Existential Family Therapy

08/08/2023

Existential Family Therapy would like to welcome Amber Dickson, LPC, to our practice. Amber previously worked in the engineering industry and graduated in 2023 with her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grace College. Amber is a Level 1 trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist. To get to know Amber a little better view her bio at https://www.ex-ft.com/team/amber/, she is happy to schedule a 15-minute consult with you.

If you are interested in scheduling with Amber please contact her at 888.631.3938 ext. 713 or email amber@ex-ft.com.

Located at 6750 Antioch Rd. Suite 210, Merriam, KS.

Life is challenging and it is not uncommon to feel like you are at the end of your rope. Instead of living with purpose, you are struggling to manage overwhelm and anxiety, fighting frustration and anger, or carrying a heavy load of grief and hopelessness. I work with clients who want to get unstu...

08/08/2023

Kelly Eledge, LCSW, is now accepting new clients via telehealth on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. If interested please give her a call at 888.631.3938 ext. 711 or email kelly@ex-ft.com. Located between 67th and Antioch, in Merriam, KS.
View Kelly's bio at

I believe each of us is on our own path of growth to self-actualization. At times, our path can become challenging, and it is important to find someone to connect with who is able to assist us with those life challenges. I will meet you on your path with openness, acceptance, and authenticity. In my...

07/10/2023

Sarah Keegan, LMFT & Chris Pressler, LPC are accepting new clients. Mid-morning, afternoon, and evening appointments are available.
Insurance Accepted: Humana, Cigna, & Aetna.
A sliding scale is offered for those who wish to pay privately or are uninsured.
Located at 6750 Antioch Rd. Suite 210, Merriam, KS.
Check out their bios at www.ex-ft.com.
If interested in scheduling an appointment with Sarah or Chris please email info@ex-ft.com or call 888.631.3938.

My family was in crisis when I contacted Existential Family Therapy. However, not everyone in the family embraced the idea of therapy (there are three teenagers in the family). Within the first half hour, everyone was participating constructively. By the end of the first session, we had been give...

07/10/2023

Existential Family Therapy is looking for an experienced licensed therapist to join our private practice group. We offer a unique, professional, rewarding, and supportive environment that is dedicated to providing exceptional behavioral healthcare.

To be considered for this position you must have the following qualifications:
* Licensed by the Kansas BSRB ( Clinically Licensed Preferred)
* Competence in clinical documentation & Electronic Health Records (EHR).
* Good communication skills

Duties would include:
* Evaluations/Assessments
* Developing treatment plans
* Individual/Couples/Group Counseling
* Documentation of clinical information into EHR.
* Interaction with office manager & billing dept.

If interested, you are asked to send resumes to Heather Dent, at heather@ex-ft.com.

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My family was in crisis when I contacted Existential Family Therapy. However, not everyone in the family embraced the idea of therapy (there are three teenagers in the family). Within the first half hour, everyone was participating constructively. By the end of the first session, we had been give...

06/08/2023

We would like to give Sarah Keegan a warm welcome to our practice. She recently graduated from K-State with her master's degree in Couple and Family Therapy Program. She is temporarily licensed (LMFT-T) in Kansas by the BSRB. She is working under the supervision of Nathan Croy (LCMFT, LCAC).
Sarah offers a sliding scale (up to $150/hr), accepts private pay, and the following insurance: Humana, Cigna, & Aetna.
Located at 67th & Antioch in Merriam, Ks.
View Sarah's bio at https://www.ex-ft.com/team/sarah/
For more information email her at sarah@ex-ft.com or call 888.631.3938 Ext.716

“Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere in which individual differences are appreciated, love is shown openly, mistakes are used for learning, communication is open, rules are flexible, responsibility is modeled, and honesty is practiced.” 

02/14/2023

We want to welcome Chris Pressler to our practice. He recently completed his Masters in counseling from Colorado Christian University in 2022. He is licensed by the BSRB in Kansas (LPC-T). Chris has 20+ years of experience working with individuals and families from a ministry perspective. His passion is to see people live according to their authentic selves and begin to understand the worst is not the last. There is hope, and he wants to start that journey with you.

Chris is accepting new clients- Sliding Fee Scale offered- Insurance Accepted: Cigna & Humana. Ages: 16 & Up- Hours Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9am -8pm, Wednesdays 12pm - 8pm, and Fridays 8am- 1pm.
Located at 6750 Antioch Rd. Ste. 210 Merriam, KS 66204. Bio: https://www.ex-ft.com/team/chris-p/

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Chris, contact him at 888.631.3938 ext. 714 or email him at chrisp@ex-ft.com

11/09/2022

We would like to welcome Kara O'Keefe to our practice. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with an extensive background working with individuals and families dealing with anxiety, autism, depression, ADHD, and complex trauma. She is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment in which everyone can work together towards healing, positive change, personal growth, and improved relationships.

Kara is accepting new clients- Sliding fee offered- Insurance Accepted: Kansas Medicaid, Humana, & Cigna. Ages: 16 & UP Hours: Monday- Thursday 9 am - 7 pm. Located: 6750 Antioch Rd. Ste. 210 Merriam, KS 66204. Bio: https://www.ex-ft.com/team/kara/

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with her you may contact her at 888.631.3938 ext 710 or email her at kara@ex-ft.com.

06/23/2022

This is one of my favorite trainings for therapists! If you need CEU's and/or are interested in learning how to meaningfully treat systemic trauma in and with families and individuals, I would love to see you here!
https://onlinececredits.com/events/trauma-in-the-family-concrete-skills-to-achieve-long-term-healing-stability/

05/27/2022

Existential Family Therapy is growing and accepting applications for full or part-time therapist interested in a private practice setting. If you are interested in joining our practice or becoming a renter email Heather Dent at heather@ex-ft.com.

04/29/2022

Take care of your mind by doing some mental health Spring cleaning.

11/13/2021

This weekend, take the time to ask yourself what you need to have a better week.