Our Team

Each team member at Thalia Therapy & Wellness Center is a licensed therapist or under direct supervision and is here to support your personal growth. Take the first step by scheduling an appointment today.

Emma Wood, LCMFT, CEDS Emma Wood is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist. Emma provides individual, couple, and family therapy with adolescents and adults from a holistic perspective. She is experienced with a wide variety of concerns & diagnoses including mood and anxiety disorders, addictions, eating disorders, trauma, self-esteem, and everyday life adjustments. Emma has received training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy with Dr. Sue Johnson and has also completed advanced training in couples' therapy at the Gottman Institute in Seattle, Washington. Emma is also EMDR certified. She offers comprehensive assessment, counseling, and enrichment for premarital and married couples. She is a clinical fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Emma has been an adjunct professor, approved supervisor, and worked in inpatient and outpatient settings. Emma is the owner of Thalia Center and previous owner of a supportive living home for eating disorders. M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy – Friends University First Session: $175 50 Minute Session: $160

Karin Imhoff, LPC Karin is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adolescents, adults, and couples facing a variety of life’s challenges. Karin’s unique background in both counseling and engineering enables her to bring a balanced approach to the counseling relationship, incorporating both the emotional and logical aspects of people’s struggles. By developing a safe and compassionate environment, she offers hope and encouragement along with practical solutions. She helps clients recognize unhelpful patterns in their lives and empowers them to develop new skills and strategies, enabling them to let go of harmful behaviors and regain meaningful lives. She is DBT Certified and trained in RO-DBT, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Neuroscience, and Trauma Informed therapies. She has extensive experience in emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and shame resilience. She is well versed in the ways Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Personality Disorders and other mental health diagnoses can negatively impact a person’s wellbeing. Karin has a passion for helping those experiencing difficulties related to emotional isolation, intimacy and connection, ineffective communication, emotion regulation, shame, low self-worth, stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADHD, and parenting struggles. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband of over 20 years and their four adolescent children. She is respectful and appreciative of all cultures, ethnicities, religions, and backgrounds. BS, Engineering-Washington University, St. Louis. MA, Counseling and Guidance - University of Missouri, Kansas City First Session: $175 50 Minute Session: $160

Amy Schmidt, LCMFT Amy is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and believes emotional balance and connection are the keys to healing and wellbeing. Sometimes, we can feel stuck or lost and she’s here to provide a supportive space to work through life's difficulties. Seeing a therapist does not mean you are broken, it means that you value living a life where you can flourish. Her number one goal is to help you feel safe and seen with empathy and compassion. Amy can help with marital/couple's issues, premarital counseling, family disruption, teens and adolescent issues and adjustment disorders, as well as individual needs such as depression and anxiety. She looks forward to walking with you through this journey. You don't have to go through this alone. Everyone's wellness journey is unique and she provides a personal experience while building on the therapeutic relationship. She is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and a member of Delta Kappa, The International Marriage and Family Therapy Honor Society. B.A. Art History & Speech Communication- University of Missouri M.A. in Art History- University of Missouri in Kansas City M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy- Friends University First Session: $175 50 Minute Session: $160

Sophie Halma, LPC-T Sophie is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree in Couples & Family Counseling from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She often uses humor and creativity to create a warm atmosphere where people feel safe to be themselves and talk openly about their lives. Her approach involves building a strong connection with her clients and growing to understand their reality - their history, family, culture, and environment. By meeting them where they are without judgment and using clients’ personalized ideas of success and wellness to reach their goals, she can custom-tailor the therapy experience for each client. Sophie is trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), and uses ACT and Internal Family Systems interventions in her approach. In couples and relationship work, she uses the Gottman method to provide couples with tangible tools to strengthen their relationship, manage conflict, and cultivate shared dreams. Sophie provides individual and relationship therapy to teens, adults, and couples. She enjoys working with anxiety and trauma, life transitions, new parents, and the perinatal population. Sophie has additional training in post-partum mood disorders and is currently pursuing her PMH-C through Postpartum Support International. Session: $130 Sliding scale available

