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About Me

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My work in the field of eating disorders began 26 years ago, when I was an intern at the Menninger Clinic. I found myself co-leading a creative arts group for individuals in the Eating Disorder / Trauma Recovery Program. As I looked around the group, I was so inspired by the gifted, creative, amazing individuals who were held completely hostage by this life-threatening illness.

Under different circumstances, these individuals were just like my friends, siblings, colleagues and mentors, and a desire was born in me to help individuals with eating disorders recover.

Through my years in the field, I have worked in all levels of care. This has allowed me to experience the issues and dynamics present at each stage of the recovery process.

I know that it’s often hard to have hope during the recovery process. I will hold hope for you until you are able to experience it for yourself again.

Learn more about my philosophy and approach

Contact Me

Therapist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist

Serving the Greater Kansas City and Lawrence area

If I am unable to answer your call, please leave a voicemail and I will call you back as soon as I can.

Tel: 913.908.6786 
Fax: 913.273.5993

16979 W. 94th Street.                                          Lenexa, KS 66219

kirsten.oelklaus@gmail.com