About Guided Growth Counseling Center
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here! I’m Tracie Schardein, a licensed professional counselor (LPC) helping adult and teen clients in Abilene, KS and throughout all of Kansas find hope, healing, and growth. I’m here to guide and support you on your unique journey of growth and wellness.
My approach to therapy is grounded in compassion and understanding. I want to hear your story to personalize what best fits your needs. Research has shown that a strong client-therapist relationship is key to successful outcomes. That’s a great place to start. From there, we’ll focus on your strengths and work together to identify and create the change you want.
I’m committed to making therapy effective and personalized, whether in-person or through telehealth. My goal for telehealth is the warmth and connection of in-person sessions with the convenience of virtual. Connection without the commute!
I earned my Master’s in Counseling from Fort Hays State University. I have Bachelors’ degrees in Elementary Education and Communication Studies from Washburn University.
Before becoming a therapist, I enjoyed working as a school counselor with students (and their families/caregivers) ranging in age from pre-school through high school seniors.
When you’re ready to take the first step to growth and healing, I’d be honored to join you on your path. Let’s connect.
My approach is client-centered, focused on your strengths, and grounded in empathetic compassion. I work from a trauma-informed lens and use evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Brainspotting, and mindfulness. Research shows that a strong therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in successful outcomes. That’s a great place for us to start.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a warm, non-judgmental environment where you feel safe to explore your thoughts and feelings while being heard and supported with encouragement, tools, and resources.
I believe you have the knowledge and experience to discover solutions that are right for you. My role is to listen closely, ask the hard questions, and support you on your journey toward personal growth.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” ~ Carl Rogers
This quote from psychologist Carl Rogers speaks to the importance of unconditional positive regard in allowing people to feel safe to openly and authentically explore who they are.
When you feel truly accepted and not judged, it’s easier to gain insight into your own patterns and motivations, which then allows for the possibility of meaningful and lasting change to happen.
A safe and confidential space to lose the mask . . . untangle the jumble of thoughts and feelings . . . notice the patterns . . . heal the hurt . . . to create the change you deserve.