Shealah West
(She/Her/Hers)
Certified Clinical Social Worker (CSW)
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.
Practice hours (CST)
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
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