Hello! I am so glad you are here! I know it can be scary to take the first step toward starting therapy and I’ve been there before too. Let me tell you a little bit about myself so you can know who I am, what being a therapist means to me, and why I created Lux Counseling. As you understand me and my team’s heart for therapy, you can decide if you think you may be a good fit to work with me or another skilled therapist on my team.

Being a therapist for me means holding the space for my clients to process their life, in exactly the messy, real life way they are experiencing it. I have developed a deep love of learning my clients’ stories, uncovering the roots of my client’s struggles, and walking with them through the challenging season or symptoms they are navigating. I love being my clients’ biggest supporter, whether I am working with a young adult navigating new job anxiety, a mom in the thick of the postpartum season, or a college student hoping to grow in confidence. 

Before starting Lux Counseling, I had an incredibly beneficial experience as a client in therapy. This therapeutic experience empowered me to understand myself and learn how to confidently attend to my mental and emotional health. My time in therapy fueled my desire to learn to walk with others in similar situations. With that inspiration, I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology at Benedictine College, my Masters of Science in Counseling at Emporia State University, and became a Licensed Professional Counselor. With years of experience in the mental health field, I have worked in the clinical mental health, school counseling, and private practice settings. I am licensed to practice therapy with clients anywhere in the state of Kansas.

Lux Counseling is the result of wanting to create a private practice that could embody the kind of support I craved when I was going through difficult seasons of my life. The name of our practice reflects our mission of what you can expect from the therapists at Lux Counseling. “Lux” means “light” in latin. The therapists at Lux Counseling are committed to sitting with you in the sometimes dark and messy parts of your life, while helping you find some light and relief along your journey. It is our honor to accompany you on your pursuit of healing and becoming the best version of yourself.