Devonie Atchison, LCMFT, LCAC
- Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
- Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
- Certified in Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
- Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
- Certified SYMBIS Facilitator
My story
I earned my Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas in 2015. I then pursued my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Friends University where I graduated in 2017. I am now a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor. I hold clinical licenses in both Kansas and Missouri and am a Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor for MFTs in Kansas. I am certified in Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy and am a member of ICEEFT (International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally-Focused Therapy). I am currently a board member of the Queer-Affirming Therapist Guild of Kansas City and of Kansas City EFT.
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My personal self-care includes coffee, being creative, reading psychological thrillers, reality television, and doing Pilates. I absolutely love traveling and doing just about anything with my spouse and our two children. I am a die-hard Kansas City Chiefs fan and an avid crocheter. I also love sunrises and sunsets and any excuse to sit outside and watch them!
I have experience (and passion for) working with people who are struggling with the following:
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Relationship conflict and/or marital struggles (e.g. feeling stuck in a cycle, infidelity, communication difficulties, etc.)​
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Certified in Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy
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Consensual non-monogamy and polycules ​
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​Trained and certified to facilitate the SYMBIS assessment (Save Your Marriage Before It Starts)​
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Issues related to sexual orientation and/or gender identity (e.g. coming out, gender dysphoria, working with family members who are struggling to be supportive, etc.)​
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Issues related to attachment and trauma (e.g. abuse, loss, childhood trauma, etc.)
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Trained and certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)​
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Addiction and alcohol use/misuse
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Identity and/or self-esteem
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Anxiety
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Mood disorders
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Familial problems
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I know that not every therapist is a good fit for everyone, so please feel free to contact me and request to schedule a phone call to discuss, in more detail, exactly what you are looking for in your therapy experience. I look forward to getting to know you!
