Depression Treatment Wichita KS

Vanessa Whalen, L.S.C.S.W.

(Vanessa sees clients exclusively at her East Wichita counseling office at 260 N. Rock Road, Suite 207)

Vanessa Whalen is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker.  She received her Master's of Social Work degree from the University of Kansas in 1996. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Wichita State University in 1988. Currently, Vanessa is also pursueing her registered play therapist status. 

Over the past twenty years, Vanessa has been employed in behavioral health and human services. She has extensive experience with hospice, domestic and sexual violence services, mental retardation, and employee assistance. Vanessa has expertise in treating grief and loss, domestic violence and sexual assault, depression, anxiety, PTSD, communication problems, parenting issues, and stress.

Vanessa works with individuals, couples, and families, and especially enjoys working with children as young as the age of three. She is a strong proponent of play therapy in the treatment of children, and utilizes those techniques when appropriate.

Vanessa is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the Association for Play Therapy. She is also certified by the Department of Transportation as a Substance Abuse Professional.