Melissa Miller, MS. LMHP, LPC

In-Home Services Provider

Education: Masters of Science in Counseling, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Licensure: Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, State of Nebraska 

                   Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Nebraska 

Experience: Over 18 years experience in the field of counseling and mental health. Experience working with Children, Adolescents, and their families or guardians on issues including but not limited to: Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, ODD, Conduct Disorder, Behavioral Issues, Adoption and Post Adoption Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Aggression, Anger/Impulse Control Issues, Neglect, BiPolar Disorder, ADHD, Domestic Violence, Self-Harming Behaviors, Modd Disorders, Adjustment Issues, Drug-related Issues, Special Needs.  

Modalities: Play Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution Focused

Insurances Accepted:  All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations

Linda Walker, BS, LADC

In-Home Services Provider

Education: Bachelors of Science, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Licensure: Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, State of Nebraska

Experience: Crisis Intervention, Restorative Justice/Victim Advocate, Adolescent and Adult Substance Abuse Evaluations, Group Therapy

Modalities: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations

Jessica Graef, BA

In-Home Services Provider (Woodbine Area)

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Human Services, Midland University

Experience: Over 4 years experience working with children and their families

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations

Jennifer Bendgen, BA, PSC

In-Home Services Provider (Woodbine Area)

Education:  Bachelors of Arts in Human Services and Psychology, Buena Vista University 

Experience:  Experience working with children with behavioral disorders and their families in an in-home setting.  Assisted children in learning appropriate ways to cope and manage their behaviors.  Over 10 years experience as a Professional Services Coordinator for the elderly and disabled low income population.

Insurances Accepted:  All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations 

Kaylena Pavelka, BA

In-Home Services Provider 

Education:  Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, Buena Vista University 

Experience:  Experience with case management, discharge planning, de-escalation, depression, anxiety, borderline, traumatic informed care

Insurances Accepted:  All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations 

Jessie Kroll, BS

In-Home Services Provider (Woodbine Area)

Education:  Bachelors of Science in Psychology, Grace University 

Experience:  Several years experience working with adults and children with intellectual disabilities and case management 

Insurances Accepted:  All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations 

Nicholas Fly, BS

In-Home Services Provider (Woodbine Area) 

Education: Bachelors in Criminal Justice with Minor in Public Administration, Wayne State College

                  Masters in Clinical Mental Health (in process), Wayne State College

Experience: Experience working with behavior disorders, autism, medication management, etc. 

Insurances Accepted:  All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations

Bailey Kahler, BS

In-Home Services Provider 

Education:  Bachelors of Science in Human Services 

Experience: Experience working with special education population, ABA, and experience as a behavioral health aide for ages 2-12

Insurances Accepted:  All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations