Meet the Team
Meet the compassionate providers who bring the CARE Approach to life through connected, intentional support
BAILEY MITCHELL
Founder
LCMFT-S
Bailey Mitchell developed the CARE Approach to help parents, children, and families grow through deeper understanding, connection, and practical support. Rooted in developmental insight and brain-based science, her framework combines compassionate care with real-life strategies that strengthen relationships, build lasting skills, and support meaningful growth.
Over time, Bailey expanded the CARE curriculum beyond the therapy room to serve schools, corporations, community organizations, and service-based industries—making intentional, empowering care accessible across a variety of settings.
As a therapist, Bailey’s style is authentic, approachable, and direct. She believes therapy should feel human and comfortable, not stiff or scripted, and values honesty, perspective, and genuine connection in the room. Her work focuses on helping clients develop greater insight and self-awareness so they can move toward growth, confidence, and becoming the best version of themselves.
KELLY ANKROM
LPC-T
Kelly is a licensed professional counselor currently with a temporary license but with a passion for supporting teenagers and young adults as they navigate life’s challenges. With 14 years of experience in the education field Kelly brings a deep understanding of the academic, social, and emotional pressures young people face today.
Kelly specializes in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and career counseling, providing a supportive and compassionate environment where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered. Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, helping clients build practical skills while fostering confidence and resilience.
Kelly utilizes evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. These methods allow her to tailor each session to the unique needs of the clients, equipping them with tools to manage emotions, improve relationships, and create meaningful change in their lives.
She is here to walk alongside you in your journey toward growth and healing.
BRANDI STARKS, MSN PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Medication Management
Brandi is a dedicated mental health provider who specializes in evidence-based medication management with a focus on personalized, collaborative care. Rather than taking a “checklist” approach, Brandi prioritizes building meaningful relationships with patients where they feel heard, understood, and treated as whole individuals.
Brandi provides care for individuals of all genders and ages, with a special passion for women’s and perinatal mental health. She supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, life transitions, and a wide range of mental health concerns.
Her approach combines clinical excellence with deep empathy. Brandi is committed to staying current with evolving research, treatment options, and best practices in psychiatric care so she can provide thoughtful, evidence-based support tailored to each individual’s needs.
Brandi strives to create an inclusive, equitable, and judgment-free environment where patients feel safe, supported, and empowered throughout their wellness journey.
CAITLIN MARTIN
LPC-T
Caitlin is currently a school counselor and LPC-T, with 8 years of experience supporting teens through both everyday stress and more complex challenges. Working in a school setting has given Caitlin a real, day-to-day understanding of what teens are dealing with, and it shapes the way she provides therapy.
Caitlin works primarily with teens and young adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, family conflict, and the ups and downs that come with growing up. Whether clients are feeling overwhelmed, struggling with motivation, or trying to figure out relationships, Caitlin aims to create a space where they can be themselves without judgment.
Caitlin’s style is down-to-earth and practical. Caitlin wants clients to leave sessions not just feeling heard, but with tools they can actually use in their daily lives. Therapy with Caitlin is a balance of support and gentle challenge, helping clients build confidence and move forward at their own pace.
SHELBY WILLIAMS
LMFT
Shelby Williams is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience in both clinical practice and higher education. She has 6 years of experience in private practice and served for over 16 years as Chair of Psychology and Distance Education at Barclay College, where she trained and supported future helping professionals.
Shelby has specialized training in the Gottman Method and is a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator. Her clinical work focuses on helping couples and families strengthen connection, improve communication, and navigate both expected and unexpected challenges across the lifespan.
As a clinician, Shelby specializes in marital and premarital counseling, relationship issues, and family conflict. She also supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, parenting stress, infidelity, infertility, mood disorders, and caregiving challenges. Her work is grounded in the belief that healing happens within relationships, and she is passionate about helping clients build stronger, more secure relational bonds.
Shelby works with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan, including children, teens, adults, and older adults. She creates a supportive space for clients from a variety of life stages and relational contexts, helping each person feel understood and supported in their unique circumstances.
Her therapeutic approach is integrative and relational, drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Systems, Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Somatic approaches, and Person-Centered work. Shelby also integrates Christian counseling when desired, supporting clients in aligning their faith with their healing journey.
Shelby’s work is collaborative, compassionate, and growth-oriented, with a focus on differentiation, emotional safety, and restoring connection within relationships.
AJ CUTLER
Health & Fitness Coach
Facilitator
AJ is a Health & Fitness Coach specializing in weight-neutral, non-diet approaches to exercise and nutrition. She is a NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Science. AJ also serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Exercise Science at Wichita State University and has over 10 years of experience working with diverse populations.
Her work is aligned with Health at Every Size® (HAES®) principles and takes a trauma-informed, autonomy-supportive approach. AJ supports clients in building strength, mobility, and sustainable movement practices while improving their relationship with food, body image, and exercise. She has experience working with prenatal and post-partum clients, and her services are designed to complement mental health and nutrition care.
