In-Home Services Provider
(Des Moines area)
Education: Bachelor’s in Social Justice, Women’s Studies, and Psychology from Hamline University, currently attending Carlow University pursuing a Master’s in Social Work – Direct Practice
Licensure/Certifications (if applicable): Licensed Foster Parent
Professional Experience/Accomplishments: 10+ years of experience in advisory roles in higher education and job placement as well as experience as a foster parent and volunteering for social justice organizations
Hobbies/Interests: 4 kids take up most of my time, along with my cats, but I also run a weekly Dungeons & Dragons campaign and enjoy anything competitive!
Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations
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
In-Home Services Provider
(Avoca Office)
Education: Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education, Buena Vista University
Licensure: Special Education Endorsement, K-8
Experience: Started out as a paraprofessional in the school system and became an Elementary teacher with experience working with children, parents, guardians, and other professionals.
Hobbies: Nebraska football, Spending time with my family and friends, swimming, and working with people.
Insurances accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations
Administrative Assistant
(Glenwood Office)
Education: Career Point College, San Antonio, TX
Hobbies: Anything outdoors and reading
In-Home Services Provider
(Woodbine Office)
Education: Bachelors of Science in Social Work, University of Nebraska at Omaha (in process)
Hobbies: Making sourdough bread, spending time with my family, and pilates!
Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations
Therapist Intern (Council Bluffs office)
Education: Bachelors of Science in Psychology, York University
Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Bellevue University (in process)
Experience: Worked in the behavioral health field since 2021. Completed practicum hours through A Blessing of Hope.
Hobbies: Enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching movies, and cooking.
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: Bachelors of Science in Family Social Science
Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy (in process)
Experience: 20 years of experience working in the social work field. 10 of those years at a substance abuse treatment center, 9 years of working with families who have child protection involvement.
Hobbies: Exercising, spending time with family, relaxing
Insurances accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, Optum Behavioral Health, Midlands Choice, Aetna, Tricare, Cigna, Nebraska Medicaid (Nebraska Total Care, UHC, Healthy Blue) , Cigna
In-Home Services Provider
(Woodbine Office)
Education: Bachelors of Science in Psychology, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Experience: Worked in the helping professions most of my life including animals, children, and with adults with disabilities.
Hobbies: I love to do yoga, read, cook/bake, hike, golf and hangout with my fiance and animals.
Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations