Providers - Sunflower Pediatric Behavioral Health

Emily D. Warnes, PhD, ABPP

Licensed Psychologist, National Health Service Provider
Board Certified Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist

Dr. Warnes is the founder of Sunflower Pediatric Behavioral Health. She is a licensed psychologist specializing in children and adolescents. She is Board Certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology and is a member of the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. Dr. Warnes completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Kansas, majoring in psychology. She received her doctorate in School Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. An emphasis of her doctoral training and research involved establishing strong, healthy connections between family, school, and medical systems for children and adolescents. Dr. Warnes completed her clinical externship and doctoral internship in pediatric psychology at the Munroe Meyer Institute (University of Nebraska Medical Center). She completed an additional post-doctoral fellowship in clinical pediatric psychology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, whereby she helped establish outpatient behavioral health clinics in the context of primary care medical practices (both family practice and pediatric) in Nebraska. Prior to moving back to her home state of Kansas, Dr. Warnes worked with a large pediatric practice located in Iowa City, IA for several years.

Dr. Warnes has extensive experience consulting with school and medical systems, and has provided numerous workshops to parent, school, and physician groups. She has authored and co-authored numerous articles and book chapters. She is a member of several professional organizations including: American Psychological Association, APA Division of Clinical and Adolescent Child Psychology, APA Division of School Psychology, American Board of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, and National Register of Health Service Providers.

Dr. Warnes has expertise in providing evidence-based psychological assessment and therapy services to children and adolescents. Her primary approach to treatment is Cognitive-Behavioral, which emphasizes the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behavior. She employs mindfulness and interpersonal therapy techniques as well.

Dr. Warnes enjoys helping youth and families develop strategies for managing the challenges of life. She enjoys a close and supportive connection with her patients and their families.

Dr. Warnes was born and raised in Kansas. She is married and has four children. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, listening to music, and cheering for KU basketball or the Kansas City Chiefs.

Lindsey Colburn-Malousek, PsyD, LCAC

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Lindsey Colburn-Malousek is a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, majoring in psychology. She also completed a master’s degree in counseling at Doane College in Crete, Nebraska. Dr. Colburn-Malousek received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Missouri. Her doctoral training focused on child and adolescent treatment, as well as strengthening family systems. Her internship and post-doctoral experience provided a generalist training with a specialty in family care. Dr. Colburn-Malousek is also licensed as an addiction counselor and has specific experience treating adolescent substance use. In addition to her work at Sunflower Pediatric Behavioral Health, Dr. Colburn-Malousek serves as the Training Director for an APA-accredited doctoral internship program at The Guidance Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. In this role she provides training and supervision to pre-doctoral interns and post-doctoral fellows who are on the path to becoming licensed psychologists.

Dr. Colburn-Malousek has experience in providing evidence-based psychological assessment and therapy services to children, adolescents, and young adults. She utilizes a cognitive behavioral approach integrated with a system’s viewpoint. She believes it is important to understand the entire ecological system of a patient and their family in order to provide effective treatment. Dr. Colburn-Malousek therefore often utilizes individual and family sessions to assist patients in the development of skills to effectively manage symptoms, while also helping families develop and hone parent-management strategies to support their child’s overall health and functioning. She has experience working with an array of populations including LGBTQ youth.

On a personal note, Dr. Colburn-Malousek was born and raised in Nebraska. She is married and raising two children and two dogs. She enjoys reading, traveling, good food, and cheering for the Huskers.

Hannah M. West, PhD, BCBA

Child and Adolescent Psychologist
Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Dr. Hannah West is a licensed child and adolescent psychologist and board certified behavior analyst (BCBA). She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She completed a masters degree in clinical psychology at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. West completed an additional masters degree in psychometrics en route to obtaining her doctorate in school psychology from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Her doctoral training and research focused on child and adolescent assessment and treatment, as well as taking a systems-level approach to help create supportive environments for children to thrive. Dr. West completed her predoctoral internship in behavioral pediatric and integrated care at the Munroe Meyer Institute (University of Nebraska Medical Center) in Omaha, Nebraska. In addition to her work at Sunflower Pediatric Behavioral Health, Dr. West serves as a consultant providing training, workshops, and consultation in implementing comprehensive school based mental health programming, multitiered systems of support in schools, and various clinical topics. She is a member of several professional organizations and speaks regularly at state-, regional-, and national-level conferences.

Dr. West has experience in providing evidence-based psychological assessment and therapy services to children and adolescents utilizing primarily cognitive behavioral and behavioral approaches. She also provides parent behavior management training to help parents and caregivers learn how to build connection with their child, improve family relationships, and respond to their child in ways that promote more positive behaviors and fewer negative behaviors. Dr. West believes each child and adolescent has the right to be happy and seen for the good person they are, and treatments should be adapted to meet individual needs. Through individual therapy, along with consultation with families, schools, and any other invested team members, a successful intervention plan can be developed and implemented that focuses on highlighting and using a child’s individual strengths and building up areas of difficulty. Dr. West also utilizes techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy, positive psychology, and interpersonal therapy.

On a more personal note, Dr. West was raised in rural Arkansas. She enjoys spending her time exploring the Kansas City metro with her husband and daughters, taking her two dogs on walks, reading, and writing.

Dakota McNamara, PsyD, HSP

Licensed Psychologist, Health Service Provider

Dr. McNamara (she/her) or "Dr. Mac" is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and related conditions. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Kansas City University, where she was awarded the Student Award for Meritorious Service as part of her cohort’s inaugural class. Dr. McNamara completed a specialty two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Kansas City Center for Anxiety Treatment (KCCAT), with a focus on treating anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. She also completed an APA-accredited internship at The Guidance Center in Leavenworth, Kansas, providing care for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in a community mental health setting.

Dr. McNamara is passionate about using evidence-based treatments to help individuals manage and overcome anxiety-related conditions. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, which are evidence-based methods for treating OCD, anxiety disorders, and PTSD. She believes in the importance of a collaborative, compassionate approach, tailoring therapy to each client’s unique needs and goals. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. McNamara is an adjunct professor at local universities, where she teaches graduate-level courses in clinical psychology. She also provides supervision and mentorship to practicum students and pre-licensed clinicians, helping to shape the next generation of mental health professionals. Dr. McNamara is an active member of the Kansas Psychological Association and currently serves on its board, including as the President for 2025. She is also a member of the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology.

Outside of her professional work, Dr. McNamara enjoys spending time in nature, especially visiting dog parks with her dog, exploring new places, and discovering new adventures. She is passionate about advocacy and strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all individuals, ensuring that everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.

Katrina Markowicz, PhD

Child and Adolescent Psychologist

Dr. Katrina “Kat” Markowicz is a Child and Adolescent Psychologist who earned her undergraduate degree in Honors Psychology from Wayne State University and received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Psychology. Dr. Markowicz completed her predoctoral internship at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, followed by an additional postdoctoral fellowship at the same institution.

Dr. Markowicz has received broad clinical training across diverse settings, including integrated primary care, multidisciplinary medical teams, and traditional outpatient therapy and assessment clinics. She has developed specialized expertise in working with youth with neurodivergent identities, LGBTQ+ youth, children and teens with endocrine-related conditions, and those with complex medical or behavioral health needs. Her clinical interests include ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, behavioral sleep concerns, identity development, and supporting youth with medical conditions.

Dr. Markowicz takes a collaborative, evidence-based, culturally responsive, and strengths-based approach to therapy that is individually tailored to each child and teen. She strives to create a warm, validating space where youth and their families feel safe, empowered, and respected. Her primary treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and behavior modification strategies, while also integrating elements from other evidence-based modalities as appropriate to assist youth in meeting their unique treatment goals.

Dr. Markowicz also enjoys conducting psychological assessments for a wide range of referral questions. She has specialized experience assessing for neurodevelopmental and psychological disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), specific learning disorders (SLDs), anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. At the end of each assessment, Dr. Markowicz approaches feedback as a collaborative process, offering clear, compassionate, and practical guidance to help families and care teams understand a child’s unique strengths and areas for support.

Overall, Dr. Markowicz is deeply committed to providing inclusive, identity-affirming services and works to ensure that every child and family she works with feels supported, respected, and heard. She is also passionate about advocacy and advancing health equity within systems of care.

Outside of work, Dr. Markowicz enjoys trying new restaurants, playing board and tabletop games, practicing aerial circus arts, spending time in nature, kayaking, dancing, and reading fantasy novels. She also loves exploring the Kansas City area and spending time with her fiancé and cats.

M. Ashton Phillips, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider

Dr. Phillips is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in work with older adolescents and adults. She completed her Bachelors in Psychology at Wake Forest University and received her MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Mississippi. She completed her internship at the Atlanta VAMC and her postdoc at the Michael E Debakey VAMC in Houston, specializing in evidence-based therapies for trauma and PTSD. Since completing her training, Dr. Phillips has worked in hospital settings, college counseling, and private practice. She also believes in the importance of connecting with the greater psychological community and continuing education and is a member of the Kansas Psychological Association and the National Register of Health Psychologists.

Dr. Phillips strongly believes in the importance of providing patients with evidence based care, and is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for a variety of concerns and life experiences. She has special training in the treatment of PTSD and anxiety disorders such as social anxiety, panic disorder, health anxiety, and OCD. While she specializes in anxiety, Dr. Phillips also recognizes the importance of evidence-based approaches in helping patients navigate daily life experiences such as relationship concerns, making difficult decisions, parenting, connecting with others in a meaningful way, and questions about identity. Although Dr. Phillips works with adolescents and adults at all stages of life, she has a particular passion for people navigating life transitions (e.g., high school to college, early adulthood, military to civilian life, becoming a parent, etc). She recognizes the importance of balancing making space for difficult emotions while also helping individuals see the change that is meaningful within their own lives.

Outside of work, Dr. Phillips enjoys reading (always 1 fiction and 1 nonfiction book at the same time!), going on walks, and playing board games and video games with her family.