Krystal Kershaw, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Krystal Kershaw

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

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Updated 30+ days ago

I welcome and affirm clients of all identities and backgrounds. I specialize in autism, and those on a path towards gender affirming transitions.

am a Licensed Specialized Clinical Social Worker. I enjoy working with clients who are neurodiverse, and believe that being on the autism spectrum and having ADHD myself, provides a unique understanding of the issues other neurodivergent people go through. In addition to working with neurodiverse clients, I have experience working with individuals who are on a path towards gender affirming transitions. I have previous experience working with youth, adolescents, teens and adults. In the last few years, I have had the opportunity to develop skills in telehealth. Clinical approaches: Client centered therapy is at the heart of any technique or therapeutic modality I use. I believe that for therapy to be a positive and an effective process, a good working relationship must be established. My goal is to always make clients feel comfortable whether in person or through telehealth. I consider myself a very eclectic therapist and use CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) in a way that is both gender and Neurodiverse affirming.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Cisgender WomanSelf-identifyLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (CST)

Sun
closed
Mon
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Tue
closed
Wed
closed
Thu
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Gender Identity
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma

Age groups

  • Children (under 10)
  • Preteens (10-12)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Body positivity
  • People in the foster care system
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Couples Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Location

  • New Beginnings Health Care PA

    2914 SW Plass Ct, Suite DSuite DTopeka, KS 66611

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Wide doorway
    • Door can be opened easily
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Service animals allowed
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
    • Emotional support animals allowed

    Getting around

    • Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)

Remote options

  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
  • Cigna – Kansas
  • KanCare – Kansas
  • Medicare – Kansas
  • Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) – Kansas
  • Optum – Kansas
  • Oscar – Kansas
  • United Health Care – Kansas
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • In-network insurance

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account

Credentials

Licenses

  • LSCSW

    05402, Kansas

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