The Counseling Studio

11/27/2024

Welcome Jennifer Atchison! Jennifer is a licensed master social worker with 20 years of experience in schools helping children, teens, educators, and caregivers navigate life's challenges. Whether using play-based techniques with children or providing guidance and encouragement to caregivers, educators, & other professionals, Jennifer has dedicated her career to bringing calm, thoughtful connection to every interaction.

In addition to her expertise, Jennifer is excited to have her certified therapy dog, Andy, join her in sessions. Andy’s presence offers comfort, reduces anxiety, and provides an extra layer of support for those who benefit from the calming effect of animals.
Jennifer is passionate about empowering individuals to find their voice, resilience, and hope for a brighter tomorrow. She is here to listen, support, and help you or your loved ones take the next step toward healing and growth. She will be seeing clients age 5+ and joining us for Friday appointments beginning in January. You can reach out to schedule with her directly at jennifer@redwoodtherapy.net

10/01/2024

Restructuring our cognition can take some time. Here are a couple of ways to start.

It takes practice, give yourself grace.

08/20/2024

We love to see our therapist advocating within the larger community! Making an impact and being a voice for vulnerable populations is such important work ✔️

05/10/2024

Welcome Stephanie!
We're absolutely thrilled that Stephanie has joined us at The Counseling Studio. Having worked as a School Social Worker for several years Stephanie has developed an understanding of trauma, depression, anxiety, school challenges, ADHD,
parenting concerns, life transitions, and obstacles of everyday life that are immensely valuable.

She'll listen to your story and meet you where you are at on your journey to assist you in identifying your strengths and values. Stephanie loves to incorporate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness.

Her diverse experience allows her to work with you as you face a range of struggles. Whether supporting adolescents and teens in navigating school challenges or aiding adults with depression, anxiety, and life transitions, she's committed to providing you with a safe and supportive environment for personal growth and empowerment.

Reach out to Stephanie for your free 15 minute consultation at 316-800-9641 or stephanie@ellzeycounseling.com

04/10/2024

Don’t be afraid to be a part of the conversation 🫶🏼

04/04/2024

Don’t need ongoing services?
Just want to trouble shoot a nagging issue?
Looking for the unbiased opinion of a professional?

Look no further! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Next Steps in Your Future. Schedule before slots are gone!

Call 316-247-2596 for more information or to schedule.

04/04/2024

Heard of Sandtray Therapy but have no idea what the details are…? Read more from one of our clinicians here at The Studio!

🚨Sandtray Therapy🚨

Ooooffff!! My kiddos did all the processing today! (Insert mega proud therapist picture here!) 🤗

But what’s Sandtray Therapy? I’m glad you asked!⬇️

Through the tactile medium of sand and a collection of miniature symbols, kids can create scenes that reflect their inner world in a tangible form. This gives them a unique and powerful way to explore and process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

🤫Within the sandtray, kids have the freedom to express themselves without the need for words.

🧭They can arrange and manipulate the sand and objects to externalise their emotions and navigate complex issues such as relationships, trauma, and attachment.

❤️‍🩹 With the guidance of a trained sandplay therapist, kids engage in a process of self-discovery and healing as they:

☑️Foster Emotional Expression: Through creative play in the sand, kids can express emotions that may be difficult to articulate verbally, fostering a sense of relief and validation.

☑️Process Trauma and Conflict: The sandtray becomes a safe container for kids to explore and process traumatic memories or challenging life experiences, leading to healing and resolution.

☑️Cultivate Self-Awareness: By observing their sandtray creations, kids gain clarity and understanding of their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, empowering them to make positive changes in their lives.

💪🏼Sandplay therapy offers kids a non-threatening and empowering space to explore their inner world and find their own path to healing and growth.

03/20/2024

🚨Important announcement! The Counseling Studio has added massage and yoga extraordinaire Aubrey Burnett!

Aubrey joins the Studio with a plethora of knowledge in all things bodywork. Aubrey has been offering bodywork in the Wichita community since 2008. She understands that pain doesn't discriminate and reveals itself in many ways. Having the ability to offer both massage therapy and yoga to clients creates a bridge between the physical and energetic body. Aubrey's private yoga offers an opportunity to completely customize practices designed for each individual. Sometimes the focus is physical postures to help reduce tension in the body, sometimes the focus is on breathwork and mindfulness practices to help calm the nervous system. Her massage sessions are also planned around the client's specific needs. She's had training in multiple modalities and has worked with all ages and stages in life. Her extensive experience has brought her to a place where she is well versed in holding space for clients. Aubrey's intention is to collaborate with clients and help them discover tools they can utilize to support their unique health journey.

✔️Feel free to schedule directly via her website or through The Counseling Studio's provider page.

https://abyogamassage.square.site

02/26/2024

Meet Kendra! When it comes to active counseling and body movement we hit the jackpot in adding Kendra at The Counseling Studio! She has devoted the last decade to discovering best practices for supporting kids 5+ with sensitive nervous systems. With a passion for coaching kids and families on how to use movement to regulate their brain and body, she offers a fun way to work through challenges. When not in the office, she’s sharing her joy of regulating with kids in the school setting where she’s worked 15 years or traveling with her family.

You can find Kendra's contact information at our website below.
She's simply an amazing human❤️

https://www.counseling-studio.com/our-providers

🚨Side info about Kendra:

-She's trained in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) by the Child Trauma Academy.

-Through her study of Dr. Perry’s work, she's learned the importance of using “patterned, repetitive, and rhythmic movement” as an essential component in helping kids who have experienced trauma or adversity. This is where she discovered the powerful impact Bal-A-Vis-X and Brain Gym© have on supporting kids.

