https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/resources-and-support daily 0.75 2025-11-21 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-01-06 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/blog/supporting-your-child-with-adhd monthly 0.5 2025-11-13 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/blog/seeing-anger-in-different-light monthly 0.5 2025-11-13 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/blog/understanding-positive-amp-negative-emotion-cycles-in-your-relationships monthly 0.5 2025-10-30 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/blog/psychological-testing-better-outcomes-begin-at-meadowlark monthly 0.5 2025-02-11 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/blog/professional-treatment-options-for-mental-health-concerns monthly 0.5 2025-02-11 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/blog/how-to-help-your-kids-adjust-for-back-to-school-changes monthly 0.5 2024-11-14 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/blog/meadowlark-expands-psychological-testing-amp-evaluation-services-now-offering-on-site-parent-child-interaction-therapy monthly 0.5 2024-07-22 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/blog/understanding-your-anxiety-amp-seeking-support-for-a-more-fulfilling-life monthly 0.5 2024-06-12 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/blog/why-therapists-do-the-things-they-do monthly 0.5 2024-05-09 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/blog/how-to-combat-seasonal-depression monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/blog/identifying-the-signs-amp-symptoms-of-common-mental-health-conditions monthly 0.5 2024-01-15 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/blog/teletherapy-tips-get-the-most-out-of-your-virtual-session monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/about daily 0.75 2025-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/491bc064-3e4a-4bde-9a7d-9854af9e487e/Mdlk_Web_Therapy_2.webp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/b090949b-5768-4da5-b091-95c3dd368cf6/Mdlk_Web_Therapy_4.webp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/e01f6146-cc5a-4ac3-8f55-50557c5829c6/Mdlk_Web_Mercy.webp https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/myleena-grenis daily 0.75 2024-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/1643170500503-8AHSPRWD334VSPTIIJ9C/image0.jpeg Myleena Grenis - Myleena Grenis, MSW, LISW, CADC In-person & Telehealth (She/Her) Hello, I attended the University of Iowa earning my Master’s degree in Social work and Bachelor’s in Social Work degree from the University of Northern Iowa. I specialize in treating individuals faced with the challenges of chronic illness- cancer care, dialysis, substance use disorders, etc. Through personal and professional experience I understand the burden and the overwhelming feeling of losing control. I am here to help you re-discover your inner strengths through support and self-exploration. I enjoy working with motivated adolescents and adults who recognize the journey takes many turns before finding peace. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/robert-cherry daily 0.75 2022-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/1656355586919-ENPOL499VIEW8150AP8G/Robert.jpeg Robert Cherry - Robert Cherry, MPAS, PA-C (He/Him) Robert is a psychiatric Physician Assistant who began practicing at Meadowlark in 2020. Robert received a bachelor’s degree in Biology from The University of Connecticut in 2014. He went on to work as an Emergency Medical Technician in some of Boston, Massachusetts’s most economically disadvantaged neighborhoods for three years prior to attending Physician Assistant School at The University of Dubuque. While in Physician Assistant School, Robert confirmed his love for psychiatry after interning both at Meadowlark and at Mercy Medical Center’s inpatient psychiatric unit. Robert has experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions. His most passionate interests include addiction medicine, helping pediatric and adolescent patients with anxiety and depression, and veterans who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He also enjoys working with patients affected by Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Attention Deficit Disorder. Robert is an advocate for pharmacological treatments as well as non-pharmacological interventions including cognitive behavioral therapy, nutrition, exercise, and meditation. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/elizabethclark daily 0.75 2023-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/1656355707903-2WZ8YEAFZ2EHVACGIUS2/Liz.jpeg Elizabeth Clark - Elizabeth Clark, LMHC, NCC, CMIP (She, Her) Elizabeth provides telehealth & in-person appointments in Meadowlark’s North Liberty Building #2. Liz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Iowa in 2011 and her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in 2016. She is a National Certified Counselor, as well as a Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional. Elizabeth’s experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, autism, self-esteem issues, and loss. She loves to incorporate creativity into her sessions and her approach is strengths-based. She enjoys helping clients reach their full potential through the use of art, mindfulness, person-centered skills, acceptance commitment therapy strategies, and cognitive behavioral interventions. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/lance-clemsen daily 0.75 2022-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/1ddd667d-2944-4f43-b41c-51cdd3f6c6ae/LANCE-IMG_0031-E.jpg Lance Clemsen - Lance Clemsen (He/Him) Lance is a Board Certified Licensed Independent Social Worker. Mr. Clemsen is emergency medicine staff at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and adjunct faculty for the University of Iowa School of Social Work. Lance provides evaluation, diagnosis, and psychotherapy for adults, couples, and their families. He is a native Iowan and has been practicing since 1985. He previously served on the Iowa Social Work licensure board. Mr. Clemsen is a graduate of Simpson College and received his MS in social work from Columbia University https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/jill-connors daily 0.75 2025-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/a4b4b437-0e0b-4b05-b965-c7268c467659/JILL-IMG_7535-E.jpg Jill Connors - Jill Connors, MSW, LISW Telehealth Only (She/Her) Jill Connors, LISW, is a Licensed Independent Social Worker known for her compassionate, client-centered approach. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from Iowa State University and earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Iowa. Jill works with adolescents and adults of all ages, offering support for a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and attention-related disorders. Her therapeutic style blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices, helping clients build insight, resilience, and meaningful change that enhances overall well-being. Recognized for her warm and accepting presence, Jill gently challenges unhelpful thought patterns through the use of metaphors and psychoeducation, guiding clients toward greater balance and clarity in all areas of life. She honors the courage it takes to begin therapy, understanding that seeking help and embracing change can be one of life’s most difficult—and empowering—decisions. Jill creates a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and encouraged to grow. Her work is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and a deep commitment to each individual's healing journey. Outside the therapy room, Jill enjoys spending time with her family, playing soccer, getting lost in a good book, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. Articles by Jill Seeing Anger in a Different Light https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/kit-crane daily 0.75 2023-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/36ec4a35-b83e-4999-8aa2-7e40989507e9/KIT-IMG_0086-E.jpg Kit Crane - Kit Crane, LISW (She/Her) Kit holds a Master in Social Work degree from the University of Iowa and is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, licensed to practice in the State of Iowa. In addition, she has a certificate in Aging Studies also from the University of Iowa. Ms. Crane offers supportive, strengths-based therapy to individuals across the lifespan. She has extensive experience in Mood Disorders, Anxiety, ADHD, Parent/Child Issues, and Life Transitions. Ms. Crane also provides education and illness management, assisting clients with the impact that mental illness can have on an individual’s life. She focuses on children, adolescent, and adult mental health, parenting education and advocacy, adolescent and teen concerns, relationship issues, and skill building for all ages. She utilizes a wide range of therapeutic techniques in close collaboration with her clients to create a comprehensive plan for treatment. This plan focuses on recovery, to promote stability and overall well-being. Her professional career has allowed her the unique opportunity to develop and supervise a nationally acclaimed in-home program working with chronically mentally ill parents and their minor children to create stability in their lives and to assist parents in being the very best parents they can be. