Jill is a Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider in the state of Iowa. Her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in psychology was earned from Grand View University in Des Moines where she also played volleyball. She earned her Masters of Arts and Doctoral degree from the Illinois Professional School of Psychology in Clinical Psychology. During her training, her pre-doctoral internship was completed at the VA hospitals in Knoxville and Des Moines which was accredited by the American Psychological Association. Jill’s doctoral fellowship was completed at the Poweshiek County Mental Health Center in Grinnell, Iowa. She also trained in a therapeutic day school in Illinois and in a substance abuse treatment center under a neuropsychologist in Illinois. In Des Moines, she worked at a substance abuse agency facilitating individual and group therapy and managed the problem gambling treatment center portion of the center. After becoming licensed as a psychologist, Jill joined a group practice in Urbandale providing individual therapy and diagnostic testing for all ages. Her experience also includes teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in psychology. After staying home for a period of time with their four children, she worked in a group practice in Ames, Iowa. Jill worked for a year in Pella before starting Meraki Mental Health.

Jill is now certified to deliver the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP), a powerful listening therapy designed to reduce hearing sensitivity and help regulate the autonomic nervous system. To date, she is the only certified provider in Pella.

Kim is a licensed mental health counselor with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field.  Her bachelor’s degree is from Moorhead State University, and she earned her Master of Counseling degree from the University of Phoenix. Kim obtained my Iowa licensure in 2007.

As a mental health therapist, Kim meets her clients where they are at, building on their strengths and helping them recognize negative thought and behavior patterns that stand in their way of obtaining their goals and living healthy happy lives.  Kim has experience working with several different issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorder, stress related to problems within relationships, work and school and change of life problems/issues.  Kim has an eclectic approach using a variety of techniques from various theoretical approaches including CBT, DBT and motivational interviewing.

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends including her large dogs.  Kim is an avid reader and can often be found at the end of the day with my nose in my kindle. She enjoys watching a good movie or series and enjoys traveling, especially to visit her wonderful granddaughter.

Meraki:

A Greek word that describes doing something with soul, creativity, or love-putting your whole heart into your work.