Kindra A. Weston
LMHC, NCC
Kindra opened Midwest Mental Health in December, 2015.
She has obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Northwest Missouri State University and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University.
She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Clinical Counseling Program at Bellevue University.
She grew up in southwest Iowa and loves living in the country.
She and her husband own Weston Primitive Co. in Shenandoah, IA. They spend a great deal of time out looking for antiques and traveling.
Paige E. Osborne
TLMHC, NCC
Paige has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Northwest Missouri State University and is currently completing Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University.
She has worked in the mental health field as a direct support professional as well as a Community Based Case Manager for Intellectual Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Health and Disability and Physical Disability waivers.
Paige grew up in southwest Iowa and currently lives in her hometown of Sidney with her husband James and their two dogs, Tank and Max.
In her spare time, Paige enjoys getting to spend every minute with her family and boating.
Her favorite hobby is being able to sit down, relax and enjoy a good book!
Melisa A. Pelster
Billing
Melisa was born and raised in Shenandoah, Iowa. She attended school in town and also attended IWCC in Clarinda, Iowa until the birth of her son Ayden in 2006.
She enjoys photography, swimming, and spending time with her family. She is a huge Iowa Hawkeye fan!
She and her son attend at least one to two home games a year! They are animal lovers and have two dogs named Hawkeye and Herky.
Traci K. Regan
BHIS Supervisor
Traci has a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Iowa State University. Traci has spent the last 14 years working for Shenandoah Community Schools as an elementary teacher.
Traci has a passion for working with children and helping them learn and succeed. Traci and her husband Andy grew up in the Shenandoah area, and they have two children.
Traci enjoys spending time with her family and friends, shopping, traveling, riding her bike, and reading.
Delaina N. Lindensmith
LMHC, NCC
Delaina has a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family development from American Military University and a Master’s in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University.
Delaina has a passion for helping children and families; volunteering with the Foster Care Review Board of Nebraska and serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of Sarpy County, Nebraska to ensure children’s voices are heard.
Prior to that, she spent 12 years in the Air Force where she volunteered her off-duty time to teaching resiliency to fellow Airmen and serving as a Sexual Assault Victim Advocate.
Delaina works hard to empower others while advocating for their needs to be met in a variety of settings.
Born and raised in Southern California, Delaina moved to Bellevue, Nebraska in 2006 after joining the Air Force.
After doing a 4-year tour of duty in England from 2010-2014, she relocated back to Bellevue.
She has three children and a fiancé. Delaina enjoys cooking, gardening, training her puppy, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.
Anetra J. Sherrard
TLMHC, NCC
Anetra has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology/Sociology from Northwest Missouri State University and is currently working to complete her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adams State University.
Anetra is native to southwest Iowa, where she currently lives with her husband and four cats.
In her free time, she enjoys planting flowers, going to concerts, lifting weights, and connecting with nature.
Ashley M. Cabbage
LMHC, NCC
Ashley has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies/Sociology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. Ashley has many years of experience in the mental health profession as well as, previously working in community-based integrated health/case management. Ashley has a passion to provide authentic, empathetic support to individuals, children, couples, and families to assist them on their journey towards healing and growth. Ashley aims to create a safe environment for clients as they work on achieving their personal goals. Ashley’s therapeutic approach can be described as genuine, warm, inclusive, and unique to each client. Ashley grew up in Southwest Iowa where she continues to reside. In her free time, she likes to go on walks, go shopping, watch Netflix, spend time with her dog, and attend various music and sporting events (especially at her alma mater to cheer on the Nebraska Cornhuskers).
Kelsi S. Carlson
Receptionist
Kelsi is currently working towards her associates in business at Iowa Western Community College and plans to transfer to a 4-year university afterwards.
She comes from a family of 5 with her two parents, Lori and Doug; a brother, Nick; and a sister, Miley.
Kelsi graduated from Shenandoah High School and has lived here her entire life.
In her free time she enjoys being outdoors with her friends and family hunting, golfing, or taking her dog, Maverick, on walks.
She enjoys working with people and would do anything to make someone’s day even just a little better!
Angela D. Mace
LMHC, NCC
Angela has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Peru State College and is currently completing her Master’s in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Peru State College with a specialization in Special Education.
Angela has a passion for helping others in a variety of settings. Over the last 22 years, she has cared for the elderly in nursing homes, and worked with toddlers in a daycare; however, she especially enjoys teaching school age children. She previously taught special education and currently works part-time as a substitute teacher.
Angela takes a positive approach to life and works hard to help meet the needs of others. She lives with her family in Northwest Missouri where she was also born and raised.
She and her husband have three amazing children. Angela enjoys spending time with family, running, biking, and photography.
Tammie L. Stettler
BHIS Provider
Tammie graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Graceland University.
She grew up in Shenandoah and graduated from Shenandoah High School. After college, she taught 1st grade in Omaha and then Kindergarten and 1st grade in Shenandoah for many years.
Tammie loves opportunities to work with others and help them reach their potential.
She and her husband Kevin live in Shenandoah. They have 2 adult sons, a daughter-in-law, and a grandchild.
Tammie loves spending time with her family vacationing, hiking in the mountains, and traveling. She enjoys being with her friends, reading, and being outdoors.
She is an ordained minister and enjoys ministering in our area as well as pastoring at Jr. High Camp for a week each summer.
Taelyn M. Allen
BHIS Supervisor
Taelyn received her Bachelor’s degree in Child, Youth, and Family Studies, with a minor in Education, from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is in the process of working towards her Master’s degree in Counseling.
Taelyn grew up in Southeast Nebraska, but recently moved to Iowa with her significant other, Chris, and their two littles. She has spent many years working with children and families in childcare settings, as well as through internship opportunities. She is passionate about helping children and adolescents understand their potential through their various stages of development.
Some of Taelyn’s favorite things to do are going on coffee runs, reading books, shopping, and spending lots of time with her family.
Trish A. Beedle
LIMHP, LMHC
Trish has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and a Master’s Degree in counseling, with an emphasis on community counseling, both from UNO.
Trish finds counseling to be a rewarding career and feels it’s an honor and a privilege to play a part in the stories of her clients.
In her free time she enjoys gardening, house plants, coffee, going to movies, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with her friends, family, and pets.
Natalie J. Kirsch
BHIS Provider
Natalie was born and raised in Shenandoah. She returned to Shenandoah following college. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Behavioral Science from Bellevue University.
Natalie has always had a passion for connecting with people and wants to provide an environment for children and families to feel comfortable and safe while learning ways to reach their full potential.
Natalie has four children who keep her busy. In her spare time, Natalie enjoys volunteering her time with The Forum to Revitalize Shenandoah, spending time with friends and family, watching musicals, and occasionally finding time for a television show or documentary.
Hailey Johnson
Billing
Hailey was born in Shenandoah and has spent most of her life in southwest Iowa. She is married and she and her husband chose to stay in the area to raise their children in Shenandoah. She has spent the last ten years working for the Shenandoah School District, both in the classroom and most recently in the office. She is looking forward to expanding in a new career at MWMH! In her spare time, Hailey enjoys spending as much time with her family and friends (and fur babies!) as possible, as well as reading and traveling.
Lauren M. Frost
BHIS Provider
Lauren Marie was born into a military family at a young age. She has had many adventures overseas in Germany, Australia, Guam, Philippines, Belgium, France, Amsterdam and stateside as well. She has tons of stories to share!
Her cultural background has led her into career paths that involve helping people in life-controlling situations. She is a certified mental health coach and received an Associate’s Degree in Non-Profit, Public, and Organizational Management from University of Maryland. She has also obtained educational experience in Communications from University of Missouri-Kansas City.
She currently teaches yoga at Serenity Studio & Spa in Shenandoah and is a registered yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance. Shenandoah has become her home base and adores her community with admiration. She has a strong desire to help people and the surrounding communities to thrive.
In her spare time, Lauren enjoys creating therapeutic art, reading, writing, exploring new places, and trying new things.
Her favorite quote: “I want to beg you, as much as I can, to be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and to try to love the questions themselves like locked rooms and like books that are written in a very foreign tongue. Do not now seek the answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer.” (Rainer Maria Rilke)
Cydnee Kalkas
BHIS Provider
Cydnee has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Northwest Missouri State University and is working to obtain her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Cydnee grew up in Shenandoah where she attended high school. After college, she worked as a Community Support Specialist which allowed her to work with a diverse population of individuals in the northwestern Missouri area.
