Empowering families and youth through mental health support.
Where Insight Grows and Resilience Blooms
Empowering families and youth through mental health support.
About GrowWise Counseling
My Role
GrowWise Counseling exists to nurture insight, resilience, and personal growth. I provide thoughtful, compassionate care that honors each client’s unique path while supporting clarity, emotional strength, and meaningful change.
Introductions
All About Me
I grew up in Michigan and am married with six children. My lifelong interest in families and relationships, along with a strong commitment to supporting young people, has shaped my work as a therapist. I find deep joy in walking alongside children and families as they grow and heal.
I find joy in hiking and spending time outdoors, capturing moments through drawing and sketching, and discovering cozy coffee shops while listening to jazz. These simple pleasures help me stay grounded and bring energy and perspective to my work.
Education and Training
Master’s Degree in Counseling, Kansas State University
Specialized training in play therapy, MidAmerica Nazarene University
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Kansas
Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC), Missouri
Experience
I have diverse counseling experience in school, community, and private practice settings. My professional background includes work as a school counselor in the Blue Valley and Olathe school districts, experience as a community mental health therapist, School-based therapist, and private practice therapist at GrowWise Counseling. I have specialized training in play therapy and have worked closely with children, adolescents, young adults, and families, supporting emotional growth, resilience, and meaningful change.
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What Others are Saying
Frequently Asked Questions
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GrowWise Counseling can help you with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, stress management, and more. I
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Anxiety and worry
- Depression
- Trauma and difficult life experiences
- Relationships with family, peers, and caregivers
- Behavioral concerns at home or school
I provide individualized, compassionate care, tailoring strategies to each client’s needs to help them build insight, resilience, and meaningful change.
Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin building a safe, supportive space for your growth. Here’s what typically happens:
- Introductions and rapport – We’ll start by getting to know each other and discussing what brought you to counseling.
- Review of background and concerns – I’ll ask questions about your history, current challenges, and goals for therapy.
- Discussion of confidentiality – I’ll explain your privacy rights, limits of confidentiality, and how I work with my clinical supervisor when consultation is needed.
- Assessment and planning – Together, we’ll identify initial goals and explore strategies to support insight, resilience, and growth.
- Questions – You’ll have the chance to ask any questions about therapy, the process, or what to expect moving forward.
The first session is mostly about understanding your needs and helping you feel comfortable. There’s no pressure to share more than you’re ready for — counseling works best at your pace, and building trust is our first step.
GrowWise Counseling provides counseling services for individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults.
Confidentiality is the foundation of the client-therapist relationship. Most people would not feel comfortable discussing personal matters without knowing that everything shared is private. Not only are the contents of therapy privileged, but even the fact that someone is a client of a therapist is confidential. Psychology has a longstanding tradition of honoring privacy from ethical, professional, and legal perspectives.
I provide counseling under the direction of a clinical supervisor, Dr. Lee Harris, and I consult with him as needed to ensure the highest quality of care. All consultations are confidential, and your privacy remains protected.
There are a few minimal and specific exceptions to confidentiality, including:
- If a client appears likely to harm themselves or someone else
- If there is suspected abuse of a child or dependent adult
- If a court order requires the release of records
In rare instances where a therapist breaks confidentiality outside of these exceptions, the consequences can be severe, including legal action, fines, and loss of professional licensing.
If you have questions about GrowWise Counseling’s privacy policies, please ask. I will review and explain the policy with you during your first session.
Consistency is an important part of counseling, as regular sessions help build insight, reinforce coping skills, and support steady progress. Most clients start with weekly appointments, but the frequency can vary based on your goals, needs, and schedule. Some clients may benefit from every-other-week sessions, while others might adjust as progress is made or circumstances change.
We’ll work together to find a rhythm that feels manageable, effective, and supportive for you and your family. The schedule can be revisited as needed to best meet your needs and ensure continuity of care.
Play therapy is a type of counseling designed primarily for children. Through play — using toys, art, games, and creative activities — children can express thoughts, feelings, and experiences that may be difficult to put into words.
Play therapy helps children:
- Process emotions and cope with stress or anxiety
- Work through trauma or difficult experiences
- Develop social, emotional, and problem-solving skills
- Improve behavior and communication
As a trained play therapist, I use structured and flexible approaches to meet each child where they are, helping them explore, express, and build resilience in a safe, supportive environment.
Both virtual and in-person counseling have benefits, and the best option depends on the client’s age, needs, and comfort level.
- Virtual sessions are a convenient and effective option for adults and teens. They allow flexibility, reduce travel time, and make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules while still providing a safe, confidential space.
- In-person sessions are often the best choice for younger children, especially those engaging in play therapy. Being in the same room allows for hands-on activities, play, and creative expression that support emotional growth and skill-building.
I’ll work with you to determine the format that best supports your child or teen’s progress, and we can adjust as needed over time.an answer to this item.
I try to meet with parents on a regular basis to support their child’s progress and growth. Sometimes these meetings include the child, and sometimes they are one-on-one with the parent. These sessions provide an opportunity to discuss progress, collaborate on goals, and work on parenting strategies tailored to your child’s unique needs. My goal is to help families feel supported, informed, and empowered to reinforce skills and resilience at home.
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GrowWise Counseling
9401 Indian Creek Pkwy Bldg 40 Suite 520, Overland Park, KS 66210, USA
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