Ashlee Buss, LMFT

In 2012, Ashlee relocated from her childhood home in Alaska to the Manhattan Area. She obtained her Bachelor's degree through Columbia College with an emphasis in Psychology, Sociology, and Human Services. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Ashlee is delighted to have the opportunity to give back to the community that has met her with open arms and that she now calls home. Ashlee is passionate about helping clients recognize that their struggles do not define them and revitalize hope that the change desired can flourish.

Bronwyn Douglas, LMFT

Bronwyn works with individuals, couples and family systems believing that deep healing can come from creating an environment where people can feel seen, heard, and understood.  She desires to walk alongside clients offering them hope while holding space for them to explore the impact of their families’ relational patterns, their ability to adjust to life cycle changes, marital conflict, trauma, depression, grief, PTSD, and anxiety has had on their lives. She received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Kansas State University and a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy through the accredited program at Friends University. In addition to her education she offers the mental fortitude of 20 years as a business owner in Manhattan, 24 years of marriage, motherhood, and a background in Soul Care training.

Jennifer Colby, LSCSW

Jennifer Colby completed a Bachelor's in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. She graduated from the University of Kansas in 2009 with a Master of Social Work. She teaches virtual classes, and she taught on-campus classes at Fort Hays State University during the fall 2015 semester. She has provided group therapy, individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. Jennifer has been working in the mental health field for over 25 years, and she especially enjoys working with women's issues, loss and grief issues, trauma, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, dual diagnosis clients, and addictions. Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor and Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker. I'm her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. 

Brianna Reeb, LSCSW

Brianna is an LMSW in KS and APSW in WI. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion and Health Equity from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2022 and her master’s degree in Social Work with a clinical emphasis from the University of Kentucky in 2024. She has a background in community and nonprofit work, providing in-home, school-based, and community support for children and families navigating trauma and systemic stress.

She works with children, teens, young adults, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, identity exploration, life transitions, and relationship or attachment-related challenges. Her style is warm, relational, and person-centered, focusing on creating a human, safe, and judgment-free space. Brianna’s work is trauma-informed and attachment-focused, integrating play-based approaches, mindfulness, grounding, nervous system regulation, and practical supports tailored to each client. She especially enjoys working with neurodivergent clients, young adults, and military families.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog, Sunday, finding new fruity coffee spots, and cheering on the Wisconsin Badgers. Originally from Wisconsin, she now lives in Kansas as a military spouse and understands firsthand how transitions can shape identity, connection, and growth.

Jessica Hodges, LSCSW

Jessica graduated from Newman University with her MSW in 2012. After spending several years in Oklahoma, Jessica came back home to Kansas in 2022 and has been serving the Manhattan community ever since.  Jessica believes that every child deserves to grow up safe, nurtured and loved and is dedicated to healing hurts and overcoming challenges for each individual she has the honor of journeying with. Jessica pairs a soft warmth with fun and whimsy to create an environment in which every individual is given the opportunity to find their own voice, explore who they are, and work to overcome and heal from past harm. Jessica has more than ten years of experience working with children and families and training in several trauma-centered modalities which inform the partnership she builds with each family. In addition to her educational and vocational training Jessica lives life as a wife and mother and understands the demands of parenthood. In addition to working with children Jessica has knowledge and experience with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and adult autism. No matter what brings you here Jessica is looking forward to starting a journey of hope as your partner in healing.

Noah Wright, Student Intern Therapist

Noah is embarking as a student therapist in the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Friends University to become an inclusive ally for individuals, couples, and families who seek additional support. He has a profound interest in aligning with clients’ perspectives as they navigate unique challenges by leaning into their experiences, drawing upon their strengths and the belief that as active participants, they have the power to change. In joining with clients, together they explore distinct patterns with a value on choices and a sensitivity towards specific influences while considering and integrating alternatives. He is inspired by our inherent resilience and ability to associate intense sensations with comfort and mastery to lead enriched lives. Essentially, by nurturing safe, meaningful conversations along with times spent in relative closeness allows us to rediscover ourselves and gain an appreciation of others which fosters compassion, effective communication, and relational well-being.

Melissa Mills, T-LMFT

Melissa Mills is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Temporary (LMFT-T) who offers a relational, client-centered, and collaborative approach to therapy. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, and values compassion, safety, and thoughtful exploration of each client’s unique story. She earned her Bachelor of Science from MCC and her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. Melissa believes therapy is not about fixing people, but about supporting understanding, insight, and meaningful movement forward. She draws from relational, experiential, and client-centered approaches in her work, honoring each client’s complexity, strengths, and individual experiences. She is mindful of the many personal, relational, cultural, and societal influences that shape how people experience themselves and the world. She strives to create a space where clients feel safe to show up as they are and explore what healing looks like for them.

Matt Douglas, Student Intern Therapist

I am a practicum student at Colorado Christian University earning my degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, supervised by Dr. Glenda Nanna, Licensed Professional Counselor and Graduate Level instructor at Colorado Christian University. My undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science through Kansas State University

Everyone wants to be seen, heard and valued and I believe that everyone deserves this opportunity. Whether it is anxiety from work, relationships or everyday life, we all need a listening ear and someone to guide us to the right questions for healing. My goal as a therapist is to come along side you and to create space for you to engage in self-discovery and emotional and spiritual healing. To provide you the tools needed to launch on your own and to process life’s burdens and become autonomous in your abilities to cope and feel.

I approach therapy through the lens of a Cultural-Relational Therapeutic mindset, and we will engage in questions of how you view the world through your relationships, your family of origin and individuals around you. As you engage in these processes, you can see that you are not alone and relationships help build the web of life necessary for us to begin to heal. This is a collaborative approach, and you will not be alone in this process.