Our Team

We pride ourselves on evidence-based treatment modalities and focus on creating a treatment plan derived from your needs.

Find Your Clinician

Browse our team by location. Each clinician's availability, insurance, and specialties are listed to help you find the right fit.

Leawood - 87th & State
Leawood - 89th & State
Northland
Blue Ridge Blvd
OP - 6750 Antioch
Lawrence
KCK - 6th St
Virtual Only

Leawood - 8700 State Line Rd

📍 8700 State Line Rd, Ste 310, Leawood, KS 66206

Amber Dickson

Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I help high-achieving, capable individuals navigate feelings of anxiety, burnout, and being stuck. As a Level II Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, I combine a warm, practical approach with neuroscience-supported talk therapy.
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David Skinner

LCSW, LSCSW
David is an LCSW, LSCSW licensed in both Kansas and Missouri and is currently being supervised for his clinical licensure in Kansas and Missouri. David has experience in school social work at all grade levels and enjoys working with adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, or who are just trying to find their place in the world.
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Dr. Megan Phillips

Psy.D., PMH-C
Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in comprehensive psychological evaluations, ADHD/learning assessments, and high-conflict family evaluations. Also certified in perinatal mental health.
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Jaresa D. Ross-Bey

LSCSW, LCSW
Nearly three decades of experience. Specializes in trauma, intimate partner violence, and emotional abuse. Rooted in self-care wellness, self-love, self-confidence, and self-esteem.
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Leawood - 8900 State Line Road

📍 8900 State Line Road, Ste 414, Leawood, KS 66206

Amanda Balabon

LMSW
Over a decade of experience in eating disorder treatment, inpatient psychiatric care, and family therapy. Uses DBT, CBT, and Family Systems approaches.
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Dr. Nicholas Simons-Bracken

DSW, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW
Doctorate in Social Work from Capella University. Specializes in high-conflict situations, including divorce, co-parenting, and mediation.
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Emily Gliserman

LMSW
LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist integrating CBT, DBT, and Internal Family Systems therapy with a social justice-informed approach.
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Jackie Schleicher

LMSW
Queer therapist specializing in burnout, LGBTQ+ adults and teens, and neurodivergent individuals. Known for grounded, no-judgment support.
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Northland

📍 1310 NW Vivion Road, Ste 102 North, Kansas City, Missouri 64118

Hannah "Scout" DeSimio

LMSW
Over a decade in child welfare, outpatient mental health, and homeless programming. 2022 KC Resilience Archives Award recipient.
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Kristine Avelluto

LMSW
Invites clients to recognize they are the authors of their own story. Focuses on adolescents and adults navigating substance use, anger, anxiety, ADHD, depression, grief and loss, OCD, PTSD/trauma, attachment/codependency, and religious/spiritual confusion.
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Olivia Kaufman

LMSW
LMSW with a strength-based, trauma-informed approach integrating CBT, DBT, and Family Systems therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional regulation.
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Shannon Michalski

LMSW
Holistic, somatic-informed approach to healing trauma, chronic stress, and PTSD. LGBTQIA+ activist, artist, and cancer survivor.
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Independence

📍 4240 Blue Ridge Blvd, Suite 720, Kansas City, MO 64133

Dejaneara-Jeannette Carter

LMSW
Nearly a decade of trauma-informed, culturally responsive care across school systems, child welfare, and foster care. Specializes in identity, grief, PTSD, and complex trauma.
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Denita Hoard

LCSW
Warm, affirming LCSW specializing in anxiety, depression, PTSD, and domestic violence. Solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and CBT approaches.
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Lauren Bradley

PLPC
Specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, Narrative Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
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Liz Conaway

LMSW
University of Kansas graduate specializing in aging, life transitions, grief, and hoarding disorders. Uses Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, CBT, and SFBT.
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Thomas Campbell

LCSW
Fully licensed LCSW specializing in trauma, substance use, depression, and anxiety. Welcoming to LGBTQ+ clients. Flexible, strengths-based approach.
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Overland Park

📍 6750 Antioch Rd Suite 230, Overland Park KS 66204

Ashley Cook

LCMFT
As an LCMFT, I am trained to look at presenting concerns from a systemic perspective. Considering generational components, family of origin details, and learning about emotional foundations are primary parts of my therapeutic process.
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Dr. Michelle Ridley

PhD, MSW, LSW
Trauma-informed therapist passionate about helping people heal, feel seen, and reclaim their stories. Extensive experience with Black and Latinx communities, survivors of intimate partner violence, and young people in transition.
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Hannah Sedgwick

