Newton

Zainab Ballout, LMSW

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker providing individual therapy services to patient’s age 5-18 years of age.  I’m dedicated to empowering the strengths in those I work with. I believe in making treatment a joint effort among myself, the patient, and their family. My therapeutic approach focuses on promoting overall well-being by using a person-centered and strength-based treatment model. My areas of special interest and treatment focus include anxiety, depression, PTSD, and supporting emerging adults.

Locations

• Newton
• School Based

Treatment Areas

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• Relationship Issues
• Behavioral

Programs

• Youth and Family Services

Alisha Bond, LMFT

Alisha Bond is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s level degree from Friends University. Alisha welcomes individuals age 15 and older, couples, and families. Alisha’s philosophy is grounded in the belief that everyone has the potential for growth and change, no matter where they may be starting. Alisha works in a collaborative way with clients and believes that overall health is realized through holistic balance and attention to emotional, physical and mental wellness. Alisha works with complex trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting concerns, family dynamics complexities and work-life balance.

Location:
Newton Campus Outpatient Clinic (In-person and Telehealth)

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• Anger Management
• Behavioral Issues
• Chronic Illness
• Codependency
• Emotional Disturbance
• Family Conflict
• Grief
• Stress
• PTSD

Kerri Burr, LMSW

Full Name: Kerri Burr

Professional Title: Licensed Master Social Worker

Education and Credentials Highest Degree Earned: Master's Degree in Social Work

Institution where degree was obtained: Wichita State University

Relevant Certifications: CBT, Mindfulness-based CBT, Integrative Health Coach

Clinical Experience Years of Practice as a Therapist: 4 years

Types of settings where you have practiced: Health clinic & community mental health

Client populations you have worked with extensively: Adults, children, and teenagers

Specialization and Expertise Primary Areas of Clinical Focus: Neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD/Autism), family and relationship concerns, including blended families and adoption, PTSD, anxiety, depression, generalized wellness (stress-reduction, motivation)

Therapeutic Approach Preferred therapeutic modalities: Mindfulness-based CBT, Solution-focused brief therapy

Personal Philosophy on Therapy: Therapy is both a practice and a process — not a quick fix, but a long-term commitment to growth. Therapy is about creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can feel fully. explore deeply, and begin to rewrite the narratives that no longer reflect who you are or who you’re becoming.

What motivates you to be a therapist? Everyone should have a supportive environment to be their greater self-understanding.

What do you believe is the most important aspect of the therapeutic process? At the heart of meaningful therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client - a relationship grounded in trust, empathy, and mutual respect. It’s this connection that paves the way for healing, growth, and lasting transformation.

Locations

• Hillsboro
• McPherson
• Newton

Treatment Areas

• ADD/ADHD
• Autism
• Anxiety
• Depression, mood
• Generalized Wellness (stress reduction, motivation)
• Relational problems (parenting, marriages, stress, divorce, grief)

John Caporale, PhD, LCP

General Information:

Full Name: John Caporale

Professional Title: Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist

Education and Credentials:

Highest Degree Earned: Ph.D.

Institution where degree was obtained: Walden University

Clinical Experience:

Years of Practice as a Therapist: 34

Types of settings where you have practiced: Outpatient community mental health

Client populations you have worked with extensively: Teens, adults, couples, families

Specialization and Expertise:

Primary Areas of Clinical Focus: Anxiety, Depression, anger, sexual behavior problems, psychological testing

Therapeutic Approach:

Preferred therapeutic modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Locations

• Newton
• West Wichita

Treatment Areas

• Anger Management
• Anxiety, phobias, fears, social anxiety, panic or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Depression, suicidal thoughts, mood
• Family Therapy
• Individual and Family Therapy
• Psychological Testing
• Personality Disorders
• Sexual Offender Treatment

Anoria Carlson, LSCSW, LCAC

Anoria works with clients ages 11 to 64 years old.

Locations

• McPherson
• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Anger management
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Marital issues
• OCD
• Sexual abuse
• Behavior problems
• Bereavement
• PTSD
• Spouse/partner abuse
• Attachment disorder
• Family Therapy

Cassandra DeLaney, PsyD, LP

Cassandra is a licensed psychologist who works with patients ages 10 to 60 years old. She enjoys working with adolescents and women to help them gain more confidence in themselves and deal more effectively with their stressors.

