Adult, Child & Family Counseling

Adult, Child & Family Counseling Providing mental health services for individuals, couples and families in Wichita since 1986.

06/23/2026

πŸ’™πŸ§ βœ¨ The Heart Behind the Therapist's Chair βœ¨πŸ§ πŸ’™

When people think about therapy, they often think about the person receiving support.

But today, we'd like to take a moment to recognize the incredible people sitting on the other side of the conversation.

Being a therapist is more than a profession.

It's:
πŸ’™ Listening to stories of heartbreak and healing
🌱 Walking alongside people during life's hardest moments
🀝 Helping families reconnect
✨ Celebrating victories both big and small
🧠 Creating a safe space where people can be fully seen and heard

Therapists carry a unique responsibility. They show up every day with compassion, empathy, professionalism, and dedicationβ€”often helping people navigate anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, parenting struggles, identity questions, and so much more.

This work requires more than education and training.

It requires:
❀️ Heart
🌿 Patience
πŸ’¬ Understanding
πŸ’ͺ Resilience
✨ A genuine desire to help others grow and heal

At Adult, Child & Family Counseling (ACFC), we are incredibly blessed to have a team of clinicians who bring these qualities to their work every single day.

Our therapists come from diverse backgrounds and specialties, allowing us to support individuals, couples, families, children, teens, adults, and seniors through many different seasons of life.

Whether someone is seeking support for:
🧠 Anxiety or depression
πŸ’™ Trauma or grief
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Family challenges
❀️ Relationship concerns
🌱 Personal growth
✨ Life transitions

Our clinicians are honored to walk alongside them on their journey.

To all the therapists who dedicate their lives to helping others heal, grow, and thriveβ€”thank you.

And to our ACFC clinicians, thank you for the compassion, expertise, and heart you bring to our community every day. We are proud of the work you do and honored to call you part of the ACFC family.

πŸ“ 4013 N Ridge Rd, Suite 110
πŸ“ž 316-945-5200
🌐 www.adultchildandfamilycounseling.com

πŸ’™ Healing happens through human connection, and we are grateful for the remarkable clinicians who make that possible every day.

06/22/2026

πŸ’™πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Yesterday Was Father's Day... But Fathers Matter Every Day πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘¦πŸ’™

As Father's Day weekend comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible impact that fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, mentors, coaches, and father figures have on the lives of children.

Research consistently shows that positive father figures play a vital role in helping children develop:
πŸ’™ Confidence and self-esteem
🧠 Emotional regulation skills
🀝 Healthy relationships
🌱 Resilience and independence
✨ A sense of safety, support, and belonging

The lessons taught by fathers often extend far beyond childhood and help shape how young people navigate life's challenges for years to come.

But while we celebrate the important role fathers play, we also want to acknowledge something equally important:

πŸ‘‰ Fathers need support too.

Many dads carry enormous responsibilities:
🏠 Providing for their families
πŸ’Ό Managing work demands
❀️ Supporting loved ones
⚾ Coaching teams, attending activities, and showing up every day
πŸ’­ Often while carrying stress, anxiety, grief, or personal struggles of their own

Too often, men feel they must carry these burdens alone.

At Adult, Child & Family Counseling (ACFC), we want fathers and father figures to know that taking care of your mental health is not selfishβ€”it is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and your family.

When fathers are healthy emotionally, families become stronger.

This week, we encourage all the dads, grandfathers, mentors, and father figures in our community to take a moment to check in with themselves:

πŸ’™ How am I doing?
πŸ’™ What support do I need?
πŸ’™ Am I taking care of myself the same way I take care of others?

Because the people who support everyone else deserve support too.

πŸ“ 4013 N Ridge Rd, Suite 110
πŸ“ž 316-945-5200
🌐 [www.adultchildandfamilycounseling.com](http://www.adultchildandfamilycounseling.com)

πŸ’™ Strong fathers build strong families. Strong fathers also ask for help when they need it.

