About Us

Who We Are

We are mental health experts, and we are also compassionate and caring. The idea of connection informs how we do therapy. We believe great therapy involves a relatedness between us, unique in each relationship.

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Services

We provide services in rural areas because we want to be sure that exceptional mental healthcare is accessible to all Kansans. Rural areas in Kansas have significant shortages of health providers, and we aim to change that experience. We are proud to be part of the communities we serve. We provide:

  • Individual, family, and group therapy services
  • Select assessments

Our Team

Brenda Murrow, PH.D.

Dr. Murrow has expertise in supporting adults, children, and families with symptoms that affect their ability to thrive at home, work, or school. Dr. Murrow is recognized as a licensed psychologist in Kansas and California. She spent two years as a post-doctoral fellow at the Reiss-Davis Child Study Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Murrow’s professional experience also includes equine-assisted therapy and animal-assisted work with therapy dogs. Her research has explored the relationships between animals and child survivors of domestic violence, physical, and sexual abuse. The connections witnessed there is in part where the name of this company derives. She also is an adjunct professor who teaches graduate-level courses in psychological assessment, theory, research, and statistics. Dr. Murrow has completed research projects and has work published in the areas of animal-assisted therapy and how attachment affects development.

Kellie Barton, PH.D.

Dr. Barton works with children and adults facing substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, difficult relationship dynamics, and the inability to break free from old patterns of behavior. Kellie’s primary motivation as a therapist is to assist her clients in exploring ways to make positive changes in their lives and to maintain these changes long-term. She believes that all clients should be treated with positive regard in a warm, safe, and non-judgmental environment.

LACY HOOBLER

Ms. Hoobler specializes in supporting children and adults in individual, family, and group therapy. She specializes in emotional disturbances as well as trauma, grief, and relationship concerns. Lacy recently spent two years as a mental health provider in a youth psychiatric residential treatment facility. Prior to this, she completed a variety of internship and practicum placements, including providing equine-assisted psychotherapy for children. Lacy’s interests include understanding how trauma affects the brain and body, and how therapy can support interferences in functioning, especially how relationships are affected and can be repaired.

Cassie Gaddis

Ms. Gaddis is ready to help you through all the hiccups in life. Cassie earned certifications in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Sex Therapy (CST). She believes all clients should be treated with respect and positive regard. Cassie strives to maintain an open mind and heart when providing compassionate and genuine services. She would like you to know you and your story are welcome here, you are heard, and you are wonderful the way you are. Cassie looks forward to working with you to improve your life and live more peacefully.

Carson Gentry

Mr. Gentry provides services for children and adults who are facing crises, transitions, loss, and challenges at work, school or home. He provides individual and group therapy guided by his experience and research-based practices. Carson brings experience working with college students and others in the community at Kansas State University where he provides therapy services as well as conducts skills-based workshops. Prior to that he worked at a community mental health center providing care for those in crisis and in-patient care. Carson has a heart for ensuring fairness and that all populations get the services they need. His empathetic listening and caring style are supportive to a wide variety of concerns. 

Insurance & Payments

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Dr. Murrow is in network with Medicare, TRICARE, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna (including CoreSource/Trustmark), United, and all KanCare providers: Aetna Better Health, Sunflower Health/Cenpatico, United/Optum Community Plan, and ProviDRs Care.

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Dr. Barton accepts private pay, and is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna (including CoreSource/ Trustmark), United, and all KanCare providers: Aetna Better Health, Sunflower Health/Cenpatico, United Healthcare/ Optum Community Plan.

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Ms. Hoobler accepts private pay, and is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and all KanCare networks: Aetna Better Health, Sunflower Health/Cenpatico, United/Optum Community Plan and ProviDRs Care.

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Ms. Gaddis is in network with Medicare, TRICARE, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna (including CoreSource/Trustmark), United, and all KanCare providers: Aetna Better Health, Sunflower Health/Cenpatico, United/ Optum Community Plan and ProviDRs Care.

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Mr. Gentry accepts private pay, and is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and all KanCare networks: Aetna Better Health, Sunflower Health/Cenpatico, United/Optum Community Plan and ProviDRs care.