-She absolutely LOVES talking about the brain and thinks it’s so powerful to understand how our functioning can change based on what state of stress we are in (calm, alert, alarm, fear, terror). Kendra enjoys helping kids identify their “body tells” so they know what state of arousal they are in … and can then begin to match which regulation tools will support them during these moments.

-She has worked as a school social worker and behavior interventionist for 14 years so understands how to coach kids on tools that are practical to use in the classroom setting, at home, or in the community.

-Kendra has always been drawn to working with kids who others might describe as "difficult."

-She believe all kids (and people) should be able to access counseling or coaching support without requiring a mental health diagnosis. She would like to offer the option for people to get support in this way which is why she utilizes self-pay only at this time.

02/05/2024

Welcome to the team Sara! Here at The Counseling Studio we pride ourselves on the level of care that goes into selecting only the most experienced and compassionate clinicians and Sara is a perfect fit!

Sara understands stress comes at many times in our lives. Sometimes that stress can be so overwhelming we don't know where to go, and it feels like our inner world is chaotic when all we want is peace. Whether that's a teenager with the demands of adolescence, a young adult going through life adjustments, a journey into parenthood, job transition, older children leaving the home, retirement, and beyond. Sara offers a safe, supportive, and empathetic environment for all individuals to process their concerns and find peace inside. She will meet you where you are and walk beside you on your journey.

Sara has worked with children and families for 12 years, all experiencing significant stress-related life experiences. Sara graduated with her bachelors in social work in 2009 and with a masters in social work in 2010. She provides a wholistic, compassionate, non-judgmental environment to work through whatever concerns are causing an issue in your life.
She will hold space for whatever experiences you need to process and any struggles you are enduring. Through a personalized therapeutic experience, you'll find the strength and skills within to help you move forward with renewed purpose.

You can find Sara's contact information on our providers page.

https://www.counseling-studio.com/our-providers

01/31/2024

Never stop learning 👏🏼

🤌🏼🧬There’s nothing I love more than digging into the science of behavior and the nervous system because they are directly linked.

Safety changes the brain.

📚Training with the OG Robyn Gobbel - Trauma, Toxic Stress, & Baffling Behaviors

01/25/2024

The commitment and passion our therapist have in the services they provide is an exciting and inspiring thing to watch come to life! 🧠

📖 It’s always my goal to continue to bring new tools, skills and resources into my therapy practice to offer valuable education and change for my clients and their families. Doing so requires continuous education as new theories, modalities and research emerges.

🧠 I’m so excited that my application for a yearlong program in the study of neuroscience in Play Therapy has been accepted! I cannot wait to bring this knowledge of how trauma, attachment and stress affect the development of our prefrontal lobe, neuroconnections, and neurosequential development into my practice as an additional avenue for impactful healing for my clients and their families.

01/23/2024

💥Our clinicians are constantly growing and expanding services in an effort to offer the most cutting edge therapy techniques and modalities! It's so important to find a therapist who's growing themselves and passionate about the care they provide.

👂Click your volume on to hear more about exciting things Finding Refuge, LLC -Therapeutic Services has to offer at The Counseling Studio 🤘

01/02/2024

🎉Hello 2024! Today is my first day in my new office space! I’m so excited to welcome my clients into this warm, inviting, safe space 🖤
The Counseling Studio Young Sky Counseling

12/29/2023

🎉We are absolutely thrilled for Tuyet to join the staff at the Counseling Studio! Tuyet is certified in Rapid Transformational Therapy, an innovative hypnotherapy approach. RTT uses an array of techniques and tools to communicate and access the subconscious mind to fix blockages and reprogram the mind for success. RTT is designed to achieve the desired outcome within a very short time. This stand-alone therapy approach has earned countless recognition and accolades for its effectiveness and we’re so excited for client’s to have access to these techniques through Tuyet.

Tuyet’s passion is to see individuals thrive and live their best lives. She firmly holds the belief that transforming one's mindset can lead to an incredible transformation in life. If you're eager to embrace change and transform your life, she’s here to support you every step of the way.

Beyond her dedication to helping her clients heal, she find immense joy watching her four incredible children set sail on their unique life journeys. Meanwhile, both her and her husband of three decades are navigating the unexplored territory of empty nesters. Tuyet considers herself a perpetual student, always hungry for wisdom and enlightenment. She firmly stands by the notion that "my knowledge becomes your power," and is committed to continually evolving and enriching herself. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, learning from her clients and other experts in my field, traveling and watching movies.

Tuyet very much looks forward to meeting you on your shared journey towards empowerment and fulfillment!

To learn more check out Tuyet on our providers page!

www.counseling-studio.com/our-providers

12/21/2023

✨As our remodel wraps up we’re inching closer to moving clients into our new space! We couldn’t be more excited to start the new year full of energy and passion to help people heal.

✔️Check out our website for more info about who we are and how we can help.
Www.counseling-studio.com

12/18/2023

💥Meet Kim!💥

There are some healers in this big crazy world that just somehow show up day after day with a big heart, determined to help other's live their best life. Kim is one of those people. We couldn't be more excited to add her to our space!

With 20 years experience in mental health you can count of being well cared for with Kim. She is committed to helping all humans no matter the circumstances. Her work focuses on integrating the mind, body and soul. Kim believes in a collaborative and authentic approach during her sessions.

She is passionate about empowering and supporting you while you do the hard work it takes to reach your attainable goals. Together, you will cultivate tools and skills in your sessions and incorporate that into your life. Integrating this work into your daily habits and self, is essential for prolonged positive life outcomes.

Reach out to Kim via our provider page to chat more about her services.

https://www.counseling-studio.com/our-providers