Thomas Patterson, LISW | HIPAA, Ames Lead
Therapy is all about building a trusting, open relationship with a guiding professional. Thomas is one of those professionals. He’s the expert who yearns to share his knowledge, so he can guide you through your goal journey. He specializes in mindfulness therapy and working with clients to become more aware...
Colleen Swain, LMHC
As a LMHC, I strive to provide compassion, a safe therapeutic environment, and potential for creating clearer pathways for clients to grow and heal. Through personal connection and understanding, clients can grow and stretch themselves to find greater confidence and a stronger sense of self. I support adolescents (16+) and...
Katie Straw, LMHC
After graduating from UNI with a degree in Anthropology, I moved overseas to get married and work at City College Manchester in the UK. There, I gained experience providing support for students from all over the world. When my children were born, I spent more than 10 years as an...
Brittnay Miller, t-LMHC
I am a mental health counselor here to provide individuals, couples and families a safe and supportive environment to promote healing and growth. I am passionate about helping you remember that you are always enough, worthy of belonging and deserve radical self acceptance no matter where you are in your...
Katherine Dinges, LISW
Katherine provides therapy to older adolescents and adults with a wide range of mental health and behavioral issues. She is EMDR trained and holds a Certificate in Gerontology. Katherine received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from South Dakota State University, and her MSW from the University of Nebraska at Omaha....
Beth Bachman Caulfield, t-LMHC
Beth supportively walks alongside individuals who are experiencing challenges. She uses a strengths-based approach to assist adolescents (12+) and adults in building resilience as they grow in self-awareness. She has a wide variety of experience including providing spiritual care and working in community mental health. She earned her undergraduate degree...
Shawna Cooper, LISW
I believe change can happen when clients are given the appropriate support they need to focus their own strengths, and they begin to see the potential to live fulfilling and happy lives. I feel therapy is a collaborative endeavor set in a caring, non-judgmental, and safe environment. I have 10+...
Meredith Francom, t-LMHC
Connection is the key to change. As a counselor, I use a person-centered approach and work to create a supportive environment that fosters authenticity, acceptance, and growth as I help clients develop their self-awareness, understand the influence of the past on present behavior, explore the impact of systems on well-being,...
Gloria Krause, LISW
As a seasoned mental health therapist with over 20 years of experience, I'm dedicated to empowering you to overcome your challenges and achieve your goals. My specialty lies in working with both young and older adults, addressing a wide range of issues including eating disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Add...
Carrie Kruse, Intern
I am currently an intern at CBCP, pursuing a master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy at National University in AZ. At the age of 44, I decided to follow my passion for helping people. I graduated from Simpson College in 2000. After getting married, I adopted two children—my son...