Mission • Vision • Values
Making space to build the life you want.
Life can be overwhelming. You don't have to navigate it alone. Forge Wellness Collective in Newton, Kansas creates space for honest conversations, meaningful growth, and lasting change.
Who We Are
The People Behind Forge
Compassionate clinicians serving Newton and across Kansas. Join our team.
Elizabeth Eells
LCPC, RPT · Clinical Provider
Elizabeth is a Registered Play Therapist who brings expressive and creative techniques to children and adults—with a special focus on grief, life transitions, and chronic health issues.
Jennifer Rose
LSCSW, LCAC · Clinical Provider
Jennifer believes meaningful therapy begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood. She walks alongside adolescents, adults, and families through trauma, grief, addiction, and life transitions.
Michael Janzen
LMSW · Clinical Provider
Michael offers relational, strengths-based therapy for depression, anxiety, men's issues, couples, and families—grounded in real-life experience and honest conversation.
Ashley Callstrom
LSCSW, ART Specialist · Founder of Forge Wellness Collective
Ashley works with adults and couples who feel stuck in patterns they understand but haven’t quite figured out how to change—curious, relational, practical, and direct.
How We Show Up
What You Can Expect
These principles guide how we show up, how we care, and how we work together.
Trust through honesty, respect, healthy boundaries, and ethical relationships.
Better care through consultation and shared knowledge.
Lasting change begins with presence rather than pressure.
We consider emotional, relational, physical, and environmental factors.
Lifelong learning, reflection, and openness.
Who We Help
Care That Meets You Where You Are
Compassionate care for every stage and season of life.
What Clients Experience
People feel seen, supported, and empowered
Representative feedback based on common client outcomes.
" I finally have tools that help me handle anxiety before it spirals. Therapy here is practical and compassionate. "
Adult Individual Client
More Questions?
We've Got Answers
Do you offer in-person and virtual sessions?
Yes—both. We'll work with you to figure out what fits best based on your preference and clinician availability.
Do you accept insurance?
It depends on the clinician. Reach out and we'll help you check your benefits before you get started.
How long is each session?
Most sessions are about 50 minutes. Your first visit may run a little longer so there's room to get to know each other.
How do I get started?
Start with our contact page—say hello or share a little about what you're looking for. We'll help you figure out the next step.
Our Story
Why Forge?
To forge is to shape something strong through heat, pressure, and patience—to create what lasts.
Growth often emerges from life's deepest challenges.
Change takes time. It is shaped through what we face, what we learn, and what we choose to do next.
Ready to take the first step?
Starting therapy can feel hard. We make the process clear, supportive, and judgment-free.