- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Saralyn
Saralyn Ativie is a Kansas LSCSW - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker - with 26 years of professional experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Saralyn lists guilt and shame among the concerns she addresses alongside issues like abandonment, forgiveness, and feelings of isolation.
She practices in a collaborative, client-centered way. Sessions focus on what the person brings, and the client is treated as the expert on their life. Saralyn says she acts as a guide, helping people talk through difficult choices and emotional reactions without judgement.
Saralyn uses practical methods drawn from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing. In conversation she helps people notice unhelpful patterns, test new ways of thinking, and set manageable steps toward change. Mindfulness exercises are offered to help with overwhelming emotion and rumination.
Faith can be part of her work for those who want it included; she describes faith-centered counseling as one element that can bring balance to mind, body, and spirit. She also notes experience supporting military and veteran-related concerns and workplace stress.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what matters most now. The approach emphasizes collaboration, clear goals, and practical skills people can try between meetings. Cost varies by location and uses a cancellable subscription model, and sessions are conducted in English.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says. Online sessions using this approach still center the client's experience and personal goals, with the therapist acting as a guide rather than an authority.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In remote sessions CBT work can include guided thought records, behavior experiments, and concrete homework to try between meetings.
Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention practices to reduce rumination and steady strong feelings. Online meetings can include brief guided mindfulness exercises and instruction to use during stress or triggers.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend techniques to try. That plan is revisited together as progress and needs change.
The original biography does not list which remote session formats are used. Confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let people try skill practice between appointments and bring notes or examples into conversation.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Additional areas include guilt and shame, forgiveness, isolation, and workplace issues.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered style combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. The work focuses on noticing patterns, changing thoughts and behaviors, and practical steps forward.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 26 years of professional experience working with adults across a range of concerns, including veterans and workplace stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a KS LSCSW - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Kansas.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.