OUR TEAM
About Us
We are dedicated to providing quality mental health counseling services to our clients.
RICHARD
JOENS, LISW
Mental Health Therapist
Trauma, abuse survivors, LGBT issues, EMDR certified
I received my Master Degree In Social Work (MSW) from The University of Iowa. I was licensed as an Independent Social Worker (LISW) in 1994 and practicing as such for 22 years.
CARRIE
PEITZMEIER, LISW, RD, LD
Mental Health Therapist
Eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse survivors
I received my Master Degree in Social Work (MSW) from The University of Iowa in 1996. I have been licensed as an Independent Social Worker (LISW) since 1998. I worked on Iowa Lutheran Hospital's Eating Disorder Unit for 6 years before going into private practice in 2002.
KELLY
RENNICK O'BERRY, LISW
Mental Health Therapist
Adolescents, adults, depression, anxiety, attention deficit, learning disorders (dyslexia, ADHD), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT)
I received my Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from Columbia University, School of Social Work, in New York City. I have been licensed and practicing in Iowa since 2005.
LINDA
REAM, ARNP, LISW
Psychiatric Nurse Practioner and
Mental Health Therapist
I received my Master Degree in Nursing from Allen College in May 2017 and am now accepting clients for psychiatric medication management. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Iowa in 1988 and have been a practicing mental health clinician for 30 years.
CATHERINE (CARNEY)
DERKSEN, LISW
Mental Health Therapist
Chronic and unresolved pain issues, caregiver support to adults and children with disabilities and dementia, anxiety, depression, recent single-event and complex trauma, life transition issues, EMDR trained, certified and licensed RN
I received my Master Degree in Social Work from The University of Iowa in 2007. My recent experience includes indiviual therapy, crisis intervention, home care, individual and family support for families with disabilities, EMDR for pain and trauma. I have practiced as a Social Worker in Iowa since 2007.
NATHAN
DeLANGE, MSW, LISW
Mental Health Therapist
Children, adolescents, young adults, adults, families,
depression, anxiety, trauma
I received my Master Degree in Social Work (MSW) from The University of Iowa in 2004. I worked at Broadlawns Medical Center on their Crisis Team for 7 years and for Des Moines Police Department's Mobile Crisis Unit for 2 years. I have been in private practice since 2013.
SARAH
PRICE, LISW
Mental Health Therapist
Anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse survivors, grief
and loss, relationships
I received my Master Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. I have been practicing as an individual therapist for 7 years.
THOMAS (TJ)
SUNDERMAN, LMHC
Mental Health Therapist
Anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, couples therapy,
EMDR trained, trained in the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model
I received my Master of Arts Degree (MA) in Mental Health and Marriage and Family Counseling from Gordon-Conwell in South Hamilton, MA. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have been practicing in Des Moines since 2008.
ERIN
SUCHY-JOHNSON, LISW
Mental Health Therapist
Adults and 16+ adolescents, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, caregiver support, stress
I received my Master Degree in Social Work (MSW) from St. Ambrose University. I worked at Unity Point for 7 years in hospital, home care, and clinical social work. I have experience from Veteran's Affairs in their homeless and caregiver support programs. I have been practicing as a social worker in Iowa since 2011.
KEVIN
WEST, MSW, LISW
Mental Health Therapist
Children 10 years old through adults with a focus in the areas of anxiety, anger control, parenting, ADHD, relationships and depression
I received my Master Degree in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Iowa. I have taught at Simpson College and Mercy College of Health Sciences. I have been working in the field of mental health in a variety of settings including private practice, inpatient treatment and public schools for over 20 years.
SHAWN
BEIRMAN, MSW, LISW
Mental Health Therapist
Pre-teen, adolescent, adults, families, couples, divorce mediations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Accept Commitment Therapy (ACT)
I received my Master Degree in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Iowa in 1998. I have worked as a lead therapist at both Broadlawns Medical Center (FOCUS) and Eyerly-Ball (PACT). Over the past 20 years, I have provided therapy and educational trainings at schools and PTA events.
ALICIA
WRIGHT, MSW, LISW
Mental Health Therapist
I received my Master Degree in Social Work from St. Ambrose University. I am trained in solution-focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral trauma-focused care. I have a holistic approach by exploring and educating clients about emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. I work with children, adolescents and adults. I have a passion for giving every client an equal opportunity to thrive in their mental, emotional and behavioral realms.
CATHY
COCKAYNE
Office Manager
I have been working in mental health hospitals, clinics and offices since 1991.
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