Kasen Anderson

(She/They)

LCPC, LPC, ATR

Licensed in Kansas & Missouri

Welcome, I'm Kasen Anderson, and I look forward to connecting with you! As I get to know someone, I use a person centered approach, which is a collaborative effort where I see you as the expert on your life and look for your feedback on what is best for you. I often check-in with those I serve to make sure we are on a positive path, and I can change my evidence-based approach to best fit your needs. I strive to build a foundation of trust with those I serve, so that we can create a safe environment to promote healing. I don't subscribe to one approach fitting everyone. I believe all our stories are different and need to be handled with intentional care.

I began working in a variety of settings in 2015 while receiving my Masters Degrees. In 2018 I moved to Texas, and returned to Kansas in 2022. I loved Kansas so much, I had to come back! During this time, I had the opportunity to work with a lot of different people. I work with children (6 years and older), teens, and adults navigating trauma, neurodivergence, suicidal ideation, anxiety, gender identity, depression, and communication difficulties. I use many theoretical approaches alongside several evidence based practices. I meet you where you are on life's path so we can begin working towards a more enjoyable future.

It is a privilege to help those who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community, as I am also a member. I have written many gender affirming letters & advocated for those in the community. I have also helped many others who are a part of marginalized communities, and look forward to continue serving them.

As Centered Counseling continues to grow, my hope is to create a Practice with therapists who are Affirming and/or a part of the LGBT+ community.

You don’t have to do this alone. I’m here to walk with you—through the messy, the meaningful, and everything in between. Your queerness, your neurodivergence, your story—they all belong here.

Settings Experience

Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, and Inpatient

Domestic Violence Shelter, Women's Crisis Respite, Jail, Community Counseling, Addictions outpatient, Behavioral Health Hospital, and Crisis Hotline.

Mobile Crisis Services (Suicide and homicide risk assessments) were provided in the community, people's homes, and hospitals.

Populations Served

Specializing in: Anxiety, Depression, Communication & Coping skills

Children (over age 6), Adolescents, Adults, Elderly, Veterans, LGBTQIA Community members, Inmates, and Homeless.

Divorced and blended families (foster, adoption, grandparents adopting grandchildren).

Those who have experienced ADHD, PTSD, SPMI, Suicidal ideation, Separation anxiety, gender identity and sexual identity exploration, and people who need a little extra support.

Worked with many different religious & spiritual backgrounds and is open to working with any belief system. Experience includes Judaism, Christianity, Atheism, Pagan, Wicken, and Agnostic.

Professional Experience Highlights

Approved Supervisor in KS & MO

Presented on suicide prevention to other professionals for CEU's.
- Helped non-profit update suicide prevention practice policies.

Conducted a pilot-study on the effectiveness of the Art Therapy Transitional Program at the Lyon County Jail.

Art Therapy Masters Project was a group art project designed to foster client strengths and positive thoughts related to continued sobriety.

Published in Schmanke's (2017) Art Therapy and Substance Abuse.

Professional Affiliations:
- American Counseling Association
- Queer-Affirming Therapist Guild

2 Masters Degrees from ESU:
- Art Therapy - MS & Counseling- MS
2 Bachelor Degrees from USD:
- BFA & BS