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counseling.</p></article><article class=\"connection-person\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><img alt=\"\" data-placeholder=\"true\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/person-abstract-233.svg\" width=\"64\" decoding=\"async\"><div><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/doug-montgomery\">Doug Montgomery, LSCSW</a></h3><p>LSCSW · Topeka, KS</p></div></div><p>Doug Montgomery is a therapist who specializes in healing family conflicts and behavioral issues through a calm and collaborative approach.</p></article><article class=\"connection-person\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><img alt=\"\" data-placeholder=\"true\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/person-abstract-233.svg\" width=\"64\" decoding=\"async\"><div><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/jocelyn-elliott\">Jocelyn Elliott, LMSW</a></h3><p>LMSW · Topeka, KS</p></div></div><p>Jocelyn Elliott is a therapist who specializes in family therapy and parent management, promoting healing and healthier family dynamics.</p></article></div><a class=\"therapist-results-link\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/therapists?location=Topeka%2C+KS\" rel=\"nofollow\">See all 5 therapists</a></section><section aria-labelledby=\"connection-tab-conversations\" class=\"connection-panel\" data-connection-panel=\"conversations\" hidden=\"\" id=\"connection-panel-conversations\"><h2>Questions we share</h2><p class=\"connection-intro\">Shared questions and professional perspectives for everyone.</p><div class=\"connection-results\"><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"A peaceful bedside table in soft morning light.\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/22cfcdd598bdfac132a95c30.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-cant-i-get-gross-images-out-of-my-head\">Why can’t I get gross images out of my head?</a></h3><p>A fifty-two-year-old woman experiences persistent anxiety and revulsion after seeing or hearing disturbing descriptions. She wonders whether menopause, insomnia or medication for migraines and sleep may be contributing to this new sensitivity.</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"A student and adult talking at a campus table.\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0788004cc254ea8f3fe45ec4.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/anxious-depressed-confused-angry-the-typical\">Why do I keep using drugs when I know it’s a problem?</a></h3><p>A college student describes repeated substance use alongside anxiety and depression despite previous rehabilitation. Insight into the problem has not stopped relapse, and new alcohol use and academic difficulties are worrying.</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"Two friends sharing a quiet conversation in a sunny garden\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/00f24f134ee86a16fcc4c83c.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/death-of-both-parents\">How do I cope after losing both parents and battling PTSD?</a></h3><p>A reader lost both parents within two years and describes traumatic caregiving memories, a PTSD diagnosis, and persistent suicidal thoughts. They ask for help with grief that feels overwhelming.</p></article></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"connection-tab-places\" class=\"connection-panel\" data-connection-panel=\"places\" hidden=\"\" id=\"connection-panel-places\"><h2>A little closer to home.</h2><p class=\"connection-intro\">Explore places, activities, and support around Topeka, KS.</p><div aria-label=\"Photographed places around Topeka, KS\" class=\"connection-results local-photo-highlights\" data-local-photo-highlights=\"\" id=\"photographed-places\"><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-5008977\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-5008977\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>Topeka &amp; Shawnee County Public Library</h3><p>Topeka</p></div></div><p>in Topeka, Kansas</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.0 miles from Topeka center</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-2340256\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-2340256\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>Reinisch Rose Garden and Doran Rock Garden</h3><p>Topeka, KS</p></div></div><p>Topeka, Kansas</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 2.9 miles from Topeka center</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-14279170\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-14279170\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>Kansas Museum of History</h3><p>Topeka, KS</p></div></div><p>state historical museum in Topeka, Kansas</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">Nearby · About 5.3 miles from Topeka center</p></article></div><div class=\"local-place-directory\"></div></section></section><div class=\"connection-layout\"><figure class=\"region-map\" data-map-container=\"\" data-map-scope=\"Topeka, KS\" data-map-url=\"/local/topeka-ks\" data-shared-local-layout=\"243\"><div class=\"community-map-toolbar\"><details 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data-map-search-location=\"Topeka, KS\" data-map-url=\"/local/topeka-ks\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><circle cx=\"70.0\" cy=\"193.5\" data-map-hit=\"true\" data-map-radius=\"22\" fill=\"transparent\" r=\"22\"></circle><circle class=\"region-map-dot\" cx=\"70.0\" cy=\"193.5\" data-map-radius=\"6\" r=\"6\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></circle><title>Topeka, KS</title></g></g><g class=\"region-map-labels\"><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"82.0\" y=\"182.5\">Topeka</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"621.9\" y=\"150.0\">Kansas City</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"576.6\" y=\"224.3\">Overland Park</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"503.8\" y=\"288.0\">Olathe</text></g><g aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"region-map-scale\" pointer-events=\"none\"><path d=\"M26,419 V425 H139.7 V419\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#64715e\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></path><text fill=\"#64715e\" font-family=\"Arial, sans-serif\" font-size=\"12\" x=\"26\" y=\"445\">12 mi</text></g></svg></div></figure><section class=\"local-discovery\" data-discovery-scope=\"Topeka, KS\" data-local-discovery=\"\" data-shared-local-layout=\"243\" id=\"local-explore\"><header><h2>Explore nearby.