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

Justin Esser, BA (in process)

In-Home Services Provider Intern (Woodbine Area)

Education:  Bachelors of Arts, Iowa State University (in process) 

Experience:  Experience supervising youth in day to day activities. Experience managing case files as well as teaching communication, social skills, coping techniques, and crisis intervention.  

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

Tera Fink, BA

In-Home Services Provider (Woodbine Area)

Education: Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education, Buena Vista University 

Experience:  10 years experience working with children in a school setting, as a family advocate, and Family Centered Services Specialist.  

Insurances Accepted:  All Iowa Managed Care Organizations 

Tara Bates, MA

In-Home Services Provider (Woodbine Area)

Education:  Masters in Human Services Administration, Bellevue University 

Experience:  Over 5 years experience working with developmentally delayed individuals, teaching skills, improving coping strategies and working with families.  

Insurances Accepted:  All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations 

Teresa Smith, MS

In-Home Services Provider (Woodbine Area)

Education:  Masters of Science in School Counseling, Creighton University 

Experience:  Over 31 years experience working with high school age children and their families 

Insurances Accepted:  All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations