Meet a Therapist
Nathen Hacker, LPC
Founder of Maverick Insights Counseling
Nathen has worked with teens and adults in community mental and behavioral health for several years. Nathen earned a Master of Education (M. Ed.) in Counseling in 2022 from Wichita State University.
Nathen offers counseling to individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, or other issues impacting a person's ability to function well and feel empowered in their daily life. Nathen uses his expertise in a variety of theories including cognitive behavioral therapy and existentialism to provide person centered treatment.
Nathen was inspired to establish Maverick Insights Counseling because he has seen the negative effects of closed-minded and rigid treatment on adolescents and adults. Nathen strives to offer support and to think differently about issues outside of mainstream ideals. Nathen believes that sometimes a person just needs a non-judgmental ear to help them walk through life and offer support.
Nathen currently accepts the following types of insurance: Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Centene, Medicaid, Medicare, MultiPlan, ProvDRsCare, and Sunflower Health Plan. Nathen also accepts private pay clients.
Karen Sekler, LMSW
Independent Provider, Owner of Sekler LLC
Karen has worked in community and behavioral health since 2019. Karen earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fort Hays State University, focusing on clinical social work. Karen earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas. Karen has experience working with children and adults with neurodivergent disorders and obtained advanced education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in the area of special education. Karen has a working knowledge of the emotional and mental health of individuals of all ages.
Karen brings to Maverick Insight Counseling her expertise in how stress, mood disorders, and trauma can impact a developing mind. Karen works with children and young adults with a variety of concerns and incorporates play therapy techniques with somatic interventions to support each person holistically. She incorporates evidence-based practices into customizing her therapeutic approach to each client to ensure that every client is receiving quality mental health support in her sessions.
Karen also understands how to address mental health concerns in children and young adults with neurodevelopmental disorders of autism and presentations of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) through the perspectives of different therapy theories and techniques. Karen’s education and training can support young individuals and their families to think differently about how to create self-confidence, and a path of growth and joy while using their natural and unique strengths as a foundation.
Karen accepts private pay clients.
Karen accepts Aetna, United Medicaid, and Sunflower Medicaid.
Tayler Akin, Student Intern
Tayler has worked in community mental health for almost six years and is currently a student at Wichita State University, studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Using a compassionate, person-centered approach, Tayler creates a space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered. Grounded in existential and humanistic principles, Tayler helps individuals explore meaning, identity, and personal growth.
Tayler’s areas of interest include women’s issues, parenting, life transitions, and self-esteem. Tayler works with women, couples, and families, supporting them in building stronger relationships and greater self-understanding. With Tayler, clients can navigate life’s uncertainties and uncover the strengths already within them.
Tayler offers sessions for $25 per hour, making therapy more accessible while continuing her studies.
Angela Stevens, MS, LMFT
Angela is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) currently working towards her clinical licensure. She holds her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and General Psychology. Angela is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II), she holds an advanced EMDR Certification (EMDRPT-II), and She is formally trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT). Angela is passionate about helping people find happiness in their work, relationships, and life!
Angela is a Veteran of the United States Navy with several years of experience as a twice certified (PHR, SHRM-CP) expert in human resources who enjoys coaching and guiding individuals of all levels through career development, including executives. Additionally, Angela is very passionate about trauma focused work, and uses neuroscience-informed care in practice to enhance the effectiveness of understanding mental health treatments. This approach goes beyond purely psychological perspectives to consider the brain-mind-body connection and how neural processes influence thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
Angela is empathetic, and finds that helping clients successfully navigate through life's challenges is very rewarding. She connects with clients via personal experience and a psychological approach designed to drive self-awareness, inner-strength, and solution-focus.