Blue Spruce Counseling therapy office. There is an emerald green couch, an impressionist landscape portrait, a mid-century modern armchair, and a geometric print rug.

Abbey Pope, LPC &
Sophia Cuni-Mertz, LPC

Blue Spruce
Counseling

Portrait of two therapists at Blue Spruce Counseling Collective, Abbey Pope, LPC-T and Sophia Cuni-Mertz, LPC-T. They are standing in front of a colorful floral mural.

Welcome to Blue Spruce Counseling!

We’re a therapist collective in Lawrence, Kansas. Our mission is to provide empowering, strengths-based mental health counseling to adults and adolescents in a one-on-one setting.

We believe that:

  • Through effective therapy, you will be empowered to utilize your strengths and values to embrace the joys and hardships of life.   

  • Your environment and cultural identities shape how you move through the world. Through examining both internal and external influences on your mental health, you will gain perspective and self-compassion.

  • You deserve therapy that works. That’s why we use evidence-based therapies like ACT, DBT, and positive psychotherapy to equip you to be your own mental health advocate.

Now offering group therapy

Starting in May 2024, we’ll be offering a support group for young adults looking to build confidence, self-compassion, and community.

Blue Spruce Counseling therapy office. There is an emerald green couch, two armchairs, and a geometric print rug.
Blue Spruce Counseling therapy office. There is an emerald green couch, an impressionist landscape portrait, a mid-century modern armchair, and a geometric print rug.

We use counseling techniques from:

  • Positive Psychotherapy

    Positive psychotherapy improves your wellbeing by capitalizing on your strengths and cultivating hope.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    DBT helps you learn coping skills and shift from “black-and-white” thinking to “both-and” thinking.

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    ACT teaches you to accept painful thoughts and feelings, get in touch with your core values, and conquer your fears.

Learn More About Our Approach

Meet our therapists:

  • A portrait of a therapist, Abbey Pope, in front of a mural floral mural.

    Abbey Pope, LPC

    Licensed professional counselor

    Pronouns: she/her

    Passion areas: Social justice, chronic illness and disability, identity development, LGBTQ+ issues, self-worth, anxiety, and emotion regulation.

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  • A portrait of a therapist, Sophia Cuni-Mertz, in front of a mural floral mural.

    Sophia Cuni-Mertz, LPC

    Licensed professional counselor

    Pronouns: she/her

    Passion areas: Anxiety and OCD, mood disorders, women's issues, strengths-based counseling, multicultural and bilingual counseling.

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We’d love to hear from you.

Reach out for a free consultation, to make a referral, to collaborate, or just to say hello!