Tobin (Toby) Kriwiel
(He/Him/His)
Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
I provide therapy and care for individuals, couples, families, parents, and members of the LGBTQ community, in the state of Kansas.
As a therapist, you will find it difficult to convince me that you are the problem. Whether the problem is depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, marital strain, or the honorable goal of raising your kids well, I will listen to you and your story with open ears and a kind heart. I won't pretend to be an expert on your life, though I will offer helpful and honest recommendations along the journey. The primary therapy approaches I use are Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Bowen Family Systems.
Practice hours (CDT)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Substance use
- Manic episodes
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
- Severe depression
- Suicide attempt
- Eating disorders
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Adoption
- Aging
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Athletic Performance
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality
- Career
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Use
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Financial Concerns
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Infidelity
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Panic
- Parenting Concerns
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Physical Stress
- Postpartum Depression
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Self-Esteem
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- People in the foster care system
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Constructivist
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Social Skills Training
- Narrative Therapy
- Family Systems Therapy
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness Training
- Motivational Interviewing
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Flat path to the front door
Settling in
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$140 — $180per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Kansas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
- KanCare – Kansas
- United Health Care – Kansas
- In-network insurance
- Single case agreement
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LCMFT
Kansas Behavioral Sciences and Regulatory Board
03375, Kansas
Certificates
Emotion Focused Therapy – Externship
ICEEFT
An Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy® is an immersive four-day (24+ hour) training experience, foundational for therapists aiming to specialize in EFCT. Led by certified trainers, it offers a comprehensive introduction to the EFCT model, focusing on the science of attachment and the systematic approach to couple therapy. This training is crucial for therapists because it equips them with the necessary skills to foster secure, resilient relationships in therapy.
Narrative Certificate Program
Narrative Therapy Initiative
The year-long Narrative Certificate Program is for people interested in developing a rigorous personal understanding of the Narrative Worldview and its social justice ethics and practices. The goal of this course is to help participants establish a solid foundation for their professional identity and preferred ways of helping. Drawing from participants' personal and professional lived experiences, the course emphasizes an experiential-learning philosophy and community-building orientation.
Education
Friends University
Master of Science in Family Therapy, 2021
I attended this COAMFTE Accredited Master's Program where I did an internship, providing therapy for individuals, couples, and families.