</h2><p data-discovery-context=\"\" role=\"status\">Topeka, KS · 19 options</p></header><div aria-label=\"Filter local options\" class=\"local-discovery-filters\"><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"peer\" type=\"button\">Peer Support</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"yoga\" type=\"button\">Yoga Classes</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"everyday\" type=\"button\">Food and Coffee</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"arts\" type=\"button\">Arts and Culture</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"outdoors\" type=\"button\">Parks and Gardens</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"fitness\" type=\"button\">Fitness Classes</button></div><div class=\"local-discovery-grid\"><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Topeka, KS\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-5008977\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><h3>Topeka &amp; Shawnee County Public Library</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Topeka</p><p>In Topeka, Kansas</p><address>1515 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604</address><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.0 miles from Topeka center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Topeka, KS\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-2340256\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>Reinisch Rose Garden and Doran Rock Garden</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Reinisch Rose Garden and Doran Rock Garden</p><p>Topeka, Kansas</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 2.9 miles from Topeka center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Topeka, KS\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"peer\" data-local-place=\"nami-39006629e46b\" id=\"place-peer-nami-39006629e46b\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"People place their hands together in a supportive group gesture.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"664\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/9b5d962bfe6588ef4e66f58b.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/f0bdba2f162a7708b0acfe83.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/9b5d962bfe6588ef4e66f58b.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Peer Support</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Serving Shawnee County</p><h3>NAMI Topeka</h3><p>Shawnee County, Kansas</p><p class=\"local-directory-description\">Contact this organization for current peer and family support options.</p></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Topeka, KS\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-fae66463-04bf-4abf-b303-cbe10757d1fa\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-fae66463-04bf-4abf-b303-cbe10757d1fa\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman sits cross-legged beside a lake in a green park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"341\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c08bdb9ad6bca155391c1a1c.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/5c7ead75300cab7b8bec4d17.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/c08bdb9ad6bca155391c1a1c.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Forest House Yoga</h3><p>420 SE 6th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66607</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.6 miles from Topeka center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+17852607996\" aria-label=\"Call Forest House Yoga\">(785) 260-7996</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Topeka, KS\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-a5d8d8ca-4532-4dad-9dc3-912fedb7c8a8\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-a5d8d8ca-4532-4dad-9dc3-912fedb7c8a8\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Morning sunlight fills a kitchen with breakfast and green plants.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/85b55994ecae2f513ccbc340.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/9cde7987d671bd243ad43506.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/85b55994ecae2f513ccbc340.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Cafe</p><h3>Lettuce Feed You</h3><p>300 SW 10th Ave #10-N, Topeka, KS, 66612</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.1 miles from Topeka center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+17855541421\" aria-label=\"Call Lettuce Feed You\">(785) 554-1421</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Topeka, KS\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-5fa1acaf-e72d-4692-b6a1-d4189601301d\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-5fa1acaf-e72d-4692-b6a1-d4189601301d\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"People play basketball together on an outdoor court, including a player using a wheelchair.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8d2e5731b9f8a3335c993d14.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/1696ed35541539ea2690b046.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/8d2e5731b9f8a3335c993d14.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Gym</p><h3>GreatLIFE Central</h3><p>225 SW 12th St, Topeka, KS, 66612</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.3 miles from Topeka center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+17852331751\" aria-label=\"Call GreatLIFE Central\">(785) 233-1751</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Topeka, KS\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" hidden=\"\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-14279170\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><h3>Kansas Museum of History</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Kansas Museum of History</p><p>State historical museum in Topeka, Kansas</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 5.3 miles from Topeka center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Topeka, KS\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-2eda88f5-1c92-44cf-ba73-6bd3cbd3eebd\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-2eda88f5-1c92-44cf-ba73-6bd3cbd3eebd\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A person stretches into a yoga pose outdoors at sunset.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0d9a7a5e774e7f30edc4fca8.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/38270dc8051d18ba78464527.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/0d9a7a5e774e7f30edc4fca8.