06/17/2026

πŸŽ‰πŸ’™βœ¨ BIG NEWS... YOU DESERVE TO FEEL GOOD! βœ¨πŸ’™πŸŽ‰

Okay, not "win the lottery" big news... πŸ˜…

But definitely important news:

πŸ‘‰ Your mental health matters.
πŸ‘‰ Your relationships matter.
πŸ‘‰ Your peace matters.
πŸ‘‰ YOU matter.

Sometimes life gets so busy with:

πŸš— Carpool duty
πŸ’Ό Work deadlines
🏠 Household responsibilities
πŸ“± Endless notifications
..that we forget to check in with the one person carrying it all.

Ourselves.

So here's your ACFC challenge for the week:

🎯 Take 10 minutes for yourself.
🎯 Go for a walk.
🎯 Call a friend.
🎯 Listen to your favorite song.
🎯 Sit outside and do absolutely nothing.

Yes, nothing counts. 😎

Because taking care of your mental health doesn't always have to be complicated. Sometimes it's found in the little moments that help us slow down and reconnect.

At Adult, Child & Family Counseling (ACFC), we're passionate about helping our community find balance, healing, and joyβ€”even when life gets hectic.

And if things are feeling heavier than usual, we're here for that too. πŸ’™

πŸ“ 4013 N Ridge Rd, Suite 110
πŸ“ž 316-945-5200
🌐 [www.adultchildandfamilycounseling.com](http://www.adultchildandfamilycounseling.com)

✨ Life moves fast. Don't forget to enjoy it while you're living it.

06/11/2026

πŸ’™πŸ‘”πŸ§  June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month πŸ§ πŸ‘”πŸ’™

For generations, many men have been taught to:
"Be strong."
"Push through."
"Handle it yourself."
"Don't talk about it."

But true strength isn't found in silence.

It's found in having the courage to acknowledge when something feels heavy and taking steps toward healing.

This Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to remind the men in our community:

πŸ’™ It's okay to talk about stress.
πŸ’™ It's okay to talk about anxiety.
πŸ’™ It's okay to talk about grief.
πŸ’™ It's okay to talk about relationship struggles.
πŸ’™ It's okay to ask for help.

Behind many fathers, husbands, brothers, sons, friends, coaches, business owners, first responders, veterans, and community leaders are challenges that often go unseen.

Many men carry:
⚑ Stress from work and financial pressures
🏠 Family responsibilities
πŸ’­ Anxiety about the future
❀️ Relationship concerns
🌧️ Grief and loss
🧠 Depression and emotional struggles

And too often, they carry it alone.

At Adult, Child & Family Counseling (ACFC), we believe mental health is for everyone. Seeking support is not weaknessβ€”it is one of the strongest investments a person can make in themselves, their families, and their future.

This month, let's continue breaking the stigma surrounding men's mental health and encourage open conversations, support, and healing.

If you're struggling, know this:

πŸ‘‰ You do not have to carry it alone.
πŸ‘‰ You do not have to have all the answers.
πŸ‘‰ Help is available.

πŸ“ 4013 N Ridge Rd, Suite 110
πŸ“ž 316-945-5200
🌐 [www.adultchildandfamilycounseling.com](http://www.adultchildandfamilycounseling.com)

πŸ’™ Strong men ask for help. Strong men heal. Strong men grow.

06/10/2026

πŸŽ―πŸ’™ What If We Stopped Asking "How Are You?" and Started Asking "What Do You Need?" πŸ’™πŸŽ―

It's Hump Wednesday.

Not the excitement of Monday's fresh start.
Not the relief of Friday's finish line.

Just... Wednesday.

And honestly? That's where most of life happens.

Not in the big moments.
Not in the milestones.
But in the middle.

The middle of:
πŸš— Running errands
πŸ“§ Answering emails
⚾ Driving to practices
πŸ›’ Grocery shopping
🍽️ Figuring out dinner for the 100th time

Sometimes mental health isn't about overcoming a crisis.

Sometimes it's about surviving the ordinary days without losing yourself in the process.

