Jared Morales
LICENSED MASTER’S LEVEL PSYCHOLOGIST
Jared is a Licensed Master’s Level Psychologist in the State of Kansas and an independent practitioner at the Therapy Center’s West Wichita Location. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Arizona State University, and a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Fort Hays State University. Jared completed two years of practicum and internship training at The Therapy Center, where he provided psychological evaluations and therapy under the supervision of Shelby Hendrickson, LCP and Jody Patterson, LCP. He believes in a personalized approach to therapy and psychological testing, seeking solutions that are the best fit for each client’s unique circumstances, family dynamics, and resources. Jared is an LGBTQ-affirming provider with specific interests in treating trauma disorders, suicidality, anxiety, and depression. He works with clients ages eight and older for psychological testing and ages six and older for therapy.
Jared is passionate about helping people find greater meaning and purpose by becoming more authentic to themselves, breaking free from unhelpful patterns, and building lives that reflect their values. His approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that lasting change comes from understanding how our brains work while discovering what gives our lives meaning. Jared tailors therapy to each client’s unique situation while generally following a three-stage process. The first stage focuses on stabilizing acute symptoms so clients can regain a sense of stability in their daily lives. Once a strong foundation has been established, therapy shifts toward identifying and addressing the underlying causes of recurring difficulties. Finally, treatment focuses on helping clients prepare for future challenges with greater confidence, resilience, and independence. Throughout this process, Jared draws from evidence-based approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, humanistic therapies, mindfulness-based interventions, and for children superhero therapy to create a personalized treatment plan that reflects each client’s goals, strengths, and circumstances.
Jared lives in Wichita with his wife and two teenage stepchildren, with a third in college. He is a self-proclaimed nerd and YouTube handyman who enjoys watching football, movies with unexpected twists, and Olympic curling. Jared also loves escape rooms, even though he has yet to successfully escape one.
