Meet Our Team
ADMINISTRATION
BRITTANY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Alma Mater:
Buena Vista University
Best Part of Job:
Helping empower clients to be successful in their everyday life.
Self-Care Routine:traveling, spending time with close family and friends
Contact Information:
Email: bpalmer@crossroadsbhs.org
Direct Phone: 641-278-3115
ASHLEY
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
Alma Mater:
Buena Vista University
Best Part of Job:
She loves that she gets to meet people right where they are and provide them with the tools to live a joyful life as defined by them.
Must Haves:
Essential Oils and Natural Cleaning Supplies
Contact Information:
Email: aarmstrong@crossroadsbhs.org
Direct Phone: 641-278-3117
DANA
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Alma Mater:
William Penn University
Self-Care Routine:
Working out, walking, listening to music
Secret Talent:
Dancing in the kitchen
Contact Information:
Email: dkuehl@crossroadsbhs.org
Direct Phone: 641-278-3122
Hannah
Interim Clinical Director
Alma Mater:
Regis University
License:
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
Secret Talent:
Taking photos
Contact Information:
Email: hcampbell@crossroadsbhs.org
OPERATIONS
KATIE
OPERATIONS MANAGER, Creston, Osceola & Winterset
Self-Care Routine:
Sitting outside enjoying the nice weather or a hot bath.
Secret Talent:
Being a cow whisperer.
Best Part of Job:
Being able to see the positive impact that Crossroads has on our community and our clients.
BRE
COMPLIANCE OFFICER, Osceola, Creston, & Winterset
Self-Care Routine:
Singing in the car.
Fun Fact:
I have webbed toes
Best Part of The Job:
Seeing the positive impact we have on clients and being able to provide them empowerment in their decisions.
CLINICAL TEAM
MICK
CLINICAL TEAM LEAD, Creston
Alma Mater:
Missouri State University
License:
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
Fun Fact:
I played the saxophone from fifth grade all the way through high school.
MARY
MH THERAPIST, Creston and Osceola
Alma Mater:
University of Iowa
License:
LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker)
Fun Fact:
I grew up on a farm with sheep, goats, and pigs.
DON
MH THERAPIST, Creston
License:
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
JOSHUA
CLINICAL TEAM LEAD, Winterset
Alma Mater:
Simmons University
License:
LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker)
Secret Talent:
Slightly above average amateur historical European single-sword fencing enthusiast.
AMBER
MH THERAPIST,
Osceola & Winterset
Alma Mater:
Our Lady of the Lake University
License:
LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker)
Fun Fact:
Advanced Ving Tsun Kung Fu Student
LARRY
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR,
Osceola, Winterset, & Creston
Alma Mater:
University of Iowa
License:
LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker)
Fun Fact:
Enjoy hiking, bicycling, and kayaking.
SHARON
MH THERAPIST, Creston and Osceola
Alma Mater:
St. Ambrose University
License:
LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker)
Fun Fact:
I know how to square dance.
JOSEPH
MH THERAPIST, Osceola
Alma Mater:
Drake University
License:
tLMHC (Temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
BECKY
SUD COUNSELOR, Creston & Osceola
Alma Mater:
Buena Vista University
License: tCADC
Fun Fact:
I love to travel and try new foods.
Self-Care Routine:
Meditation
William
SUD COUNSELOR, Osceola & Winterset
License: IADC
Jesse
SUD COUNSELOR, Creston
License: IADC
Fun fact: I have swam with dolphins
Must have: I use chopsticks when eating Chinese food
INTEGRATED HEALTH HOME
CARLA, RN
TEAM LEAD, NURSE CARE MANAGER, Creston
Self-Care Routine:
Gardening and spending time with friends and family.
Secret Talent:
Jewelry making.
Must Haves:
Coffee
DUSTIN
IIHH INTAKE & JAIL DIVERSION CARE COORDINATOR, Creston
Fun Fact: I have been skydiving
Secret Talent: Disc Golfing
TORI
IHH CARE COORDINATOR, Winterset
Bio Coming soon!
CLINT
IHH & JAIL DIVERSION CARE COORDINATOR, Creston
Self-Care Routine:
Naps when needed on the weekends.
Secret Talent:
Basketball
Best Part of Job:
The clients.
HEATHER
PEER SUPPORT, Creston
Secret Talent: I can juggle.
Must Haves: Miami Dolphins Football
Self-Care Routine: Being outside and going fishing.
MORGAN
CARE COORDINATOR, Creston
Alma Mater:
Upper Iowa University
Self-Care Routine:
I enjoy long walks outside and traveling.
Fun Fact:
I do photography in my free time. Self portraits and nature photos are what I enjoy capturing.
HALEY
IHH CARE COORDINATOR, Creston
Bio Coming soon!
PSYCHIATRIC PROVIDERS & NURSES
VICKIE
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE, Creston
Self-Care Routine:
Spending time with family, baking and shopping to unwind.
Fun Fact:
I'm big on garage sales and thrift shops.
Alma Mater:
Southwestern Community College of Nursing
ALICE
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE, Creston
Biography coming soon.
SANDE EDWARDS
PMHNP-BC, Creston, Osceola & Winterset
Sande was born in Iowa and raised at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. She earned a bachelor’s in conservation and wildlife management from Missouri State University and then moved west and worked as a park ranger in Idaho for many years. Sande returned to school and earned her bachelor’s in nursing from Idaho State University in 2005. She began her nursing career in Colorado, then transitioned to travel nursing and has worked in many hospitals from California to the Midwest. Sande eventually landed in southern Iowa and worked at Clarke County Hospital in the emergency department and as the nursing education specialist. While working at Clarke County Hospital she attended school part time to earn her master’s in nursing from Walden University as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). She enjoys spending time with her husband and their three boys, gardening, raising chickens and goats, traveling, and summer vacations with her family.
DR. ANTONY
PSYCHIATRIST, Telehealth
Dr. Antony started with Crossroads in May 2014. He earned his bachelor of Medicine in 1995 from St. John’s Medical College. He has been a board eligible psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient care. Skilled in psycho-pharmacological management and psychiatric disorders. Currently Dr. Antony serves clients at the Creston location.
KIM SPEARS
PSYCHIATRIST, Telehealth
Ms. Spears has provided services with Crossroads since 2015. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Boise State University and her Masters in Nursing at Stonybrook University, Long Island. She spent six years working at an inpatient psychiatric hospital and has been practicing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner since 2007. She currently assists patients in our Creston and Winterset offices.
Registration
Scheduling Specialist, Creston
SHELLY
Fun Fact: I like to Cook
Must Have: Coffee
Scheduling Specialist, Creston, Winterset, Osceola
JESSICA
Secret Talent:
Quilting.
Self-Care Routine:
Gardening, quilting, and baking.
Fun Fact:
I have five Cayuga ducks that live in my front yard.
Scheduling Specialist, Creston
MEGAN
Bio Coming Soon!
Scheduling Specialist, Winterset
BROOKE
Bio Coming Soon!
