Behavioral Health Services
Behavioral Health Services at Holton Family Medicine
Mental Health Counseling, Medication Management, and Recovery Support Close to Home
At Holton Community Hospital, we understand that mental health is an important part of overall health. Through Holton Family Medicine, patients have access to behavioral health services designed to support emotional well-being, mental health treatment, medication management, and recovery.
Our behavioral health team includes in-person counseling with Chelsea Shupe, LMSW, psychiatric and mental health care with Heather Aranda, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, ENP-C, and telehealth psychiatric services through our partnership with Integrated Telehealth Partners. Together, these services help patients receive compassionate, coordinated care close to home.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, intrusive thoughts, stress, life transitions, substance use recovery, or other behavioral health concerns, our team is here to help you take the next step.
Whole-Person Behavioral Health Care
Mental and physical health are closely connected. That is why our approach focuses on the whole person, not just one symptom or diagnosis. Behavioral health services at Holton Family Medicine may include:
- Mental health assessments
- In-person therapy and counseling
- Psychiatric medication management
- Telehealth psychiatric appointments
- Support for anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, and stress
- Counseling support for Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Substance use recovery and relapse prevention support
- Coping skills, goal setting, and ongoing care coordination
Our providers work together to help patients better understand their needs, manage symptoms, build healthy coping skills, and improve quality of life.
Compassionate Support for Mental Health and Recovery
Asking for help can feel difficult, but patients do not have to face mental health or recovery challenges alone. Our behavioral health services are designed to provide a respectful, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where patients can talk openly and receive care that fits their needs.
Care may be provided in person at Holton Family Medicine or through secure telehealth appointments, depending on the service and provider. This gives patients more options for accessing behavioral health care in a way that works for them.
Take the First Step
If you or someone you love is struggling with mental health concerns, substance use recovery, or emotional challenges, Holton Family Medicine is here to help.
Call 785-364-2126 to ask about behavioral health services or schedule an appointment.
In-Person Behavioral Health Counseling at Holton Family Medicine
Chelsea Shupe, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker | Mental Health Counselor
Serving children ages 8+, teens, and adults at Holton Family Medicine
Chelsea Shupe, LMSW, provides in-person behavioral health counseling at Holton Family Medicine. She supports children, teens, and adults who are working through anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, substance use recovery, and other emotional or behavioral health concerns.
Chelsea has more than a decade of experience in a variety of care settings, including college counseling centers, the foster care system, hospitals, home health, and private practice. Her approach is compassionate, supportive, and focused on helping each person feel heard, understood, and respected.
Chelsea’s counseling services may help with:
- Anxiety and depression
- Teen and childhood concerns
- Relationship challenges
- Stress and life transitions
- Personal growth and emotional resilience
- Substance use recovery support
- Relapse prevention and coping skills
- Support during Medication-Assisted Treatment
Chelsea uses a person-centered and strengths-based approach. This means she works alongside each patient to better understand their needs, identify challenges, build healthy coping skills, and support long-term well-being.
Location: Holton Family Medicine Clinic
Appointments: Referrals are accepted, or patients may call directly to schedule at 785-364-2126.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Behavioral Health Support for Medication-Assisted Treatment
Chelsea Shupe, LMSW, also provides behavioral health support for patients participating in Medication-Assisted Treatment, often called MAT. MAT is a treatment approach used in substance use disorder care that combines prescribed medication with counseling and behavioral health support.
Medication-Assisted Treatment is most effective when patients receive both medical care and counseling support. According to SAMHSA, medications can be used to treat substance use disorders, support recovery, and help prevent overdose; these medications are evidence-based treatment options and are not simply substituting one drug for another. The FDA also identifies buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone as approved medications for opioid use disorder treatment.
At Holton Family Medicine, Chelsea works closely with medical providers, including Dr. Marija Lawless and Dr. LaDonna Schmidt, to support patients during recovery. Her role is focused on mental health, emotional support, recovery goals, coping skills, and whole-person care.
What Chelsea Does
Chelsea helps patients navigate the emotional, behavioral, and life challenges that can come with recovery. Her goal is to provide a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental space where patients can talk openly, set goals, and build tools for long-term success.
Services may include:
- One-on-one therapy sessions in a safe and supportive setting
- Support for substance use recovery
- Relapse prevention planning
- Coping skills for stress, anxiety, depression, and cravings
- Goal setting and accountability
- Coordination with the patient’s medical provider
- Encouragement and support throughout the recovery process
What to Expect
Every patient’s recovery journey is different. Chelsea works with each person to create an individualized plan based on their needs, goals, and readiness for change.
Her counseling approach may include evidence-based methods such as:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Strengths-based counseling
- Supportive therapy
- Recovery-focused goal setting
Chelsea’s goal is to meet patients where they are, without judgment, and help them build the skills needed for lasting change.
Getting Started
Patients who are interested in behavioral health counseling or Medication-Assisted Treatment support can talk with their Holton Family Medicine provider or ask clinic staff for help scheduling an appointment.
