Mental Health Services

Capstone employs three licensed clinical psychologists and six mental health counselors/therapists. These providers work with clients and their medication management provider (if applicable) to diagnose and treat mental health concerns through a variety of psychotherapy interventions. The provider will meet with each client for an evaluation appointment and will work with the client to create an individualized treatment plan. Follow-up appointments will be scheduled consistently throughout treatment based on each patient's specific needs. 

Our large treatment staff brings extensive experience in mental health treatment and expertise needed to treat a variety of mental health concerns for children, adults, couples, and families. In addition, the availability of our psychologists on staff allows Capstone to provide psychological testing services for both children and adults for a number of concerns. 

Amanda Johnson, PhD-Clinical Director

Amanda joined Capstone in 2013. She earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of New York in Buffalo. Her treatment approach is integrative including: cognitive behavioral, person centered, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness based approaches, and creative therapies. Her areas of interest include: PTSD, grief, chronic pain, gender/cultural issues, and mood disorders. She also provides psychological testing services.

Keri Racette, PsyD

Keri joined Capstone in 2015. She earned her Psy.D. from Argosy University in Washington, DC. Keri works with clients of all ages, but particularly enjoys working with children, adolescents, and parents. Her treatment approach is integrative, with a preference for play therapy, behavioral, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Keri also provides psycho-logical testing services to children and adults.

Suzanne Rozendaal-LISW

Suzanne joined Capstone in 2006 after receiving her masters degree from the University of Iowa School of Social Work. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker. Her treatment specialties include adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.

Lori Schoh, LMHC

Lori graduated from Capella University with her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and has been with Capstone as a therapist since 2013. Lori welcomes ages 6 and older at both the Grinnell and Newton locations and has experience with issues such as: depression, anxiety, attachments, emotion regulation, self-esteem,  behavior problems, PTSD, trauma, relationship, social and/or school concerns.  Lori focuses on integrative techniques that can include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client Centered techniques, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, and others as needed.

Jennifer Kramer, LISW

Jennifer Kramer is a clinical social worker with Capstone Behavioral Healthcare. She provides initial assessments and individual therapy. She serves children, adolescents and adults. She has training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and works with clients regarding issues of depression and anxiety. She obtained her degrees from DMACC (Associate of Arts), Central College (Bachelor in Psychology and Religion) and University of Iowa (Masters in Social Work). 

Aaron Seely, LISW

Aaron Seely is a mental health therapist, who has been employed at Capstone since 2009. Aaron graduated from Drake University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Iowa. Aaron areas of interest include working with individuals experiencing depression or anxiety, as well as couples counseling.

Michelle Walker, LISW

Michelle is a licensed independent social worker with over 23 years of mental health clinical practice working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Michelle's clinical training and experience include art and play therapies; and trauma-trauma based therapies, including sexual abuse treatment for individuals of all ages.

Kristi Howerton, LMSW

Kristi Howerton is a mental health therapist, who has been employed at Capstone since 2005 and working as a therapist since 2018. Kristi earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Boston University. Kristi has training in play therapy and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.  Kristi’s areas of interest are working with children and adolescents experiencing behavioral concerns, trauma, anxiety, and depression