Fort Hays State University
Will Stutterheim, LCP, is a Fort Hays State University Instructor with over 20 years of experience in mental health therapy and education. Will grew up on a multi-generation farm in northwest Kansas. As a child, he saw the struggles and stress his parents went through when they were required to leave the farm during tough times. This experience inspired Will to become a therapist in hopes of helping others manage struggles and stressors throughout their life. Will received his Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Fort Hays State University in 2003. After graduating, Will worked as a mental health therapist for 13 years in Phillipsburg, Kansas, a rural farming community. He helped many individuals and families struggling to cope with the pressure of agriculture and multi-generational farming with a focus on managing stress and building resilience. Will has also presented to numerous classes and at conferences about the unique challenges those in agriculture face regarding stress and learning to cope with the uncertainty that occurs with an agricultural career.