Team Archive:

Therapist(Plattsmouth Office)

Education: Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma
Master of Social Work from the University of Kentucky.

Professional Experience/Accomplishments: I have worked as a social worker in the Emergency Department at a hospital where I gained much experience.

Hobbies: I love playing with my mini dachshund, Moose. Listening to music and occasionally watching a new series on Netflix.

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare/UBH/Optum, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Tricare, Cigna, Nebraska Medicaid (Nebraska Total Care, UHC, Healthy Blue) , Cigna

Therapist Intern (Des Moines Area)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Iowa
Master’s degree at Drake University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (in process)

Professional Experience/Accomplishments: Volunteered answering the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. Elaine has a wealth of experience providing direct care services at one of the best Psychiatric Medical Institutions for Children in the state providing a safe and calm environment conducive to healing and treatment.

Hobbies/Interests: Elaine enjoys spending quality time with her loved ones, traveling, and being outdoors.

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, Blue Cross Blue Shield , United Healthcare/UBH/Optum, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Tricare, Cigna, Nebraska Medicaid (Nebraska Total Care, UHC, Healthy Blue) , Cigna

Therapist (Glenwood office)

Education: Bachelors of Science in Professional Psychology, Bellevue University
Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Bellevue University

Licensure/Certifications: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (TEMP), State of Iowa
Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, State of Nebraska
National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Professional Experience/Accomplishments: My clinical experience includes facilitating individual, group, and family therapy in various outpatient settings, as well as crisis intervention. I have success in helping adolescents, teens, and young adults who
have experienced a variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, grief, relationship conflicts, OCD, disordered eating, perinatal, and self-esteem.

Modalities: Person Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Strengths-Based approaches, ACT, and DBT.

Hobbies/Interests: Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, cooking, gardening, hiking, fishing, reading, working out, going to concerts, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes!

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, Blue Cross Blue Shield , United Healthcare/UBH/Optum, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Tricare, Cigna, Nebraska Medicaid (Nebraska Total Care, UHC, Healthy Blue) , Cigna

Therapist (Avoca office)

Education: Masters of Science in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix.

Licensure: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Iowa LMHC a certification in Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and am certified to utilize the Columbia Suicide Screenings (CSSRS).

Professional Experience: I have worked as a therapist for 4 years and enjoy working with a multitude of different areas. I have a whole person approach and base my therapeutic practice on what my clients need case by case. I work with both adolescents and adults, as well as couples and families. I love to utilize Art Therapy with my clients and tend to have a more Holistic approach to therapy. I aim an avid activist for suicide prevention after losing my son in 2022 to suicide. I have started a nonprofit organization to raise awareness and support for victims of suicide loss and students who have overcome suicidal ideation. The company is in honor of my son, Zakk, and is called The Sparrow Project.

Hobbies: Reading, writing, spending time with my family and dogs, riding motorcycles, and traveling.

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, Blue Cross Blue Shield , United Healthcare/UBH/Optum, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Tricare, Cigna, Nebraska Medicaid (Nebraska Total Care, UHC, Healthy Blue) , Cigna

Therapist Intern (Glenwood office)

Education: Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology and minored in Early Childhood Education and Child, Youth, and Family Studies, University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
working on my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Malone University

Experience: My professional experience include a variety of jobs in different fields. I have worked as a CNA, a server/bartender, a RBT, and a floral assistant. All while going to college.

Hobbies: I enjoy working out, reading, hanging out with friends, family, and my Dalmatian puppy, Ollie!

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, Blue Cross Blue Shield , United Healthcare/UBH/Optum, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Tricare, Cigna, Nebraska Medicaid (Nebraska Total Care, UHC, Healthy Blue) , Cigna