Shine Integrative Therapy

08/10/2025

We are here to walk beside you. ❤️

08/06/2025

It sounds harsh — and it is.
�Because this work isn’t gentle. It asks you to look at the parts of yourself you’d rather ignore.�
The anger that comes too quickly.�The control that shows up when fear creeps in.�The silence you learned to survive with.�The wounds you carry from when you were small.

And if you don’t face them — not blame them, not hate them, but face them — they don’t disappear.
�They simply pass down, shape the tone of your voice, guide your reactions, become the lens through which you see your child.

Your child doesn’t just inherit your smile.�They inherit your patterns.�Your fears.�Your unfinished business.

That’s why this work matters so much.
�Not to be perfect. Not to “fix” yourself.�But to pause long enough to ask: Is this mine? Or am I about to hand it to them, too?

Because when you dare to meet your pain with honesty, your child gets something different…

They get a parent who chooses awareness over autopilot.�A home where emotions are felt, not feared.�A legacy that doesn’t pass on the hurt unexamined.

So no — we don’t have to be flawless.�But we do have to be brave.

Because the things we avoid…�They don’t vanish.�They just get handed down.

And our children deserve better than that.�
They deserve us. Whole, aware, evolving.
One conscious choice at a time. ❤️

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07/29/2025

We are excited to welcome Lexi McHugh, Graduate Student Therapist to Shine!

Call for an appointment with Lexi, 316-803-1011 opt 1 or email hello@shineintegrativetherapy.com

If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken a brave first step—and that matters. Life can present challenges that feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Lexi's goal is to help you access your inner strengths, navigate difficulties with confidence, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
She works with individuals across all ages and life stages and has a particular passion for helping clients get to the root of their challenges. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life transitions, she offers a compassionate, client-centered approach in a safe, non-judgmental environment where healing and growth can take place.

Lexi is currently a Graduate student intern working towards a Licensed Professional Counselor licensure from Fort Hays State University. Lexi's fee is $30 a session. Her therapeutic style is collaborative, warm, and goal oriented. She draws from a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Based CBT
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Attachment-Based Interventions
Positive Psychology

She believes therapy is valuable in all seasons of life—whether you’re seeking clarity, working through a specific issue, or simply needing someone to talk to. She believes you are the expert in your own experience and considers it an honor to walk alongside you in your journey. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan grounded in proven strategies to help you thrive.
Outside the office, Lexi enjoys baking, riding horses, swimming and spending time outdoors.

To set up an appointment with Lexi, please call 316-803-1011, option 1 or email hello@shineintegrativetherapy.com

06/18/2025

Bailey is now taking Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance! Give Bailey a call today! 316-803-1011
Bailey@shineintegrativetherapy.com

05/25/2025

05/20/2025

The therapists at Shine are here to walk beside you on your healing journey. 💜

04/21/2025

We are excited to announce that Tiffany Strickland has joined us at Shine! Tiffany brings two decades of experience and is eager to walk alongside those who seek compassion and healing.
Call or email Tiffany today!
316-803-1011
tiffany@shineintegrativetherapy.com

03/06/2025

We can help you find healing. ❤️

03/03/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Bailey Penner LMLP-T is joining us at Shine!
Bailey is a Licensed Masters level psychologist who earned his master's degree from Emporia State University. In addition to psychology work Bailey has also spent 7 years as a wildland firefighter.
Bailey enjoys working with individuals and couples primarily using Person-centered and Jungian Psychoanalysis techniques while also having significant experience with PTSD in the first responder field.
Contact Bailey at:
316-803-1011 or
bailey@shineintegrativetherapy.com

02/06/2025

Are you a farmer, rancher or family member of one? We want to show you the support you deserve. Sign up for our free classes at Shine Integrative Therapy in Newton! There will be six sessions, starting February 28, 2025 at 10:30 am.