Nicole Waller, MFT (in process)

Therapist Intern
(Des Moines Area)

Education: Bachelors of Fine Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design
Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, Capella University (in process)

Experience: 7 Years in a school setting working with kids with behavior issues including ADHD, Autism, and Developmental Delays.

Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Drawing, and Running

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

Jordan Vetter, MS (in process)

Therapist Intern
(Avoca Office)

Education: Master of Science in Clinical Counseling, Bellevue University (in process)

Experience: Over 6 years of experience working as a social worker in Council Bluffs and Atlantic Iowa.

Hobbies: Spending time with my children, kayaking, fishing, traveling, riding horses.

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

Tara Wichert

Human Resources
(Agency Wide)

Licensure: Certification in Human Resources Management

Experience: Over 3 years experience in Human Resources, in addition to 6 years experience with medical records. Direct patient care for 5 years working in long term care facility.

Taylor Klein, MSW (in process)

Therapist Intern
(Dunlap Office)

Education: Masters of Social Work, University of South Dakota (in process)

Experience: Experience interning with the United States Probation officed working with many individuals struggling with drug/alcohol abuse and mental health disorders. Also experience working with individuals to locate and recieve community support services.

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

Morgan Lauritsen, MS, TLMHC

Therapist
(Des Moines Area)

Education: Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Grand Canyon University

Experience: Experience working with children, adolescents, teenagers, families, and adults in a therapeutic setting. Experience working with clients with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Modalities: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy Techniques, Art Therapy Techniques, Person-Centered, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing

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

Bibiana Lemus, MS (in process)

Therapist Intern
(Council Bluffs Office)

Education: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Buena Vista University (in process)

Experience: Experience working with children and parents on challenging behaviors and resource procurement

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

Mariah Watchorn, BA, MS, PLMHP

Therapist
(Plattsmouth Office)

Education: Bachelors of Science in Psychology
Masters of Science in Counseling

Licensure: BHEEN Telehealth

Experience: Learned how to better help myself and others through hardships in their lives by being mindful and forgiving of their emotions and past experiences.

Modalities: Person-Centered, Humanistic, Solution Focused, EFT

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

Savana Combs, MSW (in progress)

Therapist Intern
(Sidney Office)

Education: Masters of Social Work University of Nebraska at Omaha (in progress)
Bachelors of Science in Social Work, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Experience: Over 5 years experience working with adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. Completed undergraduate practicum with Green Hills AEA at the Kanesville Alternative School. Completed graduate practicum with Glenwood High School and met with students one on one to develop social and emotional skills. Facilitated small pycho-educational groups.

Modalities: CBT, DBT, IPT

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

Mackenzie Dailey, BS

In-Home Services Provider
(Glenwood Office)

Education: Bachelors in Human Services minor in Psychology and Sociology, Buena Vista University

Experience: Over 7 years experience working with adolescents in residential setting, as well as, working with children, adolescents, and their families as a BHIS worker. Issues include but not limited to anxiety, depression, autism, intermittent explosive disorder, ODD, bipolar, and ADD/ADHD.

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations

Brittany Davison, BS, MS (in process)

Therapist Intern
(Glenwood office)

Education: Bachelors Degree in Professional Psychology
Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (in process)

Experience: Experience working with families, children, teens, and individuals with issues such as depression, anxiety, ODD, and autism.

Modalities: 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