Townsend Counseling Services

07/24/2026

Many fathers want to be better. They just were never taught the emotional skills that parenting and co-parenting require.

As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I created **The Heart of a Father: Responsible Fatherhood & Co-Parenting Program** to help fathers grow in areas like emotional regulation, healthy communication, understanding their child's emotional needs, managing conflict, and breaking unhealthy generational patterns.

This **8-week online program** is designed for fathers who want to strengthen their relationships with their children and become more confident, intentional parents.

If you're a father, or you know an attorney, judge, therapist, CASA volunteer, or someone in the family court system, I'd appreciate you sharing this program. Stronger fathers help build stronger families.

Learn more at **www.townsendcounselingmhk.com

05/02/2026

🙌🏾🙌🏾♥️💚

Mental Health Awareness Month is here 🤎

This May, we’re centering Black Joy, healing, and the clinicians who make this work possible in our community.

We’ll be sharing impact all month long, starting with Tyrone Townsend, founder of Townsend Counseling Services.

Through the Black Joy program, clinicians like Tyrone are expanding access to counseling without the stress of financial burden, allowing individuals and couples to fully focus on healing, while affirming that Black clinicians are seen and valued.

Learn more about his story below.👇🏾

Stay with us as we highlight the voices, the care, and the joy that continues to shape our collective healing. 🙏🏾

04/29/2026

I’m incredibly honored and excited to share that I’ve been selected to present at the 2026 National Sheriffs’ Association Annual Conference in Omaha, Nebraska.

This is a national stage, and I don’t take that lightly.

I’ll be presenting on a topic that I care deeply about:

“Fixing the Broken EAP Model in Law Enforcement: Reducing Burnout Through Culturally Competent Mental Health Providers.”

As a former law enforcement officer and now a licensed therapist, I’ve seen firsthand where the system works… and where it doesn’t. This opportunity is about pushing that conversation forward and helping agencies better support the men and women who serve our communities every day.

This is bigger than me.
It’s about officer wellness.
It’s about culture change.
It’s about doing better for those who carry so much.

Grateful for the opportunity. Ready for the impact.

If you’ll be at NSA in Omaha, I’d love to connect.

04/02/2026

Still reflecting on what a meaningful experience it was to present at the Kansas Counseling Association conference this year.

I had the opportunity to speak on supporting the mental health of first responders, work that is incredibly close to my heart. Being in a room with so many passionate professionals and sharing in that space was something I’m truly proud of.

A special shoutout to two incredible former supervisors who helped shape this moment. Jamie Guelker, MS, LCPC (pictured with me) from Insight Psychological Services, and Jennifer Agee, LCPC (not pictured). Your encouragement, support, and push to step into opportunities like this truly made it possible. I’m deeply grateful.

Jamie: [https://insightpsych.net/providers/jamie-guelker-ms-lcpc](https://insightpsych.net/providers/jamie-guelker-ms-lcpc)
Jennifer: [https://counselingcommunitykc.com/staff/jennifer-agee/](https://counselingcommunitykc.com/staff/jennifer-agee/)

Also, a big thank you to the Kansas Counseling Association for allowing me to present. It was an honor.

Supporting first responders is not just something I presented on, it is a core part of what I do at Townsend Counseling Services. I provide one-on-one counseling for law enforcement and first responders navigating stress, trauma, anxiety, and the weight that comes with the job. My approach is grounded in understanding the culture and realities of the profession, going beyond what is often experienced in traditional EAP settings.

If you or someone you serve could benefit from that kind of support, I invite you to reach out or look me up: [www.townsendcounselingmhk.com]

I can help.

We rise by lifting others.

02/23/2026

On February 20th, we attended an excellent workshop on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Adolescent Psychological Concerns in Lenexa, KS and it was incredibly valuable. 🙌🏾

At Townsend Counseling Services, we believe staying current in research and clinical practice is essential to providing high-quality care for teens and families.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to sharpen our skills and bring updated tools into the therapy room.

It was also great connecting with Lauren Fisher, LPC, at Insight Psychological Services here in Manhattan, Kansas who specializes in children/teems & families 🤘🏿. We appreciate collaborating with providers who are committed to strong mental health care in our community.

https://revivekc.com/

Guelker Matthew D - Insight Psychological Service

www.townsendcounselingmhk.com

01/27/2026

The Heart of a Father Workshop 👨‍👧‍👦

As a reminder, our 6-week educational workshop for fathers and father-figures is coming up soon, and registration is now open.

💲 Cost: $60 for the entire workshop
(That’s just $10 per week)

If you’re interested in participating, here’s how to get signed up:
➡️ Visit our website:
👉 https://townsendcounselingmhk.com/events/
➡️ Scroll to the bottom of the Events page
➡️ Complete the Google Form registration
➡️ Payment can be made directly on the Events page or through the payment link included in the form

📅 Start Date: February 19
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Format: Lunch-hour friendly, educational (not therapy)

I’m really looking forward to this group and the meaningful conversations we’ll be having.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me or my assistant:
📧 Eloise Hunter: [email protected]
📧 Tyrone Townsend: [email protected]
Excited to see you all!

12/09/2025

12/02/2025

I’m grateful to Abilene Core Community for inviting me to spend the evening with your families and community leaders to talk about healthy, supportive relationships.

We discussed practical ways to strengthen connection, improving communication, managing conflict with respect, and building trust through everyday choices. I left encouraged by the openness in the room and the care this program shows for families in our community.

If you’re looking for a place that’s doing meaningful work in Dickinson County, I highly recommend following and supporting Abilene Core Community. Thank you again for having me! What an honor to be part of it.

To donate to their program:
https://www.communityfoundation.us/donate/Core-Community-Abilene -of-form

11/27/2025

Always helpful. Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