FirstStep Counseling: About Us

About Us

"Our goal is to improve every life that we touch."

History

FirstStep Counseling Inc. was founded in October 1996 by two therapists who envisioned a unique therapy environment.

Our approach:

focuses on treating every individual with dignity and respect.
uses innovative solutions to best serve our clients.

supports our goal of improving every life that we touch.

Who we are

Today, FirstStep Counseling is comprised of a hand-picked group of therapists working in six locations in four counties in south central Kansas.

Each therapist is committed to the highest levels of ethical and legal practice, and to providing quality care and superior service to every client.

Our therapists are involved, active members of their communities.

Who we serve

Our clients are referred to us by a variety of sources, including physicians, insurance companies, churches, other mental health professionals, community agencies and other FirstStep clients.

Our clients come from richly diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, age, sexual and racial backgrounds and experiences.

Services are offered to individuals, couples and families regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation.

Contact Information

Main Office:
FirstStep Counseling, Inc.
345 Riverview St., Suite LL2
Wichita, Kansas 67203-4200
Telephone: 316-262-5253
Toll Free: 1-877-262-5253
Fax (all offices): 316-262-7202
Email: info@firststepks.com

Emergency Contact Information

What our clients have to say about FirstStep:

“FirstStep Counseling came into our lives at a time of crisis. The counselor’s presence in an emergency gave our family hope; the sincerity of a healing presence at this time gave all of us the grounding and breath that allows us to go forward. We will be forever grateful and we know where to turn if life’s journey needs direction again or if we just need a good sounding board to hear ourselves think more clearly.” – M.N., Wichita, Ks.

“My experience with FirstStep was a very good one. My therapist helped me through the hardest time in my life. Sometimes it is hard to put your feelings into words and she did a great job with helping me sort things out. She was someone I could be truthful with and no judgments were made and I could be myself.” – S.D., Newton, Ks.

“My FirstStep therpist really helped me look at things more objectively. It's funny how you can work yourself into a state and things start looming way out of proportion. She helped me see that my situation wasn't as bad as I thought – and there was something I could do about it.” – P.R., Derby, Ks.