Specialized Mental Health Assessment and Therapy for Children, Teens, and Adults
Behavioral Health Specialists provides outpatient therapy and psychological assessment in Overland Park, Kansas. Virtual therapy is available when appropriate.
Teresa Huff-Pomstra, Ph.D.
Dr. Teresa Huff-Pomstra is a licensed psychologist in Kansas and Missouri, and earned
her doctorate in Counseling Psychology at the University of North Dakota.
Prior to becoming a psychologist, her career included positions in community mental health,
higher education, and religious communities, giving her extensive experience in connecting and working with a wide variety of people and concerns.
Dr. Teresa’s areas of clinical interest include anxiety, depression, attachment and relationship issues, spiritual/religious concerns including religious trauma, and LGBTQ issues, particularly
with LGBTQ folx who identify as religious or spiritual and face challenges navigating that space.
She works from a strengths-based, collaborative place, encouraging clients to explore, trust, and develop insight into themselves while incorporating new ways of seeing and accepting challenges. She believes the therapist-client relationship is key to change and growth, and prioritizes developing warmth and trust. In addition to therapy,
Dr. Huff-Pomstra provides psychological assessment for ADHD and mood/personality
concerns.
