Andrea Slagle-Abrams
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I specialize in working with children, mainly ages 3 to 10, on many issues. I am open and accepting of all people.
Andrea Slagle-Abrams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kansas with 20 years of mental health experience with children. She offers individual and family therapy for children and preteens, addressing issues like anxiety, ADHD, and trauma. Andrea provides in-person and telehealth services from Manhattan, KS, and is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Tricare. She supports neurodivergent children and LGBTQ+ youth, offering post-hospitalization care for severe emotional stress or suicidal intent.
Practice hours (CST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Severe depression
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
- Suicide attempt
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Adoption
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Body Image
- Childhood Abuse
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Phobia
- Physical Assault
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
Special groups
- Neurodivergent people
- People in the foster care system
- People of color
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Eclectic Approaches
- Social Skills Training
- Play Therapy
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Service animals allowed
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
- Elevators
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$120 — $210per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
- Tricare – Kansas
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
Credentials
Licenses
LSCSW
Kansas BSRB
4069, Kansas
Certificates
Registered Play Therapist
Association for Play Therapy
I completed the hours of education, supervision, and experience in play therapy to meet the qualifications of a Registered Play Therapist.
Education
Washburn University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2006
I completed the clinical MSW program.