In her spare time, Cydnee enjoys painting, going on hikes, reading, and spending time with her friends and family. Cydnee’s goal is to use the knowledge she has acquired through her education and experience to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
Andie Terwilliger
TLMHC
Andie received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 2017 from Ashford University and her Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counselling from Bellevue University in 2022. Andie is a former member of the ACA of Iowa Graduate Committee, Legislative Committee and continues to be a member of Omega Lambda Nu and Chi Sigma Iota. Andie is a Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri Native with experience in the mental health field starting in 2006 when she worked as a Medication Manager and floor staff for a residential care facility. Andie worked in the community upon earning her bachelor’s degree as a behavioral health interventionist (BHIS) to children and families. Andie did her Psychology internship with Childserve and has additional training as a Project Impact Parent Coach for parents with children on the Autism spectrum and related communication delays. Andie has additional training in a variety of therapy practices including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy DBT, Psychological First Aid, Adlerian Play Therapy, and an array of psychological assessments. Andie is a full-time therapist providing mental health services to adults and children.
Sarah Barnhart
Counseling Intern
Sarah has deep roots in the southwest Iowa and northwest Missouri communities, where she has lived her entire life. With over 20 years of experience in a variety of healthcare-related roles—including serving as a licensed nursing home administrator—Sarah brings a rich and compassionate perspective to the field of mental health.
She holds an Associate Degree in Human Services from Iowa Western Community College and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Management from Bellevue University in 2018. Currently, Sarah is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is committed to continuing her professional work in the communities she knows and loves.
Sarah is passionate about helping others through a holistic and person-centered approach. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing with her family and pets, as well as expressing her creativity through painting and other art projects.
Myrna Rodriguez
BHIS Provider
Myrna has a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Iowa State University. She completed her internship with Midwest Mental Health, and is very excited to start this new journey as a BHIS Provider. She grew up and graduated from Sidney Iowa where she enjoyed participating and cheering on her older brothers in sporting events.
In her free time Myrna loves babysitting her niece and nephews, being outdoors and playing games, going on walks, and spending time with friends and family.
Myrna has a passion for putting a smile on everyone’s face and helping those around her see their potential!
Scott Halverson
LMHC, IADC
Scott has worked in the Behavioral Health treatment field for over 30 years in a variety of roles and capacities and in many different levels of care and specialized services. Scott has spent most of his career with Alegent Health / CHI Health, working in various roles to include direct care, supervisory and managerial positions in outpatient, partial hospital, residential and inpatient treatment. Scott received his Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of Nebraska- Omaha, is licensed as a mental health counselor and certified as a substance abuse counselor.
Scott has a passion for serving others and has enjoyed being on various boards and committees over the years, including most recently the Southwest Iowa Mental Health and Disabilities Governing and Advisory Boards. He has also been actively involved with various youth sports as a coach and referee.
Scott was born and raised in a small town west of Omaha and went to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for his undergrad degree (Go Huskers!). However, he chose Southwest Iowa to raise his own family and has lived in a few different communities over the years, loving the strong sense of community and support for one another he has experienced throughout his journey.
Scott has three grown children and a wife of many years. He has many hobbies to include hiking, biking, riding his motorcycle, playing drums, hunting, fishing, and playing and attending sporting events. He loves spending time with his family including Bear, his Labrador Retriever.
Hannah Graham
Bio Coming Soon!
Dylan Rasmussen
BHIS Provider / Counseling Intern
Dylan earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Graceland University. He is in the process of completing his Master’s degree in Social Work from Chamberlain University. He grew up in Sidney where he still currently lives with his family. After completing his undergrad, he worked for a state corrections agency for over 13 years throughout different institutions. During this time, he discovered that he enjoys helping people through difficult times and solving complex problems. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their two kids, golfing, and working on home improvement projects.
Tasha Clark
Receptionist
Tasha Clark is a friendly and organized receptionist who enjoys creating a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through the door. She takes pride in providing excellent customer service, helping visitors feel comfortable, and ensuring daily operations run smoothly. With strong communication and organizational skills, Tasha manages front desk responsibilities efficiently while maintaining a positive and professional atmosphere.
Tasha graduated from Shenandoah High School in 2014. Later on she earned her AA degree from Southwestern Community College. She is currently continuing her education toward a bachelor’s degree at Buena Vista University, pursuing a double major in Psychology and Human Services.
She is a loving mother to one daughter and three bonus kids. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, cooking, music, reading, movies, and being part of the community she proudly calls home. Go Mustangs!
Olivia McAlpin
BHIS Provider
Olivia received her Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Business Administration at Bellevue University.
Olivia was born and raised in Shenandoah Iowa and has continued to live here all her life. She is appreciative of everything the community has done for her and is determined to do her best to give back to the community in return. She approaches life with a positive attitude, an open mind, and finds working with others very rewarding.
In her free time, Olivia enjoys playing video games, watching movies, reading, and traveling.
Lisa Hlavac
Receptionist
Bio coming soon!
