LSCSW
BSRB
4432, Kansas
Shealah West
(She/Her/Hers)
Certified Clinical Social Worker (CSW)
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Updated 2 days ago
17 years in practice
I provide therapeutic services to children and families in regards to challenges presented by Trauma, ADHD, Autism and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
I have worked in the mental health field in multiple capacities since 1997. After graduating with a Master's Degree in Social Work from Wichita State in 2006, I oversaw programing and direct service provision at Starkey, Inc and COMCARE, working as a therapist at COMCARE for a year before beginning private practice in 2011. I have been a psychotherapist primarily for children since that time. I am a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist, Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy provider and Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional.
Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanHeterosexualLGBTQIA+ ally
Practice hours (CST)
Sun
closed
Mon
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tue
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Fri
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sat
closed
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Adoption
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Childhood Abuse
- Gender Identity
- Parenting Concerns
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Trauma
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
Special groups
- Clients from the court/judicial system
- People in the foster care system
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Social Skills Training
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Anger Management
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Behavior Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- 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)
Settling in
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Chat
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$120 — $190per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Kansas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
- Carelon Behavioral Health – Kansas
- Cenpatico – Kansas
- Cigna – Kansas
- KanCare – Kansas
- Multiplan – Kansas
- Optum – Kansas
- Preferred – Kansas
- Providers Care – Kansas
- Tricare – Kansas
- United HealthCare – Kansas
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Sliding scale
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
Certificates
Registered Play Therapist
Association For Play Therapy
I completed play therapy training through Heartland Play Therapy Institute.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy National Therapist Certification Program
I am nationally certified to provide Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist children in recovering from traumatic situations.
Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional
Evergreen Certification
I am a Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional, using multiple modalities to assist children in recovering from traumatic situations.
Education
Wichita State University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2006
Advanced Generalist