Mental Health & Wellness Center | Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
What is Mental Health Counseling & Therapy Services?
Our Mental Health & Wellness Center provides services to anyone seeking support with their emotional health and mental well-being. Within a confidential, private, compassionate and respecting environment, you, as a client, are encouraged to discuss current and past stressors, events, and situations which may be interfering with your day-to-day life. You will establish a professional relationship with your therapist and together, we will walk alongside you in your journey to better emotional and mental health. Individual, couples and family therapy as well as parental trainings and consultations are available to help you reach your mental health goals.
Outpatient Counseling Services:
- Anger Management
- Anxiety Disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
- Attachment Disorders
- Depressive Disorders
- Disruptive/Impulse Control Disorders
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Concerns
- LGBTQ Community
- Geriatric
- Grief and Loss
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Physical Abuse
- Psychotic Disorder
- Rape/Sexual Assault
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Trauma/PTSD
For more information on mental health and specialized services:
www.counseling.org
www.psychologytoday.com/us
www.a4pt.org
www.emdria.org
Meet Our Team
Allie Wirtz, LMHC
Education:
- Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy – The University of Iowa
- Masters of Science in Education, Mental Health Counseling – Buena Vista University
Specialized Services: EMDR Therapy, Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy
Bio: My professional background started with Music Therapy in hospice and end of life care. Through those experiences I grew to appreciate being with people in times of grief, celebration, and life reflection, which eventually lead me to graduate school for Mental Health Counseling. As a licensed mental health counselor, I work with a variety of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, mood disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. I enjoy working with teens, adolescents, adults, and families in schools as well as in the clinic. I am trained in trauma informed practices such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Megan Douglas, tLMHC
Education:
Bio: Sometimes life is challenging and you have been hoping there is someone who will listen. With that hope comes the uncomfortableness of opening up and discussing the struggles you are experiencing. In therapy, it is imperative that I provide a welcoming, safe, and accepting space where I openly meet you right where you are. I will walk alongside you providing an individualized client approach. At times, we will sit together with those feelings of being uncomfortable. When we learn to get comfortable with the uncomfortable, transformational growth can happen within.
While I have an eclectic approach, my main lens is that of the Humanistic Theory which is a Holistic approach to therapy. I provide a variety of techniques such as talk therapy, play therapy, sand tray therapy, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga therapy, and Mindfulness. I work with a variety of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, attachment, and trauma. I work with children (age 5+), adolescents, adults, and families. I provide therapy services in my office as well as the middle school and high school.
I am trained in Trauma Sensitive Yoga Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy. I am a member of Chi Sigma Iota, Psi Chi, the American Counseling Association (ACA), the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling (ACAC), and the International Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling (IARTC).
Brittany Allen, LMSW
**Brittany is currently on active duty with the military and is not accepting new clients at this time**
Education:
Brittany is passionate about supporting clients as they navigate life transitions, experiences of trauma, difficult family relationships and depression or anxiety. She works with a trauma-informed lens and strengths-based approach. Brittany focuses on building a genuine relationship with patients and provides a sense of safety, warmth and humor in sessions. Brittany works with individuals 8 and up, she has experience in working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. She previously was a victim advocate and continues to provide advocacy services within the U.S. Military. Brittany has served in the U.S. Army since 2011 and continues to serve, she has a strong passion for working with Veterans and Service Members from all branches.
Nicole Lee, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Education:
- Bachelors of Science Nursing- Chamberlain College of Nursing
- Masters of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner-Chamberlain College of Nursing
- Psychiatric Mental Health Post Master’s- Wilkes University
I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management and brief solution-focused therapy for a wide range of mental health issues throughout the lifespan. I primarily focus on medication to assist with managing symptoms, often combined with a referral for psychotherapy. Achieving optimal health requires a balance between mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional factors. Therefore, I work closely with your other providers to offer patient-centered care.
Specialized Services: My focus is on the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, depression, insomnia, or substance abuse through psychiatric assessment, medication management and psychotherapeutic intervention. I believe in creating an individualized plan of care that values client involvement, interprofessional collaboration, and evidenced-based practice. My goal for my clients is to feel empowered to treat their illness through supportive education in a stigma free environment.
Laurie Dobrinich, MSW, LCSW, LISW, (Telehealth)
Education:
- Masters Degree in Social Work - St. Louis University
- Laurie has worked in healthcare for over 28 years, providing individual, family and couples therapy to improve the quality of life and well-being of her patients. She has experience providing therapy to patients of all ages and various diagnoses.
Specialized Services:
Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, PTSD and Trauma, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior/Patient Activation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Anthony Wubben, MSW, LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker
Education:
- Bachelor of Social Work - Northwestern College - Orange City, Iowa
- Masters Degree in Social Work - Saint Ambrose University - Davenport, Iowa
Specialized Services: Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Crisis Supportive Services
Bio: Sometimes it takes a journey to discover your true happiness in life. Therapy provides an opportunity for you to embark on a journey in further self-exploration, while learning new skills and strategies. Throughout my own life, I have encountered an array of personal experiences that shape who I am today and the journey I find myself on. I find therapy to be such an incredible opportunity for children, teens, and adults to better themselves. I specialize in working with teenagers and young adults with a wide spectrum of mental health conditions.
In my free time I find myself fishing, spending time with my family, grilling, and socializing with others. I make great effort of incorporating the very skills and strategies that I work with my patients on into my own lifestyle.
Emily Anderson, LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Education:
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Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling- Walden University
- Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Human Services- Buena Vista University
Specialized Services: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Person Centered Therapy.
Bio: I am devoted to providing support to clients in a non-judgmental environment as they navigate through all stages of life. My primary client focus includes children above 8 years of age and adults. My professional background consists of providing trauma-informed care while working in a shelter/community setting with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I work with a variety of diagnoses including adjustments, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, mood disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Therapy is such an incredible tool to improve overall individual well-being. Engaging in therapy allows the client to learn new skills on how to manage symptoms of mental health concerns, along with gaining awareness to better understand and cope with past trauma or distressing life events.
“Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you, doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone.”-Lisa Olivera.
Candace Trenary, LMHC
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Human Services, Buena Vista University
- Master of Science in Education- Mental Health Counseling, Buena Vista University
Specialized Services: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy-Adolescents, Interpersonal Therapy, Play Therapy, Crisis Supportive Services
Bio: I have over 28 years of experience working with children and adolescents, both advocating for them and providing counseling in the mental health field through school-based and office-based services. I served as a child advocate at DSAOC for over 20 years before returning to school to obtain my degree so I could work with children and adolescents at a therapeutic level.
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, mood disorders, adjustment issues, and grief in children and adolescents. I also have experience working with adults dealing with a variety of challenges, including substance abuse, sexual abuse, and being witnesses to domestic violence as children.
I strive to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where individuals can begin or continue their healing journey. I believe in empowerment and take a strength-based approach to help people process, heal, and become the best version of themselves.
“Promise me you’ll always remember — you’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” — Christopher Robin from “Winnie the Pooh”
Shawn Pieczko, Director of Mental Health & Wellness Center
1000 15th Street North, Humboldt, IA 50548
Phone: (515) 332-7672
1000 15th Street North, Humboldt, IA 50548
Phone (515) 332-7672 | Fax (515) 332-7572