Shealah West, Certified Clinical Social Worker (CSW)

Shealah West

(She/Her/Hers)

Certified Clinical Social Worker (CSW)

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Updated 30+ 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

  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Social Skills Training
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Anger Management
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Location

  • Shealah West Therapy LLC

    Office Building

    434 N Ohio AveWichita, KS 67214

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    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
  • Beacon – Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
  • Cenpatico – Kansas
  • Cigna – Kansas
  • KanCare – Kansas
  • Multiplan – Kansas
  • Optum – Kansas
  • Preferred – Kansas
  • Providers Care – Kansas
  • Tricare – Kansas
  • United Health Care – Kansas
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Sliding scale
  • In-network insurance

Payment methods

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

Credentials

Licenses

  • LSCSW

    BSRB

    4432, Kansas

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

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