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Abuse & neglect issues including domestic violence or rape
• ADD / ADHD, behavior issues
• Anxiety, phobias, fears, social anxiety, panic or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression, suicidal thoughts, mood
• Generalized wellness (motivation, life transition, empty nest, goal setting, weight loss or holistic wellness)
• Psychological Testing
• PTSD, stress, adjustment or social engagement struggles
• Relational problems (may include parenting, domestic violence, stress, marriage, divorce, or grief)

Ruth Flickinger, LMFT

I enjoy helping people discover their strengths and find freedom from the things that have hurt them. I work with individuals aged 12-80 years old, couples and families. I have a passion for supporting people who are going through significant changes in their lives.

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Marriage
• Parenting
• Family Conflict
• Adjustment

Programs

• Newton Outpatient Services

Gregg Friesen, APRN

Gregg provides psychiatric medication management and treatment for adolescents ages 12 and up, adults, and older adults through inpatient and residential programs at Prairie View.

Locations

• Newton

Programs

• Psychiatric Hospital
• Turning Point

Ian Gingrich-Gaylord, LCPC, ATR

Ian is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Art Therapist. He uses a variety of expressive therapy tools, including art therapy, to support patients and works with patients ages 11 to 64 years old.

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Anger Management
• Anxiety, phobias, fears, social anxiety, panic or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Art Therapy
• Depression, suicidal thoughts, mood

Amy Hammer, LSCSW

Amy works with patients ages 14 to 100.

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Anger Management
• Anxiety, phobias, fears, social anxiety, panic or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Couples & Marital Therapy
• Depression, suicidal thoughts, mood
• Family Therapy
• OCD or hoarding
• Pain management or unidentifiable pain
• PTSD, stress, adjustment or social engagement struggles
• Spiritual and religious Issues

David Hon, MD

Dr. David Hon is a psychiatrist practicing in the Prairie View psychiatric hospital. He works with patients ages 18 to 100 years old.

Locations

• Newton

Programs

• Psychiatric Hospital

Cassie Klingenberg, LPC

Full Name: Cassandra Klingenberg
Professional Title: Licensed Professional Counselor

Education and Credentials:
Highest Degree Earned: M.A. in Counseling
Institution where degree was obtained: Eastern Mennonite University

Clinical Experience:
Years of Practice as a Therapist: 1 year
Types of settings where you have practiced: Outpatient Clinician at PV
Client populations you have worked with extensively: Adults over the last year

Specialization and Expertise:
Primary Areas of Clinical Focus: Relationship Issues, Intimate partner violence, anxiety, depression, trauma
Specific populations or concerns you particularly specialize in: People who want to incorporate faith into their therapy; intimate partner violence

Therapeutic Approach:
Preferred therapeutic modalities: person-centered, motivational-interviewing, mindfulness
Key principles or values guiding your therapeutic approach: Love Jesus and love others; All people are created good, in the image of God.

Personal Philosophy on Therapy:
What motivates you to be a therapist? I want to support people in healing and reaching their full potential. Giving them an opportunity to be heard.
What do you believe is the most important aspect of the therapeutic process? The relationship. Finding ways to make a connection and keep working together, even if one of us fails the other.

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Relational concerns
• Domestic violence/Sexual assault
• Trauma; PTSD
• Depression and anxiety
• Spiritual and religious concerns/connections

Programs

• CSB Outpatient Program

Shonda L Kooser, LMFT

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Shonda uses strong therapeutic alliance to help clients heal relationships, encourage self-awareness and build effective communication skills to increase meaningful engagement in their lives.  At the heart of her work Shonda seeks to find opportunities for families to feel informed and empowered to move forward in purposeful, positive ways.  She sees clients ages 3 years and older using a variety of interventions and play therapy activities.

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Behavior issues
• Stress
• Trauma; PTSD
• Relational problems
• Family therapy
• Social engagement

Programs

• Youth and Family Services

Allyson Krehbiel, LSCSW, LCAC

Allyson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor who works with patients ages 7 to 100 years old. She loves hearing people's stories and helping them navigate their story.

Locations

• Hillsboro
• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Substance use/addiction
• Anger Management
• Anxiety, phobias, fears, social anxiety, panic or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Depression, suicidal thoughts, mood
• EMDR
• Relational problems (may include parenting, domestic violence, stress, marriage, divorce, or grief)
• Trauma

Lily Lai, LMLP

Dr. Lily Lai is a Licensed Master Level Psychologist and works with patients ages 0 to 17. She specializes in theraplay techniques for children ages 0 to 6. Theraplay is an attachment-based therapy that focuses on parent-child relationships.

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Theraplay Techniques
• Psychological Testing
• Neuropsychological Testing
• General

Kristen Okumura, APRN

Kristen is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), providing psychiatric medication management and treatment for adults and older adults through inpatient and crisis psychiatric medication management for ages 6-100 years old through Access Services. 

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Psychiatric medication management

Programs

• Psychiatric Hospital
• Access Services

Vicki Penner, MDiv, LMSW

“I enjoy helping people identify their emotions and needs, brainstorming resources and accompanying them on their healing journey,” says Vicki.

Vicki will integrate this passion through her given responsibilities at Prairie View. She will run assessments and evaluations, conduct a variety of therapy options, create treatment plans and public speak about psychosocial spiritual topics.

“Since college, I have been interested in the psychosocial spiritual aspects of human nature and experience,” she says. “I enjoy assisting people on solving problems wholistically.”

Not only can Vicki be an assistance to those with spiritual needs, but she is also available to help individuals, 18 years or older, facing depression, anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving stress, general wellness concerns and more.

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Depression, suicidal thoughts, mood
• Anxiety, phobia, fears, social anxiety, panic or generalized anxiety disorder
• Mental health and caregiving support around Alzheimer's disease, Lewy Bodies, dementia, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's or Huntington's Disease
• Spiritual and religious needs
• Grief support, prolonged grief disorder
• Generalized wellness
• Cognitive behavior therapy
• Solution based therapy

Stephanie Regier, LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who provides therapy to persons 5-18 years of age. I value the complexity of the educational years in a child’s life, which is what led me to my current role as a School-Based Counselor in the Newton Public Schools. My focus is to meet people where they are and walk alongside them to where they want to be. I’m dedicated to empowering others through collaborative and relational person-centered practices. This means I approach therapy as a joint venture where the client is the best resource for treatment and we combine our knowledge and skills to create solutions together. I value the use of humor, creativity, curiosity, authenticity, and reflection to increase a deeper understanding of one’s self and how we relate with others.

Treatment Areas

• Behavior issues
• Stress and Adjustment Problems
• Anger Management
• Relational and Social Engagement
• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Spiritual and religious concerns/connections

Programs

• Youth and Family Services

Locations

• Newton
• School Based

Karen Salsbery, LSCSW

Karen is a Licensed Master Social Worker and helps patients with trauma, PTSD, and more.

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Trauma
• PTSD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Abuse, neglect and relational issues
• Spiritual and religious needs

Danielle Sydow, LMSW

Specialization and Expertise:

Client populations you have worked with extensively: Children, ages 5 to 17

Specific populations or concerns you particularly specialize in: Children from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences & neurodivergence (ADD/ADHD/Autism)

Therapeutic Approach:

Preferred therapeutic modalities: I conceptualize from a Cognitive Behavioral lens and utilize interventions from Mindfulness Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Play Therapy and Art Therapy.

Key principles or values guiding your therapeutic approach: Empathy, genuineness, unconditional positive regard and client autonomy.

What motivates you to be a therapist? By being able to provide a supportive environment to share and process challenges, showing consistent support and empathy, and overall striving to make a beneficial and positive impact on other people’s lives.

Locations

• Newton
• School Based

Treatment Areas

• Anxiety
• Depression
• ADHD

Brianna Unrau, LMSW

Practicing as a licensed masters social worker since 2012, I strive to create a supportive environment where individuals and families are seen and valued for their lived experience, as no two experiences are the same, nor the symptoms that follow. Through a client centered approach, I come alongside the child and family to explore that lived experience, while working together to create a unique treatment plan that assists in positive transformation. I look forward to hearing your story.

Locations

• Newton

Barbara Walker, LSCSW, LCAC

Barbara works with patients ages 11 to 100 years old. 

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Bodies, dementia, traumatic brain injury,Parkinson’s or Huntington’s disease
• Anger Management
• Anxiety, phobias, fears, social anxiety, panic or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Couples & Marital Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Learning Disorders
• OCD or hoarding
• PTSD, stress, adjustment or social engagement struggles
• Relational problems (may include parenting, domestic violence, stress, marriage, divorce, or grief)

Mark Willems, LCMFT

Mark is the director of Turning Point (PRTF) and a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist who works with clients through the PRTF. He works with patients 10-60 years old.

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Individual and Family Therapy

Programs

• Turning Point