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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Wichita, KS
Wichita Counseling Professionals is a dedicated mental health practice serving individuals, couples, children, and families in Wichita, Kansas. With over 70 years of combined therapeutic experience, our team specializes in evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety disorders, marital therapy, and child/adolescent behavioral issues. We utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy and play therapy to address emotional, social, and relationship health. Our clinicians hold advanced degrees and certifications in clinical social work and marriage and family therapy. We offer telehealth services for accessibility and accept most major insurance plans.Our practice emphasizes confidentiality, personalized care, and practical solutions to mental health challenges. We maintain regular business hours Monday through Friday with evening appointments available. Our therapists have extensive experience treating trauma, bipolar disorder, and grief, with specialized training in play therapy for children. We provide free initial consultations to ensure client-therapist compatibility. Our office is conveniently located near Bradley Fair in a welcoming, professional environment.
Services
Adult Therapy
Child Play Therapy
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Disorders
Marital Counseling
Bipolar Disorder
Grief Therapy
Anger Management
Telehealth Services
Trauma Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of combined mental health experience across multiple specialties
- Our therapists utilize evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques
- We provide telehealth options for greater treatment accessibility
- Specialized play therapy services for children aged 2-12
- Accepting most major insurance plans with claims filing assistance
Services
Adult Therapy
Our adult therapy services utilize evidence-based cognitive-behavioral techniques to address mental, social, and emotional health challenges. Specializing in depression, anxiety, and trauma treatment, we help clients develop practical coping strategies. With experienced therapists holding advanced clinical credentials, we provide personalized treatment plans focused on improving relationship dynamics and overall well-being through structured, goal-oriented sessions.
Child Play Therapy
Child play therapy addresses behavioral issues, emotional regulation, and trauma recovery for children aged 2-12. Using therapeutic play techniques, our specialists help young clients express feelings and develop social skills. The program includes parent collaboration and utilizes both directive and non-directive approaches. Our therapists have specialized training in childhood development and evidence-based play therapy methodologies to address anxiety, ADHD, and adjustment disorders.
Marital Counseling
Marital counseling services address relationship challenges including communication breakdowns, infidelity, and divorce recovery. Our therapists use systemic approaches to help couples understand interaction patterns and develop healthier communication strategies. With specialized expertise in family dynamics, we provide a structured environment for resolving conflicts and rebuilding trust through collaborative problem-solving and emotional regulation techniques.
Anxiety Disorders
Our anxiety treatment program addresses generalized anxiety, panic disorders, OCD, and social anxiety using cognitive-behavioral therapy. Specialized interventions help clients manage symptoms like racing thoughts, avoidance behaviors, and physical manifestations of anxiety. With evidence-based approaches, we teach coping mechanisms and exposure techniques. Our therapists have extensive experience treating anxiety across the lifespan, from childhood through adulthood.
Telehealth Services
HIPAA-compliant telehealth services provide accessible mental health care through secure video conferencing. Our platform supports convenient therapy sessions from home with minimal technical requirements. The service includes pre-session preparation guidance and technical support. Available for individual, couples, and family therapy sessions, telehealth maintains the same clinical standards while offering greater flexibility for clients with scheduling or mobility challenges.
People
Marilyn Possett
Adult Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist
Marilyn Possett has 30 years of therapeutic experience treating anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma. She holds an MSW from the University of Oklahoma and previously worked at Laureate Psychiatric Hospital. Specializing in adult CBT, she helps clients develop practical coping strategies for emotional and relationship challenges.
Phil Newman
Child and Family Therapist
Phil Newman provides therapy for children aged 2-18 and adult trauma survivors. With 20 years of experience, he specializes in treating ADHD, anxiety disorders, and behavioral issues using play therapy techniques. He holds an MSW and is a licensed clinical social worker with expertise in both community and private practice settings.
Anita Avers
Marriage and Family Therapist
Anita Avers specializes in relationship therapy and mood disorders with 18 years of clinical experience. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, she addresses depression, anxiety, and relationship conflicts using systemic approaches. She offers free initial consultations to help clients find the right therapeutic fit for their needs.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide adult therapy, child play therapy, marital counseling, depression treatment, anxiety disorder management, and telehealth options for remote sessions.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans and will file claims on your behalf. Please contact us to verify your specific coverage details.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions using video conferencing technology. Technical support is available to ensure smooth virtual therapy experiences.
What are your office hours?
Our Wichita office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Evening appointments are available for clients with scheduling needs.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can request a consultation through our website contact form or by calling (316) 688-1790 during regular business hours.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free 30-minute face-to-face consultations to help you find the right therapist for your specific needs and preferences.
