Linda Anderson-Petty founded Challenges Inc in 1993 as a treatment program that provides individualized services and non-pharmaceutical approaches for people who need help coping with issues in their lives. She has worked as a therapist for over 30 years in both in-patient and out-patient settings for adolescents and adults.
She began her career in correctional settings and has experience working with diverse populations. She provides training for professionals as well as teaches on a college level. She is a Master's level therapist credentialed as a LCAC by Kansas Behavioral Regulatory Board. Challenges Inc. is a licensed multi-service facility emphasizing personal treatment plans and holistic strength-based treatment approach.
She began her career in correctional settings and has experience working with diverse populations. She provides training for professionals as well as teaches on a college level. She is a Master's level therapist credentialed as a LCAC by Kansas Behavioral Regulatory Board. Challenges Inc. is a licensed multi-service facility emphasizing personal treatment plans and holistic strength-based treatment approach.
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Peter Horsley, LCPC Peter is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists. Peter has over twenty years clinical experience as a family therapist specializing in work with children, adolescents & adults experiencing a wide variety of emotional & behavioral difficulty.
Treatment begins in the intake when we meet with each person and after a thorough assessment an individualized treatment plan will be developed. This could include individual therapy and/or group therapy. The length of the program is based on individual needs and/or court requirements. It is usually 12-15 weeks in duration if abstinence is maintained.
The whole family is impacted when there is one person with a substance use problem. Until we call it what it is, it is like the elephant in the room. In this supportive group setting, family members will learn about the disease of addiction and also gain effective tools and skills to interact with the substance abuser.
Relapse is a common problem with addictions due to the compulsive nature of the disease. Each person is seen individually to develop a plan that will help facilitate successful recovery. The program could include individual counseling sessions and clients might be invited to attend our sobriety support group.
I have known Linda since 1985 and worked with her at three agencies. I have been a co-therapist with her and she is very knowledgeable, compassionate and kind to her clients. She works from a strengths model and helps build client's esteem and confidence as they make the changes necessary for life improvement.
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Chris Brennan
May 24, 2021
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Linda Anderson Petty is an outstanding counselor who services individuals experiencing a wide range of issues. From anger control to substance abuse I have seen her have a positive and lasting impact on my clients' lives. She has the education, experience and understanding to affect real change in people.
Pete Serrioz
Mar 31, 2021
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Mich Polkeeter
Jan 23, 2020
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Jamie Lauritzen
Jul 15, 2018
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I have called 4 different times to see when I needed to bring my brother in to a class. And no one answers the phone. Don't have a phone number if you are not going to answer it. I have called, he has called, and I had our sister call too and not one call went through or was returned. How disappointing.
