Williamsburg Iowa Counselors and Other Mental Health Providers

Katie Boland, MA, tLMFT Williamsburg Iowa Marriage and Family Therapist I believe anyone can benefit from therapy, as all humans are inherently capable of improvement and growth. Whether you are struggling with a difficult life transition, experiencing conflict or lack of connection in your relationships, or are suffering from a serious mental illness, therapy can help you and your relationships be their best. As a systemically trained therapist, I have a keen awareness that a person’s relationships and environment are vitally important to mental wellness. At the heart of my therapeutic style is my unconditional positive regard for all. I…

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Williamsburg Iowa My name is Annalee Moody and I’d like to welcome you to Midwest Counseling. I hope to honor my time on earth by providing other fellow travelers with human connection. I use honest and open collaboration in order to help you work through experiences so that you may grow, gain resilience, achieve personal goals, and experience joy more fully. I believe that although we each walk our own path, we do not have to do it alone. My diverse background allows me to relate to a wide range of clients and client experiences.…

Nate Moline, MA, tLMHC Grinnell and Williamsburg Iowa counselor As humans, we expend a considerable amount of energy to accommodate the comfort of others while avoiding the authenticity, health, and wellness of ourselves. Clients I work with have difficult experiences, which shape how they see themselves, how they live, and often struggle to see how their life and wellness can be better. The pathway to improved mental health and wellness can be difficult to traverse on one’s own. I believe an essential part of providing counseling is that a person wants to be heard and understood first, encouraged and guided…

Dean Dirksen, MA, TLMFT Williamsburg Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist What’s the story of your life? Is the story being written the way you thought it would be or would you like to make some revisions? I think we’ve all heard people talk about their life stories, some read like romantic comedies while others are more horror stories. I believe that everyone has the ability to write or rewrite their stories to read the way we would like. Unfortunately, it sometimes feels like someone else is writing the story for us, not telling it the way we would like. If…

Jenny Armstrong, M.S., LMHC, NCC Iowa Licensed Mental Health Counselor Hi, I am Jenny welcome to my page and let me introduce myself. I have my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with an emphasis on Forensic Populations. I am independently licensed in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with the State of Iowa. I have previous experience working with at-risk youth in the criminal justice and social services system. I became a therapist with a goal to intervene at early ages with children/youth who are at risk with the hopes to minimize long term behavioral issues that lead into criminal…

Shyrl Hoag, MSN, PMHNP-BC Grinnell & Williamsburg Iowa psychiatric provider Shyrl Hoag is a Board Certified psychiatric provider specializing in diagnostic assessment and medication management for children, adult and elderly patients. She is experienced in the treatment of psychiatric disorders including Depression and Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (which also is common in adults), Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Borderline Intellectual Functioning, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. Shyrl Hoag is available for appointments at the Grinnell Iowa office and the Williamsburg IA office. Note: If you wish to make an appointment at the Grinnell or Williamsburg Iowa offices, please…

Hi, my name is Chisato. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker dedicated to working with people going through challenging times in their lives. It’s an incredible honor and opportunity to help others navigate their journey of healing. I dedicate myself to assisting those who suffer from mental health disorders by equipping them with skills and creating an atmosphere based on encouragement and hope to maneuver through life everyday life. I graduated from the University of Iowa in 2007 with a degree in Social Work and Art, and in 2016 with a Master's in Social Work. I specialize in stress…

Sandy Marcus was born and raised in rural southern Iowa. She began her nursing career in southern Iowa as an LPN, then made the decision to obtain her RN. After working for three years as an RN, Sandy obtained her Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Feeling a calling for a change in direction, Sandy decided to work toward her Masters in Nursing and focus on becoming a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Sandy has worked in many areas of the medical field such as pharmacy technician, EMT, surgical nurse, ER nurse, and medical-surgical nurse (med-surg RN). Most recently, Sandy worked at Clarke County…

John-Paul Nganga, MA, LMHC Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Williamsburg Iowa My areas of expertise include: depression, anxiety, addiction, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse problems, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorder, relationship issues, anger management, attention deficit disorder, low self-esteem, family issues, and adjustment to life changes. I can also work with Impulse Control Disorders, Mood Disorders and Personality Disorders. And behavioral issues and men's issues. I use a variety of treatment techniques in my counseling sessions depending on the needs of the individual client. Among the approaches I employ are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy, Emotionally Focused, Interpersonal, Christian…