Deborah Ponton, Certified Clinical Social Worker (CSW)

Deborah (Debby) Ponton

(Avoid pronouns, use my first name)

Certified Clinical Social Worker (CSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 13 days ago
17 years in practice

Christian based counseling for those struggling with depression, bipolar, and anxiety. Military/Vets, Farm/Agricultural friendly.

Hey there! As a committed Christ follower, I bring faith into practice and everyday life. As a Clinical Social Worker, I understand that faith can be a big part of one’s life and that there are those who don’t have a faith practice. No matter your personal beliefs, we can discuss your situations from a biblical perspective or a non-faith perspective.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteChristianity

Practice hours (CST)

Sun
closed
Mon
8:30 am 11:00 am,
1:00 pm 8:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am 10:00 am,
1:00 pm 5:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am 2:30 pm
Thu
closed
Fri
10:00 am 7:30 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Personal Growth
  • Physical Assault
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Assault
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Trauma
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Active duty military
  • Clients from the court/judicial system
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Christian Counseling
  • Animal-Assisted Therapy
  • Faith-Based Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Location 1 of 2

  • Mended Hearts Counseling

    Place of Worship

    1005 N. BuckeyeAbilene, KS 67410

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Door can be opened easily
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Service animals allowed
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)

    Getting around

    • Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
    • Elevators

    Settling in

    • Wide entry to clinician space
    • Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
  • Mended Hearts Counseling

    Place of Worship

    517 N. JeffersonSmith Center, KS 66967

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Door can be opened easily

    Getting around

    • Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)

    Settling in

    • Wide entry to clinician space
    • Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$70 — $175per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
  • Cenpatico – Kansas
  • KanCare – Kansas
  • Medica – Kansas
  • Optum – Kansas
  • Tricare – Kansas
  • United Health Care – Kansas
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card

Credentials

Licenses

  • LSCSW

    KSBSRB

    4131, Kansas

Education

  • Newman University

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2007

    I had my practicum at the Veteran's Affairs Office and I focused on military and veteran care.

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