about Abbey Pope, LPC

If you're looking for an affirming and empowering space to explore your emotions and identities, I'm here to help. I’m a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Lawrence, Kansas. My mission is to help you accept yourself exactly as you are while also giving you the coping skills you need to build a more meaningful life. I specialize in helping young adults embrace their identities, improve their relationships, regulate their emotions, and cope with the stress and anxiety of work and school. I'm especially passionate about working with chronically ill clients and LGBTQ+ clients.

  • My Approach

    Together we’ll develop a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs, strengths, and goals. I integrate techniques from evidenced-based therapies like dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and positive psychotherapy into our work together. My approach to counseling is informed by social justice.

  • My Credentials

    I’m a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Kansas. I’m receiving supervision from Rachel Kostura Polk, LCPC. I have a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kansas.

  • Get to know me

    In my free time, I love playing board games with friends, binge-watching psychological thrillers with my husband, and hanging out with my golden retriever, Luna.

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My Interests:

  • Young Adults

    Struggling to find your identity, regulate your emotions, or cope with the intense pressures of work and school? You’ve come to the right place! I’m here to help you thrive.

  • Chronically Ill Clients

    When you develop a chronic illness, it can feel like your whole world has turned upside down, your body has turned against you, and nobody understands. I get it, and I can help you adapt.

  • LGBTQ+ Clients

    I believe that everyone deserves therapy that is whole-heartedly affirming of their gender and sexual orientation. My office is a safe, affirming, empowering space for you to explore issues related to sexuality and gender.

 FAQs

  • I charge $120 for a 1-hour therapy session. This might seem like a lot, but in order to provide you with the best care possible, I will spend 1-2 hours between each of your sessions researching your specific presenting concerns, updating your individualized treatment plan, documenting your progress, and seeking expert advice from other therapists on how to support you best. Quality therapy is an investment.

  • Yes! I’m in-network with Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

  • Yes! I offer telehealth appointments via a HIPAA compliant software called Simple Practice.

  • As someone with a chronic illness, I take the COVID-19 pandemic very seriously. Masks are optional for my clients, however, I do ask that you wear a mask in my office or switch to telehealth anytime you’re feeling ill, even if you’re COVID-negative. I vow to do the same. I encourage my clients to let me know whether they prefer for me to wear a mask during our sessions or not. I may opt to wear a mask during times when COVID-transmission is high in our area.

  • There is an elevator to our second floor office space, and there is free and accessible parking in the parking garage adjacent to our building.