Benjamin Ward, BS

In-Home Services Provider
(Glenwood Office)

Education: Bachelors of Science in Psychology, Creighton University

Experience: Experience with a variety of populations through the service industry and volunteering at the Hope Center for Kids.

Hobbies: Working out, basketball, making music

Julie Taylor-Costello, MAE, Ph.D

Therapist(Plattsmouth Office)

Education: Masters of Arts in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Studies

Licensure: Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, State of Nebraska

Experience: Worked in higher education in student affairs and teaching. Counseling experience with a variety of age groups.

Hobbies: Getting outside-especially in the snow. Spending time with my family and my dog, Gracie.

Insurances: 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

Ariana Wilson, BS, MS (in process)

Therapist Intern (Glenwood Office)

Education: Bachelors of Science in Human Services
Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling, Bellevue University (in process)

Experience: Experience working with elderly adults as activities coordinator

Hobbies: Walk/hike with my dogs (Rosie and Jango), former barista who loves coffee, baking, and knitting.

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

Jessica Schollmeyer, BS, MS (in process)

Therapist Intern (Plattsmouth Office)

Education: Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling, Bellevue University (in process)

Experience: Previous experience working as an advocate with individuals involved in trafficking

Hobbies: Reading, working out, going on hikes, and traveling

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

Alexah Keyes, BS, MS (in process)

Therapist Intern (Plattsmouth Office)

Education: Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences

Experience: Experience as a team for mobile crisis outreach team

Hobbies: Reading, working out, writing, swimming, grilling and spending time outside with my husband and dogs in nice weather.

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

Cailin Vollstedt, MSW (in process)

Therapist Intern Council Bluffs

Education: Masters of Social Work (in process)

Hobbies: Reading, Gardening, Being outside with my friends and family

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

Megan Soukup, MSW, PLMHP, PCMSW 

Therapist
(Plattsmouth Office)

Education: Bachelors of Science in Psychology
Masters of Social Work

Licensure: Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, State of Nebraska
PCMSW

Experience: Experience with individual and family therapy, holistic therapy, TF-CBT certified, trauma experience

Hobbies: reading, cycling, crochet, piano

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
Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/megan-soukup-plattsmouth-ne/1204484

Kassadie Jensen, MS (in progress)

Therapist Intern
(Avoca Office)

Education: Bachelors of Science in Psychology, Drake University
Masters of Science in Counseling, Drake University (in progress)

Experience: Experience working with children and adolescents, as well as, families at a residential treatment facility.

Hobbies: Reading horror books, doing puzzles, going for walks with my dog, going camping in different states.

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

James “Marty” Shanahan, MS (in process)

Therapist Intern
(Glenwood Office)

Education: Masters of Science in Conflict and Dispute Resolution, University of Oregon (in process)

Experience: 5 years of case management wiht homeless and formerly homeless. 1.5 years of experience at a youth residential facility.

Hobbies: Ultimate frisbee, swing dancing, running, hiking, traveling and any kind of exploration.

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

Theresa Brockmeyer, MS, TLMHC

Therapist
(Sidney Office)

Education: Masters of Science in Clinical Counseling, Bellevue University
Masters of Science in Cyber Security and Criminal Justice

Experience: Experienced in anger management, CF-CBT, trauma focused, PTSD in veterans and first responders, DBT, CBT, and REBT

Hobbies: I love to travel, grew up in a military family that traveled the globe. I love photography and took pictures of 6 presidents and famous people.

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