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My goal is to provide thoughtful, compassionate psychiatric care that helps people move forward with greater clarity, stability, a...
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My goal is to provide thoughtful, compassionate psychiatric care that helps people move forward with greater clarity, stability, and confidence.
I’m a board-certified psychiatrist based in Kansas City with experience treating adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other common mental health challenges. I believe effective care starts with listening and understanding each person’s unique story. My approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and evidence-based, and I work closely with patients to develop practical treatment plans that help improve focus, mood, and overall quality of life.
My approach is collaborative and practical. I take time to understand each patient’s goals and challenges, then work together to create a clear, evidence-based treatment plan. Patients can expect thoughtful conversations, careful medication management, and a focus on helping them make meaningful progress in daily life.
I know reaching out for mental health care can feel like a big step. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable discussing what’s going on. If you’re looking for thoughtful, collaborative care, I’d be glad to work with you.
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As one who has experienced traumatic life changes and transitions, I have an authentic understanding of how painful and often unex...
As one who has experienced traumatic life changes and transitions, I have an authentic understanding of how painful and often unexpected circumstances impact us and how we can build new life skills that empower and heal us.
I am a licensed specialist clinical social worker (LSCSW) with 30 years of experience in mental health and child welfare. I work with individuals and families of diverse backgrounds and all ages in both rural and urban communities. My specialties include trauma, loss and grief, early childhood mental health, child abuse and neglect, family relationships, and foster care and adoption.
I earned my master’s degree in social work from the University of Kansas. My approach is strengths-based and trauma-informed, incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and family systems therapy. I help clients understand how trauma can affect their sense of self and relationships while building healthier coping strategies.
Seeking therapy is a courageous first step toward change. I strive to create a supportive, collaborative space where you feel heard and understood as we work together toward healing, personal growth, and the life you want to build. When you are ready, I look forward to taking the first step together.
With 30 years of experience in mental health and behavioral health across a variety of settings, I bring a wealth of knowledge and...
With 30 years of experience in mental health and behavioral health across a variety of settings, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to my work, helping those seeking meaningful, lasting change.
I am a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist (LMFT, LCAC) with 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups navigating mental health concerns, addiction, family dysfunction, blended family dynamics, trauma, and life transitions. I also support children, adolescents, and adults facing men’s issues and major life adjustments.
I earned my master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Friends University. My approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, the Gottman method, and emotionally focused therapy to help clients build healthier coping skills, strengthen relationships, and process trauma in meaningful ways.
Seeking help is not always easy, but taking that first step shows courage. I strive to meet you where you are and work collaboratively to help you create meaningful change and reach your personal goals. I look forward to hearing from you
As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circ...
As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circumstances and how building new life skills can empower us once again.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 11 years of experience specializing in trauma therapy. I work with individuals who feel stuck in painful patterns, overwhelmed by past experiences, or disconnected from themselves. My clinical focus centers on helping clients understand the impact of trauma and build a path toward lasting emotional healing and resilience.
I earned my master's degree in counseling from Webster University. I integrate personal insight with professional training to provide trauma-informed care that is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs.
I believe healing happens from within. I will walk alongside you, helping you shed light on the dark places and develop the tools needed to move forward with clarity and strength. If you are ready to begin your healing journey, I am here to support you.
As a nurse practitioner, I combine evidence-based medication management with compassionate listening to support the whole person—n...
As a nurse practitioner, I combine evidence-based medication management with compassionate listening to support the whole person—not just their diagnosis.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 18 years of experience providing compassionate, person-centered care to adolescents and adults. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma-related symptoms, and emotional dysregulation. Many of the patients I support feel overwhelmed or frustrated by symptoms that interfere with daily functioning and relationships, and I work to help them gain clarity, balance, and practical tools for long-term stability.
I earned my master’s degree in nursing from Maryville University. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based medication management. I take time to understand each patient’s full story and develop individualized treatment plans that support symptom relief and sustainable progress.
Seeking support takes courage, and you do not have to navigate this process alone. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where concerns are taken seriously, and progress happens in realistic, manageable steps. When you are ready, I would be honored to work alongside you on your path toward healing and balance.
Krista Bolin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing for 6 years in the state of Missouri, including both com...
Krista Bolin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing for 6 years in the state of Missouri, including both community based and clinical work to assist primarily adults in overcoming depression, anxiety, and trauma as well as mood and substance abuse disorders. Krista graduated from the University of Missouri - Kansas City with an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Master’s in Social Work with focused studies in Dual Diagnosis, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Krista practices from a strengths based perspective, helping her clients to identify and use the tools and abilities they already possess as well as a holistic method of treating the whole person - mind, body and spirit, often using alternative techniques that embody the natural process of healing and focus on the individual needs of her clients.
Krista seeks to provide an environment of acceptance, comfort and safety to allow for a collaboration in which trust and vulnerability can create a path to healing, learning and accountability to find a life worth living.
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Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Topeka.
Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Topeka, KS have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.
Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.
It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.
Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Topeka, KS is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.
Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Topeka is located at 120 SE 6th Ave Suite 4-116, Topeka, KS 66603 in downtown Topeka between S. Kansas Ave and SE Monroe St
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