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Grief counselors and therapists in Topeka, KS


Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Topeka, KS
Grieving a loved one or processing loss? Topeka residents can access evidence-based grief therapy through Headway, featuring therapies like grief counseling and complicated grief treatment. Connect with empathetic providers who understand anticipatory grief, unresolved grief, and finding meaning after loss.
I'm Melinda Powers, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) and owner of Parlami LLC, a private psychotherapy practice in Lawrence, Kansas. I hold an MSW from Arizona State University and am licensed in Kansas, Missouri, and Nevada.
My clinical approach is trauma-informed and integrative. I'm trained in EMDR and clinical hypnotherapy and I hold ADHD Clinical Services Provider credentials. I work with individuals, couples, and families ages 15 and up, with particular specialties in trauma recovery, ADHD, and conscious uncoupling for couples navigating separation or divorce.
I believe healing happens through genuine connection, not just technique. Whether you're working through past trauma, navigating attention or focus challenges, or facing the end of a significant relationship, I bring both compassion and directness to our work together. I'll meet you where you are, but I won't let you stay stuck there if real change is possible.
Parlami means "talk to me" in Italian, and that's exactly the invitation I extend to every client: a space to be honest, be heard, and do the real work of moving forward.
I am Stephen O’Neill, LSCSW, MBA, a licensed clinical social worker with over two decades of experience in behavioral and mental health. I specialize in evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate life’s challenges, improve relationships, and achieve personal growth. I am passionate about whole-person care, integrating mental health, well-being, and practical solutions tailored to each client’s needs. I believe in fostering a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their concerns and develop meaningful change. I will see you, I will hear you, and I will walk alongside you. My approach is grounded in collaboration, empowerment, and respect for each person’s unique journey. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, biking, canoeing, playing video games, tabletop gaming, and cars.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a degree from Pfeiffer University. I have always been drawn to helping others and consider it a privilege to walk alongside individuals as they navigate life’s challenges. My therapeutic approach is rooted in curiosity, compassion, and collaboration. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. I am deeply committed to helping them grow, heal, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
As a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe investing in your mental well-being can foster greater happiness, resilience, and stability. I look forward to helping you navigate your journey toward improved mental health.
I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a background that spans mental health, geriatrics, home health, intensive care, and long-term rehabilitation. My personality is open, honest, and direct—I believe transparency builds trust. With over a decade of hands-on nursing experience and recent advanced training in psychopharmacology and CBT, I bring both empathy and expertise to our work together. My clients can count on clear communication, collaborative care, and a deep commitment to helping them thrive.
The most important goal I have is providing a space where you feel heard and understood. I believe that when someone feels heard, the nervous system begins to heal. I am someone who wants to get to know you and build trust. I hope to provide a space for growth as well as laughter and joy. We all heal a little more when we can laugh with someone. I have 6 years of experience as a counseling graduate and 2 years of counseling experience from grad school. A few of my main areas of focus are anxiety, depression, OCD, attachment, and mood disorders. I specifically enjoy working with children 8 and up, teens, young adults, and women.
I believe in meeting my clients where they're at. They are the expert in their own story. I'm just here to listen, help process, maybe challenge, and encourage them in their journey. I went to Newman University for my Master's Degree and went on to get my Clinical License. I have worked with varying populations including teens, adults, geriatrics, the prison population, couples counseling, and Christian Counseling. I enjoy working with people who have been through trauma or grief or have experienced anxiety or depression.
About our therapists in Topeka, KS who help people navigate grief and loss



- 100%Grief or loss
- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 90%Stress management
- 83%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 92%Cigna
- 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 68%Ascension
- 45%Providence Health Plan

- 100%English
- 3%Spanish
- 1%Swahili
- 1%French
- 1%Hindi

- 83%Online only
- 17%In-person or online

- 78%Woman
- 21%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 43%Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
- 27%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 16%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner
- 8%Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
- 6%Licensed Psychologist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 36%Family therapy
- 27%Couples therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent therapy
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