Individual Counseling
A private, collaborative space to work through anxiety, depression, grief, stress, self-esteem, or major life changes at a pace that respects you.
AdultsTeensOlder adults
Counseling in Garden City, Kansas
A safe place to begin again.
Compassionate, evidence-based counseling for children, teens, adults, couples, and families—rooted in respect, dignity, and the belief that change is possible.
Proudly serving Southwest Kansas
You just have to begin.
Licensed cliniciansProfessional, individualized care
In-person & telehealthOptions vary by clinician
English & SpanishBilingual services may be available
Children through adulthoodSupport across life stages
A different perspective can change the path
Care that sees the whole person—not just a diagnosis.
Therapy should feel human. At Inner Perspective Counseling, care begins with listening: to your experiences, your culture, your relationships, and the strengths that have already carried you this far.
Together, we create practical goals and choose approaches that fit the person in front of us—not a one-size-fits-all plan.
Learn about our approachHow we can help
Support for real life.
Whether something has happened, something keeps happening, or life simply feels too heavy, you deserve a thoughtful place to work through it.
Child & Play Therapy
Developmentally responsive care that helps children communicate, process experiences, build coping skills, and strengthen important relationships.
ChildrenCaregiversPlay-based
Trauma-Informed Care
Compassionate support for difficult experiences, PTSD symptoms, and patterns that can leave you feeling unsafe, disconnected, or stuck.
EMDR-informedSand traySkills
Couples & Family Support
Support for communication, conflict, trust, parenting concerns, family stress, and healthier connection between the people who matter most.
CouplesFamiliesParenting
Substance Use Support
Nonjudgmental counseling focused on recovery, motivation, healthier coping, and sustainable change for individuals and their support systems.
RecoveryAddictionMotivation
Emotional Regulation & ADHD
Practical tools for attention, impulsivity, overwhelming emotions, routines, communication, and the day-to-day impact of ADHD.
ADHDCoping skillsRegulation
Meet the clinicians
Professional care. Genuinely human connection.
Three licensed therapists with complementary specialties and one shared commitment: helping each client feel heard and respected.
LSCSW, LCAC, RPT™
Vanessa P. Gaytan
Psychotherapist & Co-Founder
Vanessa provides bilingual, strengths-based care across the lifespan. As a Registered Play Therapist, she offers developmentally responsive support for children while also working with teens, adults, couples, and families.
LSCSW, LMAC
Holly Mancillas
Psychotherapist & Co-Founder
Holly offers a compassionate, strengths-based approach that helps clients rediscover hope and recognize the abilities they already carry. Her work is collaborative, practical, and grounded in a judgment-free relationship.
LSCSW, LMAC
Vanessa Kapp
Psychotherapist
Vanessa uses a goal-driven, strengths-based approach that supports clients in identifying their needs, building on their capabilities, and making meaningful changes in everyday life.
What to expect
Your first step can be simple.
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Reach out
Call, text, or send a brief appointment request.
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Talk through fit
We discuss preferences, scheduling, and payment options.
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Begin at your pace
Your therapist helps shape a clear, individualized plan.
Take the next step
You do not have to have it all figured out.
Tell us how you would like to be contacted. We will help you explore fit, availability, and next steps.