Serenity Psychological Services and Consulting LLC

03/03/2024

01/09/2024

Update: Due to the ongoing blizzard warning, Serenity Psychological Services and Consulting will be closed to in-person appointments on Tuesday 1/9/2024. We are planning to open as scheduled on Wednesday 1/10/2024. Please stay safe!

01/08/2024

Due to the blizzard warning issued for Monday 1/8/2024, Serenity Psychological Services and Consulting will be closed to in-person appointments on Monday. We will continue with previously scheduled telehealth appointments. We are planning to be open at 9am as scheduled on Tuesday depending on any changes to the forecast. Please stay warm and stay safe!

01/31/2023

Do you ever feel more down or depressed during the winter months? This article has great information about Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD.

Winter's shorter days and limited light can lead to seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. But there are ways to improve your mood.​​​

01/25/2023

We are excited to announce that Darian Schlegel, T-LMLP, has joined the staff of Serenity Psychological Services and Consulting LLC! Darian works with children, adults, and families and is currently accepting new clients!

Darian is a Kansas native, having grown up in the Northwest town of Ness City. Mrs. Schlegel attended Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 2020. She also received her Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from Fort Hays State University in 2022. Throughout her education, Mrs. Schlegel specialized in diagnostic assessments and couple’s therapy. Mrs. Schlegel has experience working with youth from age 16 months through adulthood. She also has experience with a wide range of mental health diagnoses including depression, anxiety, autism, intellectual disability, ADHD, etc. Following her formal education, Mrs. Schlegel worked as a grief support group facilitator. Mrs. Schlegel has worked with individuals ages 35-84 with their journey processing grief and other emotions. Mrs. Schlegel has experience with assessments, individual, and group therapy services. With her experience, Mrs. Schlegel hopes to aid individuals in their process of healing and strengthening relationships. Outside the office, you would most likely find Mrs. Schlegel spending time with her family or reading a good book.

10/16/2022

We have a position available for a licensed mental health therapist! Please view the attached posting at Indeed and contact us for additional information (785) 621-4417.

Serenity Psychological Services and Consulting LLC

10/04/2022

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence can happen to anyone and it is present in every community, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, socioeconomic status, religion, or nationality. In the United States, over 10 million adults experience domestic violence annually. Please wear something purple on October 20th to show your support for those who have been affected by domestic violence.

If you are in an abusive relationship, remember:
• You are not alone
• It is NOT your fault
• Help is available

For anonymous, confidential help available 24/7, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224.

08/25/2022

Helpful hints for back-to-school season!

How to ensure the school year starts off on a good foot.

01/24/2021

Given the impending inclement weather, Serenity Psychological Services and Consulting LLC will be closed on Monday 1/25/2021. If you have any questions, please call (785) 621-4417. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Please stay safe!

12/23/2020

Shared with permission from Shawna Aschenbrenner and Morgan Lang:

Morgan Lang came over a few days ago and designed a beautiful bracelet to bring awareness to mental health. She openly shared her story and the struggles living with her diagnosis’s. It takes a tremendous amount of courage and strength to talk about your personal struggles but I know her story will inspire and help someone who can relate. Be a friend. Be an encourager. Be compassionate. Be a light in the darkness. You can’t carry their cross but you can walk beside them so they are never alone.

“I am still me no matter my mental health”

I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder at 14 and bipolar at 31. When I heard that word “bipolar” I thought...yeah right and then I researched it. My heart sunk. I was literally being described in black and white. My time was now. There was hope.
Many times those dark thoughts tried to enter my brain I had to change them. But how? My decision was to talk about it. Be an advocate. I’m not ashamed. I’m strong. I have survived 100% of all of my bad days. I have a group of people(therapists included) in my life aware of my disorders, aware of my triggers, aware of my mania, and aware of my depression.....but with their help I “keep moving forward”

This bracelet is so much more than an accessory it brings awareness and encouragement for ANYONE who’s had a bad day. I know what it’s like to have to fight the war inside your head when things get tough. This year has tried my emotions even more than usual but when I’m in my dark place I think about the caterpillar and at its darkest, lowest point it decides to keep going and becomes a beautiful butterfly. I want this bracelet to be a reminder when you are at a low point...let these arrows lead you ahead and the butterfly be a symbol there is beauty to come as you do move forward.

05/06/2020

IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING SERVICES:

Given the recent end of the stay-at-home order for the State of Kansas, Serenity Psychological Services and Consulting LLC will begin conducting face-to-face therapy appointments again effective immediately. If you have an appointment that is scheduled for telehealth you can elect to change the appointment to an in-office visit by calling our office (785) 621-4417, or maintain your appointment through telehealth. During your telehealth appointment we will discuss with you scheduling your next appointment in-office.

We will continue to offer telehealth services as an alternative to in-office visits, however, be sure to check your insurance plan to ensure that telehealth is covered when provided while connecting from your home. Many insurance plans will phase out offering coverage for in-home telehealth services in the coming weeks and months. Moving forward, if in-home telehealth services are not covered by your insurance plan, you can elect to receive telehealth services on a private pay basis.

We ask that if you feel sick or are experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath prior to your appointment, please call us directly at (785) 621-4417 to reschedule your appointment and consider calling your physician.

When attending an appointment, please avoid bringing extra guests or family members to your appointment. We encourage you to arrive at your appointment start time or wait in your vehicle until your appointment time rather than wait in a common reception area. Upon arrival, we will take your temperature and we will ask you to reschedule your appointment if you have a fever.

In addition to our regular cleaning practices, we are sanitizing commonly used surfaces such as chairs, tables, pens, door handles, etc. on a consistent and regular basis throughout each day. We are also working to maintain social distancing in our office space and limit the number of people in the office based on State and Federal recommendations.

The safety of our clients and staff is of utmost priority to us. For now, we will continue to monitor ongoing state and national recommendations.

Thank you for trusting us to keep everyone’s heath and safety a priority in our decision making!