Staff

Duane combines intense and personal passion along with humor and caring in his work with people. Mr. Olberding earned his Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from Washburn University. While in graduate school he completed his internship and training at the Menninger Clinic, formerly located in Topeka, Kansas and the Recovery Center at St. Francis Health Center located just north of Topeka, Kansas.

Mr. Olberding specializes in chemical and behavioral addictions and the co-existing problems of trauma, personality, mood, anxiety disorders, and difficult life transitions.

Mr. Olberding served on the Kansas Citizen’s Committee of the SRS, a legislated policy making group of Addiction and Prevention Services, is past President of the Kansas Coalition on Problem Gambling, past Executive Board Member of the Kansas Association of Addiction Professionals; and a past adjunct professor at Washburn University. He presents to many community and professional organizations on a variety of addictions issues and treatment.

Kendall Heiman, Program Director, is a graduate of the University of Kansas Advanced Standing Masters of Social Work Program. Additionally, Kendall holds a BSW degree which she also earned at the University of Kansas and is an Addiction and Prevention Services credentialed counselor. As a graduate student Kendall worked as a research assistant for Dr. Catherine Crisp where she completed extensive research related to substance use disorders and addicted family dynamics.

Kendall completed her clinical internship at the Recovery Center at St. Francis in Topeka, Kansas where she developed a strong interest in working with children and families affected by chemical dependency and other compulsive behaviors. Prior to the Recovery Center’s closing in May of 2008, Kendall was primarily responsible for the family counseling component of that program. Kendall has an intimate understanding of the trauma that families experience during the active stages of addiction and she has focused her career on helping families achieve recovery. In addition to her work with family systems, Kendall has also worked extensively with adolescents struggling with addiction.

Kendall is well known for the knowledge, passion, energy and humor that she infuses into her interactions with others as well as her ability to build rapport with resistant clients. Kendall is also an outspoken advocate for adolescent clients and is adept at navigating complex social service systems. At Professional Treatment Services, LLC, Kendall is responsible for directing the operations of the adult and adolescent treatment programs, staff development and the provision of education and training to other professionals and organizations in the area.

Clayton Kucza Counselor. Currently a candidate for graduation with a BAS in Human Services in December 2011 at Washburn University, Clay brings years of life experience plus a passion for recovery to the agency. Clay is a past board member of Independence, Inc. and active in the local recovery community. Clay is currently the Secretary of The New Traditions Coalition, a local coalition formed to combat underage drinking and drug use. Clay is also an active member of FAVOR (Faces and Voices of Recovery) an organization that advocates for people in recovery. Clay loves to travel, walk, and spends most of his free time with his seven grandchildren. He still finds time for his passion for older cars especially older Mercedes Benz.

Heidi Whiteaker Duderstadt
Counselor
Heidi@kspts.com

Heidi Whiteaker Duderstadt is a graduate of Ottawa University with a Bachelor’s degree in Religion with an emphasis in Human Services. She completed a semester internship at My Father’s House Community Services and Church in Paola, KS. Ms. Whiteaker Duderstadt is currently attending graduate school at MidAmerica Nazarene University and will complete a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling in May of 2011 and will be licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is also currently completing year long internships at MidAmerica Nazarene University Community Counseling Center and Professional Treatment Services. She is certified as a counselor assistant with Addiction and Prevention Services. Ms. Whiteaker Duderstadt joined the staff at Professional Treatment Services as a counselor in January of 2011, working with adolescent and adult groups as well as adult individuals, couples, and family work. Her favorite season is winter and she enjoys walking her dog and traveling.

Amanda Crawford, Office Manager, has been with Professional Treatment Services since February 2009.  People seeking therapeutic services are always greeted with a welcoming voice and cheerful smile by Amanda.  Amanda brings lots of energy and flexibility to her job as the office manager and is always willing to help clients and staff.   Amanda is also responsible for handling insurance claims and client billing. Amanda attended Avila University for three years studying Special Education, Sociology, and History and then continued her studies in Lawrence, KS where she earned a degree in History at the University of Kansas.  Amanda also worked for two years at the University of Kansas before joining the Professional Treatment Services team. She has four years experience in an office/clerical setting and two years experience working with insurance claims and billing.

Rebecca Cornett is a graduate from Washburn University in Human Services with an emphasis in addiction counseling.  She completed two years of internships at Sims Kemper Clinical Counseling and Recovery Center in Topeka, KS.  Rebecca in the past enjoyed dance competition but more recently has become involved in kick-boxing so clients soon find out they should not get on her wrong side.  She also enjoys art,  drawing, decorating, cooking, and being around family and friends.   Rebecca enjoys volunteering activities and was part of the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts and Big Brothers Big Sisters and other philanthropic efforts.   Future goals include graduate studies in Clinical Social Work at Kansas University.  At Professional Treatment Services Rebecca enjoys working with both adolescents and adults focusing on Relapse Prevention Aftercare, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, and Family groups.