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Heidi Whiteaker Duderstadt

Heidi Whiteaker Duderstadt

Counselor, Addiction (Substance Use Disorder), LCPC, LAC

Ottawa, KS

Heidi Whiteaker Duderstadt is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and licensed addiction counselor (LAC) based in Ottawa, KS. She offers services to a wide range of age groups, including preteens (10 to 13), teens (13 to 18), adults (18 to 65), and elders (65 and over). Heidi Whiteaker Duderstadt specializes in supporting individuals through concerns such as addiction, alcohol and drug use, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Her practice also addresses general well-being and mental health concerns, men's and women's issues, student life challenges, and work stress. She provides therapy to individuals, families, and groups, and offers services in English (US). Her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Lesley Hill

Lesley Hill

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Ottawa, KS

Lesley Hill is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Ottawa, Kansas. She offers services to individuals, couples, and families. Lesley specializes in addressing a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Her therapeutic approach integrates several modalities, such as trauma-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, strength-based therapy, attachment-based therapy, and play therapy. Lesley provides services in English.

Holly Smith

Holly Smith

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Ottawa, KS

Holly Smith, a licensed marriage and family therapist, provides services in Ottawa, Kansas. She works with adults, offering support for a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, family stress, general well-being and mental health concerns, LGBTQ+ related concerns, parenting, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and relationship stress. Holly offers individual, family, and couples therapy. Her therapeutic approaches include Trauma Focused Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Family/Marital Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She offers services in English.

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Local Support in Ottawa, KS

Ottawa, Kansas, is a vibrant community characterized by its historical heritage and supportive atmosphere. With accessible housing and a relatively low cost of living, residents benefit from a balanced mix of urban amenities and small-town charm. The local economy thrives around key sectors, including retail, healthcare, and manufacturing, fostering job opportunities that contribute to the community's overall well-being. However, like many locales, Ottawa faces mental health challenges, often stemming from social and economic pressures such as unemployment, stress from household bills, and the need for accessible healthcare. The community is home to a variety of mental health resources, offering crucial support for issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. Residents are encouraged to utilize the directory of local mental health services to find comprehensive care tailored to their specific needs, promoting both individual and community resilience.

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