Get to know the ladies at Lux to see if we might be a good fit for you!
Meet Our Therapists
the lux counseling team
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**Accepting new Kansas clients now!! Coming soon for new Florida clients!**
Interested in working with Jordyn?
Meet Jordyn, a passionate therapist, who is honored to get to know her clients, even in the
hidden, sometimes hard or shameful parts of their story. Jordyn is known for her ability to show
immense respect and care for each individual she encounters. With her empowering, direct, and
empathetic approach, she creates a safe and welcoming space for you to explore what is on
your heart.
Therapy as a Mirror: Jordyn views therapy as a mirror; reflecting your feelings, beliefs and
experiences back to you, as she encourages you to shed external pressures and embrace who
you were created to be. From being a missionary, to working at a college counseling center, she
has a way of making those in her presence feel seen and appreciated in the unique way God
made them. She’s here to help you break away from harmful patterns and experience profound
healing, offering the same grace and love that have shaped her own journey.
Adventure Lover & Dance Enthusiast: Outside the therapy room, she can be found balancing
life between international trips, beach days, and sunset chasing.
Jordyn Kukla
Kansas licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Jordyn's Passionate About:
College Students • Couples • Family Trauma • Body Image
Grief • Perinatal Mental Health
Anxiety • Depression • Missionaries
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**ACCEPTING NEW KANSAS CLIENTS NOW!**
Interested in working with Ellie?
Meet Ellie, dedicated to supporting individuals and couples to become the best version of
themselves. Evident by her empathetic, warm, and patient nature, Ellie creates a supportive
space where she views clients as the experts on their life. She is known for understanding
clients' feelings without judgment, respecting diversity of opinion and experience, and adapting
to each clients' unique needs.
Championing Your Relationships: Ellie aims to create a safe and supportive space where all
parts of yourself and your relationships can be seen, understood, and championed to be the
best version possible. From her experience with premarital couples as a Prepare/Enrich
Facilitator, to her work in the Sorority Life office, Ellie understands how much our mental and
relational wellbeing impacts all of the other facets of our lives. She will walk alongside you on your
team as you identify and move towards your desired growth.
Trail Explorer & Coffee Enthusiast: Outside the therapy room, she can be found balancing life
between disc golf adventures with her husband, Kansas City coffee shop exploring, and reading
a good book.
Ellie Shaheen (Wells)
Kansas Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (T-LMFT)
Ellie’s Passionate About:
Premarital Counseling • Couples
Young Adults • Mid Life Transitions
High Schoolers • College Students
Self Esteem • Grief
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**Coming soon for new clients starting October 10th!**
Interested in working with Patrice?
Meet Patrice, a dedicated therapist with a welcoming, motivating and caring nature. Patrice is
known for creating a comfortable space for clients to explore their tendencies and patterns, free
of judgment. She believes in highlighting clients' and couples’ strengths and resilience,
partnering with them in pursuit of the meaningful change they crave. Patrice is not afraid to explore the messy parts of life, walking in your suffering with you, offering compassionate support as you seek healing and relief.
Empathetic and Person-Centered: Patrice holds a deep commitment to unwavering support for
her clients. From her experience as a Relationship Safety Consultant, to her years of work in
behavioral health, Patrice understands that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach and must be
personalized to you. She builds genuine connections and sees the good in her clients, holding
hope for their potential to thrive and experience joy.
Mom & Adventure Seeker: Outside the therapy room, she can be found balancing family life
with baking adventures and exploring new places in the great outdoors.
Patrice Fernandez
FLorida & Kansas Licensed Clinical Social Worker Intern (RCSWI)
Patrice's Passionate About:
Trauma Recovery
Relationships • Family
Military • First Responders • Young Adults
Pregnancy & Postpartum • Motherhood
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Interested in working with Jackie?
Meet Jackie, a compassionate and warm therapist dedicated to helping you understand and
navigate life's challenges, with hope for your future. With her attentive listening, genuine
curiosity, and ability to see the bigger picture, Jackie creates a warm environment for clients to
explore their emotions, inner thoughts, and experiences.
A Mission and a Passion: Jackie views her role as both a mission and passion, providing
clients with the tools to explore and embrace both their fears and dreams, as they make sense
of who they are and where they are going. From her previous profession as a teacher, to her own experience of being accompanied in therapy, Jackie has an empathetic and reflective way of understanding that every person has a unique story. She is known for her encouraging disposition and
willingness to be in it with you through the hard stuff life throws your way, making her an
invaluable support on the journey to wholeness.
Nature Lover & Community Investor: Outside of the therapy room, she can be found balancing
life between paddle boarding, investing in friendships, and staying active in her church
community.
Jackie Stone
Kansas licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Jackie's Passionate About:
Anxiety • Life Transitions
College Students
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Young Adults • Grief
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Interested in working with Liz?
Meet Liz, committed to helping you discover your goodness so that you can find hope and
meaning in your life. She is known for her friendly, nonjudgmental, direct, and energetic
approach, creating a space where clients can process their emotions and experiences. She is
determined to help you develop essential coping skills and a deep confidence that you can
handle whatever life throws your way.
Finding Self Compassion and Motivation: Liz helps clients improve their quality of life and
find purpose in their story. From seeing healing happen first hand on a campus ministry retreat,
to her extensive experience helping clients navigate emotional dysregulation, Liz creates an
environment that propels others to have both compassion for themselves and motivation for
growth. She holds hope for clients to see their suffering and struggles as a chapter of their story,
not the whole book.
DIY Enthusiast & Coffee Connoisseur: Outside of the therapy room, she can be found
balancing life between home renovations, cheering on the Dayton flyers with her husband, and
delighting in some delicious brunch.
Kansas, Ohio, & Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW, LISW, LCSW)
Liz Ferguson
Liz's Passionate About:
Life Transitions • Pregnancy & Postpartum
Anxiety • Emotion Regulation
College Students • Young Adults
Scrupulosity • Self Esteem
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Interested in working with Lizzy?
Meet Lizzy, Lux founder and therapist. Lizzy's journey to becoming a therapist began on a mission
trip to a Zambian orphanage, where she saw the effects of untreated trauma firsthand. This ignited a
passion within her to learn the skills to be able to support those desiring the healing and relief that is
possible through therapy. From her experience as a client in therapy, she saw how life changing
healing past wounds, knowing her true identity, and gaining practical tools to navigate life stressors
can be. She is known for her encouraging and passionate demeanor, as she supports her team of
therapists, clients, and community.
Determined to Meet The Growing Need: Recognizing the demand for faith-filled therapists in her community, Lizzy expanded her team with
trustworthy, diversely skilled professionals. She is incredibly proud of who the team of therapists are
at Lux Counseling and how they show up for their clients, with integrity and care.
Admiring Your Courage: Lizzy gets that it is not always easy to reach out for support when life feels
overwhelming. As someone who has walked the walk as a client in therapy, she admires the effort,
courage and pursuit of greatness of each person who seeks accompaniment on their journey
through therapy.
Guacamole Lover & Outdoor Gal: Outside the therapy room, she can be found
balancing life between stroller runs with her daughter, eating mango guacamole and
enjoying family time cheering for KU.
Lizzy Hollwedel
Founder & Kansas Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (lCPC)
Lizzy's Passionate About:
Anxiety • Life Transitions • College Pregnancy & Postpartum
Perinatal Couples Therapy
OCD & Scrupulosity
