Sam Wick
Online & In-PersonAccepting New Clients
MS, LMFT
Overland Park, Kansas
License LMFT 03835
https://www.ticumtherapy.comAbout Sam
You can’t change what you aren’t aware of, and it’s hard to notice what’s keeping you stuck when you’re in the middle of it. Maybe it’s anxiety that doesn’t let up, the weight of a relationship ending, conflict in your family, or patterns you don’t fully understand but keep repeating that can leave you drained and unsure of what comes next. Together, we’ll make sense of these struggles and create a path toward healing and clarity.
I use approaches that help you notice patterns, understand how your experiences and relationships shape the present, and separate yourself from unhelpful stories. We’ll build coping skills and practice new ways of responding. I draw on research and evidence-based practices while keeping the work centered on what matters most to you.
Sometimes you sense that something needs to shift, but the way forward isn’t clear. Reaching out can be the first step in making that change feel possible. You don’t have to go through this alone, and I’d be honored to support you.
Office Location
Costs and Insurance
$135 - 150 per session
Out of Pocket
Medicaid
Medicare
How does couples therapy work and how can it help?
Couples therapy helps partners better understand patterns in communication, conflict, trust, and emotional connection. Together, we work on creating healthier ways of responding, communicating, and repairing conflict.
How does family therapy work and how can it help?
Family therapy looks at how family relationships, communication patterns, and roles impact stress and connection. The goal is often to improve understanding, communication, and support within the family system.
How does cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) work and how can it help?
CBT helps identify patterns between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It can help you challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and develop more balanced and effective ways of responding.
How do you work with clients with anxiety?
I help clients better understand how anxiety shows up emotionally, physically, and relationally while building practical tools to manage overwhelm, racing thoughts, avoidance, and stress.
How does dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) work and how can it help?
DBT focuses on practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, communication, and mindfulness. It can help clients feel more stable and effective during difficult emotions or situations.
How do you work with clients with depression?
I work with clients to better understand the emotional, relational, and environmental factors connected to depression while building support, structure, coping tools, and meaningful changes over time.
For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?
You do not have to be in crisis or have the “perfect reason” to start therapy. Often, therapy is simply a place to better understand yourself, feel more supported, and stop carrying everything alone.
What should people thinking about working with you, know about you?
I aim to create a therapy space that feels genuine, grounded, and collaborative. I value practical support, emotional honesty, and helping clients feel understood without feeling judged or rushed.
Why is trauma processing important?
Trauma processing can help experiences feel less overwhelming, reduce emotional and physical reactivity, and support clients in feeling more present, connected, and safe in their daily lives.
What do therapy sessions with you look like?
Sessions with me are collaborative, grounded, and tailored to what you need. We may focus on understanding patterns, processing emotions, building practical coping tools, or working through relationship and life stressors in a way that feels manageable and meaningful.
How do you work with clients with self esteem issues?
I help clients explore where negative beliefs about themselves developed, how those beliefs are reinforced, and how to build a more stable and compassionate sense of self over time.
How do you work with clients on anger management?
I help clients understand what is underneath anger, recognize triggers and patterns, and develop healthier ways to regulate emotions and communicate needs.
How does emotionally focused therapy work and how can it help?
Emotionally focused therapy helps clients better understand emotional needs, attachment patterns, and relationship cycles so they can respond to each other in more connected ways.
How do you work with clients with ADHD?
I work with clients on practical support for executive functioning, emotional regulation, overwhelm, motivation, and self-criticism while also helping them better understand how ADHD impacts daily life and relationships.
How does somatic therapy work and how can it help?
Somatic therapy helps clients notice how stress and emotions show up in the body. It can support emotional regulation, grounding, and a stronger sense of connection between mind and body.
How does the Gottman method work and how can it help?
The Gottman Method helps couples improve communication, manage conflict more effectively, strengthen friendship, and rebuild trust and connection.
How can you provide care remotely?
Telehealth allows clients to access therapy from the comfort of their own space while still receiving consistent, meaningful support through secure video sessions.
How does trauma focused therapy work and how can it help?