To learn more or schedule an appointment, call Holton Family Medicine at 785-364-2126.
Location: Holton Family Medicine Clinic
Appointments: Referrals accepted or call directly to schedule at [785-364-2126]
Heather Aranda, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, ENP-C
Board-Certified Family, Psychiatric-Mental Health, and Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Providing in-person and telehealth mental health services at Holton Family Medicine
Dr. Heather Aranda is a board-certified nurse practitioner with specialized credentials in family practice, psychiatric-mental health, and emergency care. With deep roots in rural healthcare, Dr. Aranda brings decades of experience managing complex patient needs across all ages—from acute and emergency care to long-term and preventive mental health support.
She provides compassionate mental health assessments, medication management, and ongoing care for conditions such as:
Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and mood disorders
Chronic stress and burnout
Behavioral health concerns across the lifespan
Coexisting physical and mental health conditions
As a dual-certified mental health and family nurse practitioner, Dr. Aranda approaches each patient holistically—combining medical expertise with an emphasis on shared decision-making, empowerment, and wellness. In addition to her clinical practice, she serves as an adjunct faculty member in undergraduate and doctoral nursing programs, mentoring the next generation of nurses.
Dr. Aranda holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Washburn University, a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern Indiana, and additional post-graduate certifications in psychiatric-mental health and emergency medicine.
Travis J. Brown, APRN
Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, dual-certified as a family nurse practitioner and adult geriatric acute care nurse practitioner.
He’s worked in the medical field since 1999, starting his career as a combat medic, and has more than three years of experience in behavioral health treatment. He provides psychiatric assessments, treatment and medication management. A graduate of Washburn University, Brown describes himself as a “great listener,” who is compassionate about helping people manage symptoms of a mental health challenge. He is a veteran who served as a surgical assistant, charge nurse, nurse instructor, and hospitalist. When Brown is not working he enjoys fishing and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs.
ABOUT INTEGRATED TELEHEALTH PARTNERS
Founded in 2010, Integrated Telehealth Partners is a division of Psychiatric Medical Care, a leading behavioral healthcare management company with nationwide operations. PMC also manages both inpatient psychiatry units and intensive outpatient psychiatry programs within hospitals. ITP partners with community mental health clinics, hospital emergency departments, county jails, and other outpatient facilities to provide care and has providers available in every time zone nationwide. For more information, visit integratedtelehealth.com.
Additional Mental & Emotional Wellness Resources
Holton Community Hospital is a member of the Health Innovations Network of Kansas (HINK).
The mission of HINK is to enhance the integration of health-related services among consortium member communities while respecting local autonomy.
HCH is dedicated to providing our community with as many resources as possible for all of thier needs. Check out the HINK website for many more resources.
SUICIDE PREVENTION IMPROVEMENT NETWORK
PLANTING STRENGTH, HARVESTING RESILIENCE:
SUICIDE PREVENTION IN AGRICULTURE
Holton Family Medicine offers behavioral health services to support mental health, emotional well-being, medication management, and recovery. Services may include in-person counseling, mental health assessments, psychiatric medication management, telehealth psychiatric appointments, and behavioral health support for Medication-Assisted Treatment.
Chelsea Shupe, LMSW, provides in-person behavioral health counseling for children ages 8 and older, teens, and adults. She supports patients with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, substance use recovery, and other emotional or behavioral health needs.
Yes. Chelsea Shupe, LMSW, provides behavioral health support for patients participating in Medication-Assisted Treatment, also called MAT. MAT support may include one-on-one counseling, recovery planning, relapse prevention, coping skills, goal setting, accountability, and coordination with the patient’s medical provider.
Medication-Assisted Treatment is a care approach used in substance use disorder treatment. It combines prescribed medication with counseling and behavioral health support. The goal is to help patients manage cravings, support recovery, reduce the risk of relapse, and improve overall well-being.
Counseling is an important part of Medication-Assisted Treatment because recovery often involves emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. Chelsea works with patients to provide support, build coping skills, set goals, and encourage long-term success.
Yes. Psychiatric medication management is available through behavioral health providers at Holton Family Medicine, including Heather Aranda, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, ENP-C, and telehealth psychiatric providers through Integrated Telehealth Partners. These services help patients review symptoms, discuss treatment options, and manage medications when appropriate.
Holton Family Medicine partners with Integrated Telehealth Partners to provide telehealth psychiatric services. These services may include psychiatric assessments, treatment planning, medication management, and evidence-based care for mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, and intrusive thoughts.
Both options may be available, depending on the service and provider. Chelsea Shupe, LMSW, provides in-person counseling at Holton Family Medicine. Psychiatric and medication management services may be available in person or through secure telehealth appointments.
To ask about behavioral health services or schedule an appointment, call Holton Family Medicine at 785-364-2126. Patients may also ask their Holton Family Medicine provider or clinic staff about available behavioral health services.
