support the staff at school."
- Young client's teacher
"Keslie did such a wonderful job working with our son with ADHD that we had her work with our other son on some anger issues. Our boys love her, and we have seen great results."
- Clients' parent
"Keslie came in early on an unscheduled day after my daughter had a mental health crisis. With her help my daughter is back on track and she hasn't had any more episodes. 5 [out of 5] is too low a score!"
- Tween client's parent
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