Trauma-focused therapy helps clients understand how trauma impacts emotions, relationships, the body, and daily life while building tools for safety, regulation, and healing.
How does motivational interviewing work and how can it help?
Motivational interviewing helps clients explore ambivalence, strengthen motivation, and move toward change in a way that feels collaborative rather than pressured.
How do you work with clients with stress?
I help clients identify what is contributing to stress, how it affects their nervous system and relationships, and what practical changes or coping tools may help reduce overwhelm.
How does interpersonal therapy work and how can it help?
Interpersonal therapy focuses on how relationships, communication, grief, conflict, and life transitions affect emotional well-being.
How do you work with clients with women's issues?
I support women navigating stress, relationships, identity, self-worth, family expectations, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm in a way that feels collaborative and grounded.
How do you work with clients with parenting issues?
I support parents in understanding child behavior, strengthening communication and connection, managing stress, and building practical parenting tools that fit their family.
How does family systems therapy work and how can it help?
Family systems therapy explores how relationship dynamics, roles, communication, and past experiences influence current struggles. It helps clients better understand themselves within the context of their relationships.
How does person-centered therapy work and how can it help?
Person-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive relationship where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to better understand themselves and make meaningful changes.
How does career counseling work and how can it help?
Career counseling can help clients navigate burnout, stress, decision-making, confidence, work-life balance, and uncertainty about career direction.
How does attachment-based therapy work and how can it help?
Attachment-based therapy explores how early relationships shape emotional experiences, trust, connection, and relationship patterns throughout life.
How do you work with clients with men's issues?
I help men explore stress, emotions, relationships, identity, communication, and expectations around masculinity in a supportive and practical way.
How do you work with clients with self harming issues?
I approach self-harm with care and curiosity rather than shame. Together, we focus on understanding the purpose self-harm serves, increasing safety, and building alternative coping strategies and emotional supports.
How does humanistic therapy work and how can it help?
Humanistic therapy focuses on understanding yourself more deeply in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. It can help clients build self-awareness, confidence, and clarity around what matters to them.
How do you work with clients with pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum issues?
I support clients navigating emotional changes, identity shifts, relationship stress, anxiety, and overwhelm related to pregnancy, postpartum experiences, and parenthood.
How do you work with clients with domestic abuse issues?
I approach domestic abuse work with safety, care, and respect for each client’s experience. Therapy may focus on emotional support, understanding patterns, rebuilding safety and trust, and connecting clients with additional resources when needed.
How does feminist therapy work and how can it help?
Feminist therapy considers how social expectations, gender roles, power dynamics, and systemic experiences impact emotional health and relationships.
How does relational therapy work and how can it help?
Relational therapy explores how relationships and past relational experiences shape emotional patterns, identity, and connection with others.
How does positive psychology work and how can it help?
Positive psychology focuses on strengths, resilience, meaning, and values while still acknowledging real struggles and emotional pain.
How does therapeutic intervention work and how can it help?
Therapeutic interventions are tools and approaches used to support insight, emotional regulation, communication, coping, and meaningful behavioral change.
How does structural family therapy work and how can it help?
Structural family therapy focuses on family roles, boundaries, and interaction patterns. It can help families create healthier dynamics and improve communication and connection.
How does existential therapy work and how can it help?
Existential therapy focuses on questions around identity, meaning, purpose, freedom, relationships, and the realities of being human. It can help clients better understand themselves, navigate uncertainty or life transitions, and make choices that feel more aligned with who they are and how they want to live.
How does eclectic therapy work and how can it help?
Eclectic therapy means drawing from different evidence-based approaches depending on what best fits the client, rather than forcing everyone into the same model.
How does multicultural therapy work and how can it help?
Multicultural therapy recognizes how culture, identity, family background, and systemic experiences shape mental health and relationships. Therapy is adapted with those experiences in mind.
Interested in talking?
(913) 214-2511Office Location
Costs and Insurance
$135 - 150 per session
Out of Pocket
Medicaid
Medicare
Specialties
Self Esteem
ADHD
Anxiety
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy
Trauma and PTSD
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Existential
Family Systems
Narrative
Trauma Focused