Lakes Counseling services
Individuals
Families
Children, Teens, and Young Adults
Skilled In
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Master Level Certified
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing(EMDR)
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Lifespan Integration
Mindfulness Therapy
Upcoming Emotional Intelligence Group
Starting Tuesday December 3rd from 11:30am-1pm
Meet weekly for 8-10 sessions
At Lakes Counseling, 507 18th Street, Spirit Lake
Group is covered by most insurances or
Private pay is $40/per session
Call or email to register or ask questions
office@lakescounseling.org
712-336-8126
Ruth Mroch-McCleery tLMHC
Ruth Mroch-McCleery tLMHC
Ruth (Mroch) McCleery is a tLMHC trained in EMDR and a certified Complex Trauma Professional. Prior to working on her counseling MS, she taught in the Estherville Lincoln Central Community Schools for 30+ years. She's taught consciousness classes for 15+ years. She loves working with all ages and is passionate about creating strong families and personal growth. Born and raised in northwest Iowa, Ruth wants to serve her community from a place of understanding, compassion, and spirituality. Besides her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, she holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University and a BA in Education from Buena Vista University. Her experience includes working within the school setting to support education goals, support and educate parents, and curriculum.
Alysa Murphy LMHC IADC
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Alysa Murphy LMHC IADC
As an Iowa Great Lakes Native, I am thrilled to be back in the area offering mental health counseling services. I bring a variety of experience with me, having worked in outpatient, inpatient, and school settings. Some areas I specialize in include: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use/addictions, family dynamics, life stages and transitions, and sport and performance psychology.
In my free time, you’ll often find me outside. Some activities I love include working in my garden, playing sports, boating, hiking, biking, and playing with my two sons, husband, and dog.
For self-care, I make sure to find time each day for exercise and music.
I am looking forward to helping you grow and change with whatever life has handed you and to unlock your full potential. My hope is to assist you in living a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life.
Rachel Wassenaar LISW
Rachel Wassenaar LISW
Rachel is an Iowa licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in social work. Rachel has worked in a hospital on a mental health unit with children and adults, volunteered at a domestic abuse shelter, been a first responder to sexual assaults, worked with children with intellectual disabilities, and has been doing therapy for the past 15 years.
“I feel privileged being someone people can share anything with, especially in difficult times,” said Rachel. “I see communication as an art; finding ways to help clients feel heard, validated while also working towards greater clarity of direction for care all in the time they are being seen with me. I am invested in my client’s growth and hope that they can leave feeling better then when they came.”
Rachel’s therapeutic approach is a non- judgmental, family centered approach. She is trained in Master’s level Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and Lifespan Integration and uses aspects of CBT, DBT, EMDR and mindfulness therapy techniques.
Support staff
Jody Garms
Career Opportunities
Seeking Master’s level Mental Health Therapist’s. Please send resume and cover letter by emailing at office@lakescounseling.org, or fax 712-336-8126, or mail to 507 18th Street Suite A, Spirit Lake Ia 51360.
Contact Us
Lakes counseling
507 18th Street
Suite A
Spirit Lake Iowa
51360
Phone 712-336-8126
Fax 712-248-8722