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Learning For Life Center</h3><p>1709 SW Randolph Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604-3155</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 2.0 miles from Topeka center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+17853577585\" aria-label=\"Call Learning For Life Center\">(785) 357-7585</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Topeka, KS\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-cf73ed79-9c2c-4368-9f82-b41055e86e5e\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-cf73ed79-9c2c-4368-9f82-b41055e86e5e\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman sits cross-legged with her eyes closed in a bright room.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/1f337016d06f24bbdd8a932b.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/ab3c2a66b79a381416819022.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/1f337016d06f24bbdd8a932b.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Lava Yoga Studio</h3><p>4005 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS, 66614</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 3.5 miles from Topeka center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+17852246402\" aria-label=\"Call Lava Yoga Studio\">(785) 224-6402</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Topeka, KS\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-776c0cf5-32a0-4500-947f-3facbf2a0aba\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-776c0cf5-32a0-4500-947f-3facbf2a0aba\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Friends share a meal together around a table.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/630d79d3f88a4b1cb79d1061.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/fb0673b5feb7dce3f1e998c8.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/630d79d3f88a4b1cb79d1061.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Cafe</p><h3>Classic Bean</h3><p>722 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS, 66603-3808</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Topeka center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+17852321001\" aria-label=\"Call Classic Bean\">(785) 232-1001</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Topeka, KS\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-edc7f67c-86a1-43f6-a556-d102627788a1\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-edc7f67c-86a1-43f6-a556-d102627788a1\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A parent and adult child at a kitchen counter, parent gently stepping back while adult child prepares a meal independently, candid warm domestic scene, autonomy with affection, mid-distance\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a03cf9fc6596fdc52e992c28.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/d90a9083ca8cf9d1f3943d2d.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/a03cf9fc6596fdc52e992c28.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Cafe</p><h3>Townsite Cafe</h3><p>120 SE 6th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66603</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.4 miles from Topeka center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+17852206939\" aria-label=\"Call Townsite Cafe\">(785) 220-6939</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Topeka, KS\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-8d1e413d-5971-4099-8051-e5eafaf3c5f3\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-8d1e413d-5971-4099-8051-e5eafaf3c5f3\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A child arranges colored pencils at a table.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"525\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4ff1dcad24061f1d15b72807.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/fd021b9993f82279116a8905.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/4ff1dcad24061f1d15b72807.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Library</p><h3>State Library of Kansas</h3><p>300 SW 10th Ave #312n, Topeka, KS, 66612</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.0 miles from Topeka center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+17852963296\" aria-label=\"Call State Library of Kansas\">(785) 296-3296</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Topeka, KS\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-918584bb-4768-415c-a933-15267f9918fb\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-918584bb-4768-415c-a933-15267f9918fb\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A child smiles while showing hands covered in colorful paint.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/eadf7015a4f7aad887af6988.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/db18bb5ce5fa834fda63355a.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/eadf7015a4f7aad887af6988.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Music venue</p><h3>Jayhawk Theatre</h3><p>720 SW Jackson St, Topeka, KS, 66603</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Topeka center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+17852334295\" aria-label=\"Call Jayhawk Theatre\">(785) 233-4295</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Topeka, KS\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-1e23d1a2-b576-4a86-bed6-5e6076aaef0c\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-1e23d1a2-b576-4a86-bed6-5e6076aaef0c\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman writes in a notebook at a desk.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/e98585ae002ae853f87f03a5.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/9f9b83797f550d117fba0817.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/e98585ae002ae853f87f03a5.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Library</p><h3>Assumption School</h3><p>735 SW Jackson St, Topeka, KS, 66603-3713</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Topeka center</p></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Topeka, KS\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-2692be55-7afe-4168-ab11-002e99945b98\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-2692be55-7afe-4168-ab11-002e99945b98\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman relaxes beside a lake beneath green trees.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/260d030a19ec15d14d504eff.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/d84f2e6cd2f847dd20f3e449.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/260d030a19ec15d14d504eff.