Sydney Prather, BS

In-Home Services Provider
(Red Oak Office)

Education: Bachelors of Science in Criminology/Criminal Justice Minor Political Science, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Experience: Former CASA, Experience facilitating value based behavior courses, working one on one with children and families working towards permanency (adoption, reconciliation, etc)
Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations

Savannah Talich, BS

In-Home Services Provider
(Glenwood Office)

Education: Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice, Bellevue University
Experience: FSRP, Common Sense Parenting, Trauma Informed Care, Safe Care, Love and Logic
Modalities: Skill Building, Connection to Resources
Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations

Michelle Nielsen-Ronaghan, BA

In-Home Services Provider
(Avoca Office)

Education: Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, Park College
Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration, Park College
Masters of Business Administration, Avila College
Experience: Over 25 years of experience working in ther MR/DD field. Fluent in ASL (American Sign Language).
Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations

Ashlee Christo, BSW

In-Home Services Provider
(Avoca Office)

Education: Bachelors of Arts in Social Work, University of Northern Iowa
Licensure: Licensed Bachelor of Social Work, Association of Social Work Board
Experience: Over 2 years experience working with patients in a health care setting and over a year experience working with individuals and families involved in the Iowa Department of Human Services system. Experience with children and families in crisis.
Modalities: Solution Based casework model, Motivational Interviewing, Community resources and connections.
Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations

Michelle Loew, MS (in process)

Therapist Intern
(Woodbine Office)

Education: Bachelors of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Kaplan University
Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health, Grand Canyon University (in progress)
Experience: Over 6 years customer service experience and working with challenging populations.
Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations

Tera Fink, BA

In-Home Services Provider
(Woodbine Office)

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

Jessie Kroll, BS

In-Home Services Provider
(Woodbine Office)

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

Kaylena Pavelka, BA

In-Home Services Provider
(Council Bluffs Office)

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

Melissa Miller, MS. LMHP, LPC

In-Home Services Provider
(Council Bluffs Office)

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

William Sumner, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner
(Glenwood and Red Oak Offices)

Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing, University of North Carolina-Pembroke
Master of Science in Nursing, Gonazaga University
United States Navy, Rank: Lieutenant 1996-2021
Licensure: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, State of Iowa
Experience: 25 year military career of which the last 10 years were spent in the nurse corps. Specialize in emergency/trauma medicine and ambulatory care.
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