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Saralyn Ativie, LSCSW

Experienced Kansas therapist for stress and change
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Addictions recovery guidance
  • Faith centered counseling

About Saralyn Ativie

Saralyn Ativie is a Kansas-licensed clinician with 26 years of professional experience and holds the LSCSW credential - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker. She has worked extensively with people from diverse backgrounds, including military members, veterans, individuals, and couples facing stress, anxiety, addictions, and depression. Her practice emphasizes treating each person with respect, dignity, and compassion, reflecting a belief that counseling is challenging work worth the effort.

Saralyn approaches therapy as a collaborative process in which the client is the expert on their own story. She positions herself as a guide and support, helping clients navigate the difficult terrain that life changes can create while motivating them to seek and sustain support. Faith-centered counseling is an important part of her holistic practice, used to help bring balance to mind, body, and spirit and to support transformation and fulfillment for those who value faith as part of healing.

Drawing on person-centered principles along with motivational interviewing, mindfulness techniques, solution-focused strategies, and cognitive behavioral methods, Saralyn focuses on empowerment and practical steps that help clients move toward their goals. Her aim is to partner with clients to build resilience, clarify purpose, and foster meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Saralyn Ativie have?

Saralyn Ativie has 26 years of professional experience.

Is Saralyn Ativie a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LSCSW credential. License details are KS LSCSW LSCSW 3846.

In which languages does Saralyn Ativie provide therapy?

Saralyn provides therapy in English.

Where is Saralyn Ativie located?

Saralyn is located in Kansas.

How can I work with Saralyn Ativie as my therapist?

You can work with Saralyn through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Saralyn Ativie work with international clients?

Saralyn Ativie does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Saralyn Ativie cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides the work. It helps people process life changes, improve self-esteem, and build confidence by centering the client’s values and goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that identifies and shifts unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and coping with stress by teaching practical skills for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning.

Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple awareness and grounding techniques to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. These practices can support clients dealing with anxiety, grief, and chronic stress by helping them stay present and respond more intentionally.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Saralyn works together with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend these methods to best support each individual.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for accessibility and scheduling. Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage from home or other convenient locations and to select the format that fits their life and comfort level.

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