Therapists In Ames

Andrew McGinn, NCC, tLMHC

Andrew specializes in:

• Anger management
• Behavioral issues
• Depression
• Men’s issues
• OCD
• Relationship issues
• Stress
• Veterans’ issues

Andy approaches therapy in an informal way, resulting in a comfortable environment for families and youth. At heart, Andy considers himself rational and solutions-oriented, and he uses this focus as he helps individuals find purpose and meaning in their lives.  As a former newspaper feature writer and editor, Andy is a natural communicator and particularly skilled at building trusting relationships.

Ames Office

1323 Northwestern Ave.

Ames, IA 50010

515.232.7262

Office Hours

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Therapists In Charles City

Sherry Post, MS, TLMHC

Sherry specializes in:

• Play therapy, with children ages 3 – 18
• Family therapy
• Issues impacting women
• Depression and anxiety
• Anger management
• Healthy relationships

Sherry has years of experience serving Iowans of all ages, and she draws from several theories based on the needs of the individual she serves. This includes humanistic, CBT, play therapy, and systemic methods. Sherry has past experience participating on her local Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) volunteer service team, and she formerly helped out her local Teen Screen Program, which identifies youth at risk of suicide.

Charles City Office

705 3rd Ave.

Charles City, IA 50616

641.228.8030

Office Hours

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Therapists In Clinton

Andrea Lawson, LISW

Andrea specializes in:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief
• ADHD
• Family therapy
• Anger management
• Healthy relationships

Andrea previously provided clinical assessments, therapy, and case management for soldiers injured in combat. She is also experienced in providing therapy for students in educational settings, and she is certified in Infant Mental Health.

Barbara Myers, LMHC-T

Barbara specializes in:

• Grief and loss
• Family change
• Anxiety
• Depression
• ADHD
• Group work
• Anger management
• Healthy relationships

Barbara has served in youth ministry and provided a therapeutic and supportive environment in adolescent residential treatment centers. She has worked in a community health setting, providing assessments, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and group work for both children and adults. Barbara has experience working with individuals seeking help with self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, and life transitions.

Clinton Office

244 23rd Ave. N.

Clinton, IA 52732

563.243.8200

Office Hours

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Therapists In Davenport

Andrea Lawson, LISW

Andrea specializes in:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief
• ADHD
• Family therapy
• Anger management
• Healthy relationships

Andrea previously provided clinical assessments, therapy, and case management for soldiers injured in combat. She is also experienced in providing therapy for students in educational settings, and she is certified in Infant Mental Health.

Barbara Myers, LMHC-T

Barbara specializes in:

• Grief and loss
• Family change
• Anxiety
• Depression
• ADHD
• Group work
• Anger management
• Healthy relationships

Barbara has served in youth ministry and provided a therapeutic and supportive environment in adolescent residential treatment centers. She has worked in a community health setting, providing assessments, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and group work for both children and adults. Barbara has experience working with individuals seeking help with self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, and life transitions.

Laurie Walters, LISW, RPT-S

Laurie specializes in:

• Play therapy
• Family therapy
• Depression and anxiety
• Anger management
• Healthy relationships

Prior to LSI, Laurie worked as a supervisor in the area of child welfare, providing supervision and guidance to caseworkers working with families and children involved with the Department of Human Services. She has extensive experience in providing clinical assessments and therapy to children and adolescents, as well as adults, with mental health issues; including ADHD, attachment issues, abuse victimization, grief and loss, self esteem, depression and anxiety disorders.

Makala Leach, tLMHC, NCC, LPHA 

Makala specializes in: 

• Anxiety 
• Depression 
• ADHD 
• LGBTQIA+ 
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 
• Children and Adolescents 
• Coping Skills 
• Individuals with Autism 

Makala strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for anyone looking for counseling using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Makala is passionate about the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as working with children, adolescents and young adults to aid individuals in their mental health goals. 

Cheyenne Driscoll, LMSW, LPHA I

Cheyenne specializes in: 

• Early Childhood Mental Health and Development 
• Psychotic Disorders 
• Crisis Management
• Depression and Anxiety
• Perinatal Mental Health

Cheyenne is a veteran social worker with 10+ years of experience working with children and families. Cheyenne welcomes folks of all kinds with open arms and provides a safe space for them to be who they are. Cheyenne brings with her a light-hearted, empathetic personality and makes families feel at ease naturally. With extensive knowledge in mental health and biopsychosocial influences, Cheyenne offers strengths and evidence-based tools to those who walk through her door.   

