The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. 

Welcome to HOPE Family Therapy, Inc.

We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with you.


Thank you for choosing HOPE Family Therapy, Inc. for your mental health needs. We are a nonprofit group that was founded in 2018 in response to the needs of the local community, supported by the dedication of families, businesses, and organizations in the Atchison, KS area. Our mission is to provide affordable, high-quality, evidence-based, and collaborative mental healthcare to Atchison and the surrounding regions. We aim to normalize mental health services and foster healthy relationships, both within families and across diverse communities. 


As both a nonprofit and a training facility, we serve as an educational and training hub for future mental health professionals. At HOPE Family Therapy, Inc., we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care to our clients while providing invaluable training and mentorship opportunities to graduate student interns. These interns receive guidance and supervision from licensed clinicians at our center, as well as from the Clinical Faculty at their respective universities or training programs. In addition, HOPE Family Therapy, Inc. is proud to have a team of licensed clinicians, all accredited by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. 


HOPE Family Therapy, Inc. envisions a future where preventative mental healthcare becomes a cornerstone of community well-being. We also aspire to be a leader in research and data collection, contributing valuable insights into the mental health needs and trends of our region. Through our work, we seek to empower individuals, families, and communities to proactively address mental health concerns before they become crises, fostering a healthier, more connected society. Our commitment to research-driven practices ensures that we continue to evolve and expand our impact, becoming a trusted resource for evidence-based strategies in mental health across the region. 

Modalities

Therapy at HOPE Family Therapy, Inc. is tailored to meet the needs of individuals, couples, and families. Individual therapy focuses on personal growth and emotional well-being. Couple therapy enhances communication and resolves conflicts. Family therapy improves dynamics and promotes healthier relationships. Each modality provides a safe space for growth and resolution. To learn more about each modality, please look below. 

Individuals

In counseling and therapy, the goal is to create a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Through a collaborative process...

Individual Modality

In counseling and therapy, the goal is to create a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Through a collaborative process, counselors and therapists work with clients to identify and understand the underlying issues impacting their mental and emotional well-being. Whether addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or personal growth, therapy provides tools and coping strategies to help individuals navigate life's difficulties. It encourages self-awareness, fosters emotional resilience, and supports clients in building healthier coping mechanisms. The therapeutic journey is unique to each person, empowering them to create lasting, positive changes in their lives and relationships.

Couples

Couple counseling provides a space for partners to address challenges in their relationship and strengthen their emotional connection. In therapy, both individuals are encouraged to share...

Couples Modality

Couple counseling provides a space for partners to address challenges in their relationship and strengthen their emotional connection. In therapy, both individuals are encouraged to share their perspectives, concerns, and feelings in a safe and respectful environment. The counselor or therapist helps facilitate open communication, resolve conflicts, and improve understanding between partners. Whether dealing with issues like communication breakdowns, trust concerns, intimacy challenges, or navigating major life transitions, couples therapy equips partners with tools to improve their relationship dynamics. It fosters empathy, enhances problem-solving skills, and helps both partners develop healthier ways to interact, ultimately deepening their bond and fostering a more fulfilling relationship.

Families

Family therapy focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening relationships within a family unit. In a therapeutic setting, each family member can express their feelings...

Family Modality

Family therapy focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening relationships within a family unit. In a therapeutic setting, each family member can express their feelings and concerns while working together to better understand one another. The counselor or therapist guides the family through identifying patterns of behavior or communication that may be contributing to stress or dysfunction. Whether addressing issues like parenting challenges, sibling rivalry, marital discord, or the impact of major life events, family therapy fosters an environment of mutual respect and support. By helping families develop healthier ways of interacting and coping, the goal is to restore harmony, enhance emotional bonds, and promote a more cohesive family dynamic.

Systematic

Systemic therapy views all relationships through a connected lens. This modality can work with any type of system and can help provide improvements like the other three modalities that are...

Systemic Modality

Systemic therapy views all relationships through a connected lens. This modality can work with any type of system and can help provide improvements like the other three modalities that are listed. This is the broadest modality, as it can be applied to any type of interaction between two or more intelligences. Whether it is a coworker, a friend's child, your pet, or the barber you see, we can help you with these relationships and increase your chances to meet the goals you are looking to affect.

Let's Talk

The first step in therapy is talking. Let's find a time where we can meet and talk about what's on your mind.

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