Brandon Davis, Ph.D is a licensed psychologist and the director for the mental health center. He earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University. An area of specialization is psychological testing for bariatric surgery, ADHD, and personality assessments. Another specialization is cognitive behavioral therapy for depression, anxiety, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Laura Van Cleve, D.O. is a psychiatrist and the medical director at the mental health center. She is a doctor of osteopathy and a board certified psychiatrist with a background in biological psychiatry. Dr. Van Cleve's areas of specialization include psychopharmacology and adolescent and child psychiatry.
Casie Riney, PA-C is a physician assistant who attended Des Moines University where she received her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies. She is certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed by the state of Iowa to practice medicine. She works in collaboration and as a team with her supervising physician, Dr. Van Cleve. She has worked at the Poweshiek County Mental Health Center since 2005. Although her areas of specialization are patients with depression and chronic mental illness, she treats all age groups and mental health diagnoses.
Sue Hopwood, R.N.C is a certified psychiatric nurse. She gets weights and takes blood pressures of all clients seen by Dr. Van Cleve and Casie. Sue receives and returns most of the phone calls for Dr. Van Cleve, answering medication questions and concerns. She also assists with medication refills and communicates with pharmacies and insurance companies about medication authorization.
Jana Campbell, LMSW is originally from Chicago. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Psychology from the University of Iowa and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from St. Ambrose University with a specialization in school social work. She worked at Lutheran Services of Iowa with children in foster care and at a nursing home where she met with residents, their families and the care center staff to discuss treatment plans and personal concerns, as well as discussed end-of-life issues with the families of hospice residents. Ms. Campbell worked as an Assistant Teacher with the Head Start Program for two years. She also interned as a school social worker for one year in the Rock Island/Milan School District. Ms. Campbell enjoys working with children, teenagers, young adults, and families. Her theoretical approach is based on a combination of systemic, client-centered, and strengths-based approaches.
Chelyne Cunningham, LMSW is a licensed master social worker. She completed her B.S. in Psychology and M.S.W. in Social Work at the University of Iowa. She was trained at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics with mood and eating disorder populations in the partial hospitalization program. Chelyne's areas of specialization include adults, adolescents, personality disorders, eating issues, depression, and anxiety. Her therapeutic approaches are an eclectic mix of cognitive behavioral, problem-solving, and systems orientations.
Megan Hasenwinkel, PsyD has lived most of her life in Iowa and is an alumni of Drake University. She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Indiana State University and has been working at the VA in Knoxville. She has interests in the areas of serious mental illness, logotherapy, motivational interviewing, as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety and mood disorders. She also has interests in the areas of personality and intellectual assessment. She will be joining the center in January 2009.
Kristin O'Conner, MA has worked in the mental health field for over four years doing crisis counseling, suicide assessment, and group facilitation with individuals who have lost loved ones to suicide. Kristin earned her B.A. degree in Psychology and English from Coe College in Cedar Rapids. She then went on to pursue an M.A. degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Northern Iowa, where she completed an internship working with students at the college counseling center. Kristin is especially interested in working with students on academic, social, and developmental issues, but she also enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population. Kristin's other areas of interest/specialization include issues related to depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, grief, sexual orientation, gender identity, and cultural diversity.
Jacob Schaefer, MA has a degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Northern Iowa and is working toward licensure. He is a 23-year cancer survivor and specializes in individuals and families dealing with chronic illness. Jacob has experience with people struggling with mood disorders and enjoys working with adolescents and people dealing with difficult life transitions.
Cora Schuhmacher Majors, PsyD, MACL is a psychology associate. She is originally from Eastern Iowa and a Simpson College alumna. She received her PsyD. in Clinical Psychology at Fuller Seminary’s School of Psychology and her M.A. in Christian Leadership from Fuller’s School of Theology in Pasadena, CA. She has interests in the areas of chronic pain management, working with children, learning disability and cognitive evaluation, family therapy, spirituality and sexuality.
Myke Selha, LISW has worked in mental health for over 15 years. He earned a B.A. in Religious Studies and American Indian Studies from Iowa State University and an M.S.W. from the University of Iowa. He also completed a post-graduate residency in Pastoral Counseling and Psychotherapy. Myke’s approach combines the theoretical bases of systems, psychodynamic, bio-energetic, narrative and humor therapy. He is on the board of the National Association of Social Workers and a member of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. Myke’s areas of interest/specialization include issues related to: anxiety, depression, sexuality, gender identity, spirituality, and interpersonal relationships.
Alecia Sundsmo, PsyD is a psychology associate who will serve as the Grinnell College Liaison for the center, working exclusively with college students. She completed her B.A. in Psychology at The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee and her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. She is a generalist practitioner who is trained to help students with a wide variety of concerns, though she has special interests in college student success and development, holistic health, diversity issues, and stress-related difficulties. She also provides educational and prevention-oriented presentations upon request.
Jacqueline Weydert, LISW is a licensed independent social worker. She graduated from Iowa State Univeristy with a degree in psychology and criminal justice, and went on to earn her master's degree in social work from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her areas of specialization includes children and play therapy, work in the schools, remedial services, anger management/skill development, as well as family and couples counseling. She also specializes in cognitive-behavioral and
strength based therapy.
Julie Andrews helps Clubhouse members through activities such as monitoring the medication compliance, money management, problem resolution, and providing them with transportation.
Betty Stepp helps Clubhouse members through activities such as monitoring the medication compliance, money management, problem resolution, and providing them with transportation.
Julie Wendl is the director of the Clubhouse. She is involved in developing programming for Clubhouse members, conducting group psychoeducation, and leading the Clubhouse Advisory Council.
Ann Standerwick is the mental health center's transcriptionist. She is also responsible for filing paperwork, greeting clients, scheduling appointments, and answering phones.
Mary Steele is the office manager. Although much of her time is spent on billing and financial work, she also schedules appointments, answers phones, and addresses insurance issues.
Kelly Tokle is a receptionist who takes the lead in greeting clients, answering questions, scheduling appointments, answering phones, and assisting people with insurance and billing issues.
Poweshiek County Mental Health Center