- Collaborative guidance
- Faith-informed support
- Practical tools
About Saralyn
Saralyn Ativie is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and depression. She speaks plainly and treats each person with respect and compassion. Saralyn emphasizes collaboration and sees the client as the expert in their own story.
She draws on 26 years of experience in Kansas and has worked with people from diverse backgrounds, including veterans and members of the armed forces. Sessions focus on practical steps for coping with life changes, building self-esteem, and addressing workplace struggles. Faith-centered perspectives may be included when clients find that helpful.
Saralyn uses a mix of person-centered care, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She aims to guide and support clients as they sort through guilt, shame, abandonment wounds, and feelings of isolation. Conversations move toward clearer goals and manageable next steps.
Her approach includes exploring communication problems, forgiveness work, and questions about life purpose and self-love. She also addresses mood disorders and women's issues in straightforward language. The focus is on what someone can do now to feel steadier and more capable.
People who choose her can expect a collaborative relationship where the therapist offers structure and practical tools while honoring each person’s faith and values. Therapy is presented as a process that takes effort but offers chances for meaningful change.
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. It helps when someone needs a supportive, nonjudgmental space to talk through values, faith, or life stressors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, concentrates on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment attention and simple breathing or awareness practices to manage stress and cravings.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Saralyn will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where methods are adjusted based on how someone responds.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in during a break. They can also let a person try different tools from CBT and mindfulness between visits and bring real-life situations into discussion for practical problem solving.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Saralyn focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works on issues like abandonment, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and workplace issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, with practical tools added from cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions aim to be respectful and goal-oriented.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 26 years of professional experience working with diverse clients, including people connected to the military and veterans.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the KS LSCSW credential and practices in Kansas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.