Location: 3320 Peterson Rd, STE 104, Lawrence, KS 66049

Care Coordination: 785-371-1414

Wes Crenshaw, PhD ABPP, Owner

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Wes Crenshaw, PhD ABPP, Owner
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About Dr. Wes...

Dr. Wes is Board Certified in Couple and Family Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and is skilled and experienced in working with families, teens, and couples. He has been a member of the Lawrence community for over 34 years, has provided quality clinical care in Lawrence, Topeka, and Johnson County since 1999, and has owned Family Psychological Services since 2011. Dr. Wes has trained with some of the masters in the field of psychotherapy. He coauthored the Double Take column for teens and parents in the Lawrence Journal-World from 2004 to 2016 and was for over a decade, a guest on Kansas City Public Radio (KCUR) and Fox4 Morning Show. He holds health certificates in sex therapy and sex education from the University of Michigan and works both on specific sexual concerns as well as providing sexuality-informed therapy for individuals and couples experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns. He authored the popular book,I Always Want to Be Where I’m Not: Successful Living with ADD and ADHD and coauthor with Kelsey Daugherty, DNP of ADD and Zombies: Fearless Medication Management for ADD and ADHD.   
 
Dr. Wes is joined in most sessions by Grace the Therapy Cat who is a lively, friendly, and playful girl that most clients love to interact with. Like Dr. Wes, Grace is very consent-based. She doesn’t like to be picked up, but does like to come to see clients by her own choice, sit on their laps, and get petted. She is often a great comfort to clients in distress. However, if you have an aversion or allergies to cats, let the office know before scheduling the intake and Grace can join other staff for their sessions.
 

Exciting New Developments at FPS. On July 1, 2026, Dr. Crenshaw was joined in leadership by Jessica Allison and Hannah Parsons, who now serve as managing partners at FPS. Over the next three years, Jessica and Hannah will work closely with Dr. Wes as they prepare to complete their purchase of Family Psychological Services and assume full ownership in early fall 2029. At that time, Dr. Wes will move into emeritus status, remaining connected to the clients and community he has served since 2000 while continuing to support the practice’s future. For longtime clients of Dr. Wes—some of whom have worked with him on and off since those early years—as well as those who have joined more recently, your care will remain just as it has been. Dr. Wes is healthy, active, and fully engaged, working daily either at the office or on his property in rural Lawrence. For the next three years, he will continue much as he has for the past fourteen, while helping FPS prepare for its next era. After the final sale, he and Grace will continue seeing approximately ten to sixteen clients each week, with priority given to existing clients. Together, Dr. Wes, Jessica, and Hannah are committed to ensuring a thoughtful, seamless transition—one that honors the foundation FPS has built, protects the continuity of care clients value, and positions the practice to remain Douglas County’s premier provider for children, teens, college students, adults, and couples in the decade ahead.

What People Like About Dr. Wes

Wes brings depth of experience, strong clinical judgment, and a practical understanding of what helps people make meaningful change. He connects especially well with teens and young adults, speaks plainly, and is willing to have honest conversations that move therapy forward. Known for his humor and thoughtful use of storytelling, Wes helps clients get to the root of their concerns and find a clearer path toward the life they want to be living.

Quick Profile

Name:Dr. Wes Crenshaw

Speciality: Family & Couple Psychology

License: LP 0894

Degree: PhD, University of Kansas, 1994

Interstate Practice: PsyPact

Board Certification:ABPP

Sees: Late teens, college students, adults, couples and families.

Insurance Accepted: Blue Cross, Aetna, Luminare, United Healthcare, KanCare (for teens), Ambetter, Cigna

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Check out Dr. Wes' Calendar

PLEASE READ BEFORE EXAMINING THE CALENDAR BELOW: Dr. Wes’ availability for appointments is listed below. You CANNOT schedule here, only see availabilities. Regardless of availability, Wes may not be taking new clients. The appearance of an opening does not guarantee an appointment, it only allows you to see what is available to request. Contact the office at 785-371-1414 to schedule or if you are a new client, fill out the ask about services form. Due to how Google masks event details, the availability is listed as “busy.” This means that anything that shows up as “busy” is actually OPEN for an existing client appointment.