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/jennifer-drew daily 0.75 2023-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/780d1d37-715a-4c7a-b4fb-401dea480459/jen+drew+%284%29.jpg Jennifer Drew - Jennifer Drew, MSW, LISW (She/Her) Jennifer provides telehealth & in-person appointments in Meadowlark’s North Liberty Building #2. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), board-certified in the State of Iowa. Jennifer offers a therapeutic approach that is client-centered, collaborative, and strengths-based. She focuses on taking a hands-on and practical approach to problem-solving. In her practice, Jennifer utilizes therapeutic techniques based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Jennifer specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, co-dependence, and interpersonal conflict with individual adults, and couples. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/melissa-gentry daily 0.75 2024-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/e2bdd692-5d51-441c-94ae-eeb17d2d9feb/Gentry.jpg Melissa Gentry - Melissa Gentry, MPAS, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH, DFAAPA (She/Her) Melissa is a psychiatric physician assistant who has been practicing at Meadowlark since 2017. Melissa completed her undergraduate studies at Des Moines Area Community College and Central College. She attended PA school at Des Moines University and received her master’s degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She also completed a psychiatry fellowship for PAs at the University of Iowa. Melissa has completed her doctoral studies in Translational Health Science at George Washington University and is now working to complete her dissertation. Melissa began her PA career in family medicine, urgent care, and emergency medicine. When she began practicing psychiatry in 2008, she knew she had found her home. She enjoys working with a variety of patients of any age or background, though she particularly enjoys working with women and adolescents. Ms. Gentry is passionate about supporting people through the rough times in their lives by helping them find the best possible version of themselves. She enjoys integrating yoga, nutrition, and general wellness into our efforts to improve one’s mental health. Melissa has earned a Certificate of Added Qualification in Psychiatry from The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She has received a Certificate of Recognition for Clinical Preceptor Excellence, awarded jointly by the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Physician Assistant Education Association. Melissa was selected as a Mental Health Fellow as a part of the PA Foundation Mental Health Outreach Fellowship in 2018. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/dr-tess-judge-ellis daily 0.75 2023-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/2bf2e64f-bc8c-4336-ba94-5ffddb1c5c05/Judge+Ellis.jpg Dr. Tess Judge-Ellis - Teresa (Tess) Judge-Ellis, (She/Her) Tess is dually Board Certified as a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been in nursing for over 20 years and in advanced practice nursing for 15. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Saint Louis University, a Master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Pacific Lutheran University and she completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice and did her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner education at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center. As a nurse practitioner (ARNP), Dr. Judge-Ellis is independently licensed and able to evaluate and treat a wide range of mental health disorders with individuals and families throughout the lifespan including: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders (Bipolar, Depression), Behavioral Disorders, Trauma, and Psychotic Disorders. Nurse Practitioners have full scope prescriptive authority and also provide counseling. More information on nurse practitioners can be found by visiting the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners at www.aanp.org. Dr. Judge-Ellis is on the faculty at the University of Iowa College of Nursing where she teaches in the graduate nurse practitioner program and she maintains a small rural family/psychiatric practice. She speaks locally and nationally to nurse practitioners on mental health issues. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/iankerns daily 0.75 2025-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/490abf8f-fd5f-4891-9e9d-0166825582cc/Kerns.jpg Ian Kerns - Ian Kerns, LMFT (He/Him) Ian provides telehealth & in-person appointments in Meadowlark’s North Liberty Building #2. Ian received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Social Work from the University of Iowa. He also holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mount Mercy University. He works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Ian’s therapeutic approach includes Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with a focus on OCD and online addictions. When not working he enjoys fishing, gardening, and hiking with his children. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/robin-kopelman daily 0.75 2023-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/8e2577fc-b2ea-4953-b8a5-4795d00387c9/ROBIN-IMG_0067-E.jpg Robin Kopelman - Dr. Robin Kopelman, MD. (She/Her) Dr. Kopelman is a leading expert in the state of Iowa in the fields of Women’s maternal/Perinatal Mental Health. Dr. Kopelman was the founding psychiatrist and Co-Director for the Women’s Wellness and Counseling Service at the University of Iowa Hospitals &Clinics, providing care to women in eastern Iowa for over a decade. During that time, she was a researcher in perinatal mental health services and advisor to the Iowa Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Maternal, Child, & Family Health. She then went on to provide women’s mental health services via telemedicine to northwest Iowa women and mothers for several years before establishing her women’s mental health-focused private practice at Meadowlark. She is a published author and has presented nationally and internationally on maternal mental health services. She is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at The University of Iowa College of Medicine and continues to educate residents and clinicians statewide on women’s mental health and perinatal treatment.Dr. Kopelman’s background and training in the interface of psychiatry with other medical specialties, primarily obstetrics-gynecology, informs her approach to comprehensive, individualized, evidence-based treatment planning for women across the adult reproductive lifespan. She is passionate about working with women to optimize and streamline treatment regimens that address their unique preferences and personal life circumstances, in the context of potentially complex medical needs. Her expertise includes helping patients make informed decisions about medication use related to pregnancy and breastfeeding, reproductive hormone status, or other medical conditions. She blends a collaborative and thoughtful risk-benefit analysis with a supportive, interpersonal therapeutic approach and includes complimentary treatments. She loves to support the evidence-based benefits of physical activity and will be offering active visits for interested women. A lifelong resident of Iowa, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts with honors in Biology from Grinnell College (’95) and completed her Doctor of Medicine (M.D. ‘99), psychiatric residency training (’03), and Master of Public Health (M.P.H. ‘05) at the University of Iowa. Dr. Kopelman is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult Psychiatry. She is a longstanding member of Postpartum Support International (PSI), the International Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health, and Marcé of North America. She lives in Iowa City with her husband, raising their four children, one dog, and an impressive number of cats. When not working or parenting, running with friends and family is where you’ll find her, including as co-leader of the Iowa City Trail Sisters and as a pacer for various Iowa-based long distances races. