Sheri Marlin, Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, LSCSW

My calling in life is to empower people, both adults and children. I love to see how lives can be changed, for the better, when decisions are made to seek solutions and take action.   I believe in the power of  talking through  problems and working together as a team. I do not judge or criticize; rather I offer support and guidance to discover core strengths and values, and apply those to create change. 

I believe in God and Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. I offer Biblical counsel and prayer, alongside traditional counseling, with those people seeking this type of counseling. I also offer counsel to people who prefer to seek help without this faith base. I do not push my belief system because I respect the right of each person to choose. 

• I have a BA in Psychology and a Master in Social Work. I have been a mental health therapist since 2013.  I am currently licensed in Kansas and Texas as a clinical social worker. I specialize in treating trauma.  I am a certified Master ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) practitioner. I am certified in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy with EAGALA. Over my career in human services I have attained over 40 years of experience  working with children, adults, and families.  
•  In addition to my private practice in Buhler, I am a contracted behavioral consultant for Lone Survivor Foundation Post Traumatic Growth Programs.  I have a strong desire to  help our military veterans individually, in their marriages and with their families. 

As a counselor and licensed specialist clinical social worker I offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy, https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com/what-is-art/ 

  In addition I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, and other evidence based therapies while counseling in the office.  

I also offer Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Learning using horses in non-riding activities. 

I will have a 12 week program which includes riding, specifically to help youth overcome post traumatic stress from trauma. 

I will have an equine assisted military veteran's program and am currently seeking funds and/or partnership with a non-profit, to help all veterans desiring to attend, be able to participate, regardless of their financial situation.  

At this time I accept most insurance policies. If I am not currently listed on your insurance panel, per your request, I can provide you with an invoice you can submit to your insurance, with a reimbursement request. 

Sliding scale fee: Please let us know if you cannot afford the fees.  

A partition is available to be in place for in office counseling, in addition to an air purifier with UV light, hand sanitizer, and masks. A no- contact thermometer is used for temperature to be taken before each appointment. This includes our staff and our participants. You will receive a written covid policy/agreement in your intake packet to review and sign. 

Payment is due at the time of service for individual sessions. Payment for specialized groups is due as specified for each group. We take credit cards, checks, or cash. 

Counseling in the office:

Intake: 125.00

One hour session: 150.00

Equine services:

One equine assisted psychotherapy session, includes both individual and family: $150.00

One Equine assisted learning group session: per individual $45, per couple $75 (These are usually offered in a series of sessions, rather than one session- see events page for the current groups being offered.) 

Riding Free program (12 sessions) for youth with ptsd: $900, Requires commitment to take entire program, can be paid in three payments over the 12 weeks.