Newton

Erah Ali, LMLP-T

Elah Ali, LMLP-T, is a practicum student at Prairie View, specializing in the treatment of children ages 9 to 16. She conducts individual therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as co-leads group therapy for inpatients. She also conducts psychosocial/ASD groups for school-aged children with behavioral concerns.

"I am passionate about working with children who are suspected to have neurodevelopmental disorders and provide them with various modes of treatment to improve social and behavioral functioning."

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Anxiety, phobias, fears, social anxiety, panic or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Autism, ADD/ ADHD, developmental delays and learning issues (Neurodevelopmental Disorders)
• Cogntive behavior therapy
• Depression, suicidal thoughts, mood

Programs

• Turning Point

John Caporale, PhD, LCP

John Caporale, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychotherapist (LCP). He works most with those experiencing anger, anxiety, depression and behavior disorders and also provides psychotherapy for sex offenders. He works with patients 10-100 years old.

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
• Schizophrenia, personality disorders, delusions, or catatonia
• Sexual Offender Treatment

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

Elizabeth Guhman, PhD, LP

Elizabeth is the Vice President of Clinical Services and works with patients ages 0 to 64 years old. 

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Anxiety, phobias, fears, social anxiety, panic or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Autism
• Depression, suicidal thoughts, mood
• Family Therapy
• Individual and Family Therapy
• Learning Disorders
• Psychological Testing
• Sex Addiction

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
• Gender and sexual health
• OCD or hoarding
• Pain management or unidentifiable pain
• PTSD, stress, adjustment or social engagement struggles
• Sexual Offender Treatment
• 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

Tiffany Huxman, APRN

Tiffany is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), providing psychiatric medication management and treatment for adolescents age 12 and up, adults, and older adults through inpatient, outpatient and residential programs at Prairie View. She works with patients 6-100 years old.

Locations

• Newton
• Hillsboro

Treatment Areas

• Medication Management

Programs

• Turning Point

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

Tina Mahal, DO

Dr. Mahal serves as Prairie View’s Director of Older Adult Services, providing the medical/psychiatric expertise to enhance our inpatient services and programming for older adults. A doctor of osteopathic medicine and certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Mahal provides outpatient medication management and psychiatric care for adult and older adult patients, ages 18-100 years old.

Locations

• Newton
• McPherson

Treatment Areas

• Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Bodies, dementia, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s or Huntington’s disease
• Medication Management

Cecile McAlpine, LAC, PCCM

“I’m passionate about helping people begin the recovery journey to discover their more authentic self.”

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Substance use treatment, including individual and group therapy

Bryant Miller, LCMFT, RPT

Bryant's hope is to give voice to the voiceless, empower those who are disempowered and help as many people as he can heal from struggles and challenges in life. He sees patients up to 12 years old. 

Locations

• Newton
• McPherson
• Hillsboro

Treatment Areas

• ADD/ADHD
• Behavior issues
• Depression, suicidal thoughts, mood
• PTSD, stress, adjustment or social engagement struggles
• Disruptive, impulse control, conduct disorders
• Relational problems
• Family Therapy

Kathryn Minick, PhD, LP

Kathryn works with patients 12-100 years old.

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Anxiety, phobias, fears, social anxiety, panic or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Depression, suicidal thoughts, mood
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
• Family Therapy
• PTSD, stress, adjustment or social engagement struggles

Anthony Minja, APRN

Anthony would like to change society's stigma on mental illness and, in the process, help as many people as he can in the treatment of mental illness. He works with patients between the ages of 18 and 100 years old.

Locations

• Newton
• East Wichita

Natasha O’Donnell, LCP, LMLP

Natasha is a Licensed Master Level Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist providing individual, family and group therapy. She works with patients 13-54 years old.

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Abuse & neglect issues including domestic violence or rape
• Anxiety, phobias, fears, social anxiety, panic or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Depression, suicidal thoughts, mood
• Disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders
• EMDR
• Psychological Testing
• Sexual Offender Treatment
• Trauma

Programs

• Sexual Health Services

Derek Parker, PsyD, LMLP, LMAC

Dr. Derek Parker works with those that have neuropsychological issues and is passionate about the welfare and mental health of our geriatric population. He works with patients ages 18 to 90 years old.

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Abuse & neglect issues including domestic violence or rape
• ADD / ADHD, behavior issues
• Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Bodies, dementia, traumatic brain injury,Parkinson’s or Huntington’s disease
• Anorexia, bulimia or eating disorders
• Anxiety, phobias, fears, social anxiety, panic or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Bipolar Disorder
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Dementia Evaluation
• Depression, suicidal thoughts, mood
• Generalized wellness (motivation, life transition, empty nest, goal setting, weight loss or holistic wellness)
• Individual and Family Therapy
• Neuro-Psych Testing
• Personality disorders (may include paranoia, antisocial, narcissistic, or dependent)
• Psychological Testing
• PTSD, stress, adjustment or social engagement struggles
• Relational problems (may include parenting, domestic violence, stress, marriage, divorce, or grief)
• Schizophrenia, personality disorders, delusions, or catatonia
• Spiritual and religious Issues
• Trauma

Programs

• Intensive Outpatient Program for Older Adults
• Outpatient Substance Abuse

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

Michelle Raine, LCP

Michelle works with patients 14-64 years old.

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Anxiety, phobias, fears, social anxiety, panic or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Depression, suicidal thoughts, mood
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• OCD or hoarding
• PTSD, stress, adjustment or social engagement struggles
• Relational problems (may include parenting, domestic violence, stress, marriage, divorce, or grief)
• Spiritual and religious issues

Karen Salsbery, LMSW

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

Laura Sharp, LSCSW, LCAC

Laura is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC). She works with patients 14-64 years old.

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Alcohol and Drug Treatment

Charlotte Siemens, MD

Dr. Charlotte Siemens is a Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. She serves children and adolescents ages 3 to 18 (if still in high school) at Prairie View’s Newton campus, located at 1901 E. First Street. Dr. Siemens is responsible for psychiatric evaluations and medication management, as well as coordinating care with other mental health professionals, families, schools and social services. She accepts most primary insurances and Kansas Medicaid.

Locations

• Newton

Treatment Areas

• Psychiatric Evaluations
• Medication

Aveekshit Tripathi, MD

Aveekshit Tripathi, MD is a licensed psychiatrist. Dr. Tripathi provides psychiatric medication management and treatment for adolescents ages 18 and up, adults, and older adults.

Locations

• Newton
• West Wichita

Treatment Areas

• Alcohol and Drug Treatment
• Anxiety, phobias, fears, social anxiety, panic or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression, suicidal thoughts, mood
• Medication Management
• OCD or hoarding
• Pain management or unidentifiable pain
• PTSD, stress, adjustment or social engagement struggles
• Schizophrenia, personality disorders, delusions, or catatonia

Gail Unruh-Revel, LSCSW, CSAT, CST

In addition to being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Gail is a Certified Sex Therapist and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. She works with patients ages 14 to 64 years old.

Locations

• Newton
• East Wichita

Treatment Areas

• Couples & Marital Therapy
• EMDR Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Gender, identity or sexuality issues
• Sex Addiction
• Sexual Dysfunction
• Sexual Offender Treatment

Programs

• Sexual Health Services

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
• Gender, identity or sexuality issues
• 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