Prairie View’s West Wichita office offers outpatient therapy and medication management, sexual health services, neuropsychological testing, psychological testing, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and driving capacity evaluations.
To schedule a first-time appointment, call (800) 992-6292. Existing clients should call our West Wichita office at (316) 729-6555.
7570 W. 21st St. North, Suite 1026-D
Wichita, KS 67205
Vice President of Administrative Operations: Diana Waddell-Gilbert, MACM, MSM
Office Manager: Cheri Garcez
Full Name: Molly Brewer
Professional Title: Marriage and Family Therapist
Education and Credentials:
Highest Degree Earned: M.S.
Institution where degree was obtained: Friends University
Relevant Certifications: Gottman level 1 (in the process of EMDR training)
Clinical Experience:
Years of Practice as a Therapist: 1 year
Types of settings where you have practiced: Private Practice and nonprofit organization
Client populations you have worked with extensively: Families, Couples, Adults, Adolescents, and Children
Specialization and Expertise:
Primary Areas of Clinical Focus: Trauma, Relationship Issues, Military Life, Families, Anxiety, and Depression
Therapeutic Approach:
Preferred therapeutic modalities: Attachment/Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Collaborative Therapy
Key principles or values guiding your therapeutic approach: Every individual has an innate ability to heal, and they possess the tools they need within themselves.
Personal Philosophy on Therapy:
What motivates you to be a therapist?
My motivation and dedication to supporting others is deeply rooted in my own personal journey of navigating past trauma, relational challenges, and somatic pain. This lived experience has fostered a profound understanding of the healing process, enabling me to connect with clients in a uniquely empathetic and authentic way.
What do you believe is the most important aspect of the therapeutic process?
I believe collaboration and meeting clients where they are is extremely important for the therapeutic process because together,
these help foster growth by strengthening relationships, promoting emotional well-being, and empowering clients to embrace their inner capacity for healing. It is an honor to walk alongside clients, offering encouragement and guidance as they uncover their strength and resilience.
Dr. Keith Buhr is a psychologist working with adults and older adults ages 18 to 100 years old.
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
Kelsey provides individual therapy for patients 7 to 100 years old. She enjoys working with all who are striving to create change in their lives. Whether working to manage anxiety or increase overall life satisfaction, she appreciates the opportunity to be a part of and aid in that journey.
Full Name: Kendra Gooden
Professional Title: Temporary Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (T-LMFT)
Education and Credentials:
Highest Degree Earned: MS in MFT
Institution where degree was obtained: Friends University
Relevant Certifications: Gottman Level 1 Certified
Clinical Experience:
Years of Practice as a Therapist: 1.5 years
Types of settings where you have practiced: Community Center
Client populations you have worked with extensively: Preteens, Teens, Adults, Couples, Families
Specialization and Expertise:
Primary Areas of Clinical Focus: Racial Identity, Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Peer Relationships, ADHD, Depression
Specific populations or concerns you particularly specialize in: Multiracial populations, Preteens, Teens, Young Adults, Student Athletes
Therapeutic Approach:
Preferred therapeutic modalities: Experiential (The Satir Model), Motivational Interviewing, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Personal Philosophy on Therapy: Everyone can grow, no matter where they are or where they have been. Although they may be factors in what route needs to be taken, one’s background, family of origin, genetic makeup, social location, etc. does not define one's potential for growth. There is potential for everyone.
What motivates you to be a therapist?: My own experiences in therapy helps drive me to be better. I continue to allow myself to be human acknowledging not only flaws and need for change, but also beauty in being human. Through that, I grow and wish for others in this world to grow in their own ways.
What do you believe is the most important aspect of the therapeutic process?: I believe the relationship between client and therapist is crucial to the therapeutic process. It serves as a tool to help the clients foster and maintain change. That is why I show up as myself with each and every client.
Location: West Wichita – Reflection Ridge Clinic
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Kristal works with patients ages 6 to 65 years old.
Mercedes works with patients ages 11 to 64 years old.
