Linda Helmer, Independent Substance Abuse Counselor

Linda Helmer

(He/Him/His)

Independent Substance Abuse Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
27 years in practice

I try to be down to earth and help people come up with strength based solutions.

I enjoy working with people from ages 13 to 103. I try to use an down to earth approach that encompasses a variety of techniques like DBT, CBT and Solution Focused therapy.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanHeterosexualChristianity
ScheduleAreas of focusTreatmentsLocationRemotePaymentCredentialsOther

Practice hours (CDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tue
closed
Wed
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Age groups

  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Behavior Modification
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Coaching
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Location

  • Client Centered Counseling

    Office Building

    121 West Marlin StreetSte. #300McPherson, KS 67460

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Step-free entry
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Emotional support animals allowed

    Getting around

    • Elevators

    Settling in

    • Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)

Remote options

  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

$150 — $200per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
  • Humana – Kansas
  • KanCare – Kansas
  • Medicare – Kansas
  • Optum – Kansas
  • Providers Care – Kansas
  • In-network insurance
  • Single case agreement
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • LSCSW

    BSRB

    1937, Kansas

  • LCAC

    BSRB

    273, Kansas

Certificates

  • Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

    ICISF

    I provide debriefings for businesses as well as for our local emergency services.

Education

  • Univ. of Kansas

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 1995

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