MEET OUR STAFF
Our clinician specialize in working with military, first responders, and their families, and offer in-person and telehealth services. We pull from a variety of evidence-based models, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have been trained to provide Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a specific treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Meet Melissa Austin, LSCSW
My family and I have called Southeast Kansas home since 1989. In 1994 I graduated from Pittsburg State with a bachelor’s in social work. After working in medical social work for several years I earned my master’s in social work from KU, then began working as a therapist at Crawford County Mental Health. As a veteran myself, as well as a wife and mother of veteran(s), and wife of a law enforcement officer, creating a safe environment to work through the unique stressors of this lifestyle is of the utmost importance to me. It would be my honor to be here for you along your journey.
Meet Samantha Lloyd, Virtual Assistant
When you reach out to us, the first person you’ll likely talk to is Samantha, or Sam. She keeps the front of the house in order and will help answer questions about insurance, billing, and services, and get you set up with your first appointment.
Sam works for Kept in Line, LLC, which is owned by Bridget Ludwig.
Kept in Line is a remote business that assists mental health providers with administrative tasks.
Sam was born and raised in Washington, PA. She is a stay-at-home mom to a 2-year-old little boy. On her downtime, she loves hiking, kayaking, and being involved in any nature activity with her son.
Sam graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor of science in criminal justice and a master of science in legal studies. Going through college with both degrees has given her the urge to people in all aspects of life.
Meet Bridget Ludwig, Client Care Coordinator
Bridget is the founder of Kept In Line, LLC, a remote business that assists providers with administrative tasks. Bridget has been with Got Your Six from the very beginning, when it was first founded by Dr. Julie Costello. If you have been a client for a while or in the past you probably remember her.
As her own company has grown, Got Your Six is now being assisted by Sam, who you met above. Bridget is still there when we need her and always cheers us on.
Here are her own words from the Kept in Line website.
(I'm) "originally from a small town in Pennsylvania. As a military spouse, I've had the privilege of traveling across the United States, gaining diverse experiences. Outside of work, you’ll find me with family and friends, volunteering for causes close to my heart, enjoying a good cup of coffee, listening to music, or curled up with a great book under a cozy blanket."