Full Name: Andrea Reed
Professional Title: Licensed Master Level Psychologist
Education and Credentials:
Highest Degree Earned: Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology
Institution where degree was obtained: Wichita State University
Relevant Certifications: Training is in Parent Management Training and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Clinical Experience:
Years of Practice as a Therapist: I have been working at Prairie View, Inc. since completing my education; 12 years
Types of settings where you have practiced: Along with Prairie View, Inc. I have worked in college counseling centers, adult inpatient crisis stabilization units, and helped with the creation and implementation of the Family Checkup at WSU
Client populations you have worked with extensively: Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, and Adults (along with some couples counseling and older adults); I typically work with patients 2-60 years of age
Specialization and Expertise:
Primary Areas of Clinical Focus: Anxiety/Phobias, Depression, Trauma, Eating Disorders, Identity concerns, Parenting, ADHD, Disruptive, impulse-control and conduct disorders; OCD or hoarding; Personality Disorders; Learning Disorders; and Adjustment Disorders; I also do psychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults
Specific populations or concerns you particularly specialize in: LGB, parenting and behavior management concerns; partners of those with sexual addiction issues; however, I love working with ALL individuals trying to meet them where they are and move them towards what they want to achieve
Therapeutic Approach:
Preferred therapeutic modalities: CBT, Mindfulness, PMT/Behavior Management – fairly eclectic in my approach to best meet the needs of my patients
Key principles or values guiding your therapeutic approach: My goal is to help individuals (be it children, adolescents, or adults) achieve the highest quality of life by reducing functional impairments, gaining coping skills to get through life’s challenges, and helping people discover and embrace their authentic selves.
Personal Philosophy on Therapy:
What motivates you to be a therapist?
I have always wanted to be a helper for others, and while my path to becoming a therapist wasn’t a straight line, that was always the end goal. I want to help others find their authentic selves and embrace, and nurture, their whole selves while taking control of their lives and feeling empowered to make changes which improve their quality of life.
What do you believe is the most important aspect of the therapeutic process?
The relationship between the patient and therapist. I have always considered therapist’s to be the “holders of hope” for their patients when they are struggling to find it for themselves. I love the day that the patient discovers, and can hold, hope for themselves.
Education and Credentials:
Highest Degree Earned: PsyD in Clinical Psychology
Institution where degree was obtained: University of Denver
Relevant Certifications: working on certification in EMDR
Clinical Experience:
Years of Practice as a Therapist: 5 years post internship, about 10 years total including school
Types of settings where you have practiced (e.g., Private Practice, Clinic, Hospital): Private Practice, VA clinic, VA residential and outpatient clinics, Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI), Specialty Clinic (Geropsychology), Community Mental Health, Acute Inpatient Hospital, Home-based PCMHI
Client populations you have worked with extensively (e.g., Adults, Children, Couples, Families): Adults, Older Adults, Adolescents
Specialization and Expertise:
Primary Areas of Clinical Focus: Trauma, any concern where emotion dysregulation is present such as Borderline Personality Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders
Specific populations or concerns you particularly specialize in: Through my DBT work I am often connected with individuals who have more complex problems and situations, including chronic thoughts of suicide. I also really love working with older adults and caregivers. My focus has been on developing skill and comfort with diverse people and life problems so I would characterize myself as a generalist.
Therapeutic Approach:
Preferred therapeutic modalities: Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Human-centered, Psychodynamic, ego state therapy
Key principles or values guiding your therapeutic approach: I approach therapy first as a relationship and second as an opportunity to learn how our brains respond to events and how we can use the information we learn to gain more understanding and control over our future responses. I am a nerd for neurophysiology and figuring out ways to reprogram unhelpful patterns that are meant to keep us alive--but not necessarily working for us any longer. Changing the way we do things can be pretty challenging and frustrating, and extremely rewarding.
Personal Philosophy on Therapy:
What motivates you to be a therapist? I love what I do because I see how the process improves lives. And I get to go on this journey again and again with different people, each of whom I learn from as well.
What do you believe is the most important aspect of the therapeutic process? The most important aspect to me is the relationship. I am ok if someone does not like me or trust me, the important part is that we find a way to develop that with the right person later on. Nobody fails at therapy. We sometimes just don’t get all the right ingredients to make it work every time, with every person, so finding that mix is important.