Davenport Office

111 W. 15th St.

Davenport, IA 52803

563.322.7419

Office Hours

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Therapists In Des Moines

Christa Eribal, LMSW

Christa specializes in:

• Trauma-focused therapy
• Adolescent and family therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Play therapy
• Therapy for individuals who are immigrants or former refugees

Christa currently has openings for Iowans of all backgrounds, including those who are immigrants and former refugees, and she has a passion for serving children and helping them and their families. If you are interested in meeting with Christa, sessions together can also include mental health interpreters and caseworkers.

Sarah Van Gorp, LMSW

Sarah specializes in:

• Serving former refugee and immigrant individuals
• Global Mental Health
• Trauma-informed healing

Sarah has experience providing therapy to children and adults, and she partners with trained LSI interpreters to meet their individual needs. She enjoys collaborating with physicians and other supportive resources to wrap care around each individual she serves.

Des Moines Office

3125 Cottage Grove Ave.

Des Moines, IA 50311

515.274.4946

Office Hours

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Therapists In Dubuque

Lindsey Darrouzet, LISW

Lindsey specializes in:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Strengths-Based Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Anger management
• Couples and family therapy
• Healthy relationships
• Trauma

Lindsey works primarily with adults and teens and has experience treating a wide variety of mental and behavioral health concerns. Before coming to LSI, she worked as a counselor at a university counseling center and has also provided supportive services and outreach in a legal services agency, connecting clients to the resources and information they needed.

Kayci Dimmer, LMSW

Kayci specializes in:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Anger Management
• Children and Adolescents
• Stress
• Adoption
• Coping Skills
• Developmental disorders

Kayci has experience serving Iowans, specifically children, through therapy and behavioral health intervention services. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and ADHD, but she is able to meet with individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions.

Jennifer Dolson, LMHC

Jennifer specializes in:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Anger management
• Healthy relationships
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Child and adolescent therapy
• Adult, couples, and family therapy

Jennifer has nine years of experience treating a wide range of mental health diagnoses. She provides in-office and school-based therapy services, and also has experience providing in-home family therapy and support through behavioral health intervention services.

James Guentherman, LMHC

James specializes in:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• PTSD
• Self-esteem
• Healthy relationships
• Anger management
• Sports management

Jim is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 18 years of experience treating adults and children. Jim specializes in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma-related issues, self-esteem issues, anger management, and sports-related issues. Although his foundation is psychodynamic, he believes in an integrative approach as every person’s needs are unique. Prior to working at LSI, Jim served in the U.S. Army.

Jon Hart, LMHC

Jon specializes in:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Addiction
• ADHD
• Grief
• Trauma
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eclectic therapy
• Existential therapy
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Jon specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma, though he serves Iowans with a variety of mental health conditions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is his focus, but he tailors his treatments and approaches to meet each individual’s specific needs.

JoAnn Weitz, MA, LMHC, EMDR

JoAnn specializes in:

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Domestic violence
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• Family therapy
• Anger management
• Healthy relationships

JoAnn has years of experience serving as a therapist. In her career, she has supported individuals coping with issues like divorce, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, trauma, and domestic violence, and she is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Martha Nowacki, t-LMHC 

Martha specializes in:

• Anxiety and Depression
• Stress and Coping Skills 
• Domestic Abuse and Domestic Violence 
• Life Transitions 
• Peer Relationships and Relationship Issues 
• Self-Esteem 
• Bipolar Disorder 
• Borderline Personality 

Martha provides a safe space for her clients, so they feel heard and emotionally validated and works to understand clients’ worlds from their own perspective. Martha has assisted those struggling with grief, relationship concerns, transitions in life, trauma, anxiety, mood diagnoses, and self-harm, to name a few. She uses a kind and empathetic, person-centered approach, as well as mindfulness-based practices, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. She uses expressive arts techniques with clients, valuing self-expression and utilizing artistic means to cope. Martha has experience counseling teens, adults, and older adults. 

Molly Zogas, t-LMHC 

Molly specializes in:

• Anxiety and Depression
• ADHD
• Behavioral Issues
• Relationship Issues
• Trauma and PTSD
• Stress
• Self-Esteem
• Life Transitions

To provide the best services she can for each individual client, Molly pulls from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, and Play Therapy. Molly works with children (5+), teens, and adults. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and trauma. 

Dubuque Office

2255 John F. Kennedy Rd.

Dubuque, IA 52002

563.582.0044

Office Hours

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Therapists In Manchester

Jenni Hentges, LMSW

Jenni specializes in:

• Grief
• Loss
• End of life issues
• Strengths-based perspective
• Crisis intervention
• Chronic illness
• Stress
• Anxiety and depression
• Family therapy
• Play therapy
• Solution-focused therapy
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Anger management
• Healthy relationships

Jenni’s field practicum experience includes rural hospital social work and dialysis social work. In the hospital setting, Jenni primarily provided case management services, helping patients and their families obtain insurance and services in the home, and making referrals as needed. On the dialysis unit, she had the opportunity to build relationships with patients and their family members, helping them deal with a difficult diagnosis, and making the transition into a new normal.

Manchester Office

118 West Main Street

Professional Park Building

Manchester, IA 52057

563.927.3281 

Office Hours

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Therapists In Mason City

Sherry Post, MS, TLMHC

Sherry specializes in:

• Play therapy, with children ages 3 – 18
• Family therapy
• Issues impacting women
• Depression and anxiety
• Anger management
• Healthy relationships

Sherry has years of experience serving Iowans of all ages, and she draws from several theories based on the needs of the individual she serves. This includes humanistic, CBT, play therapy, and systemic methods. Sherry has past experience participating on her local Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) volunteer service team, and she formerly helped out her local Teen Screen Program, which identifies youth at risk of suicide.

Mason City Office

2502 S. Jefferson Ave.

Mason City, IA 50401

641.423.1083

Office Hours

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Therapists In Muscatine

Jennifer Bishop, T-LMHC

Jennifer specializes in:

• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety
• Domestic violence
• Play therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Jennifer has experience treating clients of all ages. She has past experience using play therapy with children and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with the clients she served.

Muscatine Office

2107 Cedar Street

Muscatine, IA 52761 

Office Hours

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Therapists in Spencer

Casey Baker, EdD, LMHC, RPT-S

Casey specializes in:

• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Depression and Anxiety
• Parenting Concerns
• Family Stress
• Stress Management
• Body Image
• Addictions
• Trauma
• Emotional Regulation

Casey is also active in research with areas of focus on gender, motherhood, career development, and the use of technology in counseling. She is active in professional organizations and has presented at conferences at the state, regional, and national level on topics including children’s mental health, infertility, veterans in transition, mindfulness, and sexual dysfunction.

Emily Dicks, tLMHC

Emily specializes in:

• Depression and Anxiety
• Anger Management
• Healthy Relationships
• Play Therapy

Emily has experience providing play therapy to children of all ages.

Chelsea Zaragoza, LMHC

Chelsea specializes in:

• • Depression and Anxiety
  • Anger Management
  • Eating Disorders
  • Autism
  • Sensory Processing Disorders
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Gender Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders

Chelsea has years of experience treating a range of mental health conditions, and she has also provided in-school counseling.

Amy Davis, tLMHC, NCC

Amy specializes in:

• Adolescent and Family Therapy
• Adult and Couples Therapy
• Trauma Focused Therapy
• Depression and Anxiety
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Anger Management/Behavioral Issues
• Sexual Abuse
• Healthy Relationships
• Stress Management

Amy is a temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 20 years of experience treating adults and children.  Amy has extensive experience working with at risk youth in a variety of settings. Amy’s areas of emphasis include teen and adult mental health disorders, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, healthy relationships, attachment disorder, and PTSD.  Amy is trained in EMDR, Gottman method, TF-CBT, and Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP).

Spencer Office

605 Grand Ave.
Suites 309-314
Spencer, IA 51301

712.262.4083

Office Hours

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m

Therapists in Storm Lake

Emily Dicks, tLMHC

Emily specializes in:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Anger management
• Healthy relationships
• Play therapy

Emily has experience providing play therapy to children of all ages.

Storm Lake Office

1614 W 5th St.

Storm Lake, IA 50588

712.263.9341

Office Hours

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m

Therapists In Waterloo

Shelly Blanchard, LMFT

Shelly specializes in:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief
• Abuse
• Play therapy
• Stress management
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Shelly has worked extensively with kids and teens throughout her career, and she also has experience working with individuals either going through divorce or rebuilding their life after divorce. She also has past experience serving as a Christian counselor, and Christian therapy is available to individuals upon request.

