Andrews and Associates Counseling provides services from Kansas licensed professionals including doctorate level therapists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, social workers, and addiction counselors. Our goal is to provide compassionate, client-centered, and competent mental health and relationship counseling in a hospitable and non-judgmental environment.
Our Therapists
Dr. Stephanie Wick, LCMFT
Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Manhattan, Wamego, Junction City
Dr. Stephanie Wick is the previous owner of Andrews & Associates Counseling, where she brought years of clinical experience and a deep-rooted commitment to the mental health and well-being of the Manhattan, Kansas community. A long-time resident, Stephanie is married and a proud mother of three. Raised on a small farm in North Central Kansas, she carries with her the values of resilience, connection, and hard work that shaped her upbringing. Stephanie’s path to mental health care was deeply personal. After experiencing a profound loss in 1999, she felt called to shift her focus from Apparel and Textile Marketing to Marriage and Family Therapy—a decision that would ultimately define her life’s work. She earned both her Master’s (2005) and Doctoral (2010) degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT).
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brooke Gilbert, MS, lCmft
Owner/President
Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist
Office location: A&A Kids Clinic, Manhattan
Since joining Andrews & Associates, Brooke has specialized in trauma-focused therapy, particularly supporting individuals who have experienced sexual trauma. As a trauma-informed therapist, she is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their healing journey. Brooke’s approach is rooted in a systemic perspective, recognizing the deep connections between individual experiences, relationships, and environments. She is committed to helping clients break generational cycles of trauma, build healthier patterns, and create meaningful change in their lives.
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Keturah adams, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Manhattan
Keturah Adams is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Manhattan, Kansas. She graduated from Walden University with her Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Keturah obtained her Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Human Services from Kansas State University.
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Chris barker, mS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Manhattan
Chris’s primary work is focused on relationships, personal growth and life transitions. His person-centered approach is built around helping clients see their own inherent value and using that as a launching point for change. Though he works a lot in the areas mentioned, Chris believe this approach is great for helping clients with a wide range of needs.
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Jessica Burnett, ms, LMSW
Licensed Professional Counselor
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Junction City
Jessica received her Master of Social Work degree from Indiana University Purdue University and is Licensed in the state of Kansas and Indiana. Her client focus is children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and VA who need individual therapy, family therapy, and marriage/relationship counseling.
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Mari Chandler, MS, LMSW
Licensed Professional Counselor
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Junction City
Mari Chandler is a Licensed Master Social Worker based in Junction City, Kansas. Mari specializes in working closely with issues related to cultural/ethnic issues, situational stressors, trauma, bipolar, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. She is also certified in SMART Recovery. Mari’s goal as your therapist is to develop a trusting relationship by offering a safe space where you feel acknowledged and understood, while also gaining insight into your personal challenges.
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Maris Deaver, MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Manhattan
Maris has experience guiding adult individuals and couples through various types of issues including PTSD and religious trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, communication issues, and life transitions. Her integrative approach includes EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), narrative therapy, inner-child and parts work, experiential art and nature therapy, sand tray therapy, polyvagal theory, EFT, and the developmental model for couples.
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ReBECCA Donovan, MS, LCMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Manhattan
Rebecca Donovan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of Manhattan, Kansas. Rebecca is originally from Ohio where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Ohio University in 2017. During her time there, she pursued research on eating disorders and led several mental health community engagement projects, which eventually led her to a career in clinical work.
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Kristen Durbin, MS, LSCSW
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Manhattan, Telehealth
Kristen graduated from Wichita State University with a Master of Social Work degree. She has experience working as a behavioral health consultant at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Pittsburg, Kansas. There, Kristen recognized the importance of helping individuals address their mental, social, physical, and spiritual health needs. Additionally, she has provided outpatient psychotherapy to adolescents and adults in Manhattan, Kansas.
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sarah j. eckstein, MS, LSCSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Wamego
Sarah is a LSCSW and a graduate of Washburn University, receiving her graduate degree in Social Work. She has over 15 years of experience and has a diverse social work background. Sarah’s passion is helping children and their families through life’s challenges through a Christian world view lens to help individuals and families become who God has created them to be. Sarah utilizes social focused, family systems and play therapy theory in her practice.
