At Middle Path Counseling, we believe in the power of integrated, compassionate care—that’s why we’re excited to introduce two exceptional providers whose expertise will enrich the support we offer to our community.
1. Petra Giubileo, APRN, PMHNP‑BC
Peak Mental Health (Kansas)
Petra is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for caring for individuals aged 10 and up. She earned her MSN from Maryville University and has a rich background working in adolescent mental health, community clinics, and geriatric care (peakmh.org).
What stands out about Petra is her heartfelt dedication to inclusivity. She strives to make every patient feel safe, accepted, and genuinely seen—prioritizing spaces where differences are honored. Whether managing first-time medication or adjusting long-term treatment plans, Petra offers knowledgeable, age-appropriate support in a compassionate, affirming environment .
Why We’re Excited:
- She brings an inclusive, trauma-informed approach that aligns with our values.
- Her ability to connect with a wide age range—from adolescents to adults—fills an important role in our care continuum.
2. Dr. Cynthia Heck, DNP, PMHNP‑BC, LPC‑NCC
Rays of Hope Mental Health Services (Missouri/Kansas)
Dr. Heck is the visionary behind Rays of Hope, a practice founded on the principle that patients deserve psychiatry with a difference. With over 30 years of hands-on experience—from inpatient, outpatient, and ER settings to private practice, case management, and insurance review—she’s seen it all (raysofhopemhs.org).
Dr. Heck’s holistic, patient-centered model prioritizes collaboration—whether by coordinating with your therapist, medical providers, spiritual supports, or primary care team. She focuses on evidence-based medication management, delivered through a non-judgmental, compassionate lens (raysofhopemhs.org).
Beyond her professional expertise, Dr. Heck emphasizes lived experience in her work—believing that true healing comes when mental health care feels collaborative and hopeful (raysofhopemhs.org).
Why We’re Excited:
- Her integrative care model mirrors our own DBT + EMDR approach.
- She ensures medication care doesn’t operate in isolation, but as part of a healing team.
- Her long-standing experience and genuine empathy make her a standout in our field.
Dr.Heck@raysofhopemhs.org
816-366-8477
🌈 Better Together: What This Means for You
By partnering with Petra and Dr. Heck, we’re able to offer a more holistic, coordinated mental health experience:
- Seamless collaboration between therapy and psychiatric medication management.
- A broader range of options in both ages served (from adolescence through adulthood) and care approaches (inclusive, faith‑integrated, and lived‑experience driven).
- Shared values of compassion, trauma‑sensitivity, and personalized treatment.
If you’ve been considering whether medication, therapy, or both could help in your journey, we’d be delighted to connect you with Petra or Dr. Heck. Together, they bring diverse perspectives and shared dedication to healing.
Middle Path Counseling is partnering with Peak Mental Health (KS) and Rays of Hope MHS (MO/KS) to offer enriched, collaborative mental health services for adults and adolescents. Please reach out to discuss what this may look like for you.
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