Now accepting new therapy clients in Leawood, KS! Start your individual counseling services today!
Now accepting new therapy clients in Leawood, KS! Start your individual counseling services today!
Hi, there! I am so glad you're here. I'd love to share with you some information about myself.
I am Keslie, and I am the clinical therapist and owner of Creative Resilience, LLC in Leawood, Kansas. After working in residential treatment with higher support needs clients for several years, I decided to transition into private practice to continue offering effective counseling and creative therapies in my community. In my eight years working as a therapist, I have been humbled and filled with gratitude from my work with my clients and their families.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), BSRB-approved Clinical Supervisor, Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC), trained Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist, Registered Play Therapist (RPT), and Autism Specialist. I provide therapeutic services tailored to my clients' needs and strengths using a playful, creative, curious, and accepting approach. Rooted in a humanistic and strengths-based orientation, I may implement Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Art Therapy, and Play Therapy.
Since 2010, I have worked in the mental health/caregiver field both in direct care and as a clinician. My caregiving experience includes working with senior adults in a care facility, children and adults in a psychiatric hospital, and women and children in a domestic violence shelter, just to name a few. The larger part of my clinical experience is comprised of my work as a therapist and Assistant Clinical Director in a residential treatment facility serving children and adolescents diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities, accompanying mental health issues, trauma histories, and significant behavioral challenges.
When I'm not in "therapist mode", I enjoy spending time with my husband and our family (furry family members included), creating artwork, playing volleyball, and spending time outdoors. I can also be found at a local Kansas City sporting event, catching the latest flick at the movie theater, or singing along at a concert
with my friends and family.
As a therapist, my goal is to be your coach, teammate, and cheerleader! If you are looking for a creative, accepting, honest, direct, and knowledgeable therapist, we would be a great fit.
I cannot wait to hear from you!
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Please reach me at creativeresilienceks@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The best way to get set-up for services is to schedule an initial call! Or you are welcome to reach out by email or phone! Emails can be sent to creativeresilienceks@gmail.com and calls can be made to 913-735-3563. From there, a free 15-minute phone consultation will be scheduled to determine if we are the best fit.
It is important to me that I can provide the care you need within my ethical scope of practice. If we aren't the best fit, I can provide you with some names of other therapists whom you could contact if requested.
If we both decide that we can move forward from that phone consultation, I will send you the welcome paperwork to be completed and returned, then an initial session will be scheduled
I do not bill insurance; however, I can provide you with a superbill each month that you can submit to your insurance company if requested. If you are hoping to submit a superbill to your insurance company, I strongly suggest you call the number on the back of your insurance card to ask about your "out-of-network" therapy benefits and how to submit an out-of-network reimbursement claim.
Rates for most therapeutic services range from $90-135, depending on type of session or service. Rates for other services outside of therapy sessions vary.
You have a right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate", which is an estimate of charges for scheduled healthcare services. This will be provided to you during the initial paperwork process. The law requires healthcare providers to provide this to clients who are uninsured or self-paying at least one business day prior to the scheduled service. If your bill is $400 over what was listed in the Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the charges.
For more information, visit: https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises
Our initial session will be 55-minutes in length, wherein we will meet formally to discuss past and current symptoms and goals, and some simple assessments may be administered to gain a better understanding of background history and needs. The main goal of this initial session is for me to gather important information from you and for us to begin building a therapeutic relationship.
Individual therapy sessions are 45 to 50 minutes in length.
Parent consultation sessions typically last 30-45 minutes. In these sessions, I will meet with the parents without the child present to review progress in treatment goals, provide parent training when appropriate, consult on behavioral challenges, discuss referrals for community-based resources, etc. These occur every 4-8 weeks depending on the child and parents' needs.
Your scheduled session time is held exclusively for you. To avoid a charge for requests to reschedule or cancellations, requests need to be submitted at least 24 business hours prior to the scheduled appointment. Remaining engaged in the therapy process requires a time commitment, which is important in our ability to work together effectively.
I specialize in working with tweens, teens, and adult women who are experiencing challenges with neurodiversity (Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, giftedness, other developmental issues), anxiety, challenging life transitions, and trauma. I also specialize in providing art therapy, play therapy, and/or EMDR, and other techniques within my scope of practice.
Because of my specialized training and scope of practice, I may refer you to other providers if I do not feel that I can provide you with the best care. In cases of substance use and couples seeking therapy, I will refer clients to other therapists who specialize in those forms of treatment. There may be other situations that could be better addressed by a therapist with other specializations, in which case I can provide you with names of other therapists if requested.
It is important to me to provide an atmosphere that is free of judgement and affirming of gender-identity, sexual orientation, spirituality, race, ethnicity, physical ability, level of support needs, etc.
The best way to figure out if we'd be a good fit is to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. We can further discuss what you're looking for, and I can answer any of your questions. Call me at 913-735-3563!
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