Deborah Ponton, Certified Clinical Social Worker (CSW)

Deborah (Debby) Ponton

(Avoid pronouns, use my first name)

Certified Clinical Social Worker (CSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 3 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
  • Out-of-pocket
  • In-network insurance
  • 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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