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/dr-laura-lundell daily 0.75 2022-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/be0c2f0a-705b-4a6e-9597-078607532ff7/LAURA-IMG_7352-E.jpg Dr. Laura Lundell - Dr. Laura Lundell, Psy.D (She/Her) Laura is a licensed clinical psychologist. She is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and completed both her Masters of Science (M.S.) and Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) in clinical psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Lundell enjoys working with individuals across the lifespan including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Specific areas of interest include complex trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. Her treatment philosophy is rooted in a trauma-informed, client-centered approach and utilizes various treatment modalities including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). A Coralville native, she enjoys being outdoors, running, and spending time with family, friends, and her pets. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/drew-martel daily 0.75 2024-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/4f01fb44-de64-4f57-a663-f741699a4cac/Drew_Martel_Headshot.jpg Drew Martel - Drew Martel, LISW (He/HIm) Drew Martel is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in Mental Health Treatment, Crisis Intervention, and Suicide Prevention. Drew practices an eclectic mix of therapeutic modalities, with particular interests in Existential Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the treatment of sleep disorders. Drew's approach to therapy is grounded in building a strong therapeutic relationship, creating goals tailored to the client's specific needs and life circumstances, and fostering a collaborative environment. He works with clients to identify and work towards meaningful goals, supporting them in the pursuit of personal growth and well-being. In addition to his work at Meadowlark, Drew is a site surveyor and trainer for The American Association on Suicidology and is affiliated with CommUnity Crisis Services in Iowa City. A military veteran, Drew was born and raised in Cedar Rapids and lives there with his family. He is an avid runner, having completed multiple ultra-marathons, a hobbyist blacksmith, and enjoys reading. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/mercy daily 0.75 2022-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/750a2ff0-8f2e-44b8-b388-b9dc496e6ff3/EMILY-IMG_7398-E-1024x1024.jpg Mercy - Mercy (She/Her) Mercy (here with her human, Emily Michener) is a golden doodle who has undergone significant training and successfully completed testing to certify her as a professional facility dog. Mercy's job is to help provide comfort to those in session, offer a feeling of safety/security while experiencing difficult emotions in therapy, and can act as a grounding source should someone become emotionally dysregulated during session. Mercy also provides lots of snuggles and laughs. Mercy can often be found lounging in her favorite chair or offering a friendly greeting in our waiting room. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/christopher-okiishi daily 0.75 2024-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/e4a4ad17-7a2f-491d-b953-cfbe0a16247d/CHRIS-IMG_7422E-1-200x300-2.jpg Christopher Okiishi - Dr. Christopher Okiishi, M.D., DFAPA (He/Him) Hablo Español Dr. Okiishi is a Board Certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist. A native of Iowa, he completed his training at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in 2002. He specializes in the medical treatment of all mental disorders across the lifespan including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders (Bipolar, Depression), Behavioral Disorders, Trauma, Psychotic Disorders, Tic and Tourette’s Disorder, and Impulse Control Disorders. He enjoys working with families and individuals to create a plan to recovery and maximum potential. In addition to his time at Meadowlark, Dr. Okiishi consults with several other agencies in Eastern Iowa including Tanager Place and Young House. He is an award-winning lecturer for the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Indian Hills Community College and the Iowa City, Sioux City and Cedar Rapids School Districts. He travels nationally educating teachers, community workers and families about mental illness. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/jillian-polaski daily 0.75 2023-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/1656355825377-XEJU8WL2UCEW0NCL6M6D/jillian.jpeg Jillian Polaski - Jillian Polaski, LMFT (She/Her) Jillian provides telehealth & in-person appointments in Meadowlark’s North Liberty Building #2. Jillian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Mt. Mercy University, and she also holds an MFA in writing from the University of Iowa. Prior to becoming a therapist, Jillian studied and taught personal narrative writing for many years. She found that what she loved so much about writing was the process of making meaning out of life, and weaving that meaning into stories. She views therapy as also being a storying process, one that can help us better understand that the stories we tell ourselves are not the only possible ones we could be telling ourselves. She views the therapy process as a way to help us make sense of life experiences and our place in the world in healthier, more adaptive ways. Jillian has experience working with trauma, adoption, blended families, couples, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She works with children and adults. Her approach to treatment includes narrative therapy, collaborative therapy, play therapy, art therapy, interpersonal neurobiology, and mindfulness interventions. In her spare time, she likes to read, write, knit, bake with her kids, and go for walks. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/monica-schmidt daily 0.75 2025-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/72497649-df7d-48da-9f76-ab6a98741246/Monica_headshot_4D1A4524.png Monica Schmidt - Monica Schmidt, MA, LMHC, IADC Monica provides telehealth & in-person appointments in North Liberty in Meadowlark’s building #2. (She/Her) Monica is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and an International Alcohol and Drug Counselor (IADC). She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Mount Mercy University (when it was Mount Mercy College), her Masters in Counseling Psychology from St. Mary’s University (Twin Cities Campus), and another Bachelor’s Degree in Cinema Studies and Media Culture from the University of Minnesota. She treats individuals from age 16 on up with a variety of mental health needs, including depression and anxiety, but specializes in the treatment of addictions — substance abuse, gambling, etc. Monica’s treatment modalities include Brief Intervention Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. In her leisure time, Monica enjoys attending film festivals, reading, fly fishing, and traveling around the world for Sherlock Holmes-related conferences and events. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/joseph-hunt-wassink daily 0.75 2025-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/d51eec34-800a-4f95-85f2-6ce356e602f3/Joe_Wassink.png Joseph Hunt Wassink - Joseph Hunt (Joe) Wassink (He/Him) Jess provides telehealth & in-person appointments in Meadowlark’s North Liberty Building #2. Joseph Hunt Wassink (Joe) is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) who specializes in supporting children, teenagers, and young adults experiencing depression and anxiety. Joe emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in his practice in order to support individuals developing practical strategies and skills to manage their distress. If and when clients are ready to process deeper hurts or traumas, Joe may recommend employing Trauma-Focused CBT or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) to safely reprocess trauma. Especially when working with children and teenagers, Joe combines art and play therapy techniques with CBT techniques. This supports the development of emotional communication and regulation skills, while building self-esteem. Additionally, he enjoys helping parents explore new strategies to meet their children’s unique needs. He also supports children and teenagers with ADHD and oppositional and defiant disorder. Joe earned his bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Iowa and his Master’s of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/faq daily 0.75 2025-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/7e90b174-1da8-4bd6-90da-1c567ad45d1e/Mercy.jpg FAQ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/64331295-e016-4ef5-b75d-426925791ef7/bird+on+wire.jpg FAQ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/1656013982092-881DD0QUNRU6FXC33OYD/IMG_0367.jpg FAQ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/dd5a959d-3baa-452c-8871-cb02f58a9b00/IMG_2621+2.jpeg FAQ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/e5d9a386-97fe-4beb-a5fb-9127f24209f6/IMG_2622.jpeg FAQ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/32f0b2da-f48f-46ea-8e36-fcab587640e4/IMG_2614.jpeg FAQ https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/mapsparking daily 0.75 2023-02-07 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/newclientinformationforms daily 0.75 2026-03-25 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/luca-reid daily 0.75 2023-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/1656356015750-O0POGG2CHOV7N665UTWR/luca.jpeg Luca Reid - Luca Reid, LMHC, M.Ed. (He/Him) Luca is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who received his Bachelor’s in Behavioral Science from Utah Valley University in 2008 and his Master’s in Professional Counseling from the University of Utah in 2012. Luca began his work with adolescents who struggled with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health conditions. Over the course of his years of work, Luca has worked with adolescents, adults, and couples in a variety of settings. Many of the mental health issues that he has treated include depression, anxiety, bipolar conditions, substance abuse, attachment issues, and trauma. Luca uses a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialect Behavior Therapy, Gestalt therapy, Inner Child techniques, mindfulness, meditation skills, thought processing and replacement, and Brain Spotting. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/forms-and-prescription-refill daily 0.75 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/a2408543-abdb-4d4f-93fa-86b152bb95f5/HIPAA_Form_Badge_150H.png https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/policies daily 0.75 2025-10-08 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/sandra-kessler daily 0.75 2025-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/3d5ad298-a971-4208-925f-592d36f4684c/S+kessler.jpg Sandra Kessler - Sandra Kessler, MSW, LISW (She, Her) Sandra Kessler is a Licensed Independent Social Worker based in North Liberty. She specializes in working with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and other emotional or life-stress concerns. Her therapeutic work draws on a blend of evidence-informed approaches — Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, EMDR, mindfulness, and relational/brain-body modalities. Treatment is tailored to each person’s unique history and needs, with an emphasis on creating a compassionate, grounded space for exploration, healing, and personal growth. Raised in Iowa, Sandra earned a B.A. from Iowa State University and an M.S.W. from the University of Iowa. She has been in practice since 2008 and is committed to meeting each client where they are, honoring their story, and supporting their movement toward clarity, resilience, and meaningful change. If you’d like to talk more about therapy or schedule an appointment, Sandra welcomes the opportunity to connect. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/lisakim daily 0.75 2025-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/1656379413081-KDHCVGQ26R05WQCM310E/Lisa+Kim Lisa Kim - Lisa Kim, LISW In-person and Telehealth Located in North Liberty Office, building #1 (She, Her) Lisa A. Kim received her BA from San Francisco State University (1992) in Psychology with an emphasis in Women’s Studies (later called Gender Studies) with minors in counseling and human sexuality studies. She went on to receive her Masters Degree from the University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration in 1995. Lisa worked and studied at the University of Illinois, Institute for Juvenile Research with advanced study in Family Systems therapy and group therapy while working in a variety of environments in Chicago. Lisa followed her then partner to Iowa City and has called it home since 1998. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker. Lisa’s professional career has focused on work with children, adolescents and families while also seeing individual adults. She has a passion working with teens and young adults, finding their mutual affinity for straightforward talk where we do our best work. Lisa believes the family is the healing unit and is sure to include them in her work with adolescents, so the entire family is supported. Lisa also has worked with survivors of PTSD, educating and building trust with insight, connections and compassion, using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with great success since 2002. Her work addresses client concerns with depression, anxiety and other mood disorders along with trauma. Lisa has worked tirelessly with the LGBTQ+ communities, most frequently our children, teens and young adults, as well as collaborating with other gender affirming medical professionals, towards living a happy, authentic life. She also strongly aligns with a belief that therapists should embrace and exercise cultural competency while welcoming a diverse community of clients. Lisa has a down to earth approach, is both knowledgeable and relatable, that brings laughter as well as sometimes tears to the therapy room. Her approaches derive from a Cognitive Behavioral perspective, insight oriented, psychodynamic and humanistic therapy and can include experiential work utilizing narrative and creativity as part of the therapy process. A holistic, mindfulness approach informs all of her therapeutic work. She includes Internal Family Systems theory into her work, often in concert with EMDR. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/gabriela-cherascu daily 0.75 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/4c672ad5-7ef0-42ed-a90b-3120ccbaa466/Gabriela-Cherascu-1+%281%29.webp Gabriela Cherascu - Gabriela Cherascu, MD (She, Her) Dr. Cherascu is a double-boarded diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry. She has been in practice for more than 20 years. She has training in Family Medicine, and then completed a residency in Adult Psychiatry at Upstate New York University (Syracuse) and University of Iowa, followed by a geriatric fellowship at University of Iowa. Dr. Cherascu worked for 5 years at Northern Maine Medical Center. On returning to Iowa City in 2008, she established the Palliative Care services at VA Medical Center. In 2010, she helped establish the inpatient and consultation-liaison Psychiatry Service Unit at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City and became Medical Director of Behavioral Health, where she remained until 2020. Dr. Cherascu has extensive experience working with adult patients in multiple settings: rural and urban, community and academic, inpatient and outpatient, emergent and chronic care. She is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa College of Medicine and is an active teacher, mentor, and community activist. She was pleased to be part of the steering committees of Cross Park and GuideLink, two new facilities in Iowa City that broadened the local psychiatric services and approaches to how the services are provided. Dr. Cherascu’s practice philosophy is practical and no-nonsense, looking for simple and efficient ways of solving patient’s problems, making treatment plans, and working with families. Her prescribing medication practice is conservative, trying to minimize medications and unwanted side effects, while optimizing outcomes. She draws from a variety of psychotherapy techniques to improve results. She is a thorough and active listener to patient problems and stories. New appointments are 90 minutes and follow-up appointments are a minimum of 30 minutes. In-person sessions are preferred over telemedicine. Her clinic welcomes patients between 18 and 150 years old. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/jessicaroyal daily 0.75 2025-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/06eaa753-8e80-4f4f-8046-5884ab091f97/J+roya.jpg Jessica Royal - Jessica Royal, LISW (She, Her) Jess provides telehealth & in-person appointments in Meadowlark’s North Liberty Building #1. Jessica is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). She received her BA in Psychology from University of Northern Iowa in 2007. She then graduated from St. Ambrose University with her Masters in Social Work in 2010. She has 12 years of experience working in inpatient psychiatry, with the last 5 years working with individuals with eating disorders. Jessica draws on techniques from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), among others, when working with clients. Jessica has experience working with clients with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and trauma. She also has training specific to treating clients with sex addictions. She uses a trauma informed approach when working with clients. Jessica enjoys working with both individuals and couples to help clients empower themselves for change. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/emily-michener daily 0.75 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/1656356062124-YLAF1B6L9UM86B5E1D3B/emily.jpg Emily Michener - Emily Michener (She/Her) Emily provides telehealth & in-person appointments in Meadowlark’s North Liberty Building #2. Emily is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), who received her Bachelor's from Iowa State University in 2010 and her Master's from the University of Iowa in 2015. Emily enjoys working with adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns. Emily is passionate about women’s health issues, such as infertility, miscarriage, and treatment for postpartum depression and anxiety. Emily is experienced working with trans, non-binary, and gender nonconforming individuals. Emily uses a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialect Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, and meditation skills. Emily's therapeutic approach is one that is client-centered, built upon authentic connection and collaboration. Emily may also utilize her Professional Facility Dog, Mercy, in session with appropriate individuals. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/authorizationtorequestinformation daily 0.75 2026-03-23 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/authorization-to-release-information daily 0.75 2026-03-23 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/trentheck daily 0.75 2025-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/8441a3a7-8cf2-4b95-9bc7-90c2ac1d7870/IMG_4744.jpg Trent Heck - Trent Heck, LISW, C-ACYFSW, NASW, ACSW Telehealth Only (He, Him, His) Trent is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 22 years of professional and clinical expertise in providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults within both inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. Trent obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in both Psychology and Sociology from Coe College and his Master of Social Work degree from the University of Iowa. Trent is a State of Iowa Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), a Certified-Advanced Child, Youth, and Family Social Worker (C-ACYFSW), and a Member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW). Trent's therapeutic approach is client-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused, using cognitive behavioral theory and systems theory. Trent specializes in the treatment of teens and adults with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Blogs by Trent Understanding Positive & Negative Emotion Cycles in Your Relationships Supporting Your Child with ADHD https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/kristyn-gerst daily 0.75 2023-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/15d938bd-d0af-4fee-9898-cdbd4e7232be/Gerst+Photo.jpg Kristyn Gerst - Kristyn Gerst (She, Her, Hers) Kristyn is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and an International Alcohol and Drug Counselor (IADC). She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Iowa and her Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of Iowa. Kristyn enjoys working with adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, and ADHD. She also works with clients experiencing life transitions, grief, and relationship concerns and is a sex positive, kink-friendly, and polyamory-friendly therapist. Kristyn has received specialized training in the treatment of substance abuse and other addictions. She utilizes a range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness. 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Before joining Meadowlark, Dr. Kopelman was a Professor in the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Psychiatry. He co-directed the hospital’s Autism Center as well as the Day Treatment program at The Center for Disabilities and Development. He has worked collaboratively with schools across Iowa to support students with behavioral challenges, served as Project Coordinator for three federally funded grants investigating the use of telehealth with young children with autism, and has co-written several journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Kopelman has presented across Iowa, nationally, and internationally and received awards for his clinical teaching and service. Dr. Kopelman is an active board member of the Autism Society of Iowa, including serving as its President, and he has helped organize conferences on several topics related to autism. 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She received her bachelor’s degree from Luther College, and a master’s degree in Educational Measurement and Statistics and PhD in School Psychology from the University of Iowa. Dr. Kempf enjoys working with young children through adolescents. Dr. Kempf evaluates children and adolescents for questions about neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD), learning disabilities, and other mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression). She provides individual therapy for children, and particularly enjoys parent-mediated therapies and coaching. Her treatment philosophy is based on a client-centered, behavioral perspective and uses modalities including applied behavior analysis (ABA), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral skills training (DBT skills), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). She also uses parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), parent management training, and parent-mediated therapy for social communication delays (Project ImPACT) and childhood anxiety disorders (SPACE). Before joining Meadowlark, Dr. Kempf was a school psychologist at Mississippi Bend and Grant Wood Area Education Agencies (GWAEA). She worked as a building-based school psychologist and a behavior consultant on the GWAEA Challenging Behavior Support Team. As a school psychologist, she was a member of school teams using a multi-tiered system of supports to maximize student outcomes, as well as identify students eligible for special education and target their learning needs. As a behavior consultant, she worked collaboratively with schools within GWAEA to support students, teachers, support staff, and families of children with behavioral challenges. She also provided professional development about behavioral concepts, assessments, and interventions to AEA consultants and school district employees. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/dabney-hofammann daily 0.75 2025-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/8e7160fb-99ae-4c5a-86dd-6ba62caf90a1/DabneyHofammann_Alli_June2021-101.jpg Dabney Hofammann - Dabney Hofammann, LMHC Telehealth Only (She/Her/Hers) Dabney holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from Grinnell College and a Master’s in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of Iowa. Dabney is a Board-Certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and specializes in working with adults with complex trauma histories, substance use concerns, grief and loss, anxiety, depression and neurodivergence. Dabney’s therapeutic approach is grounded in humility, non-judgement, compassion, curiosity and authenticity. In her practice, Dabney utilizes a warm, conversational style that is client-centered and collaborative. Dabney draws on therapeutic techniques from Person-Centered Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory and Harm Reduction. Dabney is passionate about helping clients to address chronic shame, build effective communication skills, and practice healthy boundary-setting. While it is true that relationships can create deep pain and suffering in our lives, Dabney believes in the transformative healing that comes from our connections with others, where our vulnerability is met with empathy. Dabney strives to empower clients to take ownership of their lives, utilize their inherent strengths and develop achievable goals that facilitate sustainable changes that bring clarity, meaning and purpose to client’s lives. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/dr-rustin-licht daily 0.75 2025-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/8edf190b-f803-4aa9-90c2-f5e412d0f452/IMG_9401.jpg Dr. Rustin Licht - Dr. Rustin Licht, MD (He/Him/His) Dr. Rustin Licht provides in-person appointments at Meadowlark’s Iowa City and North Liberty locations as well as telehealth appointments. Dr. Licht is double board certified to treat psychiatric conditions in children/adolescents as well as adults. He works with patients on a wide range of mental health disorders. Areas of special interest include ADHD, Tourette's disorder, anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder) and depression. Dr. Licht understands that environment, social factors and physical well-being can all contribute to psychiatric illness and recognizes that medication is not the answer for every patient. Through collaboration, he seeks to develop an individual treatment plan that may include lifestyle changes and psychotherapy. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/lea-boldt daily 0.75 2023-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/4f02aead-0ba4-4c9e-a1b0-c31cfd9fcff4/Boldt_Lea_Headshot.jpg Lea Boldt - Dr. Lea Boldt, PhD In-Person and Telehealth Located in Meadowlark’s Iowa City Office (She/Her/Hers) Lea is a licensed clinical psychologist. She received bachelor’s degrees from Creighton University and The University of Iowa and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from The University of Iowa. Lea has interests in early childhood development and mental health, neurodevelopmental and related disorders, and challenging behaviors. She conducts psychological assessments with children and adults regarding neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) as well as general cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Lea provides early childhood evidence-based interventions, including Integration of Working Models of Attachment into Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (IoWA-PCIT) and Improving Parents as Communication Teachers (Project-ImPACT), consultation and therapy for challenging behaviors in young children, the Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) program for parents with children with anxiety and anxiety-related disorders, Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT)/habit reversal therapy, and limited therapy for children and adults with ASD, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and certain adjustment-related difficulties. Lea is an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics and continues to teach and mentor graduate students and psychiatry residents and fellows. She is an active board member of the Autism Society of Iowa and has helped organize conferences on several topics related to ASD. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/kate-bell daily 0.75 2025-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/0e933dea-df4e-4cd9-a780-3a5b34c424f7/Kate_Bell_Dogs.jpeg Kate Bell - Kate Bell, LMFT Telehealth Only (She/Her/Hers) Kate is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is a graduate of Loras College and completed her Masters (M.A ) of Marriage and Family Therapy at Mount Mercy University. Kate enjoys working with teens and adults. Specific areas of interest include codependency, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. Kate’s treatment philosophy is rooted in a client-focused approach and she believes that understanding emotions provides clients with valuable insights about themselves and their relationships. Her approach utilizes various treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). In her free time Kate enjoys kayaking, traveling, creating art, crocheting, reading, and spending time with her three dogs and family and friends. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/sara-wise daily 0.75 2023-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/e0105a57-04ce-477a-a414-00ad842d20c7/headshot+2021.jpg Sara Wise - Sara Wise, PhD In-Person & Telehealth Appointments (She/Her/Hers) Sara is a licensed psychologist and certified health service provider with a PhD in Psychological and Quantitative Foundations from the University of Iowa. She completed her internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics with a focus on inpatient mental health care for individuals with neurodevelopmental and related disabilities. Dr. Wise conducts psychological evaluations for questions about intellectual disability, learning disorders, ADHD, disruptive behavior, depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. She provides individual therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults with concerns related to depression, anxiety, trauma, social functioning or relationships, and self-harm or suicidal ideation. She also provides evidence-based interventions for families who have concerns about their child’s disruptive behavior (IoWa-PCIT), anxiety (SPACE), and PTSD or trauma-related symptoms (TF-CBT). Dr. Wise is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics where she continues to teach and mentor graduate students, medical students, and psychiatry residents and fellows. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/nicole-ito daily 0.75 2026-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/4848fcda-3cde-412d-8fb1-1f23097a3489/New_Nicole_Ito_Headshot.jpeg Nicole Ito - Nicole Ito, LISW In-Person & Telehealth Appointments Nicole provides telehealth & in-person appointments in Meadowlark’s North Liberty Building #1. (She/Her/Hers) Nicole is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). She began her college education in psychology at the University of Northern Iowa in 2010. After moving to Iowa City the following year, she went on to complete her BA (2014), then her Master’s degree in social work (2016), at the University of Iowa. Nicole views therapy as a shared experience built on the grounds of trust, genuine human connection, and a nonjudgmental atmosphere. Her therapy style is flexible and responsive to each client. Variety will likely be present even within a single session, with experiences ranging from processing an intense emotion to practicing a new skill, or simply taking a moment to share in some humor and laughter. Nicole acknowledges this process of therapy can feel like a large, expansive horizon, and takes care to center the discussed goals for treatment in guiding the therapeutic experience. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Mindfulness are core modalities Nicole draws from. She is open to working with teen and adult clients experiencing mood disorders, life transitions, relational concerns (including exploration of various relationship dynamics, such as with polyamory), emotional intensity, ineffective coping, OCD, and processing of identities (such as with gender and sexuality). Nicole understands in addition to therapy, some clients may be utilizing treatment options such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECTs), and Ketamine/Esketamine treatments. She is open to working with clients in these contexts and has a foundational knowledge base on these interventional treatments to inform therapeutic care. In her free time, Nicole enjoys being with friends and family, crafting, soaking up sunshine, snuggling with her cats, watching a good thriller, trying new recipes or restaurants, and certainly isn’t immune to the occasional scroll of a social media explore page. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/rachelepley daily 0.75 2026-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/66b35017-b42f-4bd3-a66c-3a2bde4e0bc6/Rachel-Epley-Headshot-1.jpg Rachel Epley - Rachel Epley, LMHC, LCPC, MT-BC In-Person & Telehealth Appointments She/Her/Hers Rachel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC, Iowa), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC, Illinois), and Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) who specializes in working with individuals impacted by recurring or treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, chronic medical conditions, cognitive decline and dementia, personal loss, and end-of-life issues. Rachel uses an adaptive approach to meet the individual needs of each client, drawing from the psychotherapeutic theories of positive psychology, strengths-based therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). She also uses music therapy with clients who enjoy a creative approach to therapeutic insight and growth. Rachel works with adults (18+) of diverse identities and neurological experiences. Rachel is committed to ongoing awareness of her sociocultural privileges and how they influence her work with clients. She strives to be gender-affirming, sex-positive, polyamory friendly, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive in her therapeutic approach. She is committed to resisting discrimination and oppression in any form. Rachel celebrates body size diversity, LGBTQIA+ identities, disability inclusivity, and cultural humility. She advocates for the research and development of alternative treatments for chronic depression, anxiety, and PTSD, including psychedelic-assisted therapy, and has experience in working with individuals undergoing ketamine therapy for mental health issues. Rachel received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance from the Ohio State University, and three Master’s degrees in Music Performance (Northwestern University), Music Therapy (Illinois State University), and Counseling Psychology (The Chicago School of Professional Psychology). She has specialized training in the treatment of trauma, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and queer-affirming care. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/hipaa daily 0.75 2026-02-06 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/yourexperience daily 0.75 2025-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/b89b232d-1082-4fc2-a32d-2aabdf3bdd7b/Mdlk_Web_CheckIn.webp Your Experience - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/976b7af6-bc72-4336-a2fb-87f7a4f37de8/Mdlk_Web_Telehealth_1.webp Your Experience - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/thank-you-for-your-submission daily 0.75 2024-06-18 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/school-report-form daily 0.75 2024-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/a2408543-abdb-4d4f-93fa-86b152bb95f5/HIPAA_Form_Badge_150H.png https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/child-intake-form daily 0.75 2024-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/a2408543-abdb-4d4f-93fa-86b152bb95f5/HIPAA_Form_Badge_150H.png https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/adult-intake-form daily 0.75 2024-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/a2408543-abdb-4d4f-93fa-86b152bb95f5/HIPAA_Form_Badge_150H.png https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/susan-fowler daily 0.75 2026-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/d541962b-1420-46b8-9d28-9933899d44d8/Headshot+%281%29.jpg Susan Fowler - Susan Fowler, LISW In-Person and Telehealth Appointments Susan provides telehealth & in-person appointments in Meadowlark’s North Liberty Building #1. (She/Her/Hers) Susan is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). She received her BA in Psychology from Florida Institute of Technology and later graduated from The University of Southern California with her Master of Social Work degree. Prior to coming to Meadowlark, she worked in community mental health serving rural Iowans. Before relocating to Iowa in 2018, she assisted with refugee resettlement and disaster relief in Savannah, GA. Susan’s therapeutic approach is one that is client-centered, collaborative and strengths-based. She believes the therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance and is passionate about providing a welcoming space that allows individuals to explore and pursue their goals authentically and without judgment. Susan works with individuals to understand and overcome a variety of challenges, including mood and anxiety disorders, stress management and trauma. Susan is passionate about helping veterans work through unique challenges that often face servicemembers. She is also interested in working with individuals of faith-based communities and welcomes any discussion surrounding faith in sessions if desired. Susan specializes in working with individual adults, couples and teenagers. In her practice, Susan utilizes therapeutic techniques based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/becka-mcmurray daily 0.75 2025-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/c40b20e8-dcc3-41c1-a8e9-4cd0dd4303a7/Becka_McMurray_headshot.jpg Becka McMurray - Becka McMurray, LISW Telehealth and In- (She/Her/Hers) Becka McMurray, LISW, completed her bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University and graduated from University of Iowa with her masters degree in social work in 2007. She's passionate about social justice, building community, and her family. As a therapist, she takes an eclectic, strengths based, and trauma informed approach to helping clients grow and thrive. Therapeutic tools she uses include expressive arts, playing, narrative therapy, journaling, mindfulness, psychoeducation, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults. Therapy interests include anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral problems, grief and loss, and trauma. In her free time, she enjoys being with her family, reading novels, clowning, and watching movies. She loves everything about the circus and hopes to write a book one day. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/nadia-al-guboori daily 0.75 2025-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/fbf4108e-bbb7-4e45-b501-b44b8a5d1c75/Nadia-Al-Guboori-2-resize.jpg Nadia Al-Guboori - Nadia Al-Guboori, MD In-Person & Telehealth Appointments She/Her/Hers Dr. Al-Guboori has dedicated over three decades to the field of medicine, specializing in Psychiatry for over 15 years. After training and working in the US, Dr. Al-Guboori relocated to Dubai, UAE and practiced for 10 years. She is eager to bring her wealth of experience back to Iowa. As a psychopharmacologist, Dr. Al-Guboori is passionate about helping patients improve their quality of life and treating a variety of mental illnesses, including anxiety, mood, and thought disorders. Her work in Dubai primarily focused on accomplishing these goals in an outpatient care setting. Most recently, she worked at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and there began setting roots in Iowa communities, meeting a diverse range of patients. She is eager to embark on a new journey at Meadowlark. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/emmalyne-farwell daily 0.75 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/eb39e198-911b-43da-87b3-7e6cefa1d43b/Farwell_Emmalyne_0010.jpg Emmalyne Farwell - Emmalyne Farwell, LISW In-Person & Telehealth Appointments Located in Meadowlark’s North Liberty Building #2 She/Her/Hers Emmalyne received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work with a minor in Psychology from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. She went on to receive her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Missouri at Columbia. Emmalyne’s professional career has included providing victim advocacy for victims and survivors of violent crimes both in local settings and across the state, providing support through transitional housing, working with children and adolescents in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and working in outpatient settings with adults in various life stages. Emmalyne utilizes a strengths-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach and strives to make sure each client feels safe, valued, supported, and empowered during their work together. Emmalyne’s areas of clinical interest and experience include working with victims and survivors of trauma including domestic and sexual abuse, as well as working with individuals with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Emmalyne works with individuals and families ages 16 to 65, while most frequently working with teenagers and young adults. She utilizes various therapeutic techniques and approaches including solution-focused, collaborative, trauma-informed CBT, and play therapy techniques. Emmalyne may incorporate animal-assisted interventions, when appropriate, into her work with clients by utilizing her dog Eloise and is in the process of receiving additional training in Animal-Assisted Therapy. Eloise has received professional training and is in the process of becoming a certified therapy dog. Outside of the office, Emmalyne enjoys spending time with her partner and their two dogs, and participating in various advocacy efforts throughout her community. Emmalyne can often be found sitting in local coffee shops while listening to Taylor Swift and researching homemade dog treat recipes for her pups. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/kelsey-anderson daily 0.75 2025-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/ae293622-c059-4359-b017-3bbed1ff2469/Kelsey_headshot_4D1A3294.jpg Kelsey Anderson - Kelsey Anderson, LISW, LCSW In-Person & Telehealth Appointments (She/Her/Hers) Kelsey is a Board Certified Licensed Independent Social Worker in both Iowa (LISW) and Illinois (LCSW). She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from William Penn University and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Iowa. Kelsey’s therapeutic approach includes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), is strengths-based, and collaborative. Kelsey provides evaluation, diagnosis, and psychotherapy for adults and their families. She is trained and certified in Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders (CBT-SUD). She enjoys working specifically with veterans and other adults with anxiety, mood disorders, depression, substance use disorders, and trauma. Kelsey focuses on creating an inviting, non-judgmental therapeutic setting that allows for clients to grow their coping skills and meet their goals. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/celeste-neff daily 0.75 2025-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/4e9d40bb-9306-4ffe-8825-e9d0c9970efa/HEADSHOT+5.jpg+BEST.jpg Celeste Neff - Celeste Neff, LISW In-person and Telehealth Appointments Located in the North Liberty Office She/Her/Hers Celeste’s focus includes providing care to individuals of all ages including youth, and she specializes in cognitive/behavioral therapy (CBT), stress management, anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and parenting issues. She is versed in women’s issues, personality disorders, mood disorders and adolescent psychiatry; and has worked with all age ranges. Celeste earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Buena Vista University (majoring in psychology and human services) and her Master of Social Work degree (which included an emphasis on Hispanic and Latino children and families) from Our Lady of the Lake University’s Worden School of Social Work. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/privacy-policy daily 0.75 2025-04-24 https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/rebekka-roberts daily 0.75 2025-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/ffff71a4-0620-4bac-9e56-91e507392950/Rebekka_Headshot_V2_4D1A4502+2.jpg Rebekka Roberts - Rebekka Roberts, MA, LMHC Telehealth Appointments (She/Her/Hers) Rebekka is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in both Iowa and New York. She received her bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, and Human Services from William Penn University, and a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Iowa. Rebekka's professional career has included advocating and empowering survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and homelessness, supporting individuals through inpatient treatment for substance abuse, and assisting clients in their growth journey in outpatient settings. Rebekka works with couples and individuals ages 13 and up. She specializes in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, depression, anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, personality disorders, trauma, relationship concerns, codependency, stress management, and queer-affirming care. Rebekka prefers a collaborative approach and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and strength-based techniques to meet each client's unique needs. Rebekka loves watching people grow spiritually, mentally, and emotionally through therapy, and is always on the lookout for new experiences to grow and learn herself. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/provider-referrals daily 0.75 2025-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/39eea0b3-b810-4816-9f65-b733595e520d/MDLK_Experience_Appointment.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/03168485-ab7d-44fc-a987-1c387fe10adc/Blue-Cross-Blue-Shield-Logo-thumb.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/900a2410-859b-4c16-8de8-26a73bdbaed0/UnitedHealthcare_%28logo%29.svg.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/ada8e278-9b71-46c5-acda-c61f5c3545c0/cigna-healthcare-logo.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/1d81fee3-9858-45d7-a45a-7daae738f042/Humana-logo.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/52b7dc19-6e08-46b4-89d2-157dd1aacb3f/logo-insurance-tricare.png https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/jordan-arneson daily 0.75 2025-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/9f3545b7-a16f-4965-a58d-fb6eff1cb53a/Jordan_Arneson.webp Jordan Arneson - Jordan Arneson , tLMFT In-Person & Telehealth Appointments North Liberty, Building 2 (He/Him/His) Jordan is in his temporary licensure, working to complete licensure requirements and become fully licensed. He graduated from Mount Mercy University, completing his Masters (M.A) of Marriage and Family Therapy in 2023 and has been working to better understand how best to serve client's and help them achieve their therapy goals. Jordan enjoys working with Teens and above, having an interest in areas such as; trauma, relationships and marriage based work, and narrative-meaning making. Jordan believes that clients that are given the proper space to explore freely, without judgement, often hold the keys to their own success. Jordan applies a collaborative/client-focused approach of therapy and works to understand the client's world by asking questions from the Socratic method and collaborative theory of therapy. Jordan also applies neuroscience and metaphor to help client's better understand how stress is held within the body. https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/eloise daily 0.75 2025-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0ad25493d4a6f0b44c7c1/66f5cd7a-dcb4-416e-b024-6a071b8f0424/Emmalyne-Oliver-Eloise-5.webp Eloise - Eloise, Therapy Dog In-Training She/Her/Hers Hi!! My name is Eloise, but you can call me Ellie if that’s easier for you. My mom, Emmalyne Farwell, LISW, says that I’m a “Teddy Bear” (half Shih Tzu, half Bichon Frisé), but I prefer to be referred to as “the best girl”. Thankfully for my mom, I don’t really shed since I’m half Shih Tzu! I have received professional training and continue to train as I am working towards certification as a therapy dog. However, I think the training is really for my mom. I’m already perfect. My mom takes me to work with her sometimes — which is my most favorite thing!! I love getting to make new friends at the office. I would call it my mom’s office, but we all know it’s really mine. Some of my favorite things to do at work include providing clients with a sense of safety/security when processing difficult feelings and experiences, providing a warm and calming presence, and being a “professional” snuggle provider. I take that last part very seriously. I love to make people smile, laugh, and feel good about themselves by giving them my bestest smile and undivided attention as soon as they walk in the door. I am a great listener, and I love to help clients with emotional regulation by providing a warm, grounding presence. When I’m not busy being a working woman (someone’s gotta pay those bills), I love spending time with my big brother, Oliver, and our pawrents. I love listening to Taylor Swift with my mom, going to coffee shops with my mom, watching true crime documentaries with my mom — no, no, it’s true! I literally watch the TV when my mom puts on true crime documentaries or Grey’s Anatomy —, or doing literally anything with my mom. Oh, also — did I forget to mention pup cups? https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/forms daily 0.75 2026-03-25