Youth Services

Alisha Saucedo, LSCSW, RPT is a clinical social worker and registered play therapist. She is trained in the EMDR protocol which can be used to treat clients with histories of trauma. She also works with mood disorders, anxiety and depression, as well as with common life stressors like relationship issues, divorce, self-esteem, codependency, grief/loss, academic problems, sexuality, and career decision making. Alisha works with young adults of any gender and sexual orientation. She is presently seeking advanced training in sexuality and sex therapy.

Children and Adolescents (5 - 18 yrs old)

Adults and Couples Therapy

Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker         

Washburn University Masters in Clinical Social Work

Shelly Allen, ARPN-BC, has over 35 years of experience working with all ages across life spans.  The majority of her work has been with children, adolescents and their families. She believes in a holistic approach to dealing with various difficulties, and offers education on lifestyle changes in combination with medication management, as needed. One of her strengths is forming alliances with clients and families to help them overcome any apprehension about receiving psychiatric services.  She truly enjoys working with people and helping them become emotionally healthy again. Shelly offers evaluations, consultations and medication management services.  She has an interest, and experience, in working with those with co-occurring substance use disorders as well.  “I am excited to be joining the practice at New Beginnings so I can continue to expand the scope of my practice.”

Children and Adolescents

Adults

Bachelor of Science Degree in NursIng, Kansas University. 

Masters of Science Degree in Nursing, University of Kansas at the Kansas University Medical Center.

ANCC Certification

My philosophy is to provide holistic care developing a partnership with my clients to empower them to live healthier lives. This includes a high level of expertise in assessment and diagnosis of complex problems in individuals, families, and groups of actual or potential health problems, prevention of illness and injury, and maintenance of physical and emotional wellness.

Adults, adolescents, and children

Bachelors in Psychology, Washburn University.

Bachelor of Science Degree in NursIng, Washburn University.

Masters of Science Degree in Nursing, University of Kansas at the Kansas University Medical Center.

Dan Messick has been providing psychotherapy services for more than16 years. He is trained in the techniques of play therapy, Sandplay, art therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy for Couples, and Jungian Analytical Psychology. Dan is heavily rooted in attachment theory and prefers to involve caregivers in the therapy process when working with children. Areas of interest include problem behaviors in children, mood disorders, trauma, and relationship conflicts.

Children and Adolescents (4-18 years)

 Adults (18 years and older) 

Couple Therapy 

Family Therapy

BA, Social Work, Colorado State University 

MSW, Social Work, Brigham Young University 

Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker