Iowa Family Counseling

Counselor, LMHC

Iowa Family Counseling

Counselor, LMHC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

8 Endorsed

409 B Avenue, Kalona, IA 52247

(319) 271-1310

Let's Connect (319) 271-1310

Welcome to Iowa Family Counseling! We're a team of experienced clinicians dedicated to providing holistic and personalized mental health and wellness care to all. With diverse expertise, we're here to support you on your journey towards mental wellness, offering genuine, empathetic and collaborative mental healthcare for all, across rural Iowa. Reach out today to start your path to healing!

Elisa Lyons, LMHC is the Owner and Director of the practice with a specialty in utilizing EMDR in treating trauma and abuse survivors and working with children. Latasha Cardenas, LISW, often utilizes components of DBT and has a special interest in neuroscience and teaching clients about the brain and its relation to mental health and wellness.

Christine Grothe, tLMHC, specializes in grief, those living with chronic illnesses & working with LGBTQIA+ population seeking SAIGE certification. Tori Dennis, tLMHC is the practice's newest clinician, with special interest in working with adolescent client's struggling with suicidal ideation and/or self-harm.

Call or Email Iowa Family Counseling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (319) 271-1310

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Iowa Family Counseling

409 B Avenue

Kalona, IA 52247 map

(319) 271-1310

Sessions are primarily held at our office or online - we also do some local school-based therapy and at a local skilled nursing facility.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Grief and Suicidal Ideation

$120 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, families and groups

Let's Connect (319) 271-1310

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Iowa Family Counseling

409 B Avenue

Kalona, IA 52247 map

(319) 271-1310

Sessions are primarily held at our office or online - we also do some local school-based therapy and at a local skilled nursing facility.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Grief and Suicidal Ideation

$120 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, families and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $120
Couple Sessions $135

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
All Savers (UHC)
BlueCross and BlueShield
EAP
HealthPartners of MN and WI
Iowa Medicaid - Hawk-i
Iowa Total Care
Medica
Medicaid
Medicare
Midlands Choice
Molina Healthcare
MultiPlan
Optum
TRICARE
TriWest
United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
VA Community Care Network (CCN)
Wellmark BCBS
Wellpoint | Amerigroup
Out of Network

We charge the client's card on file for any copay, co-insurance, or deductible on the date session was completed, unless prearranged.

Iowa Family Counseling

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (319) 271-1310

We charge the client's card on file for any copay, co-insurance, or deductible on the date session was completed, unless prearranged.

Iowa Family Counseling

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (319) 271-1310

Qualifications

Counselor: Elisa Lyons

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 001659 Elisa Lyons

Education and Years In Practice

Attended University of Iowa, Graduated 2013

Additional Credentials

Membership with Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association

Certificate from Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Holy Fire 1st & 2nd Degree / 2021

All clinicians are MA level and have an active license within the state of Iowa.

Iowa Family Counseling

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (319) 271-1310

All clinicians are MA level and have an active license within the state of Iowa.

Iowa Family Counseling

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (319) 271-1310

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Grief
Suicidal Ideation

Expertise

ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Child
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Impulse Control Disorders
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Transgender
Veterans
Women's Issues

Therapeutic goals are collaboratively established with Clinician and reviewed regularly addressing all domains of wellness. We pride ourselves on taking a holistic approach with ongoing communication with client's doctors and/or teachers (with consent) for a well-rounded treatment plan and journey for healing.

Iowa Family Counseling

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (319) 271-1310

Iowa Family Counseling

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (319) 271-1310

8 Endorsements

Melissa Paulsen

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT-S

Elisa is a compassionate and understanding therapist who wants you to succeed in meeting your therapeutic goals! You will love working with her!

Valerie Marsh

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

I have worked with Elisa Lyons at Life Connections, and she is an ultimate professional as well as a very knowledgeable and caring supervisor. A great person to have on your team!

Erin E. Elm

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW

Alexandra Skinner Walsh

Counselor, MS, LMHC, LCPC, NATC

Elise Perea

Counselor, MEd, MS, LMHC

Elisa and her team at Iowa Family Counseling provide quality care and services for a wide range of clientele. Elisa is especially active within the local community and is always finding ways to give back to those who need it most.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Art Therapy
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Gestalt
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Narrative
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Sandplay
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

Each Clinician has their preferred approach and modality for therapy, with overarching aspects of person-centered therapy (PCT) throughout our sessions, particularly unconditional positive regard and empathetic understanding. Visit our website to learn the specifics of each Clinician.

Iowa Family Counseling

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (319) 271-1310

Iowa Family Counseling

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (319) 271-1310

Groups

Building Resilience in Young Teens

Hosted by

Elisa Lyons

8-week counseling group starting FEBRUARY 6, 2024 focused on building resilience in young teens, using an evidence-based and cognitive-behavioral approach. Participating in a group counseling setting, can help members grow their social support network, connect with others who may share similar life experiences & embrace their feelings together and develop self-worth and confidence in expressing emotions.

Expertise

Anxiety

Depression

Peer Relationships

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Age

Teen

Group Meets

Every Tue 5 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Location

Iowa Family Counseling Office

409 B Avenue

Kalona, IA 52247

Email Elisa Lyons about this group or call - (319) 271-1310

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Based Skills Group

Hosted by

Elisa Lyons

DBT comes from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and is designed to help those who feel emotions very intensely, struggle with interpersonal relationships, and/or impulsive behaviors. Teens and adolescents seeking help managing emotional distress, building/maintaining effective relationships, impulsivity, coping related issues like depression, anxiety, substance abuse and/or borderline personality disorder are great candidates for this group! The general format, and similar structure include - Mindfulness, Here and Now Check In, Diary Card, Practice Review, Skills Training & other Exercises. Telehealth/virtual option is available for any member within the State of Iowa!

Expertise

Borderline Personality (BPD)

Depression

Peer Relationships

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Age

Teen

Group Meets

Every Wed 9 A.M. - 11 A.M.

Location

Iowa Family Counseling Office

409 B Avenue

Kalona, IA 52247

Email Elisa Lyons about this group or call - (319) 271-1310

Location

Primary Location

Iowa Family Counseling

409 B Avenue

Kalona, IA 52247

(319) 271-1310

Email us

Website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Sessions are primarily held at our office or online - we also do some local school-based therapy and at a local skilled nursing facility.

Iowa Family Counseling

Counselor, LMHC

Call for a free consultation now - (319) 271-1310

Sessions are primarily held at our office or online - we also do some local school-based therapy and at a local skilled nursing facility.

Iowa Family Counseling

Counselor, LMHC

Call for a free consultation now - (319) 271-1310

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