Lacy Carpenter received her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2014. Lacy has also completed training as an educational advocate and focuses much of her continuing education on learning more about treating clients with ADHD and related coexisting diagnoses. Previous experience includes addressing mental health concerns with teenagers and young adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as reinforcing skills in school settings.

Lacy operates primarily from a framework of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Strength-Based Therapy. She offers both in-office and Telehealth appointments.  

Lacy believes in the healing power of being able to share your story. She strives to create a safe environment where people are comfortable to be open and vulnerable because when our stories go untold, we end up feeling lonely, without purpose, unloved, or unworthy. Her goal is to create wholeness and connection through therapy and the sharing of each person’s story.

She believes a good match between therapist and patient is essential for success.

Lacy is passionate about working with clients with ADHD and teaching clients strategies related to executive functioning skills. Presenting issues that she regularly treats also include anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and personal growth.

If you or your student are interested in Ms. Carpenter’s services offered during the school day, please reach out to counselors Ms. Short at eshort@olatheschools.org or Ms. Soetaert at clsoeteart@olatheschools.org and they will help to get the process started.