Medical TEAM
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Dr. Trever Krehbiel
Medical Director Dr. Trever Krehbiel, MD is a mental health specialist practicing in the Wichita, Kansas area since completing his residency in psychiatry in 2011 at The University of Kansas. He completed medical school at the University of Oklahoma in 2007 and returned to the Wichita area to raise his family. Dr. Krehbiel, MD has been heavily involved in the rural mental health centers, and to some extent the local hospitals and has now begun involvement in more specialized treatment for Treatment Resistant Depression with Intravenous Ketamine Infusions. Dr. Krehbiel has affiliated with Via Christi Hospital, Newton Medical Center and continues to provide medical oversight as well as patient care at many of the local rural mental health centers including: South Central Mental Health Counseling Center, Sumner Mental Health Center, Four County Mental Health Center, and Iroquois Mental Health Center. Kansas Mental Health Medicine is the newest clinic involvement for Dr Krehbiel, MD and he's excited to be offering advanced treatments for depression and anxiety at multiple locations across Kansas. |
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Tera Price, APRN
Tera Price is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Wichita State University in 2006 and a Master’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2015. Her experience ranges from child and adolescent to adult psychiatry in emergency, outpatient, and residential care settings treating a variety of mental health needs. She strongly believes in building a strong therapeutic alliance to support each person in achieving his/her health goals. |
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Tacy Smith, APRN
Tacy Smith is a board-certified Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Newman University and a Master’s of Science in Nursing from Wichita State University. Her experience ranges from inpatient adult and geriatric psychiatry as well as outpatient services. Her psychiatric experience was preceded by various medical roles in nursing inclusive of several years in critical care with Shands at the University of Florida which was distinguished by achieving Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Tacy has always been a strong patient advocate and believes that patients need empowerment with understanding and education regarding their mental health care and choices. Improving self-efficacy with incorporating patient respect and dignity are important beliefs that drive her patient care to support each person in achieving their health goals. |
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Candace Diemart, APRN
Candace is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She began her nursing career in a psychiatric intensive care unit caring for individuals with mental illness who were also medically unstable. She then went on to work as a nurse in a trauma/surgical ICU, where she continued to advocate for the mental health and well-being of the patients and families she cared for. Candace received both of her undergraduate degrees from Wichita State University and her Master’s degree from University of Missouri Kansas City. She is passionate about mental health and is excited to be serving the needs of Butler County residents. Candace provides medication management at South Central Mental Health Counseling Center for patients with a wide variety of behavioral health needs. She is qualified to treat patients of all ages but has a special interest in children and adolescents. Undergraduate Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Public Health Sciences, Wichita State University Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Wichita State University Graduate Degree: Master of Science in Nursing, University of Missouri Kansas City |
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Tracy Caldwell, APRN
Tracy Caldwell, MSN, PMHNP-BC is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her undergraduate degree from Wichita State University and her graduate degree from Maryville University in St. Louis, MO. After several years of hospital nursing in different specialty areas, Tracy decided to pursue her passion to provide mental health education and medication management to those in need. Tracy has a special place in her heart for children and adolescents but has no intention of giving up her adults who continue to teach her about life and the human spirit. Tracy believes she has found her home in psychiatric care and feels privileged to participate in her patients’ care. Tracy also provides medication management for South Central Mental Health Counseling Center. Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Wichita State University Medical Degree: Master of Science in Nursing, Maryville University |
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Jennifer Beard, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Jennifer Beard is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her undergraduate degree from both Wichita State University and Newman University and her graduate degree from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After over 10 years of hospital nursing in the adult intensive care unit, Jennifer made the choice to pursue her passion by delivering mental health care, education, medication management to individuals in need. She focuses on the treatment of mood disorders, trauma, psychotic disorders, and chronic mental illness through psychiatric assessment and medication management for patients ages 16 years and up. Jennifer strives in developing a personalized care plan that values client participation and collaboration among professional within a supportive practice environment. Her goal is to empower her clients to take control of their illness with the help of supportive education and a stigma-free environment. In addition to her work here at South Central Mental Health Counseling Center, Jennifer also provides medication management at Kansas Mental Health Medicine. Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management and Community Development, Wichita State University Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Newman University Graduate Degree: Master of Science in Nursing, Walden University |
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Brianna Lee
DNP, FNP-C, APRN Brianna Lee is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She attended Wichita State University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Brianna’s nursing career included working as a registered nurse in Wichita, KS at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Surgical Specialists, P.A., and Wesley Medical Center. Brianna received her Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Washburn University. Her focus is on providing care that addresses the physical health and well-being of patients. Brianna is passionate about providing patient-centered care that leads to improved patient outcomes and a greater quality of life. Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance/Health Promotion, Fort Hays State University Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Wichita State University Graduate Degree: Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner, Washburn University |
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Caleb Ediger
APRN-BC Caleb Ediger, DNP, PMHNP-BC is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Eastern Mennonite University in 2003, Master of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University in 2013, Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Kansas in 2018, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Purdue University Global in 2024. He has a vast background in critical care nursing, nursing administration, and nursing academia. He has always had a passion for mental health and helping patients navigate their mental health journey. He has experience with treating a wide variety of mental health disorders and provides medication management to treat children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. |
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Lisa Littrell
APRN Bio coming soon |
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Stefanie Roth, RN, BSN
Stefanie Roth, a graduate of Kansas Wesleyan University, has dedicated over two decades to nursing. Her journey didn't begin in behavioral health; it was her experience in labor and delivery that ignited her passion for the specialty. Stefanie has devoted the bulk of her career in behavioral health to inpatient care and has assumed multiple leadership positions, contributing to the development of integrated care programs that emphasize holistic patient care. |
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Desiree Runquist, LPN, BSM
Desiree Runquist has been in the medical field for 22 years, she worked as a medical assistant for 5 years until she received her LPN license in 2005. She has also graduated from Baker University in 2016 with a Bachelors of Science Management. Desiree has been working as a behavioral health nurse for 17 years. She has been a part of the South Central Med team since June 2014. |
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Sharissa Grant, Medical Case Manager
Sharissa Grant is certified Medical Assistant with a criminal justice background. She has been working in the mental health field for the past 17 years. She began working for South Central Mental Health in 2015 and has been working in our nursing department since 2016. |