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JESSIca EHRLICH, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Independent Practitioner
Office location: A&A Kids Clinic, Manhattan
Jessica has a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and is licensed as a Professional Counselor. Her practicum/internship experience was fulfilled at Katie’s Way, where she worked with children and adolescents, as well as at the Crisis Stabilization Unit, where she worked primarily with adults.
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Jennifer Forbes, MA, LPC, LCPC, LIMHP, BC-TMH
Licensed Professional Counselor (CO)
Licensed Professional Counselor - Telehealth Provider (SC, MO)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (KS)
Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (NE)
Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Telehealth
As a solution-focused therapist, Jennifer’s goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we cannot change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapeutic approaches and techniques, Jennifer will help you unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or are just ready to move in a new direction in your life, Jennifer looks forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
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Mary Gibbons, Ms, LCMFT
Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Manhattan
Mary Gibbons is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and EMDRIA/EMDR Certified Therapist with over ten years of experience providing mental health and trauma services. Mary serves individuals, families, and couples impacted by a history of trauma and other significant life stressors. Unlike "how-to" treatments that focus on thought-life alone, Mary utilizes emotion-focused (EFT) and trauma-informed (EMDR) interventions that enable clients to gain a greater sense of emotional well-being, ability to tolerate distressing emotions, and enjoy more satisfying interactions within important relationships.
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Dr. Briana Goff, LCMFT
Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Wamego
Dr. Goff builds upon over 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and counseling. Briana is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist. She offers therapy to individuals, couples, and families, especially those dealing with life crises and trauma. Dr. Goff is an EMDR Certified Therapist, recently expanding her work to incorporate EMDR therapy and NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback (EMDR+NO) as a combined approach in her clinical work.
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Kamryn hecht, MS, LcMFT
Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Manhattan
Kami Hecht is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist based in Manhattan, Kansas. She graduated from Kansas State University with her Master of Science Degree in Couple and Family Therapy. Kami obtained her Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Human Services from Kansas State University. She is also EMDR trained and working toward certification.
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Tamika Hodges, MS, lscsw
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Telehealth
Tamika is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker who believes mental and spiritual well-being is never fully achieved without overcoming many obstacles. Tamika encourages clients to be motivated to make positive changes in their lives. Tamika partners with her clients to establish goals that will lead them on a journey of healing to improved self-esteem and emotional well-being.
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Adam Johnson, MS, lscsw, LMAC
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Master Addiction Counselor
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Manhattan
Adam Johnson graduated from both Kansas State University and Washburn University and received a master’s degree in social work in 2009. Adam established his career by practicing in community mental health for 16 years. Adam’s goal is to connect with a person’s intrinsic strengths, insight, and wisdom. He works to break down manufactured barriers that stop many people from reaching their potential and often create unnecessary pain along the way.
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Gennifer leach, MS, LCMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Telehealth
Gennifer is dedicated to working with individuals and couples to increase personal growth through emotional regulation and gaining the confidence to be vulnerable in connecting with their partner, friends, and family in meaningful ways. Through practice her approach to therapy has developed into a client-centered and humanistic experiential methodology.
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Ayoka Lee, MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Manhattan
Ayoka Lee is a graduate of the Marriage & Family Therapy program at Kansas State University. She is experienced in pre-marital counseling, treating emerging adults with sexual identity development as well as working with children and families in dysfunctional systems.
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Christine Matos, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Junction City
Christine earned her Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree from Liberty University’s graduate school and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her Christian faith has been an integral part of her personal healing and enjoys helping clients integrate their spirituality into the therapeutic work. Clients working with Christine can expect a warm and compassionate listener who will work together with them to accomplish their desired goals and stand solidly in their corner as they do so.
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John Merritt, MS, LCMFT
Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Junction City
John Merritt received his Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Kansas State University. John provides counseling services to individuals (ages 17 and above), marriage/couples, and families. While John is trained in a variety of treatment approaches, ranging from short-term solution focused interventions to long-term interventions addressing childhood trauma, the foundation is always the same: listening and connecting with the client. John believes the catalyst to begin changing, tackling obstacles, and feeling better starts when someone feels understood and validated.
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Mariah Moore, MS, LMFT-T
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Manhattan
Mariah is currently in the PhD program at Kansas State University studying Couples and Family Therapy. She specializes in working with individuals who struggle with perfectionism and self-esteem. She also specializes in couple’s therapy, specifically working with couples who struggle with trust issues from infidelity and works with them to rebuild connection and thrive.
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Maria Portillo
Marriage and Family Therapist
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Manhattan
Maria received her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Kansas State University, and is currently a doctoral student in the same program. She has experience working with families, adult individuals and couples.
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Cory Richards, MS, LCMFT
Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Manhattan
Cory Richards is a graduate of the marriage and family therapy graduate program at Kansas State University. Cory conducts general family therapy for individuals, couples, and families from a Christian frame of reference, openly discussing God and the Bible.
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Hilary Rombeck, MS, LPC-T
Licensed Professional Counselor-T
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Clay Center and virtually.
Hilary is a professional counselor who works with individuals across the lifespan. Her previous career experiences have provided the opportunity to work with expecting mothers, parents, children, and individuals throughout adulthood. She is dedicated to providing a comfortable, supportive space where people can freely express themselves and feel understood.
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Conrad Schmechel, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Independent Practitioner
Office location: A&A Kids Clinic, Manhattan
Conrad Schmechel is a graduate of Kansas State University where he received master’s degrees in Drama Therapy and Marriage and Family Therapy. He is in the process of becoming a registered play therapist, and has been trained in sand tray, play therapy, drama therapy, art therapy, and filial therapy. Conrad prioritizes tailoring treatment to a client’s specific needs while creating a safe, nurturing environment for healing and growth. He believes that we are never too young, old, or wounded to experience the healing we deserve and that we are all capable of re-authoring our life story.
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Reverend B.J. Solander, MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Junction City
B.J. is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who enjoys helping individuals (14+), couples, families and groups discover their strengths and address the deep sources of their struggles so they can reach the full potential they deserve. He treats depression, anxiety, disorders, trauma, and dysfunctions in an individual, relationship or family. He also specializes in Pre-Marital Counseling and integrating the spirituality of clients.
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Karsen Staudt, MS, LcMFT
Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist
Independent Practitioner
Office location: A&A Kids Clinic, Manhattan
Karsen Staudt is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Manhattan, Kansas. She holds a Master of Science in Couple and Family Therapy from Kansas State University and earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Families Studies from Texas Tech University.
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Kim Suderman, MS, Lscsw
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Manhattan
Kim is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker who believes in the human potential to thrive despite life’s difficulties. Kim aims to partner with clients in a safe and supportive environment to foster hope, healing, and lasting change. Approaching challenges with a strengths-based perspective, Kim strives to help clients enhance self-awareness, self-compassion, and skills to promote lifelong growth and wellness.
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Mick Tener, EdS, LCMFT, LCAC
Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist
Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Manhattan
Mick Tener enjoys assisting others reach their full potential and achieve a healthy life. Mick earned two Education Specialist Degrees (Ed.S.) in School Psychology and Marriage & Family Therapy, as well as a Master of Science Degree in Counseling from Pittsburg State University. Mick provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families
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Kayce Warren, MA, LPC, NCC
National Certified Counselor
Independent Practitioner
Office location: Manhattan, Kids Clinic
Kayce enjoys offering support and guidance to clients as they navigate their paths to growing and healing. Her goal is to create a safe and empowering space for them. Kayce graduated in 2019 with a BS in Psychology from Emporia State University then graduated in 2024 with a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University.
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Counseling Interns
Andrews and Associates Counseling mental health counseling interns are graduate students who see clients under live supervision as part of state requirements as they prepare to become licensed practitioners.
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Appointment scheduling is subject to availability. We respond to all inquiries as soon as possible to discuss available options or offer a waitlist.
“We strive to connect with the essence of every client to nurture health in both mind and relationship.”
