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Saralyn Ativie, LSCSW
Kansas
LSCSW in Kansas - stress and anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Saralyn
Saralyn Ativie is a Kansas-licensed clinical social worker (LSCSW) with 26 years of practice. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, veteran and armed forces concerns, mood disorders, self-love, women's issues, and workplace stress.
She works in a collaborative way that treats the client as the expert on their own story. Sessions are practical and goal-focused. The therapist uses techniques that encourage clearer thinking, stronger motivation, and small repeated changes in behavior.
Saralyn integrates client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness. She also draws on motivational interviewing to build readiness for change. These approaches are used to identify unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try different responses in everyday situations.
Faith-centered concerns are welcome and can be included when the client prefers. The therapist describes counseling that attends to mind, body, and spiritual balance for people who want that emphasis.
Her style emphasizes straightforward planning and measurable steps. Sessions aim to reduce unhelpful habits, improve communication, and increase practical coping skills. People looking for structured, conversational therapy with a focus on changing thoughts and behaviors may find this approach useful.
How CBT and related approaches are used in online sessions
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts, then try specific behavioral changes. CBT sessions often include setting clear goals, practicing new responses between sessions, and reviewing what worked.She also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and reflecting to clarify priorities. Mindfulness techniques are used to develop attention to present-moment experience and to reduce reactivity in stressful situations.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist and client decide together which techniques to try based on symptoms, goals, and personal preferences. Sessions are collaborative and adjust over time as progress is reviewed.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available online session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice new skills in their everyday environment while discussing what does and does not work with a licensed professional.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include guilt, shame, communication issues, isolation, life purpose, veteran and armed forces issues, and workplace matters.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach combines client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. The work typically focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing different responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience working with people from varied backgrounds, including military and veteran-related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LSCSW credential and is licensed in Kansas.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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