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>Huntoon Park</h3><p>1200 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS, 66612</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.4 miles from Topeka center</p></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Topeka, KS\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-5ff4875e-885a-429b-b9df-feeb598b482f\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-5ff4875e-885a-429b-b9df-feeb598b482f\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A peaceful outdoor walkway overlooks green trees and warm sunlight.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b7d831f71651b9295abca4ad.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/c91a666577329bff0060751c.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/b7d831f71651b9295abca4ad.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>Harry W. Colmery Memorial Park</h3><p>1314 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS, 66612-1921</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.5 miles from Topeka center</p></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Topeka, KS\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-86f2fb99-2aa7-457d-bd87-dc1e815d2b24\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-86f2fb99-2aa7-457d-bd87-dc1e815d2b24\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman walks along a tree-lined path in a green park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"668\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8ab739d57f2080c5537d6369.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/9136e7de2662be747e815a53.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/8ab739d57f2080c5537d6369.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>Holliday Park</h3><p>1200 SW Western Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.6 miles from Topeka center</p></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Topeka, KS\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-1d813197-e078-40d2-82c7-3a8f28431096\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-1d813197-e078-40d2-82c7-3a8f28431096\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman practices boxing with a punching bag.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ce96439bbb1759697ebd377d.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/c663f6577251923da406e562.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/ce96439bbb1759697ebd377d.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Gym</p><h3>Ywca parking</h3><p>200 SW 13th St, Topeka, KS, 66612</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.4 miles from Topeka center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+17852331751\" aria-label=\"Call Ywca parking\">(785) 233-1751</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Topeka, KS\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-d1509d98-e0bf-4cbb-8483-f9a32b9748e7\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-d1509d98-e0bf-4cbb-8483-f9a32b9748e7\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Two people go for a run together in a sunlit park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/64f406643950a43786646e36.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/dfd9c3e3e99554bcee364814.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/64f406643950a43786646e36.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Gym</p><h3>TIE Performance</h3><p>1212 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS, 66612</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.4 miles from Topeka center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+17857300129\" aria-label=\"Call TIE Performance\">(785) 730-0129</a></div></article></div><p class=\"local-discovery-empty\" data-discovery-empty=\"\" hidden=\"\">No options listed for this category or area yet. 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Jocelyn Elliott, LMSW LMSW · Topeka, KS Jocelyn Elliott is a therapist who specializes in family therapy and parent management, promoting healing and healthier family dynamics. See all 5 therapists Questions we share Shared questions and professional perspectives for everyone. Why can’t I get gross images out of my head? A fifty-two-year-old woman experiences persistent anxiety and revulsion after seeing or hearing disturbing descriptions. She wonders whether menopause, insomnia or medication for migraines and sleep may be contributing to this new sensitivity. Why do I keep using drugs when I know it’s a problem? A college student describes repeated substance use alongside anxiety and depression despite previous rehabilitation. Insight into the problem has not stopped relapse, and new alcohol use and academic difficulties are worrying. How do I cope after losing both parents and battling PTSD? A reader lost both parents within two years and describes traumatic caregiving memories, a PTSD diagnosis, and persistent suicidal thoughts. They ask for help with grief that feels overwhelming. A little closer to home. Explore places, activities, and support around Topeka, KS. Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library Topeka in Topeka, Kansas About 1.0 miles from Topeka center Reinisch Rose Garden and Doran Rock Garden Topeka, KS Topeka, Kansas About 2.9 miles from Topeka center Kansas Museum of History Topeka, KS state historical museum in Topeka, Kansas Nearby · About 5.3 miles from Topeka center Topeka, KS Find an areaTopeka19 optionsOlathe0 optionsMerriam0 optionsOverland Park0 optionsMission0 optionsPrairie Village0 optionsKansas CityIndependence No matching areas. +−Reset Topeka, KS and surrounding countiesLeavenworth CountyDouglas CountyJohnson CountyJackson CountyJefferson CountyMission, KSMerriam, KSPrairie Village, KSIndependence, MOOlathe, KSOverland Park, KSKansas City, MOTopeka, KSTopekaKansas CityOverland ParkOlathe12 mi Explore nearby. Topeka, KS · 19 options Peer SupportYoga ClassesFood and CoffeeArts and CultureParks and GardensFitness Classes Arts and Culture Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library Topeka In Topeka, Kansas 1515 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604About 1.0 miles from Topeka center Parks and Gardens Reinisch Rose Garden and Doran Rock Garden Reinisch Rose Garden and Doran Rock Garden Topeka, Kansas About 2.9 miles from Topeka center Peer Support Serving Shawnee County NAMI Topeka Shawnee County, Kansas Contact this organization for current peer and family support options. 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