Lance has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Iowa State University, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa. Lance is independently licensed through the Iowa Social Work Board of Examiners. Lance works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual, family, and couples counseling. Lance has been working in the social work field since 2007 and has experience outside of therapy that includes PMIC and residential care, child welfare, substance abuse, public health and policy, community organizing, program development, and working with veterans. Lance brings an inclusive and supportive approach to complicated interpersonal and relational issues.

Tyne is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who received her Masters of Social Work at the University of Alaska in 2009. She has primarily worked with young adults but has previously worked with teens and children. She has also spent time working as a substance abuse therapist. Recently she was trained in EMDR and has integrated this Trauma based form of therapy into her practice. She believes in working with clients in a wholistic approach and is also trained in DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy.

Marlene is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a master’s degree in social work from the University of Iowa. Marlene is a registered yoga teacher and is also certified in Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method. Marlene conducts 10-week yoga groups and also offers individual sessions. The design of the yoga is to be accessible. Gentle yoga movements organize around breath practice to soothe the nervous system. For more information, please contact marlene@eunoiafamilycounseling.com.

Trauma focused therapy: Trauma is best defined as something that the brain could not understand in the moment leaving behind fragmented memories, also known as PTSD triggers. Trauma can be acute or chronic resulting from a single incident or numerous incidents over a long period of time; BUT in all instances are frozen in the system, wreaking havoc on the body and mind. The manifestation of most triggers is often disguised as stress, anxiety, depression, fear, and chronic pain. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LMHC-t) and 30-year Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), my vision and passion of trauma-focused care is healing and adversity/tenacity training. My theoretical lens is based on the use of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Crisis Intervention, and Narrative Therapy. One thing that I hear frequently from my clients is that they finally have hope. I would love to teach you how to thrive and not just survive!

Michaela is a Licensed Master Social Worker who received her Masters of Social Work from the University of Northern Iowa in 2020. She has experience working with individuals of all ages but particularly enjoys working with children and teens. She works from a trauma-informed background and believes everyone deserves a safe place to share and feel seen and heard. Some areas of interest include working with children and teens on anxiety, depression, fear, emotional regulation, and stress.

Jaci is a Temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor who received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Buena Vista University. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Jaci believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for treatment to be successful and will take the time to get to know you, your needs, and your goals for treatment. By using an eclectic and integrative approach to treatment, Jaci will draw from various evidence-based psychotherapies such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to build you an individualized treatment plan. Jaci’s specific areas of interest include anxiety, depression, grief, mood disorders, life adjustments, and trauma.