About Therapist
Charmetrea Bell, Ed. S, School Psychologist, LCPC-S
With 15 years of dedicated service in the mental health sector, I am a seasoned professional recognized as a board-approved Clinical Supervisor for Professional Counselors in Kansas. My journey in this field is underpinned by a strong educational foundation and a commitment to continuous learning and development.
Education:
My academic path began at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS, where I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2006. I furthered my expertise by earning a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with a Counseling Specialization from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, IL, in 2008. My educational journey culminated in 2021 at Wichita State University, where I was awarded an Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology.
Licenses and Certificates:
I hold licensure in the State of Kansas as both a School Psychologist and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, affirming my qualifications and commitment to my profession. Additionally, my expertise is enhanced by certificates in Child Play Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis, equipping me with specialized skills to support a diverse range of needs.
Clinical Bio:
My clinical approach is eclectic, drawing upon a broad spectrum of experiences to offer tailored treatment plans. I am adept at engaging with clients across all age groups, starting from as young as three years old, and I provide a variety of services including individual, family, and couples counseling. My practice extends across community, school, and in-home therapy settings. As a trained mental health screener, I also conduct psychosexual groups and evaluations, alongside psychological, academic, and childhood assessments. My experience spans working with individuals with dual diagnoses, military children and families, individuals navigating the criminal justice system, and those with disabilities. In every aspect of my work, I strive to offer compassionate, comprehensive care that respects the unique journey of each individual, fostering growth, healing, and resilience.
Insurance Accepted: BCBS, Aetna, Ambetter, UHC, UMR, Kancare UHC, A, Sunflower, Meritain
Pending: Healthy Blue
Accepting self-pay clients
Stephanie Ratsamy, LPC
Education:
I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MEd) from Wichita State University in 2021. In 2013, I earned my Bachelor’s of Art degree in International Studies of Cultural Affairs with a minor in German and Teaching English from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas and Karl-Franzens University in Graz, Austria. It was actually this degree that led me to Kansas to work with refugees and pursue my career in mental health.
License: LPC 093952
I am currently licensed in the State of Kansas as a Licensed Professional Counselor under the supervision of Charmetrea Bell, Ed. S., School Psychologist, LCPC-S as I worked towards obtain my clinicial license in the field.
Clinical Bio:
I focus my treatment approach on the individual’s needs and personality. I use an eclectic style and select best practices from theories such as Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Adlerian, Person-Centered, Solution Focused (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based with special attention to multicultural differences. I am open to working with individuals, couples, and families. I have extensive experience working with adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, identity issues, and through life adjustments. I enjoy incorporating games, yoga, movement, and creative art along with traditional elements of therapy.
Accepting both in-person and telehealth appointments.
Contact info:
Email: Sratsamyajc@gmail.com; stephanie.ratsamy@aojcounseling.com
Phone: 316-361-6838
Pyschology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/stephanie-ratsamy-wichita-ks/981293
Insurance Accepted: BCBS, Kancare uhc Medicaid, Ambetter, Sunflower, Aetna Better Health, Aetna, Meritain, Cigna, ProviDRs Care
Out of Network Plans: UHC Commercial plans, UMR,
Accepting self pay clients.
Also Accepting CareCredit as a form of payment
Kaci Ziegler, LCPC
Education:
I earned my Graduate Degree from Fort Hays State University and also obtained a Master's Degree in School Counseling. I completed additional coursework to obtain a Clinical Mental Health Degree and became certified with the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in 2024. In 2016, I achieved her Master's Degree in School Leadership from Fort Hays State University. In 2014, I earned her Bachelor's Degree from McPherson College in Elementary Education.
License: LCPC 03823:
I am currently licensed in the State of Kansas as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.
Clinical Bio:
I have experience working with children and adolescents in a school-based therapy role. I also have experience working with crisis clients in the hospital setting. I treats adults, adolescents, and children as young as four years old. I am a trained mental health screener and Mental Health First Aid Instructor for adults.
