Sharon Birtell, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Sharon Birtell

(Avoid pronouns, use my first name)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 22 days ago
13 years in practice

I welcome you to a environment that believes there is a hope and a future for all individuals. I will walk with you through your struggles.

I look forward to walking with you through the struggles you are experiencing. I have been in the Social Work field for over 12 years ranging from individuals from the age of 13 to over 100 years of age. I have worked in treatment settings from KJCC to Long term care facilities. I have also worked with individuals in my current private practice office. My main practice is person centered strength perspective. Setting obtainable short and long term goals.

In person only
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Multiracial

Practice hours (CST)

Sun
closed
Mon
7:00 am 6:00 pm
Tue
7:00 am 6:00 pm
Wed
7:00 am 6:00 pm
Thu
7:00 am 6:00 pm
Fri
7:00 am 2:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Aging
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality
  • Cognitive Functioning
  • Depression
  • End of Life
  • Grief and Loss
  • Hoarding
  • Learning Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns

Age groups

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

Special groups

  • People with disabilities

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Christian Counseling
  • Body Image Therapy
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Faith-Based Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Social Skills Training
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Location

  • Birtell Counseling LLC

    Office Building

    3601 SW 29th StreetTopeka, KS 66614

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

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

    Getting around

    • Elevators

Payment options

$120 — $160per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
  • Cigna – Kansas
  • Humana – Kansas
  • KanCare – Kansas
  • Medicare – Kansas
  • Optum – Kansas
  • Oscar – Kansas
  • United Health Care – Kansas
  • Out-of-pocket
  • In-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Credentials

Licenses

  • LSCSW

    BSRB

    05285, Kansas

Education

  • Washburn University

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2009

    I did not have a focus in just one area but every area that was available at the time and continue to learn and expand my knowledge base.