Therapist in Lawrence, Kansas Kris Rawls, Therapist

Kris Rawls, LSCW, offers compassionate and individualized mental health care to children, adolescents, and adults across Kansas. Through a tailored approach, Kris provides a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can address life s challenges and achieve their personal goals. Whether it s navigating anxiety, managing ADHD, overcoming grief, or processing trauma, Kris is committed to helping clients find effective strategies for lasting emotional well-being.

Specializing in supporting individuals recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals, Kris is passionate about helping clients regain stability and build resilience after intensive care. This includes providing tools for coping with stress, improving interpersonal relationships, and fostering self-confidence. Kris s expertise extends to treating anxiety, depression, and childhood behavior issues, with a focus on empowering clients to overcome barriers and thrive.

Kris employs evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT , Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT , and Family Therapy, to address the unique needs of each client. Additionally, Kris integrates Christian counseling for those seeking to explore their mental health within the context of their faith. He also offers parenting skills to support families navigating behavioral challenges or adjustment issues. Kris serves diverse populations, including those in adoption or foster care, individuals on the autism spectrum, and men and women facing complex emotional challenges.

Outside of his professional work, Kris enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing video games, and engaging in board games and chess. He finds balance through exercising and unwinding with movies, embracing hobbies that enrich his personal life and enhance his ability to connect with others.