Welcome to Compassionate Counseling Services, a place where we recognize the complexities of life's challenges and strive to provide support and guidance for individuals and families across all stages of life with online and in-person therapy in Garden City, Kansas.
In a world filled with various stressors and uncertainties, it's not uncommon to find oneself grappling with a ton of difficult emotions. From the struggles of childhood trauma to the complexities of adult relationships and the poignant realities of aging, each stage of life presents its unique set of challenges that we must overcome.
For kids, adolescents, adults, and geriatric individuals alike, our counseling addresses the diverse array of issues that can arise in one's life, including family and relationship conflicts, school stress, grief and loss, and the overwhelming burden of unresolved emotional traumas. We understand the weight of feeling disconnected, misunderstood, or unsupported, and we're here to offer a guiding hand through these challenging times.
In a world filled with various stressors and uncertainties, it's not uncommon to find oneself grappling with a ton of difficult emotions. From the struggles of childhood trauma to the complexities of adult relationships and the poignant realities of aging, each stage of life presents its unique set of challenges that we must overcome.
For kids, adolescents, adults, and geriatric individuals alike, our counseling addresses the diverse array of issues that can arise in one's life, including family and relationship conflicts, school stress, grief and loss, and the overwhelming burden of unresolved emotional traumas. We understand the weight of feeling disconnected, misunderstood, or unsupported, and we're here to offer a guiding hand through these challenging times.
About Elyse
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Meet Elyse Selzer, MSW, LSCSW, LCAC, a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to guiding individuals through life's challenges with empathy and expertise.
With a Master of Social Work degree and dual licensure as a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) and Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC), Elyse brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice. She specializes in providing individual therapy services tailored to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric individuals, addressing a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflicts, and addiction. Elyse's approach is grounded in a strengths-based perspective, recognizing the resilience and inherent potential within each individual. Drawing from evidence-based techniques and personalized treatment plans, she empowers her clients to cultivate emotional awareness, enhance communication skills, and navigate life transitions with confidence. |
Services
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Individual Therapy
Individual therapy offers a safe and confidential space for individuals to explore and address a variety of personal challenges and concerns. Whether grappling with stress, childhood trauma, grief, or feelings of disconnection, therapy provides a supportive framework for processing emotions, gaining insight, and developing coping strategies. Through the therapeutic process, clients often develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and their goals, ultimately finding a renewed sense of hope, purpose, and fulfillment in their lives.
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Family Therapy
Family therapy provides a supportive environment for families facing a range of challenges, including relationship issues, communication challenges, stress, trauma, and loss. Through guided discussions and activities, family members work towards building closer, more meaningful relationships with one another, fostering a sense of validation, understanding, and support.
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Ready to take action?
Here are your next steps!
Consultation call
Consultation call by calling (620) 315-4073. Please leave a message as we are unable to answer during session. On this call, you'll be invited to share what's been going on in your life and what brought you to consider therapy. I'll ask some questions to understand your situation better, like how long you've been dealing with these challenges and if you've ever tried therapy before.
We'll also talk about what you're hoping to get out of therapy and any preferences you have, like if you prefer a certain therapeutic approach or if there are specific goals you want to work towards.
If appropriate we will then schedule an initial session and answer questions about scheduling or payment.
Often, clients will prefer to use insurance to help offset the cost of services. Any arrangement involving insurance coverage must be initiated prior to starting services, or as insurance becomes available to clients according to their needs.
After scheduling, you'll review and sign new client forms in order for your treatment needs to be supported. Our office is handicap accessible.
We'll also talk about what you're hoping to get out of therapy and any preferences you have, like if you prefer a certain therapeutic approach or if there are specific goals you want to work towards.
If appropriate we will then schedule an initial session and answer questions about scheduling or payment.
Often, clients will prefer to use insurance to help offset the cost of services. Any arrangement involving insurance coverage must be initiated prior to starting services, or as insurance becomes available to clients according to their needs.
After scheduling, you'll review and sign new client forms in order for your treatment needs to be supported. Our office is handicap accessible.
INtake session
An intake session is like the starting point of your journey in therapy. It's a chance for us to get to know each other better and lay the groundwork for our work together.
During the intake, I'll ask you some questions about your background, what brings you to therapy, and what you're hoping to achieve. We'll also talk about practical stuff like scheduling and confidentiality.
The main goal of the intake session is to gather enough information to create a personalized plan for your therapy. It's also a time for you to ask any questions you have and to get a feel for how therapy works.
During the intake, I'll ask you some questions about your background, what brings you to therapy, and what you're hoping to achieve. We'll also talk about practical stuff like scheduling and confidentiality.
The main goal of the intake session is to gather enough information to create a personalized plan for your therapy. It's also a time for you to ask any questions you have and to get a feel for how therapy works.
Ongoing treatment
Ongoing treatment is like the heart of our therapy journey together. It's where we roll up our sleeves and start working on the things that matter most to you.
In each session, we'll check in on how you've been since we last met and what's been on your mind lately. You'll have the space to talk about whatever's bothering you, whether it's big stuff or small stuff – everything is welcome here.
We'll also dive into specific goals or challenges you've identified, using a variety of techniques and approaches tailored to your needs.
In each session, we'll check in on how you've been since we last met and what's been on your mind lately. You'll have the space to talk about whatever's bothering you, whether it's big stuff or small stuff – everything is welcome here.
We'll also dive into specific goals or challenges you've identified, using a variety of techniques and approaches tailored to your needs.