Youth Services

Garrett DeLong, APRN-BC, provides psychotherapy and psychopharmacology services to those of all ages. He has experience working with children, adolescents, and their families, as well as those who are living with mental health disorders such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, and ADHD during his time as a registered nurse in the Topeka community. His goal is to provide support and empower his clients in fulfilling their mental and emotional health needs.
 

Children and Adolescents (5 - 18 yrs old)

Adults

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Baker University.

Masters of Science Degree in Nursing, Waldon University

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

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

Carrie Goetz, LMSW has over 15 years in medical social work and support of clients suffering from chronic illness, chronic pain, grief, and struggles related to aging. Carrie has spent many years also working with children and families with concerns surrounding trauma and abuse, parenting, illness within families, stress, and coping.

"I aim to help support people from all walks of life, to provide tools to improve functioning, and promote joy and happiness." Carrie is currently under supervision for social work clinical licensing and registered play therapy certification.

Children and Adolescents

Adults

Geriatrics

Bachelors of Social Work from Fort Hays State University 

Masters of Social work from The University of Kansas

I am a Licensed Specialized Clinical Social Worker. I enjoy working with clients who are neurodiverse, and believe that being on the autism spectrum and having ADHD myself, provides a unique understanding of the issues other neurodivergent people go through. In addition to working with neurodiverse clients, I have experience working with individuals who are on a path towards gender affirming transitions. I have previous experience working with youth, adolescents, teens and adults. In the last few years, I have had the opportunity to develop skills in telehealth. 

Clinical approaches: Client centered therapy is at the heart of any technique or therapeutic modality I use. I believe that for therapy to be a positive and an effective process, a good working relationship must be established. My goal is to always make clients feel comfortable whether in person or through telehealth.  I consider myself a very eclectic therapist and use CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) in a way that is both gender and Neurodiverse affirming. 

Children, adolescents, teens and adults with a diagnosis of autism or ADHD 

Trauma  

Members of LGBTQIA2S+ community 

Persons who identify as Transgender 

2017 Masters in Social Work at University of Kanas 

2016 Bachelors in Social Work at Kansas State University  

2015 Associates in Early Childhood Education at Cloud County Community College  

 Heather Turner is a licensed social worker with experience in working with children and families in the mental health setting. She also has experience working with adults and geriatrics in the mental health and medical setting. She recently became trained in EMDR 1 and 2 protocols and is in an intensive Kundalini yoga teacher training so she can teach clients effective breathwork to assist in healing the mind and body in complement with therapy. Heather is specifically interested in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. She also has a passion to help young adults and adolescents who have experienced medical traumas such as Cancer and other life impacting medical conditions. Other areas of interest are relationship issues, job stress, couples counseling, and everyday life stressors that happen. “My passion is to be able to teach people ways to heal their minds and bodies through creative outlets such as visual imagery, and breathing techniques, in addition to problem solving and working to find a sense of peace, comfort, and safety, which everyone needs and deserves.

Children and Adolescents (5 - 18 yrs old)

Adults and couples (ages 18 yrs and older)

Washburn University Masters in Clinical Social Work 2013

Baker University Masters in Business Administration 2016