Jeremy Holmes, LMSW, LPHA I

Jeremy specializes in:

• Stress
• Anger Management
• Developmental Disorders
• Mood Disorders
• Adult, Children, Elders
• Substance Abuse

Jeremy works with all ages, including children and adolescents, adults and elders. He specializes in a variety of areas including stress, anger management, developmental disorders, mood disorders and substance abuse. Jeremy utilizes many different approaches in his therapy sessions, including Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Behavior Therapy and he uses a Task Centered Approach.

Jose Saavedra, BHIS, LPHA I, LMHC–t

Jose specializes in:

• Conflict Resolution
• Anger Management
• Family and Children therapy
• Behavioral Intervention
• Play-based Adlerian therapy
• Trauma Informed Care
• Neuro-Diverse Populations

Jose facilitates a therapeutic environment where families can come together to address any needs or concerns, utilizing a variety of approaches to support clients and families.Jose has a background in play-based Adlerian therapy and specializes in facilitating trauma informed care with experience in supporting victims of long-term trauma. He also has experience in supporting neuro-diverse populations, individuals with special needs, as well as individuals with sensory processing needs. He is bilingual in Spanish and English, therefore part of his approach in supporting children and families focuses on facilitating a therapeutic process and environment from a multicultural and multilingual approach. Jose has extensive background in behavioral intervention, anger management and conflict resolution as well as working and supporting children and adolescents struggling with focus and attention.

Mackenzie Ford, LMSW

Mackenzie specializes in:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Family and Children Therapy
• Stress
• Play Therapy
• Coping Skills
• Behavioral Issues

Mackenzie’s goal is to eliminate the stigma around mental health needs and to support anyone looking for clinical counseling, especially in her local community. Whether it’s an in-person or tele-health session with Mackenzie, you can expect a welcoming atmosphere and a judgment free environment. “I typically specialize in children and families, but I love working with individuals of all backgrounds,” said Mackenzie. “My passion is to serve my local community and those who live in it.”

Amy Lamgo, LMSW, LPHA I

Amy specializes in:

• Kids and Teens
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Faith-Based Counseling
• Stress
• Coping Skills

Amy graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Master of Social Work with a focus on Trauma-Informed Care. Throughout the course of her education, Amy was awakened to the issues that kids and teens are facing in world today and developed a passion for working with kids and teens with a trauma-informed lens. Amy specializes in stress, coping skills, and faith-based or Christian counseling. 

Nicole McGreevy, t-LMHC

Nicole specializes in:

• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety
• Addiction
• Schizophrenia Spectrum
• Bipolar Disorder
• Boundaries-Related Issues

Nicole aims to provide a collaborative, authentic, direct, and rapport-driven counseling experience that focuses on validation, empowerment, and the unique strengths, goals, experiences, and sense of purpose of each client. Preferred interventions are an integrative approach utilizing Existential-Humanistic and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Techniques and Psychoeducation, as well as play-based techniques when working with children and families.

Waterloo Office

904 West 4th St.

Waterloo, IA 50702

319.233.3579

Office Hours

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m

Therapists In Waverly

Susan Kosche Vallem, EdD, LISW, LPHA III

Susan specializes in:

• Crisis Intervention
• Family therapy
• Group therapy
• Couples therapy
• Anxiety/Depression
• Stress

Susan uses a strength-based, solution-focused approach along with trauma-informed therapy. She utilizes a holistic approach, bio-psycho-social-spiritual, and seeks to build on strengths to empower people. Susan was an American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health provider and was awarded Iowa Social Worker of the year and the Iowa Lifetime Achievement Award.

Waverly Office

106 16th St. S.W.

P.O. Box 848

Waverly, IA 50677

319.352.2630

Therapists In Vinton

Mackenzie Ford, LMSW

Mackenzie specializes in:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Family and Children Therapy
• Stress
• Play Therapy
• Coping Skills
• Behavioral Issues

Mackenzie’s goal is to eliminate the stigma around mental health needs and to support anyone looking for clinical counseling, especially in her local community. Whether it’s an in-person or tele-health session with Mackenzie, you can expect a welcoming atmosphere and a judgment free environment. “I typically specialize in children and families, but I love working with individuals of all backgrounds,” said Mackenzie. “My passion is to serve my local community and those who live in it.”

Vinton Office

1206 C Ave

Vinton, IA 52349