LAURA ELLIS
Director of Operations & Outreach
Certified ADHD & Family Wellness Coach
Laura brings a relationship-centered, strengths-based approach to her role as Director of Operations & Outreach at Care & Co.
With experience in human relations, leadership development, behavioral health, and K–12 education, she is passionate about building supportive systems that help individuals, families, and organizations thrive.
As a family and parent coach, Laura has advanced training in emotional and behavioral support, executive functioning, and evidence-informed coaching practices. Her work is rooted in connection, regulation, and practical skill-building, helping parents and individuals move from reactivity to clarity, confidence, and meaningful change.
She believes lasting growth happens through compassionate relationships, intentional communication, and developmentally appropriate support.
At Care & Co, Laura cultivates meaningful partnerships, supports providers, and strengthens the collaborative, connected environment at the heart of the organization’s mission—ensuring clients and professionals alike feel supported, valued, and empowered.
DANI KUGLER
LMCSW
Child & Teen Social Worker
With a warm, relationship-centered approach, Dani is passionate about supporting children, teens, and families as they navigate life’s challenges and build emotional growth.
She earned both her Bachelor’s (2025) and Master’s (2026) degrees in Social Work from Fort Hays State University and is continuing to expand her clinical skills through the pursuit of certification in play therapy.
With experience in a faith-based setting, Dani has supported individuals and families with compassion, respect, and intentional care.
Her work with children ages 3–10 and teens is rooted in connection, emotional safety, and developmentally appropriate support, creating a space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Using a strengths-based approach, Dani helps clients build coping skills, explore emotions, strengthen resilience, and move toward meaningful growth and healing.
HANNA WRIGHT
MA, LCPC
Hanna is a compassionate therapist whose passion for therapy is rooted in her genuine love for hearing people’s stories. She believes that every individual has a unique story to tell—and that true healing begins when clients feel truly heard and seen. Hanna’s goal is to walk alongside her clients, offering the support and guidance they need to become the best version of themselves.
With advanced training in trauma and attachment, Hanna specializes in working with adults, adolescents, couples, and parents of young children who have experienced high-trauma circumstances such as abuse, neglect, foster care, and domestic violence.
Drawing on her background in both therapy and child welfare, Hanna provides individualized care that honors each client’s strengths and lived experiences. She creates a safe, supportive environment where clients can build resilience, strengthen relationships, and discover hope and well-being.
KEVIN ROBERTSON
MFT
Kevin is currently completing his practicum at Care & Co. while finishing his Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Lamar University. He is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges in a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment.
Kevin’s clinical approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and creating a safe space where clients feel heard and understood. He has a special interest in supporting clients through relationship concerns, anxiety, stress, family dynamics, life transitions, and personal growth. Kevin believes therapy should empower clients to build healthier relationships, increase self-awareness, and develop practical tools for lasting change.
As a practicum student, Kevin is committed to continued learning and providing quality care under professional supervision. His goal is to help clients feel supported, valued, and encouraged throughout their therapeutic journey.
ABBIE LAWRENCE
MSW
Abbie holds a Master of Social Work degree and has experience supporting children, adolescents, and families in both school and community settings. She has provided social-emotional support, crisis intervention, and collaboration with educators, professionals, and caregivers to help children and families navigate challenges with greater confidence and support.
Her background in child welfare and permanency work has shaped a strong trauma-informed perspective and deepened her understanding of the complex stressors and transitions families may experience.
Through this work, Abbie has developed a passion for creating safe, supportive environments where children and teens feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.
In addition, Abbie has worked with youth athletes through coaching and mental health support. She has completed specialized training focused on fostering positive team environments and promoting student-athlete mental health. Her areas of passion include helping young people build confidence, identity, resilience, and balance in sports and life.
Abbie is currently participating in the Heartland Play Therapy Institute Certificate Program, which includes 150 hours of specialized training in Play Therapy. Guided by the belief that play is a child’s natural language, Abbie’s therapeutic approach emphasizes creativity, connection, and developmentally appropriate interventions tailored to each child’s emotional needs and unique voice.
Abbie’s approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and rooted in empathy, with a focus on creating a welcoming and growth-oriented space for children, teens, and families.
NATALIE ELLIS
Parent & Wellness Coach
Facilitator
Natalie holds a degree in Human Development and is a certified Life Coach with training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She specializes in supporting parents as they move from surviving to thriving by using simple, practical tools that foster deeper connection, calm, and influence at home.
Natalie believes that the way we interact with our children has a far-reaching and lasting impact—and that even in challenging seasons, parents have the power to create more peace, confidence, and connection within their families. Her approach is compassionate, strengths-based, and rooted in both evidence-informed strategies and real-life application.
In addition to private coaching, Natalie offers group classes and facilitates workshops for parents and caregivers. Her life coach training also includes certification in weight loss coaching, allowing her to support clients in building healthier relationships with their bodies, habits, and overall well-being.
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Navigating life can be challenging. Whether you're an individual, a parent, a business owner or a corporate manager, we understand the support needed to feel your best.
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