So today, instead of asking yourself if you're doing enough, ask:

πŸ’­ What do I need right now?
πŸ’­ More rest?
πŸ’­ More connection?
πŸ’­ More laughter?
πŸ’­ More grace?

The answer doesn't have to be complicated.

Maybe it's a five-minute break.
Maybe it's calling a friend.
Maybe it's deciding that "good enough" is actually good enough.

At Adult, Child & Family Counseling (ACFC), we believe mental health isn't just about getting through the hard daysβ€”it's about learning how to thrive in the ordinary ones too.

πŸ“ 4013 N Ridge Rd, Suite 110
πŸ“ž 316-945-5200
🌐 [www.adultchildandfamilycounseling.com](http://www.adultchildandfamilycounseling.com)

πŸ’™ Because life isn't lived in the highlights. It's lived in the middle.

06/08/2026

πŸŒžπŸ’™βœ¨ A New Week Is Here β€” Let's Make It Count βœ¨πŸ’™πŸŒž

Monday is here, and with it comes a fresh opportunity to begin again.

Whether your week is filled with:
⚾ Summer ball games
🏊 Activities with the kids
πŸ’Ό Work responsibilities
πŸš— Family commitments
πŸ“… Packed calendars

Remember that a successful week isn't about doing everything perfectly.

It's about:
🌿 Taking one step at a time
πŸ’™ Giving yourself grace when plans change
✨ Celebrating small victories
β˜€οΈ Making time for what truly matters

As the pace of summer continues to pick up, it's easy to become so focused on everyone else's schedules that we forget to check in with ourselves.

This week, we encourage you to ask:
πŸ’­ How am I doing?
πŸ’­ What do I need?
πŸ’­ What can I do to support my own well-being?

Your mental health deserves a place on your calendar too.

At Adult, Child & Family Counseling (ACFC), we're here to help you navigate life's busy seasons with support, compassion, and care.

πŸ“ 4013 N Ridge Rd, Suite 110
πŸ“ž 316-945-5200
🌐 www.adultchildandfamilycounseling.com

✨ New week. New opportunities. New reasons to take care of yourself.

06/05/2026

βšΎβ˜€οΈπŸ’™ Summer Weekends Are Here! πŸ’™β˜€οΈβšΎ

The calendars are filling up...

⚾ Ball games
πŸ₯Ž Tournaments
🏊 Pool days
🌭 BBQs
πŸš— Road trips
πŸŽ‰ Family gatherings

Summer has a way of keeping us moving from one activity to the next. While these moments create wonderful memories, they can also leave us feeling stretched thin, exhausted, and wondering where the weekend went.

As you head into the weekend, here's your reminder:

🌿 It's okay to say no to one more commitment
πŸ’™ It's okay to take a break between activities
β˜€οΈ It's okay to prioritize your own well-being
✨ It's okay to enjoy the moment instead of trying to do it all

Mental health isn't just about getting through difficult timesβ€”it's also about finding balance during life's busiest seasons.

So while you're cheering from the bleachers, packing the cooler, driving to the next game, or hosting family and friends, don't forget to check in with yourself too.

Because the people who keep everything running deserve care as well. πŸ’™

From all of us at Adult, Child & Family Counseling, we hope you have a weekend filled with laughter, memories, sunshine, and a little time to recharge.

πŸ“ 4013 N Ridge Rd, Suite 110
πŸ“ž 316-945-5200
🌐 [www.adultchildandfamilycounseling.com](http://www.adultchildandfamilycounseling.com)

✨ Enjoy the weekend. Make the memories. Don't forget to take care of yourself along the way.

06/04/2026

πŸŽ‰πŸ’™βœ¨ Please Join Us in Welcoming Elaine Level to the ACFC Family! βœ¨πŸ’™πŸŽ‰

We are incredibly excited to announce that Elaine Level, DNP, MSFT, APRN, PMHNP-BC has joined Adult, Child & Family Counseling (ACFC) as our Mental Health Nurse Practitioner! πŸ‘πŸ’™

Elaine brings a remarkable combination of clinical expertise, compassion, and dedication to helping individuals achieve their best mental and emotional well-being. With advanced training in both mental health and family systems, she understands that every person’s story is unique and deserves thoughtful, individualized care.