LCMFT
I developed my passion for helping others by attending therapy myself as a young adult. The help I received left me with a desire to help others, to let them know that they are not alone in the hard times that life can throw their way. I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals, couples and families struggling with family conflict, parenting, child behavioral issues, trauma, marital distress and sports performance anxiety
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Kara McTeer

LCSW
Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive background in anxiety, autism, depression, ADHD, and complex trauma. Committed to providing a safe, welcoming environment for healing, personal growth, and improved relationships.
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Katherine Hill

LPC
Kat Hill is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Kansas. She works with individual adults (21+) and couples who want to move through life’s heavy places and step into deeper peace, meaning, and connection.
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Lea Ann Robinson

LSCSW
Believes everyone has a story to tell and would be honored to listen. Works with adolescents and adults individually, as well as couples and families. Focuses on depression, anxiety, PTSD, family issues, abuse, and trauma.
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Lawrence

📍 2500 W 6th Street Suite G, Lawrence KS 66049

Destinee Sciacca

LMSW
Grounded in empathy, understanding, and collaboration. Supports individuals and couples with anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, communication breakdowns, life transitions, boundary issues, chronic illness, and LGBTQIA+-related concerns.
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Kansas City Kansas

📍 1017 N 6th St, Suite 109, Kansas City KS 66101

Crystal Eisenhut

LMSW
Sees clients at both Northland and Independence. Specializes in aging, children with special needs, parenting, and veterans. Pursuing play therapy certification.
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Jonathan E. Ruiz

LCSW
Bilingual Latinx (English/Spanish) therapist working with children, adolescents, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, identity-related stress, family conflict, and life transitions.
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Timothy 'TJ' Brooks-Thompson

TLMFT
Navy veteran and proud father who guides individuals, couples, and families through various phases of life, change, and growth. Applies Narrative and Collaborative techniques to help clients discover self-assuring stories and inner strength
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Wendy Medina

LMSW
Wendy is a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) providing culturally responsive care to individuals navigating depression, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, relationship difficulties, and trauma recovery.
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Virtual Only

Serving clients across Missouri and Kansas via telehealth

Madelyn Hindia

Psychiatric N.P
Psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in women's mental health and perinatal mental health. Treats anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
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Marla Herron

LMSW
Trauma-informed telehealth therapist serving Kansas clients. Specializes in DBT, CBT, and mindfulness for emotional and physical pain. Also a mindfulness meditation coach.
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Zoey White

LSCSW, LCSW
Fully licensed LSCSW/LCSW (KS & MO) with extensive crisis intervention and inpatient psychiatric experience. Strengths-based, trauma-informed approach.
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About Leadership

Meet the dedicated team working behind the scenes to ensure your experience at Summit is seamless and supportive.

Dr. Nicholas Simons-Bracken
Owner
Dr. Bracken holds a Doctorate in Social Work from Capella University and specializes in high-conflict situations including divorce, co-parenting, and mediation, with expertise in depression, PTSD, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
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Romar Steed
Operations Manager, MBA, CLCS
Operations and business professional with a diverse background spanning Healthcare Ops, Law Enforcement, and Business Leadership
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Michelle Marshall
Office Manager
Keeps day-to-day operations running smoothly while supporting both clients and therapists. Passionate about mental health advocacy.
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David Skinner
Clinical Director
Fully licensed LCSW/LSCSW with a corporate background in IT and operations. Collaborative, empathetic approach focused on listening and goal-setting.
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Tina Mendeleyev
Billing Specialist
With over 18 years of specialized experience in mental health billing, Tina has built a career dedicated to streamlining the financial operations of behavioral health practices.
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We Love Our Clients

A number of benefits are available from participating in therapy. Therapists can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and creative blocks.

  • Therapy is a collaborative process. You'll have the opportunity to discuss your experiences, concerns, and any challenges you're facing.
  • We'll discuss your goals for therapy. This could include addressing specific issues, improving coping skills, or working towards personal growth.
  • We may ask questions to better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This process helps in assessing the factors contributing to your concerns.
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Kansas City
4240 Blue Ridge Blvd, Ste 720, Kansas City, MO 64133
Leawood
8900 State Line Road, Ste 414, Leawood, KS 66206
Leawood II
8700 State Line Road, Ste 310, Leawood, KS 66206
North Kansas City
1310 NW Vivion Road, Ste 102, North KC, MO 64118
Lawrence
2500 W 6th Street, Ste G, Lawrence, KS 66049
Overland Park
6750 Antioch Rd, Suite 230, Overland Park, KS 66204
KCK
1017 N 6th St, Suite 109,
Kansas City, KS 66101