Accepting telehealth clients only.
Contact info:
Email: ZieglerKaci@gmail.com; kaci.ziegler@aojcounseling.com
Phone: 785-329-4686
Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kaci-ziegler-wichita-ks/992451
Insurance Accepted: BCBS, Kancare UHC, Healthy Blue, Sunflower, UHC Commercial plans, UMR, Cigna, ProviDRs Care
Out of Network Plans:
Accepting self pay clients
Also Accepting CareCredit as a form of payment
Darren Tharp, LPC
Education:
I earned my Masters In Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2021.
License: LPC 04213
I am currently licensed in the State of Kansas as a Licensed Professional Counselor under the supervision of Charmetrea Bell, Ed. S., School Psychologist, LCPC-S as I worked towards obtain my clinicial license in the field.
Clinical Bio:
My focus is helping clients develop effective coping and self-regulation skills so that they have the opportunity to lead more balanced and satisfying lives.
I have experience working with children, teens and adults. I work with those experiencing depression, anxiety, schizophrenia spectrum and mood disorders. I have experience with certain personality disorders and attachment styles. I am a full time Crisis Clinician at the Community Mental Health Center. I am passionate about working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. I take a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. I have extensive experience working in workforce growth, particularly with a variety of barriers in their employment setting.
I recognize the importance of a therapeutic relationship between a therapist and a client, in predicting the success of therapy. I am committed to actively listening to clients while providing them with compassionate support in a safe environment. I bring an eclectic approach to my practice and have studied Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
Accepting both in-person and telehealth appointments.
Contact info:
Email: dtharpajc@gmail.com ; darren.tharp@aojcounseling.com
Insurance Accepted: BCBS, Kancare UHC, Sunflower, Healthy Blue, Ambetter, Aetna, Cigna, and ProviDRs Care
Out of Network Plans: UHC Commercial plans and UMR
Accepting self pay clients
Also Accepting CareCredit as a form of payment
Alison Slater, LPC, NCC, MA
Education:
I earned my Masters of Arts in 2022 from Fairleigh Dickinson University through the Clinical Mental Health Program.
License: LPC 04860
I am currently licensed in the State of Kansas as a Licensed Professional Counselor under the clinical supervision of Charmetrea Bell, Ed.S, School Psychologist, LCPC-S as I work towards obtaining my clinical license in the field. I am also certified with the National Board of Certified Counselors #1622618 as well as member of the American Counseling Association.
Clinical Bio:
I provide a supportive therapeutic environment where clients can explore emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and gain insight into underlying challenges. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each client’s unique goals and needs, promoting healing and personal growth.
With extensive experience treating a wide range of mental health concerns, I specialize in managing depression, anxiety, body dysmorphia, and providing gender-affirming care. My practice is rooted in evidence-based methods, ensuring compassionate, effective care for diverse individuals.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression and anxiety related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will collaborate to create a plan for addressing any struggles you are facing in a way that helps you get your life back.
Currently accepting in-person and telehealth appointments
Contact info:
Email: aslaterajc@gmail.com ; alison.slater@aojcounseling.com
Phone: 316-394-4445
Psychology Today's Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/alison-slater-wichita-ks/1416444
Insurance Accepted: Sunflower, Kancare UCH, BCBS, Healthly Blue BCBS, Cigna, ProviDRs Care, and Aetna
Pending:
Out of Network Plans Pending: UHC Commercial plans, UMR,
Accepting self pay clients
Also Accepting CareCredit as a form of payment
Michelle R Kelley M.S., L.P.C. Clinical Hypnotherapist
Education:
I hold a Master of Science in School Counseling and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fort Hays State University, both programs aligned with CACREP standards. I am licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) through the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB). Additionally, I am a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, trained through The Wellness Institute, and have completed a Nutritional Psychology Certificate, enhancing my holistic approach to mental health care.