As our medication provider, Elaine will work closely with clients to:
🧠 Evaluate mental health concerns
πŸ’™ Develop personalized treatment plans
πŸ’Š Provide medication management and ongoing support
🀝 Collaborate with therapists to ensure comprehensive, whole-person care
✨ Help clients find balance, stability, and improved quality of life

What excites us most is not only Elaine’s impressive credentials and clinical knowledge, but also her genuine passion for serving others. Her ability to combine evidence-based psychiatric care with empathy and understanding makes her an exceptional addition to our team and an incredible resource for our clients.

At ACFC, we believe that mental health care is most effective when providers work together, and Elaine's expertise will further strengthen our commitment to delivering the highest level of care to the individuals, couples, and families we serve.

Please help us give a warm ACFC welcome to Elaine! πŸŽ‰πŸ’™ We are honored to have her as part of our growing team and cannot wait for our community to benefit from her knowledge, experience, and compassionate approach to care.

πŸ“ 4013 N Ridge Rd, Suite 110
πŸ“ž 316-945-5200
🌐 www.adultchildandfamilycounseling.com

✨ Welcome to the family, Elaine! We are so glad you're here.

06/03/2026

β˜€οΈπŸ˜ŽπŸ’™ HOT FUN SUMMER STARTS AT ACFC πŸ’™πŸ˜Žβ˜€οΈ

Okay therapists… this is your sign. πŸ‘€

This summer, instead of:
❌ Feeling burned out
❌ Dreading your schedule
❌ Carrying all the stress alone

Imagine this instead:
🌿 Flexible scheduling
β˜• Supportive coworkers
πŸ’¬ An admin team that truly has your back
πŸŽ‰ A fun, positive culture
πŸ“ A beautiful office close to everything
πŸ’™ And meaningful work that still leaves room for YOU

At Adult, Child & Family Counseling (ACFC), we believe clinicians deserve a workplace where they can:
✨ Grow
✨ Feel appreciated
✨ Laugh
✨ Thrive professionally AND personally

We’ve been serving our community for over 40 years β€” and we’re still growing with amazing people who care deeply about what they do.

So if you’ve been thinking:
πŸ‘‰ β€œI need a better vibe…”

This is it. β˜€οΈ

πŸ“ž 316-945-5200
πŸ”— [www.adultchildandfamilycounseling.com/careers](http://www.adultchildandfamilycounseling.com/careers)

πŸ’™ Come spend your summer somewhere you actually WANT to be.

06/01/2026

β˜€οΈπŸŒΏπŸ’™ Hello June β€” A New Month, A Fresh Start πŸ’™πŸŒΏβ˜€οΈ

June 1st is here, and with it comes a gentle reminder:
✨ You do not have to carry the weight of the last few months into this new season.

A new month can be a fresh opportunity to:
🌿 Reset your routines
β˜€οΈ Prioritize your mental health
πŸ’¬ Reconnect with yourself and others
✨ Give yourself permission to grow, heal, and begin again

As summer begins, life may feel busy, exciting, overwhelming, refreshing β€” or maybe all of the above. No matter what this season looks like for you, your emotional well-being still matters.

At Adult, Child & Family Counseling (ACFC), we believe healing isn’t about perfection β€” it’s about taking one step at a time and allowing yourself the support you deserve along the way.

So here’s to:
πŸ’™ More peace
🌿 More balance
β˜€οΈ More grace for yourself this month

πŸ“ 4013 N Ridge Rd, Suite 110
πŸ“ž 316-945-5200
🌐 [www.adultchildandfamilycounseling.com](http://www.adultchildandfamilycounseling.com)

✨ New month. New opportunities to care for yourself.

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4013 N Ridge Road Suite 110
Wichita, KS
67205

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13169455200

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