“Anything that's human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.”
-Mr. Rodgers
Sara Davis, Ph.D., HSPP
Supervising Psychologist | CEO
Dr. Sara, a licensed psychologist, speaker, and researcher, holds a doctorate in School and Education Psychology from Indiana State University. With over two decades of experience, she specializes in evaluating and treating anxiety, learning differences, ADHD, stress, mood disorders, disrupted attachment, developmental disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. She is a certified executive coach and a certified clinical child and adolescent anxiety treatment professional. She especially enjoys assisting parents within the home environment to navigate the unique emotional and behavioral challenges at every developmental stage, from infancy to adolescence. She strongly believes in the connection between physical and emotional health and employs a multi-modal treatment approach.
Drawing from her expertise in Theraplay, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Yoga, Dr. Sara adapts treatment plans to meet individual needs while considering the impact of environment, nutrition, and resources. Dr. Sara has completed internships at the Mind/Body Institute at Harvard Medical School and Riley Child Development Center. Her post-doctoral work focuses on home-based systems of care, attachment, and developing treatment techniques, including nutrition intervention. Dr. Sara has provided supervision and research collaboration for various educational institutions and served as an instructor at Indiana State University and St. Mary of the Woods College.
As a proud parent of three creative and fun-loving humans, she, along with her family, supports informed medical decisions, community theater, and Camp Organic – an experience promoting nature, organic eating, cooking, gardening, and fun with friends. Dr. Sara is a Certified Executive as well as a Coach Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Professional.
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”
-Lao Tzu
Alison Westerkamm, Psy.D., HSPP
Dr. Alison Westerkamm is a licensed psychologist, whose background is in both clinical and educational psychology. She completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Indianapolis and her Master’s and Educational Specialist degrees at Indiana State University. She has worked in schools, early childhood programs, community mental health, hospital settings, and private practice. With a background in psychological and psychoeducational testing, Dr. Alison relies on a multimodal, strengths-based paradigm in the assessment of cognitive, behavioral, emotional, social, and academic problems.
Dr. Alison is passionate for helping children, adults and families navigate life’s stressors and mental health challenges, using a collaborative, solution-focused, and compassionate therapeutic approach. After meeting with a new client or client’s parents for a detailed intake and history, she designs a treatment plan unique to each individual utilizing cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral techniques, therapeutic stories and art therapy, sensory-based interventions, narrative and interpersonal therapy, and trauma-informed care. Dr. Alison has experience working with children and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, autism, ADHD, developmental delays, learning disabilities, PTSD, grief and loss, and adjustment difficulties. Through parent-child sessions, she also provides guidance to families on effective parenting techniques, behavioral management, and developing positive communication.
Dr. Alison is a married, mother of three children. She loves spending time with her beloved family and doodle, working in her yard, and collecting sea shells at the beach.
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall"
-Nelson Mandela
Kristi Rowe, MS, LMHC
Kristi Rowe is a licensed therapist who has a broad range of clinical experience working with individuals and groups of all ages. As an active therapist she combines experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling. Kristi believes in a strengths based approach that is holistic, eclectic and guided by the individual needs of the client. She uses a warm, supportive, and collaborative approach that allows her clients and their families to feel at ease and empowered to navigate life stressors and challenges. Kristi completed her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Washington University in St. Louis and then her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University in 1992. Kristi has provided services in a variety of settings for children, adolescents, young adults, and families presenting with a variety of emotional, social, and behavioral concerns including anxiety, depression, grief & loss, anger, adjustment difficulties, ADHD and autism. Kristi and her husband are proud parents of two adventurous, ambitious and loving children. She enjoys traveling and a variety of outdoor activities which include training and competing in triathlons. In her spare time Kristi enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, knitting and creative projects.
Emma Jurrens, Ph.D., NCSP
Dr. Jurrens is a licensed psychologist with almost 30 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through comprehensive psychological and educational evaluations, therapeutic interventions, and mindfulness-based wellness practices. She is a graduate of Indiana State University, where she earned her PhD in Psychology, and Troy State University where she was awarded a Master of Science in Counseling. She completed her post-doctoral work in gifted education and school-based neuropsychology in Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Throughout her career, Dr. Jurrens has worked in private practice, community agencies, and universities.
Dr. Jurrens is particularly experienced with early childhood, ADHD and executive functioning, anxiety, social developmental differences such as autism, learning and developmental disabilities, differential diagnosis, home-school collaboration and Special Education consultation, bariatric and other elective surgery evaluations, military suitability and clearance evaluations, and mindfulness-based well-being practices such as yoga, meditation, breathwork, and wellness coaching. Whether parents are seeking clarity about a child’s development or learning, a client wants to gain understanding of their emotions or identity, is navigating college or career transitions, or is seeking to explore their values and align their life goals, Dr. Jurrens works collaboratively on customized and comprehensive evaluations, and offers practical and personalized insights that empower clients to build on their strengths, and access the support they need to thrive.
Outside of work, Dr. Jurrens is committed to service in her community, and enjoys spending time with her family and close friends, reading, traveling, yoga, and cooking.
Until you change your thinking you’ll keep recycling your experiences.
- Unknown
Reese Kavanaugh, BA, Billing Manager
Reese Kavanaugh is the Billing and Garden Manager here at KPI. Currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Capella University, Reese brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to our team. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Kinesiology from Monmouth College in 2021. Driven by a profound love for gardening and the outdoors, Reese is passionate about integrating these passions into her Mental Health Counseling journey. Her ambition is to utilize agricultural therapy techniques, harnessing the therapeutic benefits of nature and horticulture to support and enhance mental health practices. In her future she aims to create unique and nurturing experiences that intertwine the healing power of nature with counseling methodologies.