Sarah Wesch, Ph.D. PMH-C, Licensed Psychologist, Certified in Perinatal Mental Health
Sarah Wesch, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and the founder of the Prairie Center for Parental Mental Health. Dr. Wesch received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at American University in Washington, DC. She worked for eleven years at KSU Counseling Services. After leaving in 2015 to start her private practice, she sought additional training in perinatal psychology from Postpartum Support International. Her specialty areas include perfectionism, anxiety disorders (before, during and after pregnancy) and perinatal loss (miscarriage, stillbirth.) To reach Dr. Wesch, click here to be redirected to her practice website.
Other Area Perinatal and/or Parenting Specialists
Jessica Manny-Flynn, LSCSW
Jessica is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker. She earned her master’s degree from Syracuse University in 2008, her clinical license in 2012, and has practiced in New York, Alabama, and Kansas. Most recently she worked for the last four years at Fort Riley, KS with military service members and their families. In addition to working with people struggling with general depression and anxiety, Jessica very much enjoys working with people who may be struggling with anything from the stresses of parenthood to postpartum complications. She has taught educational classes to help inform new parents about risk factors, symptoms, and coping strategies of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD). A big part of her practice also included seeing patients individually who may be struggling with PMAD, grief and loss, relationship problems, insomnia, chronic pain and medical issues, infertility, and other related issues. She is now in private practice full time here in Manhattan, KS, and hopes to continue with this work. For information on scheduling an appointment with Jessica, please go to www.jessicamannyflynn.com.
Adam McCaffrey, LSCSW, LMAC
Adam McCaffrey is a licensed specialized clinical social worker and licensed master’s level addiction counselor. Adam graduated from Lincoln Christian University in 2004 with a Master's in Counseling and Washburn University in 2009 with a Master's in Social Work. Adam worked for 12 years at Pawnee Mental Health and was the Director of Therapy before leaving in 2018 to start a private practice. Adam is working to provide support to new fathers as they adjust to changes in their lives and relationships after the birth of a child. He is also interested in helping new fathers learn how to best support their partners as they goes through these changes as well. For information on scheduling with Adam go to summitcounselingmhk.com.
Jaida Mosier LCMFT, RPT
Jaida Mosier is a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist and registered play therapist. Jaida graduated from Friends University with her masters in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2008. She worked 11 years at Christ First Counseling Services in Topeka. There she was the clinical director for 9 years before opening up Restored Counseling Services LLC in Manhattan. Jaida is the mom of 3 boys. Her current focus is working with women and children. Jaida’s passion is working on attachment between caregiver and child(ren) and the stress of managing life and parenting with anxiety and depression. Jaida also has experience with infertility and can walk with you down a path that can feel dark, scary and lonely. For more information on scheduling with Jaida, contact her through her website: www.restoredcounselingservices.com
Katy Tajchman, LMSW, Certified Maternal Mental Health
Katy Tajchman, LSCSW Katy works with women from all backgrounds. Her past professional efforts include work as a research assistant in post Katrina New Orleans, studying the resiliency of black elder women after trauma. Her current focus is working with women who are affected by perinatal mood disorders in conjunction with generalized anxiety and depression including perinatal grief and loss. She is certified in Maternal Mental Health. Her overall focus continues to center around women, increasing self esteem while utilizing self compassion and personal strengths to navigate through lives challenges. She is a mother of four, utilizing the experience of the past 22 years as a mother to help give clients a unique insight into the challenging dynamics of motherhood. She is currently in private practice in Manhattan, KS however also available at The Womens Health Group at both locations. 785-789-2452 and iamenough@katytajchman.com
Sarah Siders, LMSW
Sarah Siders enjoys working with parents in the early childhood years and helping them to transition to parenthood with confidence and enjoy the process. Sarah earned her degree in Clinical Social Work from Washburn University and is a Licensed Master Social Worker. In addition to her education as a therapist, Sarah is also a life coach trained by Robbins Madanes Trainings. For over 15 years Sarah has enjoyed providing coaching, consultation and counseling to individuals and families in a variety of settings. Go to sarahsiders.com for more information on Sarah’s services.
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