Caitlyn Hale

Administrative Assistant
(Red Oak Office)

Experience: 10 years of customer service experience
Hobbies: Riding four wheelers, golfing, going to the pool with my daughter, and camping

Augustine Shija, MA (in process)

Therapist Intern (Council Bluffs Office)

Education: Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Management, Luther College
Masters of Arts in Counseling, University of Northern Iowa (in process)

Experience: I am a student in the Masters of Arts Counseling program at the University of Nothern Iowa. I am interested in working collaboratively with clients to help them develop skills in acceptance, mindfulness, and value-based living in order to overcome life’s challenges and thrive. Experience working with those in crisis, advocacy, and supportive services to adult and child survivors of sexual assault and abuse.

Hobbies: I enjoy playing my guitar and listening to music. I also enjoy distance running, playing basketball, powerlifting, long boarding, dancing, hiking, and anything that allows me to move and be creative.

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare/UBH/Optum, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Tricare, Cigna, Nebraska Medicaid (Nebraska Total Care, UHC, Healthy Blue), Cigna

Sophia O’Shea, BS

In-Home Services Provider
(Glenwood Office)

Education: Bachelors of Science in Psychology, University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Experience: Psychology degree with a year long internship at a foster care agency.

Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy doing crafts suck as crochet and diamond dots while watching a good movie. Reading is also a great passion of mine, keeping up with what’s new. Spending time with my friends is a great way to ger some energy out and go outside my box a little.

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations

Sara Uhl

Administrative Assistant
(Glenwood Office)

Education: Administrative Medical Assistant

Experience: I have completed coursework through Iowa Western Community College for Administrative Medical Assisting. From there I worked at a State run facility and more recently, worked for a travel healthcare agency.

Hobbies: I have 2 kids, 4 and 8, that keep me busy most of the time. We love spending time outside when the weather is nice. We enjoy going to the pool, boating, and spending time in the backyard. My love of target has been passed to my children, and we love random target trips when we have the free time.

Averey Rolenc, MS (in process) 

Therapist Intern (Red Oak Office)

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology, University of Sioux Falls
Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Nebraska at
Omaha (in process)

Experience: Experience working with individuals and couples in therapy

Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family, reading, thrifting, and working out.

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare/UBH/Optum, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Tricare, Cigna, Nebraska Medicaid (Nebraska Total Care, UHC, Healthy Blue), Cigna

Nina Wilson, MS, PLMHP, PLADC

Therapist(Plattsmouth Office)

Nina serves families in the community by helping children develop social and emotional skills. Nina enjoys connecting with women as they heal spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally. Nina feels everyone deserves to feel loved and heard. Nina has specialized in anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions. Nina has a passion for helping others break through generational curses.

Experience: Experience working with children, foster care system, adolescents, and adults. Utilizes TF-SBT, DBT, and CBT.

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, Blue Cross Blue Shield , United Healthcare/UBH/Optum, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Tricare, Cigna, Nebraska Medicaid (Nebraska Total Care, UHC, Healthy Blue) , Cigna

Lynnette Thomison, BS

In-Home Services Provider
(Council Bluffs Office)

Education: Bachelors of Science in Human Services and Criminal Justice, emphasis in Forensic Science

Licensure: Urinary Analysis/Specimen Collection

Experience: 6 yeatrs experience as a State and Misdemeanor Probation officer, 3 years Juvenile Court Office/Department of Family Children Services

Hobbies: Hiking, camping, and traveling with the family

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations

Kelsey Lowery, BS

In-Home Services Provider
(Red Oak Office)

Education: Bachelors of Science in Psychology

Experience: 2 years experience providing BHIS services

Hobbies: Rockhounding and lapidary/jewelry making

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations

Jody Sands

Billing Specialist
(Council Bluffs, Woodbine, Glenwood, Red Oak, Avoca, Dunlap, Sidney and Plattsmouth Offices)

Professional Experience: Residential Treatment worker, taking care of clients and their everyday needs

Hobbies: Traveling, family and dogs.

Keyton Wichman, BS

In-Home Services Provider
(Woodbine Office)

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from Upper Iowa University

Experience: Experience working with at risk youth and working on continuing to impact people’s lives

Hobbies: Playing with my dogs, playing video games, and spending time with my family.

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations