Therapist Intern (Council Bluffs Office)

Education: Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Management, Luther College
Masters of Arts in Counseling, University of Northern Iowa (in process)

Experience: I am a student in the Masters of Arts Counseling program at the University of Nothern Iowa. I am interested in working collaboratively with clients to help them develop skills in acceptance, mindfulness, and value-based living in order to overcome life’s challenges and thrive. Experience working with those in crisis, advocacy, and supportive services to adult and child survivors of sexual assault and abuse.

Hobbies: I enjoy playing my guitar and listening to music. I also enjoy distance running, playing basketball, powerlifting, long boarding, dancing, hiking, and anything that allows me to move and be creative.

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 Science in Psychology, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Masters of Science in Counseling, University of Nebraska at Omaha (in process)

Experience: Experience working with children, teens, and adults in behavioral health. Experience working with SPMI and substance abuse disorders at an inpatient facility

Hobbies: Gardening, reading, crafting, and camping

Insurances Accepted: ll 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

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
(Glenwood Office)

Education: Texas State University

Licensure: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, State of Iowa
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, State of Iowa

Experience: Critical Care Nurse since 2019
Solid Organ Transplant Critical Care Nurse
Medical Intermediate Care Nurse

Hobbies: Skiing, Reading, Spending time with family and friends

Insurances Accepted: ll 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 (Council Bluffs Office)

Education: Bachelors Degree, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Masters Degree, National University (in process)

Experience: Business Management Degree, Health Coaching Certification

Hobbies: Family/friends, hiking, yoga, reading, meditating

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

Administrative Assistant
(Red Oak Office)

Experience: 10 years of customer service experience
Hobbies: Riding four wheelers, golfing, going to the pool with my daughter, and camping

Kelsey Lowery, BS

In-Home Services Provider
(Red Oak Office)

Education: Bachelors of Science in Psychology

Experience: 2 years experience providing BHIS services

Hobbies: Rockhounding and lapidary/jewelry making

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations

Maria Lupercio

Administrative Assistant
(Council Bluffs Office)

Hobbies: Enjoy attending son’s boxing matches. Enjoy going to sporting events such as football, soccer, and basketball.

Robin Hixson

Administrative Assistant
(Woodbine Office)

Education: Bachelors of Arts in Psychology
Masters of Science in Organizational Management

Experience: 30 years experience working in higher education, student affairs, teaching business classes, and leadership series.

Hobbies: Horses, gardening, enjoying development of hobby farm the last 15 years with sheep, chickens, etc.

RJ Fitzgerald, BS

In-Home Services Provider
(Avoca Office)

Education: Bachelors of Science in Psychology

Experience: Dedicated to the health and well-being of families in Southwest Iowa.

Hobbies: Reading, painting, hiking

Benjamin Ward, BS

In-Home Services Provider
(Glenwood Office)

Education: Bachelors of Science in Psychology, Creighton University

Experience: Experience with a variety of populations through the service industry and volunteering at the Hope Center for Kids.

Hobbies: Working out, basketball, making music