Shine Integrative Therapy

04/17/2026

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02/28/2026

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02/22/2026

We are so excited to have Erica Schlender back with us at Shine!

Erica is generously offering special rates while she waits to be added to insurance panels and begins taking insurance.

Contact Erica today!
316-803-1011
Erica@shineintegrativetherapy.com

Erica's bio:
Life holds its own set of challenges, and you do not have to face them alone. Guided by a heart of compassion and care, I would love to walk through life’s trials and difficulties alongside you.

My name is Erica Schlender and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) following a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University. During my previous careers in teaching and agriculture, I was made aware of how necessary it is to have someone you can turn to, to release the burden of your own worries and concerns and not feel as though you have to shoulder them alone. This is why I have embraced the field of counseling, so as to be that “someone” for others.

Throughout my professional practice, I have met with individual clients of all ages who have felt weighed down by anxiety, stress, depression, grief, addiction, relationship issues, unexpected life transitions, body sensitivity issues, and who were questioning their faith. I strive to create a collaborative, nurturing environment for clients using a person-centered approach. My integrative style to therapy has involved theories such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in addition to Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Grief Therapy.

In the busyness of life, I believe in creating a space for you where you may feel seen, heard, and understood. I would feel honored in providing you with a place for self-discovery, to uncover compassion towards yourself while embracing all of who you are, within the means of a non-judgmental environment.

02/11/2026

02/02/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Traci Thiesen to Shine!

Traci’s goal is to help you navigate through all the experiences life might throw at you by showing up as an empathetic witness, creating a safe and non-judgmental space to process any issue you come to the table with.

She works with individuals across all stages and ages and has a particular passion for helping clients by using their own personal strengths, willingness, and openness for change to achieve their goals through vulnerability and connection. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or any kind of life transition, she offers a compassionate and safe environment where healing and growth can take place.

Traci is currently a second-year graduate student working toward a professional counselor licensure from Wichita State University. She is a proud parent to two teens and four fur babies, who loves spending time with her children, family, friends, and dogs. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, crafting, baking, and reading. Traci's fee is $30 cash per session.

She believes therapy is for absolutely everyone, no matter how big or small the issue. Traci believes you are the expert in your life and considers it a privilege to walk beside you on your healing journey.

To set up an appointment with Traci please call/text 620-869-1630 or email hello@shineintegrativethrapy.com or tracittherapy@gmail.com

10/01/2025

Need affordable therapy, Emma or Lexi at Shine Integrative Therapy in Newton are great choices. Session fee is only $30. Please give us a call to set up your appointment or consultation. 316-803-1011, ext 1 or email hello@shineintegrativetherapy.com

09/24/2025

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09/15/2025

With excitement, we welcome Student Therapist, Emma Hernandez! Emma is bilingual and here to serve English and Spanish speaking clients! Call Shine today to book with Emma. 316-803-1011 or hello@shineintegrativetherapy.com

08/10/2025

We are here to walk beside you. ❤️

08/06/2025

It sounds harsh — and it is.
�Because this work isn’t gentle. It asks you to look at the parts of yourself you’d rather ignore.�
The anger that comes too quickly.�The control that shows up when fear creeps in.�The silence you learned to survive with.�The wounds you carry from when you were small.

And if you don’t face them — not blame them, not hate them, but face them — they don’t disappear.
�They simply pass down, shape the tone of your voice, guide your reactions, become the lens through which you see your child.

Your child doesn’t just inherit your smile.�They inherit your patterns.�Your fears.�Your unfinished business.

That’s why this work matters so much.
�Not to be perfect. Not to “fix” yourself.�But to pause long enough to ask: Is this mine? Or am I about to hand it to them, too?

Because when you dare to meet your pain with honesty, your child gets something different…

They get a parent who chooses awareness over autopilot.�A home where emotions are felt, not feared.�A legacy that doesn’t pass on the hurt unexamined.

So no — we don’t have to be flawless.�But we do have to be brave.

Because the things we avoid…�They don’t vanish.�They just get handed down.

And our children deserve better than that.�
They deserve us. Whole, aware, evolving.
One conscious choice at a time. ❤️

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07/29/2025

We are excited to welcome Lexi McHugh, Graduate Student Therapist to Shine!

Call for an appointment with Lexi, 316-803-1011 opt 1 or email hello@shineintegrativetherapy.com

If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken a brave first step—and that matters. Life can present challenges that feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Lexi's goal is to help you access your inner strengths, navigate difficulties with confidence, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
She works with individuals across all ages and life stages and has a particular passion for helping clients get to the root of their challenges. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life transitions, she offers a compassionate, client-centered approach in a safe, non-judgmental environment where healing and growth can take place.

Lexi is currently a Graduate student intern working towards a Licensed Professional Counselor licensure from Fort Hays State University. Lexi's fee is $30 a session. Her therapeutic style is collaborative, warm, and goal oriented. She draws from a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Based CBT
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Attachment-Based Interventions
Positive Psychology

She believes therapy is valuable in all seasons of life—whether you’re seeking clarity, working through a specific issue, or simply needing someone to talk to. She believes you are the expert in your own experience and considers it an honor to walk alongside you in your journey. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan grounded in proven strategies to help you thrive.
Outside the office, Lexi enjoys baking, riding horses, swimming and spending time outdoors.

To set up an appointment with Lexi, please call 316-803-1011, option 1 or email hello@shineintegrativetherapy.com

07/12/2025

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