Thrive Counseling and Wellness

11/30/2025

We are so thrilled to offer more opportunities for EMDR. Thrive Counseling and Wellness now has THREE EMDR therapists. If you or someone you know is interested in exploring the incredible healing effects of EMDR, reach out today!

Learn how EMDR therapy in Olathe KS can help calm overwhelming memories by changing how the brain stores and reacts to old stress and trauma.

11/24/2025

We’re excited to welcome a new face to the team at Thrive Counseling & Wellness! 🎉

Please join us in warmly welcoming Jacob Bussmann, LPC, M.A.

Jacob brings a focused, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach to his work. He specializes in helping adults (18+) navigate life’s heavy places—anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, emotional dysregulation, and the impacts of trauma for both individuals and couples.

Here’s a little more about what he offers:

*Healing through modalities like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).
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*A belief in the unique worth of each person and the power of genuine connection in healing.

*A background shaped by his own journey of seeking help—which now fuels how he creates a safe, grounded space for clients.

Outside the therapy room, Jacob enjoys running, being outdoors, quiet moments with coffee, and time with his wife and two young children.

If you or someone you know has been feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed—and is ready for a truthful, gently powerful step toward healing—Jacob is accepting new clients both in-person and online. (He’s available for day & evening sessions.)

📍 Location: 23600 College Blvd Suite 203, Olathe, KS 66061
📞 Call us at 913-210-1907 or book a free consult online.

Help us spread the word—feel free to like, share, or tag someone who might benefit from Jacob’s care. Welcome aboard, Jacob! We’re glad you’re here. 🌱

Jacob Bussmann, Licensed Professional Counselor in Olathe, offers trauma-informed therapy for adults. In-person & virtual sessions.

11/13/2025

We love teens! Working effectively with adolescents begins with understanding their brain and unique stage of life...

Explore how the teen brain develops—impulsivity, emotions, sleep shifts, and reward sensitivity—and how counseling can help teens thrive.

10/21/2025

Meet Jacob!

Say hello to Jacob Weakland, one of our amazing therapists at Thrive Counseling and Wellness. Jacob brings a warm, calm, creative heart to the therapy room. Whether you’re an individual, couple, teen, or family navigating anxiety, life transitions, trauma, or relationship challenges, Jacob's kind, warm and wise presence creates a space where you can relax, unwind, and begin your healing journey.

Grounded in relational, attachment-focused and trauma-informed modalities, Jacob helps you feel fully human and fully supported. Outside of the office, he’s a storyteller and musician who once auditioned for American Idol (Billy Joel’s “The Longest Time”, anyone?).

We’re so excited to have Jacob on board — if you’re ready for deeper connection, healing, or a fresh start, he’s here for you.

Location: Olathe, KS & online across Kansas
Accepting new clients | In-person & virtual sessions
Book a FREE CONSULT today at www.thrivecounselingkc.com

10/21/2025

"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." – Viktor Frankl

05/08/2025

https://thrivecounselingkc.com/what-is-narcissistic-abuse/

Learn the signs of narcissistic abuse, how it differs from emotional abuse, and how to break free from its harmful cycle. Healing is possible.

05/08/2025

"Narcissism" is getting thrown around a lot...

Learn the signs of narcissistic abuse, how it differs from emotional abuse, and how to break free from its harmful cycle. Healing is possible.

05/03/2025

Now Accepting Clients – Meet Alyssa Vaughn! 🌿

We’re excited to share that Alyssa Vaughn, counseling intern at Thrive Counseling and Wellness, is now seeing clients!

✨ Alyssa works with teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and emotional overwhelm. Her approach is warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed, and she creates space for clients to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and move toward healing—at their own pace.

✨ This is a wonderful opportunity to access high-quality therapy at a lower cost.

Alyssa is an advanced counseling student under close supervision from our licensed clinical team. She brings fresh perspective, life experience, deep care, and a strong foundation in clinical work.

Whether you’ve been thinking about starting therapy or know someone looking for a more affordable option, we’d love to help.

🔗 Click the link to learn more about Alyssa and book a free consult call!

https://thrivecounselingkc.com/our-team/alyssa-vaughn/

Alyssa Vaughn, Counseling Intern at Thrive Counseling & Wellness supports clients with empathy and growth in a safe space.

03/23/2025

Welcome Victoria! We are so excited that Victoria has joined our team. She loves working with young adults, couples and teens and is such a delightful human. With training in both Emotion Focused Couples Therapy and the Gottman Method, as well as somatic-informed interventions, she is ready to help with a variety of struggles. Check out her bio here! https://thrivecounselingkc.com/our-team/victoria-sawyer/

03/23/2025

I am so excited to add Michelle to the team at Thrive Counseling and Wellness. Michelle Evans is a warm, confident presence, helping families, couples and teens navigate life's challenges. She has special experience with working with whole families and people on the autism spectrum.
https://thrivecounselingkc.com/our-team/michelle-evans/