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.

Anthony Baker, LMFT

Anthony is a graduate of Kansas State University, receiving his Master’s degree in Health and Human Sciences. Alongside working with individuals, Anthony’s clinical interests include child and adolescent therapy, family systems therapy, and the facilitation of group therapy. It is Anthony’s aim to assist his clients in defining and actualizing their goals and values, building hope for change, traversing along side them on the complicated path that is therapy and healing, and solidifying healthy relationships, both with themselves and with others.

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. 

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, Student Intern Therapist

Melissa Mills is a graduate student pursuing a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Capella University. A Kansas native, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Counseling and Social Justice from MCC. Melissa is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen their emotional bonds and navigate challenges together. She brings a warm, compassionate, client-centered approach to her work and is committed to fostering a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.

Elizabeth Mills, Student Intern Therapist

I am currently a student at Friends University in Overland Park, KS working to obtain a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I graduated from Kansas State University in 2017 with a Bachelors degree in Family Studies and Human Services with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma Studied. Often when explaining what this is to others, I say "I have learned how to work with others!" That is something I value in my everyday life as I believe relationships impact our lives and are impacted by our lives. By understanding the relationships and family systems we find ourselves in, we can work through conflicts within ourselves and within our relationships. I strongly believe in meeting where people are at to help by offering a safe, compassionate, and supportive space to learn and thrive, and not just survive.