Casey Gum, LPC, LMAC, NCC Casey specializes in helping those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, addiction, trauma, life transitions, or a general feeling of being “stuck”. He loves welcoming those seeking therapy for the first time and provides a warm and accepting space to express yourself authentically. Casey uses a cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic lens, balancing reflection, exploration, and action, to meet you where you are and help you get where you want to be. He often works with adolescents and young adults to navigate emotions and make decisions in line with their values by providing a nonjudgmental environment to understand themselves: resulting in more integrated self-expression, improved communication in relationships, and decreased mental health symptoms. Casey strives to help you make practical changes as you increase self-knowledge and enhance your emotional awareness. He hopes to balance progress towards your goals with time for introspection and personal growth to ensure that you take steps toward creating the life you want, while understanding yourself along the way. Casey looks forward to connecting with you! Casey is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Kansas with a Master of Arts in Counseling, emphasis in clinical mental health. He is currently pursuing licensure as a Master’s Addiction Counselor. M.A in Counseling- MidAmerica Nazarene University First Session: $140 50 Minute Session: $130

Mike Sullivan, LPC-T Mike is a recent graduate of Walden University. He combines the proven effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with the deep insights of psychodynamic therapy to provide a comprehensive and effective approach to treatment. CBT is a structured, goal-oriented approach that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that may be contributing to their problems. It focuses on teaching clients specific skills and techniques to manage their emotions and behaviors, such as relaxation techniques, problem-solving skills, and social skills. Psychodynamic therapy, on the other hand, explores the unconscious thoughts and emotions that may be driving a person's behavior. It helps clients gain insight into their past experiences and relationships, and how these may be impacting their current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Mike believes in a collaborative and holistic approach to therapy, working together with clients to identify their unique needs and goals. He provides a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and develop strategies to overcome their challenges. With an inviting and compassionate approach, Mike helps individuals, couples, and families overcome a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and more. He is committed to helping his clients achieve their full potential and live the fulfilling lives they deserve. Session Fee: $140 Sliding Scale Pricing Available

Jordan Papa, LPC Jordan is a Licensed Professional Counselor with dual graduate degrees: a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and a Master of Science in Sport and Human Performance from Adler University in Chicago. With a wealth of experience, Jordan specializes in supporting individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, ADD/ADHD, and life transitions. Additionally, Jordan works extensively with athletes, helping them enhance their performance through mental skills training, addressing challenges such as performance anxiety, injury recovery, self-confidence, and self-talk. Jordan’s therapeutic approach is warm, empathetic, and client-centered, ensuring that individuals feel supported throughout their journey. She is committed to helping clients identify and manage stressors while fostering resilience, compassion, and courage. Jordan primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and is also well-versed in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and other therapeutic modalities, tailoring her methods to best meet the unique needs of each client. BA, psychology, St. Cloud State University MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Specialty in Rehabilitation, Adler University MS, Sport and Human Performance, Adler University Intake: $160 50-minute session: $140

Natalie Fitts, LPC Intern Natalie is a Master’s degree level counselor in a clinical internship through Seattle University where she is pursuing a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. With her unique background in journalism and law, she brings a wealth of experience in understanding complex human stories to the field of mental health. She has used her experience to hone the ability to listen empathetically, ask insightful questions, and uncover the deeper narratives within people’s experiences. Natalie approaches therapy with curiosity and the belief that every person deserves to live a life of joy, hope, and growth. She is focused on creating a safe, compassionate space for clients to explore their emotions, heal, and build a meaningful life. She is committed to helping clients move from surviving to thriving. She employs evidence-based practices tailored to each client’s unique needs. These include interventions from DBT, CBT, somatic therapy, existential therapy, Gottman, Gestalt, and Jungian (analytical) psychology. Natalie provides individual and relationship therapy to children (ages 6+), teens, adults, couples, and families. She enjoys working with attachment issues, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, codependency, and sexual and relationship issues. Bachelor of Journalism in Strategic Communications, University of Missouri Intake session: $75 50-minute session: $50 Sliding scale pricing available

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CHELSEA BRAKENHOFF, FDNP, INHC

Chelsea Brakenhoff is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. Functional health seeks to understand how the whole body is connected and how imbalances or dysfunctions within the body lead to symptoms and disease. As a Functional Practitioner, Chelsea uses functional lab tests to get a better understanding of what is happening within a person’s body (hormones, gut health, liver/gallbladder, neurotransmitters, thyroid, etc.) Chelsea helps clients restore and rebuild health by investigating diet, lifestyle and underlying causes of symptoms. Chelsea is also certified in integrative and holistic health. As someone who struggled for years with gut and hormone health, Chelsea is deeply passionate about getting to the root cause and helping others regain their health. Chelsea is available for telehealth appointments at this time.

Contact Chelsea via email: chelsea@chelseabwellness.com

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