Background
Mike is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist in Missouri and has been for 22 years. Mike graduated from Friends University in 1999 with a Master of Science in Family Therapy. Mike’s therapeutic approach focuses on achieving success in small steps to ensure the person feels positive about the interventions and is motivated to continue working toward change. This requires a supportive relationship and experience with the problems people with neurological disorders encounter. Mike’s down-to-earth, upbeat attitude exudes positive energy that inspire client’s to change. No toxic positivity here though, Mike understands when people are hurting and need that validated as well. He has been working with children/adolescents/adults with neurological disorders since 2003.
Working with schools is a vital part of educating our community and our nation about these neurological disorders. It is important to present tangible, realistic, and manageable goals for school districts to implement. Mike has had experience in presenting to teachers, school counselors, school psychologists, and administrators to help them in planning and working with these children.
Education and Licensure
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, MidAmerica Nazarene University, 1997
Master of Science, Family Therapy, Friends University, 1999
LMFT: Missouri Licensed Marital & Family Therapist, License #2002030207
Certified DBT Therapist
Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist Kansas (LCMFT) License #2952
Experience
Mike Sumler has worked with between 25 and 30 children a week since February 2003 almost exclusively with the neurological disorders described above.
To contact Mike Sumler call (816) 957-ADHD or submit a contact form