License: LPC 3616
I am currently licensed in the State of Kansas as a Licensed Professional Counselor under the clinical supervision of Charmetrea Bell, Ed.S, School Psychologist, LCPC-S as I work towards obtaining my clinical license in the field.
Clinical Bio:
I offer a Jungian approach & integrate hypnotherapy & various holistic tools. I believe we all have the tools we need within to live our best life, I offer guidance to tap into these. I provide an honest, kind ear, an inexhaustible belief in the human spirit's ability to grow & change. I encourage others to awaken their truest & healthiest selfs. We are taught & conditioned by society to constantly seek healing outside of ourselves. The power to heal our wounds, to find our worth, to fully & unapologetically love ourselves is ours & always has been.
Currently accepting both in-person and telehealth appointments.
Contact info:
Email: sisterhoodessentials@gmail.com; michelle.kelley@aojcounseling.com
Psychology Today Profile:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/455524
Insurance Accepted: Sunflower, Kancare UHC
Pending: BCBS, Kancare UHC, Healthly Blue BCBS, Sunflower, Cigna, ProviDRs care, Ambetter, Aetna
Out of Network Plans Pending: UHC Commercial plans, UMR
Accepting self pay clients
Also Accepting CareCredit as a form of payment
Sarah Nowotny, LPC
Education:
I earned my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northeastern State University through a CACREP-aligned program and am licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) through the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB).
License: LPC 04622
I am currently licensed in the State of Kansas as a Licensed Professional Counselor under the clinical supervision of Charmetrea Bell, Ed.S, School Psychologist, LCPC-S as I work towards obtaining my clinical license in the field.
Clinical Bio:
You’re the person who holds things together. You think deeply, show up for others, and keep going even when you’re exhausted. Maybe you’ve been the caregiver, the “old soul,” or the one who learned early how to be competent instead of cared for. On the outside, you’re functioning. On the inside, you may feel burned out, overwhelmed, or quietly grieving something you never had space to process.
I work with thoughtful, often neurodivergent adults, including people with ADHD, autistic traits, former ‘gifted kids,’ caregivers, and over-functioners. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming. My approach is relational and trauma-informed, with a focus on burnout, grief, perfectionism, and patterns that keep you stuck in survival mode.
Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to perform or have it all figured out. We’ll move at a pace that respects your nervous system and your history, while gently making room for more clarity, self-compassion, and ease. If this resonates, there is space here to begin at your own pace, even if you don’t have it all figured out.
I use trauma-informed, relational approaches that focus on more than just talking things through. Therapy often helps bridge the gap between understanding something intellectually and actually feeling it, so insight leads to emotional shifts and meaningful change rather than staying stuck in your head.
Currently accepting in-person and telehealth appointments.
Contact info:
Email: sarah.nowotny@aojcounseling.com
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1662260
Insurance Accepted: Cigna, ProviDRs care
Pending: BCBS, Kancare UHC, Sunflower, Kancare UHC, Aetna, Ambetter
Out of Network Plans Pending:
Accepting self pay clients
Also Accepting CareCredit as a form of payment
Dyanna Munez, LPC
Education:
I am licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) through the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB).
License: LPC 04595
I am currently licensed in the State of Kansas as a Licensed Professional Counselor under the clinical supervision of Charmetrea Bell, Ed.S, School Psychologist, LCPC-S as I work towards obtaining my clinical license in the field.
Clinical Bio:
If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious you' re not broken you're human.
Many people come to therapy thinking emotions need to be controlled or shut down. In my experience, it often works differently. Emotions are part of being human, pain, sadness, anger, joy, even happiness can feel scary when you’re used to surviving. (Overthinkers, overachievers, neurodivergent people, burnout-pattern people, and trauma survivors… I see you.) Therapy is more than validation. It’s about learning how to move through life WITH your emotions instead of fighting them or hiding from them, and building self-compassion and self-trust in the process.
