Abby Doerksen
LCMFT
It is my belief that as humans our greatest desires are to feel heard, understood and accepted. Making the decision to reach out for mental health help can be a daunting task. So, when a client enters the therapeutic space, it is my goal to help them feel a sense of connection and validation of their experience while pursuing the change they seek. It is my hope to foster an atmosphere where individuals, couples and families can feel safe as they grow to know themselves and each other at a deeper level. My approach in therapy centers on how we can view our sense of self with an increasing measure of compassion and acceptance for where we are in life now, while challenging unhelpful ideas or behaviors that are keeping us stuck. It is my hope that you leave therapy feeling empowered to continue making the changes you desire so you can engage in living life the way you want to.
Who I work with:
Individuals 18+
High performing careers (doctors, nurses, first responders, attorneys, etc.)
Young adults experiencing uncertainty in life decisions
Self-identity
Women’s mental health (hormonal impact on mental health)
Couples
Premarital or newlywed counseling
Connection and relationship strengthening
Communication struggles
Families 18+
Communication struggles
Life stage transitions
Areas of Focus
Anxiety and Depression
Trauma
Religious trauma processing
Spiritual development / incorporating spirituality into sessions
Grief and Loss
Qualifications:
Licensure: Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
Education: Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy - Kansas State University; Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Human Services - Kansas State University
Therapeutic Modalities: Emotion-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Therapy.
“Vulnerability is not about winning, and it’s not about losing. Its about having the courage to show up and be seen” – Brené Brown