Saralyn Ativie, LSCSW

Saralyn Ativie, LSCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on practical support when life changes feel overwhelming. Her style is collaborative and respectful, with an emphasis on the client's own experience and goals.

With 26 years of practice in Kansas, she draws on a mix of person-centered and evidence-informed methods. Sessions aim to identify workable steps, build motivation, and address patterns that keep problems stuck. Faith-centered values are part of her approach for clients who find that meaningful.

She often works with people navigating relationship and workplace struggles, grief around abandonment, and the shame or guilt that follows painful events. Veteran and Armed Forces issues are listed among her focus areas. Saralyn uses mindfulness and motivational techniques to strengthen coping and self-direction.

When someone begins work with her, the process is collaborative. The client’s story guides what comes next, and the therapist acts as a guide and partner. Practical tools and mindset shifts are emphasized so progress can carry into daily life.

Saralyn aims to help clients reconnect with purpose and self-compassion. She supports people exploring forgiveness, communication improvements, and clearer life goals. Her background combines long-term clinical experience with a belief in treating each person with dignity and care.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's own priorities and experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what matters to the client, and helps people make choices that fit their life and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It helps people spot unhelpful patterns and try small behavioral changes that reduce anxiety, depression, and workplace stress.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and building a steadier daily routine.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which techniques to use based on current goals and preferences. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time if something isn't helping.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, keep appointments that would otherwise be missed, and use shorter check-ins when time is limited. Discuss how you want to structure sessions and the therapist will help match the approach to your needs.