Jill Abernathy

My purpose is to serve as your guide as you navigate through the process of healing and growth. We will work together using a person-centered, strengths-focused approach that supports you as an individual fully capable of creating positive change in your life. Everyone deserves to be respected, to receive acceptance, and to be deeply valued. I enjoy working with adult clients throughout the state of Kansas using a person-centered, trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), as well as somatic techniques to address a variety of mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, trauma (including religious trauma and spiritual abuse), grief and loss of loved ones (including pets), life transitions, family conflict and relationship issues, problems related to insecure attachment, challenges related to ableism as a result of neurodivergence and PDA, and other issues. I support clients using a collaborative and affirming process. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for clients.