Creating a Path for a Peaceful Mind

Welcome to Peaceful Mindset Counseling. We are committed to treating individuals, couples, and families.
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Peaceful Mindset Counseling is located at 1214 Dina Ct Ste B, Hiawatha, IA 52233. Peaceful Mindset Counseling opened in 2019 with the goal of providing compassionate, ethical, and quality therapy and support to clients and mental health providers. We accept insurance and private pay. Insurances accepted include: Wellmark/ BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Health Partners (non Unity Point plans), Health Alliance, and all Iowa Medicaid plans (Iowa TotalCare, Amerigroup, and Molina of Iowa). At this time we do not accept Medicare plans. We have limited availability for United/ Optum plans. Currently only Echo Kent, Katie Taylor and Catherine Vander Zee are able to accept United Health/ Optum insurance. Our staff: Echo Kent, is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) and has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years, becoming a therapist in 2013. Echo received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Iowa State University and a Bachelor's in Criminology from University of Northern Iowa and went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mount Mercy University. Echo provides outpatient therapy services to individuals, couples and families focusing on trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, depression, and anxiety. Echo utilizes an Experiential approach and is trained in IFS, EMDR and IFIO (Intimacy from the Inside Out). In addition, Echo offers clinical supervision to temporary licensed or fully licensed marriage and family therapists or mental health counselors. Katie Moon is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Clinical Supervisor. Katie received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Coe College and a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. She has been working in the mental health field since 2005 and has been licensed since 2012. Katie works with adolescents (14 +) and adults using cognitive behavioral and solution focused approaches. Clinical interests include depression, anxiety, and stress management. She will be welcoming new patients in September. To schedule with Katie, please call our office. Katie Taylor is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Katie graduated from Mount Mercy University with her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Katie enjoys working with a wide range of populations and ages using a Solution Focused therapy approach. Katie has special interest in working with teenagers and parents. Katie can be reached directly at katietaylor@peacefulmindsetcounseling.com. Catherine Vander Zee is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) who has completed her Bachelor's in Social Work from the University of Iowa and her Master's in Social Work from Colorado State University. She specializes in working with individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Catherine is trained in various therapeutic modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focus. By integrating these approaches, she strives to help individuals overcome their challenges and improve their overall mental health and well-being. Catherine can be reached directly at catherine@peacefulmindsetcounseling.com. Caroline Gimarc is a tLMFT who graduated from Kansas State University with her PhD in Couple and Family Therapy and Texas Tech University with her master's degree in Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy. Caroline enjoys working with couples, individual adults, and adolescents 14 and over. Her clinical interests include grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and major life transitions. Caroline utilizes experiential and emotionally focused approaches when working with clients. Caroline has evening and weekend availability. Caroline is currently accepting new clients. She can be reached directly at caroline@peacefulmindsetcounseling.com. Emmalyne Farwell is a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) who completed her Bachelor's in Social Work from Northwestern College and Master's in Social Work from the University of Missouri. Emmalyne has experience in a variety of areas including inpatient settings, outpatient settings, and victim services. Areas of clinical focus include ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and trauma. Emmalyne specializes in working with individuals and families who have experienced various types of abuse, including domestic and sexual abuse. She utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques including Person-Centered, Solution Focused, Strengths-Based, Adlerian Play Therapy techniques, and trauma-informed care. She enjoys working with individuals, families, and children ages 13 and over. Emmalyne is currently accepting new clients. She can be reached directly at emmalyne@peacefulmindsetcounseling.com. Jason Fiala is a temporary licensed Marriage and Family therapist (tLMFT). He graduated from Mount Mercy University with his Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and is currently in their PhD program. He collaborates with individuals, children ages 10 and older, and couples. Jason practices from an attachment based experiential lens. He employs therapeutic approaches and techniques from Symbolic Experiential Family therapy, Emotionally Focused therapy, Solution Focused therapy, Systemic Sex therapy, and Person-Centered Exploration and Play therapy. He works with all psychological and relationship obstacles as he fully believes that every person is deserving and worthy of love, belonging, and being seen. Autism and neurodivergent welcome. LGBTQIA+ affirming. FetishLife affirming. Jason is currently accepting new clients and can be reached directly at Jason@peacefulmindsetcounseling.com Gillian Murray is a Temporary Licensed Marriage and Family Thearpist (tLMFT). Gillian enjoys working with clients of all ages, families and couples and utilizes an experiential approach with clients. Gillian's interests include depression/ anxiety and family/relational issues. Gillian can be reached directly at gillianmurray@peacefulmindsetcounseling.com. Rebecca Long is a temporary licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (t-LMFT). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Iowa and a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mount Mercy University. She holds additional certification in the EFIT approach to individual therapy and EFT approach to couples therapy, as well as advanced training in the treatment of trauma (including racial trauma). Rebecca works with teens age 13+, adults of all ages, and those in relationships of any form. Her clinical interests include discernment counseling and divorce, LGBTQIA+, marginalized populations, men's mental health, PTSD, and self-harm/suicidal ideation. While Rebecca's approach to therapy is primarily attachment-based with somatic awareness, she adapts her practice using a range of research-based approaches to meet each client's needs. Rebecca is accepting new clients. She can be reached directly at rebecca@peacefulmindsetcounseling.com. Elizabeth Miller-White, MA, tLMFT is a temporary licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Elizabeth believes each client is the expert in their own lives. Elizabeth enjoys working with adult individuals, children 7 and up, and couples. Elizabeth's interests include depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, ADHD, attachment issues, domestic abuse, eating disorders and couple issues including discernment counseling. She utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques including Collaborative, Solution-Focused, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Systemic Sex Therapy, Sand Tray and Play Therapy. Elizabeth is currently accepting new clients and can be reached directly at elizabeth@peacefulmindsetcounseling.com. Please contact us if you are interested in therapy or clinical supervision. We look forward to hearing from you. In office and telehealth appointments are available. Please contact our office at 319-382-9636. Those who are uninsured or self-paying have a right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Echo Kent
LMFT, Owner

Services

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Relationship Issues

Approaches

  • Family/Marital Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Solutions Focused Therapy

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Cigna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Amerigroup
  • Iowa Total Care
  • Midlands Choice
  • Molina
  • Health Partners (non UnityPoint plans)
  • Wellmark

Location

Peaceful Mindset Counseling LLC

1214 Dina Ct
Hiawatha, IA 52233-4706

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