Our Team James A. Smith, MS, LCMFT
James has extensive experience in assisting families in their efforts to become healthy. While working for organizations such as DCCCA Family Preservation, Homes First Initiative, and Youthville, James worked directly with families in their homes to assist with marital and parenting issues. James also has experience conducting teambuilding workshops for businesses large and small. Some of his past clients include Sprint, Hallmark, IBM and MoDOT. His experience enables him to not only work with individuals, couples and families but also with large groups. In addition to therapy, James is also able to speak on a variety of topics for retreats or workshops. He combines his faith, humor and love for families to assist with bringing joy to broken relationships and encouragement to strengthen and motivate change.
Professional Memberships E-mail James Direct Phone: 316-841-1986 |
Gina Wendt - Blasing, MS, LMFT Gina is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who earned her Master's of Science degree from Friends University in Wichita, KS; she also has a BS degree in Biology from Emporia State University. Gina has a passion for healing and strengthening the human spirit. She is trained and experienced in working with individuals, couples, families, and groups, and has an interest in working with issues of anxiety, trauma, grief, health concerns, and aging. Gina is also trained as an EMDR Therapist. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma and is accepted by the Veterans Administration (VA) and the APA (American Psychological Association). To date, EMDR has helped an estimated two million people of all ages relieve many types of psychological stress. Gina's clinical experience also includes a 13-month internship at the Robert Dole VA in the PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Clinic/Behavioral Health working with veterans, veteran couples, and their families. In addition, she has experience working with perinatal hospice families and recently spent 1.5 years as a part-time crisis therapist at Comcare of Sedgwick County. Prior to becoming an MFT, Gina worked in the health care industry with Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals in sales and corporate accounts, in management with Roche Diagnostics (sales, marketing, and operations) and as an Executive Director for several small medical clinics. This experience equips Gina to provide coaching and counseling in areas outside of mental health for those individuals who desire to improve their career and/or life skills. Gina is also accomplished in public speaking. In her free time, Gina loves spending time with her husband and family, is an avid reader, enjoys cooking and writing, and works with the Military Ministry at her church. Professional Memberships: Email Gina |
Jennifer Bruening, MS, LCMFT
Jennifer has extensive experience working closely with multi-problem children and their families in order to improve parenting and child safety. Jennifer utilizes careful assessment with a strengths-based approach to assist families in solving problems. Jennifer provides individual and group, clinical supervision to Marriage and Family Therapists whom are working toward clinical licensure through the BSRB. Jennifer has completed CORE and Domestic Mediation training and is currently working towards certification as a Christian Sex Therapist. She volunteers at her parish and has past experience as a Young Life Leader. Professional Memberships E-mail Jennifer Direct Phone: 316-841-7036 |
L. R. Smith, MS, LMFT Professional Memberships American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) E-mail Lou Direct Phone: 316-393-2428 |
Kristin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Community Counseling from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She earned her undergraduate degree in Family Psychology from Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Kristin is currently under supervision for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist. Kristin is trained and has experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups with a variety of presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, relational issues, self-esteem, aging, parenting, and grief. Kristin works with each individual, couple, and family to assist them in building on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. She has a passion for helping others, while providing sincerity and warmth in session. Kristin utilizes her Christian beliefs to help people experience grace, healing, love and hope within their lives. American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) E-mail Kristin Direct Phone: 316-305-5000 |
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Frequently joining James in therapy sessions is his Certified Professional Therapy
Dog “Tilly”. 
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Kristin Kroeker, MS, LMFT, LPC
