Since graduating from the University of Missouri – Columbia in 2009, I have been working in various fields of social work, dedicated social work. I have vast experience working with survivors of abuse, half-way houses, reunification of children with their families, and psychiatric hospitals. I am licensed in Kansas, Missouri, North Dakota, and Utah and have obtained the top social work license (LSCSW & LCSW). For the past 3 years, I worked as an independent contractor in Kansas. My current role as a therapist on TotalLife.com enables me to focus on my passion to support older adults and that’s important to me because on both sides of my family I was taught to respect my elders and my grandmothers were the matriarchs of the family.
About I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years experience focusing on mood disorders and any symptoms that affect daily life. My experience also includes working with many demographics including different ethnicities to different lifespans. In my sessions, I focus on using evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (thinking processes), Strengths Based, Brief Therapy, Problem Solving, DBT (mindfulness), and Solution Focused in order to help clients improve all areas of their life. I often work with clients to address anxiety, depression, racing and undesirable thoughts. My counseling style is active, honest, and straight-forward. Many of my clients have said “Kea is a great listener who isn’t afraid to challenge my thoughts.” I take the time to care. For me, it’s an honor to work together to make progress! In my spare time, I like to hang out with my family. My favorite quote is “everything seems impossible until it’s done” by Nelson Mandela because I know everyone can push past the uncomfortableness of change to accomplish their goals.