Our therapists are clinically skilled, big hearted, and enjoy having lots of fun. Building a great therapeutic relationship with you is our therapists #1 priority. We want you to like your therapist!! The clinical skills they will teach you are not rocket science. You’ll be able to figure that out. The connection you have with your therapist is the most important thang at MWA. So…. you get to pick your therapist at MWA!!! Take a minute to get to know the MWA Gang.

KANSAS

All Kansas Counties

All therapists can meet with you virtually. Some therapists are available to meet with you in person also. If there is not a therapist in your county, pick a therapist from a different county. You’ll receive virtual therapy from the out of county therapist of your choice.

Johnson County, Kansas

Randy Floyd, LSCSW, Founder, Clinical Level Therapist (In Person Community & Virtual)

Randy is the founder of Midwest Anxiety.  He is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker who is an optimist and passionate about helping people focus on what they can do rather than what they can't do.  Randy believes building a strong therapeutic relationship and tapping into a person's strengths are the most essential components of the therapeutic experience.  

Randy is passionate about changing the way we do mental health.  He is focused on making mental health normal, a positive experience.  He is also adamant about doing mental health differently.  Randy believes the "old ways" suggest mental health is for the "broken" or "mentally ill."  Randy believes that "Everyone Struggles."  Sure.  Some people struggle more than others, but everyone struggles with something.  With this belief, Randy is focused on providing a wide range of programs and services to help people be mentally well ;) Go give Randy a fist bump on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.

Meg Hefferon MA, LPC, NCC, Masters Level Therapist, Independent Contractor (In Person Community & Virtual)

Meg has worked in a variety of treatment settings as a clinical mental health therapist, including inpatient hospitals, college campuses, K-12 schools and non-profit and private practice outpatient counseling centers. Before launching her counseling career, Meg had a variety of professional experiences including being a Division I collegiate coach, teaching English classes in Japan, as well as teaching and coaching at various K-12 institutions in the Kansas City area. 

Meg is experienced in treating patients presenting with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, school and work difficulties, relationship issues, trauma, perfectionism, developmental difficulties, suicidal ideation and identity struggles. Meg specializes in working with families and individuals of all ages, though she particularly loves working with teenagers, young adults and athletes.

Meg tailors her therapeutic approach to the unique needs and goals of each individual, and is passionate about helping patients understand themselves more deeply, and become empowered within their own lives.

Brian Mills, LCPC, Clinical Level Therapist, Independent Contractor (Virtual Only)

Dr. Mills is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than twenty years of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Trained as an eclectic therapist, he is able to draw on a variety of therapeutic modalities and combine them to best meet the needs of each client.

Dr. Mills is currently Associate Professor of Counseling and Department Chair of the Master of Arts in Counseling program at Spring Arbor University in Michigan, where he devotes his time and expertise to teaching, mentoring, and providing clinical supervision for the next generation of counselors. His research interests include the intersection of psychology and popular culture as well as issues of faith in counseling.

Areas of specialization include couples therapy, anxiety and depression, grief, and addictions. As a seminary graduate and former pastor, Dr. Mills is comfortable addressing issues of religion and faith for clients who wish to explore those areas.

Lisa Daly, LSCSW, Clinical Level Therapist, Independent Contractor (Virtual Only)

Lisa is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker with twenty years of experience helping clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, addictions, and anger management. She provides cognitive therapy to address internal thoughts that influence mood as well as family systems theory to help adults identify their role within their family and the impact on current relationships.

She enjoys empowering clients to identify their strengths and improve self-esteem while gaining important skills. She knows it's not easy to seek help so she offers a non-judgmental approach where clients can feel comfortable and heard.

Angela McKeever, LSCSW, Clinical Level Therapist Independent Contractor (In Person Office & Virtual)

Angela believes a positive relationship with your therapist is one of the most important factors in the success of treatment. Angela will ask you to bring an open mind and commitment to your journey to each session. Respecting where the individual is in their own process as well as respect for the individual who walks through the door, is of up most importance to me. Giving yourself permission to trust the process of therapy is a first step toward receiving positive benefits from therapy. Angela believes It’s is an honor for her to accompany you on your journey.

Angela has 13 years of cumulative experience includes individuals struggling with personal and interpersonal difficulties. Angela has extensive experience in working with adolescents, short term therapy with adults and children, as well as community based groups including anger management and cognitive behavioral groups.

Angela’s strengths include working with adolescents as well as adults within an individual or family system. Angela actively utilizes therapy to draw on the strengths of the individual. Working within the cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) perspective Angela helps to challenge negative thoughts to help a person achieve new outcomes.

Shelby Bartley, LMLP, Master’s Level Therapist Independent Contractor (Virtual Only) (Coming Soon)

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