Integrate Treatment  

Cutting Edge Medication, Lifestyle Change, and Psychotherapy. Combined for Lasting Results and Remission from Depression

Psychotherapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

An evidence based cognitive and behavioral treatment for depression.

Cutting Edge

Medication Management Services

Including Spravato® (Asketamine) Clinic for treatment resistant depression.

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Welcome to the Depression Clinic of Kansas

Offering The Pathways and Agency to Overcome Depression  

Wes Crenshaw, PhD ABPP,CST

Owner, Family Psychological Services, and The Depression Clinic of Kansas

About Family Psychological Services

Depression Clinic of Kansas is a Program of Family Psychological Services 

Family Psychological Services (FPS) is the largest practice in Douglas County and we're continuing to expand by offering specialized, cutting edge treatment for depression. FPS is owned and operated by psychologist Wes Crenshaw, PhD, a Lawrence resident with 32 years of experience, including the last 25 practicing locally. He and his associates see a broad clientèle from Lawrence, Douglas County, and the KC Metro. The Depression Clinic of Kansas is the newsest program of treatment at FPS including a subset of specially trained psychologists and clinical social workers. 

  • Psychological Assessment, Treatment, and Medication;
  • Experienced Staff;
  • Frequently found on Best of Lawrence;
  • Open since 2012;
  • Major insurance plans accepted;
  • Seeing a broad array of clients;
14

Years in Lawrence

16500

Hours of Service Per Year

6

Books Written

A Breadth of Services

It Takes More Than Just Medication to Achieve Lasting Remission from Depression  

Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)

All Depression Clinic of Kansas staff have taken specialized training in ACT, the most advanced form of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy available today. Empirically validated and world reknowned, ACT is designed to help clients live better and do better.

Advanced Medication Management

Gilah Weissman, APRN offers both well-established and cutting edge medication management for depression including Spravato® clinics twice a week for treatment resistant depression.

Advanced Lifestyle Realignment

Research shows that medication and psychotherapy are often not enough to provide lasting relief from depressive symptoms. The Depression Clinic of Kansas treatment protocol includes training and support to help you make key lifestyle changes that can greatly enhance quality of life and symptom reduction and we offer engaging psychosocial groups to get you started.

Life Enhancement Groups Forming

We can help you grow the a life resilient to depression.

Check back for classes offered

Client Perspectives

Like many people, my journey in mental health has consisted of a hodgepodge of speed bumps potholes,freeways and leisurely drives. I've struggled with denial and acceptance of my depression but through that struggle, I have found the joy in discovering the healthy side of myself. Two years ago, I joined Family Psychological Services and took the leap in into therapy again with Wes Crenshaw. I 'd seen him before in my teen years,and after several traumatic events in adulthood, I decided that It was time to return. Since then, my husband and my daughter began seeing various counselors at FPS and it has become an increasingly valuable resource for my family. Through therapy and medication I quickly began seeing an improvement in my depressive symptoms, and four months into therapy I felt, for the first time in a long time, like myself again. I remember telling my father that it was like a vail had been lifted from my eyes and I was feeling the world for the first time in a long time Recently, I started the Depression Clinic and began taking Spravato. I've gone off my sleeping medication for the first time since I was 19 years old, and my panic attacks have subsided. The first step is a scary one, but all of the therapists I have met here have been kind and accepting. I believe that Family Psychological Services and the Depression Clinic of Kansas will be a great fit for those looking for help in their mental health journey.

Adult Client 

(Mother of two)

Dr. Wes and his team at Family Psychological Services have completely changed the course of my mental health journey for the better. They have provided quick, detailed and informative care that has truly made a positive impact on my life. I really appreciate the effort and care they put into each and every patient.

Young Adult

(Student)

The depression clinic, and especially Spravato® has been a foundational step for me in managing the lows of depression. The world just seems a bit brighter, literally and metaphorically. The dark haze that clouded my self-perception is lighter and my hope for a peaceful mind finally feels attainable. .

Adult

(Graduate Student)

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FAQ

Probably not. All the "paper"work will be completed on our online portal before you are scheduled. If you have any notes or advanced organizers to help the therapist understand how depression is impacting your life, feel free to bring those and share. Otherwise, just come as you are!
Because we don't get any external funding, we can't offer a sliding scale. If you enroll in the Spravato® clinic, the pharmeceutical company does offer a discount plan that can greatly reduce your out of pocket costs. Other medications used for depression, particularly newer brand name products may also have discount programs. Ask Gilah Weissman, APRN or Shannon, our Care Coordinator, about this. We have limited payment plans available for copays. We cannot finance high deductible plans.
If you are fully engaged with the program, and we hope you will be, you'll receive integrative psychotherapy using Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT), cutting edge medication management, and specific recommendations and options for lifestyle enhancements that have been found in the research to reduce and prevent depressive episodes. It will be a journey but by bringing together all three facets of treatment into one program, The Depression Clinic of Kansas is intended to get you there sooner and more efficiently than could any one approach alone.
Adults 18 to 62 who fit within our scope of practice as determined at intake are eligible to be seen at The Depression Clinic of Kansas. Teens age 14 to 17 may also be seen and have been for many years through our parent organization, Family Psychological Services. While teens are also eligible for age appropriate medication management with Gilah Weissman, APRN, they are not yet eligible for the Spravato® clinic, pending further research.
We take most Blue Cross plans, most United Healthcare Plans, and most Aetna Plans. We no longer take new clients for Cigna. We do not accept any form of Medicare or Humana. We only accept KanCare (Medicaid) for children and teens. We do not accept any EAPs or HMO plans. We do take HSA and FSA cards.