My approach is integrative, and I pull from CBT, DBT-informed tools, MI, solution-focused, and nervous system-informed work.
I often describe healing like untangling a bag of yarn you didn’t choose, but inherited. Sometimes we untangle it, sometimes we honor how hard you’ve worked to survive, and sometimes we take out the scissors and choose a new way ahead.
At times we get so focused on the trees we forget we’re in a forest. Or we think it’s a forest, and we’re actually just lost in a Home Improvement store surrounded by fake plants. Either way, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Therapy works best when it feels real. I’m warm, direct, and approachable. I’ll challenge you gently and use humor if it helps!
Accepting self pay clients and virtual only clients
Contact info:
Phone: 316-202-8443
Email: dyanna.munoz@aojcounseling.com
Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1666360
Insurance Accepted: Aetna, Medicaid or Kancare (Sunflower) Cigna, Provider's Care, Ambetter
Pending: BCBS
Out of Network Plans Pending:
Also Accepting CareCredit as a form of payment
Meghan Barnes, LPC
Education:
I earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in criminal justice in 2015 from Wichita State University. I earned my master’s in counseling and certification in play therapy in 2022 from Wichita State University. I am also a trauma informed yoga therapist and have been teaching yoga to kids for the past four years. I am currently finishing up my schooling to be a certified yoga therapist. I also recently earned my credentials as a registered play therapist.
License: LPC 04882
I am currently licensed in the state of Kansas as a Licensed Professional Counselor and am under the supervision of Charmetrea Bell, Ed, LCPC-S as I work towards obtaining my clinical license.
Clinical Bio:
I love working with littles and work with children only from ages 4-10 years. Most of my experience has been in the school-based setting and I have worked as an elementary school counselor for the past four years. I have experience with working with a wide range of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. I also have worked with kids who have suffered the effects of poverty, neglect, sexual and physical abuse, and parental substance abuse. I have a passion for helping give kids a voice through play and other creative outlets. I use a holistic approach and use a lot of
somatic work, cognitive behavioral therapy, child-centered therapy, art, sand tray and bibliotherapy.
Contact info:
Email: meghan.barnes@aojcounseling.com
Psychology Today Profile:
Insurance Accepted: Medicaid or Kancare (Sunflower, ) Cigna, Provider's Care
Pending:
Out of Network Plans Pending:
Also Accepting CareCredit as a form of payment
Kai Sien Lee, School Psychologist, LPC-T
Education:
I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2019, then I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2022. In addition, I earned an Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology in 2025, all from Wichita State University.
License:
I hold licensure as both a Licensed Professional Counselor-Temporary and a School Psychologist.
Licensed Professional Counselor: LPC-T 04625-T
School Psychologist: 7123647769
Currently under Charmetrea Bell, Ed, LCPC-S as I work towards obtaining my clinical license.
Clinical Bio:
I am dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their challenges and build meaningful change. I work with children, teens, and adults, and I value meeting each client where they are while honoring their unique experiences, strengths, and goals.
My counseling style is integrative and collaborative, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), mindfulness, and awareness-based approaches. This allows me to tailor therapy to your individual needs while balancing practical tools with deeper self-understanding and emotional growth.
I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, ADHD, and depression, as well as concerns related to stress, emotional regulation, life transitions, social skills, coping skills, behavioral concerns, and executive functioning skills (ADHD-related).
Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your child, my goal is to help you feel heard, empowered, and equipped to navigate challenges with greater confidence and balance.
Contact info:
Email: KaiSien.Lee@aojcounseling.com
Phone: (316) 302-4180
Psychology Today Profile:
Insurance Accepted: Currently accepting self-pay
Pending: Aetna, Medicaid or Kancare (Sunflower, ) Cigna, Provider's Care, Ambetter, BCBS
Out of Network Plans Pending:
Also Accepting CareCredit as a form of payment
Shayla Hoefgen, School Psychologist, LMLP-T
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