Outpatient Mental Health Services

Melanie Heindl, DAT, ATR-BC, LPC, is a doctor of art therapy and licensed professional counselor providing clinical supervision within the outpatient clinic. Melanie has over a decade of experience working in mental health services with individuals from infants to elders in community, outpatient, and in-home settings. Melanie believes that the creative process can be inherently therapeutic, providing alternative ways of communication while also being regulatory in nature. Melanie finds a strengths-based, person-centered approach to be most beneficial to her therapeutic work but also takes into consideration the social and systemic issues clients face. Melanie has significant training in clinical supervision, reflective practice, the Neurosequential Model, anti-oppressive practice, and other trauma-informed modalities.

Carey Jacobsen is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience, focusing on community-based, school-based, and trauma-focused clinical work. Carey’s background is in art therapy and engaging multiple modalities to meet the mental health needs of children and families. Her experience includes direct clinical work with children, from infants through adulthood, teachers and education administrators, early childhood providers, offering mental health consultation and professional develpopment training. Utilizing a person-centered approach to therapy allows full engagement of the person in the therapy experience. Carey has significant training in the neurodevelopmental impact of trauma and multiple evidence based practices, as well as reflective supervision and trauma informed supervision. Her current role is providing Clinical oversight to multiple programs, developing strategic goals, grant writing and operationalizing and monitoring for excellence. Carey is passionate about bringing equitable access to quality mental health services to all by bringing the service to the people and adjusting the service delivery to meet the needs of the recipient.

Dr. Scott Orth is a seasoned, board-certified psychiatrist with specialization and additional board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry with over 15 years of experience. Dr. Orth completed osteopathic medical school at Kansas City University in Kansas City, Missouri, followed by residency and fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Orth has experience treating patients of all ages and in a variety of settings, including outpatient, inpatient and via consultation while hospitalized. Dr. Orth has also held various leadership positions including serving as chief resident during training, owning and operating a private practice, and leading a department of over 15 as chair of the department of Psychiatry & Psychology at Mayo Clinic Health System at Austin/Albert Lea. Dr. Orth believes most strongly in patient autonomy and patients being educated in their own role in recovery. Dr. Orth believes that mental health is only one aspect of personal well-being. As such, Dr. Orth’s care involves providing choices, education about those choices and ensuring patients have an active role in their care.

My Story

“Through others, we become ourselves.” —Lev S. Vygotsky

With more than 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Pahlavan oversees the development and operation of clinical services, assuring ongoing strategic growth, clinical excellence and sustainability. For 10 years, she has operated a private outpatient practice specializing in the provision of clinical services for children and adolescents. She has extensive experience in the provision of clinical services in acute care settings, serving as an Attending Psychologist for inpatient, partial hospital and intensive outpatient units for 25 years. Dr. Pahlavan has served as director of outpatient services and Chair of Psychology services at two psychiatric hospitals, leading extensive program development and expansion projects. She has a passion for mentoring new clinicians, serving as the Training Director of an APA-accredited psychology internship program for many years.

Education & Experience

Vice President of Clinical Services. Wellpoint Care Network employee since 2018. Master of Science Degree in Clinical Psychology from Marquette University, Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology from Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology.