Staff

Davenport

Annie Vaughn

Co Founder

I want to show people that small changes can have a huge impact in their day-to-day function.
I empower individuals and couples to overcome personal obstacles to improve their relationships using clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions. I focus on relationships first, including my relationship with my clients. I spend time getting to know the whole person while helping you make changes in all aspects of your life and environment.

Credentials:
Bachelors of Science in Psychology; University of Georgia
Advanced Masters degree in Community and School Counseling; University of North Carolina

Cody Hutton

Therapist

Each person has a unique story to tell. The reason I chose to become a counselor is to help people tell their stories the way they see fit. To help individuals overcome obstacles that are currently standing between them and their ideal way of life, I utilize clinically proven and evidence-based techniques as well as my own unique skills and thinking patterns. In order for me to help an individual achieve a happy, healthy life, I think getting to know them is essential.

Credentials:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice from Ashford University
Master of Arts in Counseling from Northwestern University

Anne Miller

Therapist

I provide psychotherapy services to individuals with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and borderline personality disorder who are seeking additional skills to manage their symptoms. My approach is integrative, primarily utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Through EMDR, anxiety, depression, and traumatic events are addressed using the brain's natural problem-solving mechanisms. Our first step will be to develop skills for regulating emotions and coping with distress before processing negative or traumatic experiences.

Through a collaborative relationship, we will empower your personal growth in a way that feels right to you. I look forward to supporting you on your mental wellness journey. In the event that we are not a perfect match, I will assist you in finding a professional who can help you reach your objectives. Your well-being is always my first priority.

Sydney Ochodonicky

Receptionist

Matt Johnson

Therapist

Matt has been a licensed clinician for over 6 years. Matt creates dynamic change in assisting clients identify barriers to their success in a variety of ways and settings. Matt is trained in and is working toward certification in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Matt is one of the only clinicians in this area who is open about being a Christian counselor/therapist. Matt strives to welcome people from all walks of life. Matt is also actively working on becoming a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). Matt is a trained Sand Tray Therapist and is working on credentialing with the International Association of Sandtray Therapists (IAST). Matt is also working toward certification with the Iowa Infant and Early Childhood Association as an endorsed Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist. Matt served as the first Multi Systemic Therapist in the history of the state of Iowa (2019-2023).
Matt incorporates CBT, DBT, EMDR, Play Therapy including Sand Tray, faith-based approaches, trauma-based approaches, and other modalities into his work.

Matt is a military veteran of 10 years and continues to serve in the reserves. Matt has fostered several professional partnerships with local first responders including police and sheriff's departments, fire departments, ambulatory departments, dispatch centers, and corrections facilities. Matt is a Certified First Responder Counselor (2024). Matt serves the greater eastern Iowa and western Illinois community by directly contacting and continuing to foster stronger and deeper relationships with first responders who are able and willing to create change for themselves and their departments. Matt also does school-based therapy through local high schools. Matt is very down to earth and is eager to help anyone who walks through the door. Matt accepts clients as young as 3 years old and up. Matt does offer in-person support and virtual telehealth.

Matt is licensed in Iowa, Illinois, and Wyoming.

Bachelor's of Arts- Judson University
Master's of Science- Upper Iowa University

Karin Pleasant

Therapist

My goal is to support adults, whether managing everyday stressors or significant life
challenges, by providing a safe space to express themselves. I’ve worked in a variety of
mental health settings since 2013 and integrate those experiences into my therapeutic
practice. I adjust my approach to meet clients’ needs using tools that help people
engage in self-reflection, problem solving, and skill building to understand the
capabilities they have to make change and move forward.
Through social work practices I focus on resource building and self-determination for
the client to guide the direction of their therapy. As a registered dance/movement
therapist I focus on movement interventions mixed with writing and/or drawing exercises
or music to show how if we move differently, we can change what we think and how we
feel.
My training includes Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and
Seeking Safety, and I earned my Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern
California. Primary issues I’ve supported clients through include depression, anxiety,
PTSD, interpersonal conflict, life transitions, grief, and chronic health issues.

Cedar Rapids

Katey Garoutte

Therapist

Trauma comes in many forms. Whether it's the death of a loved one, abuse & violence, DHS involvement, a bad breakup, chronic illness, criminal justice involvement, chemical dependency, or loss of parental rights; experiencing trauma can feel very isolating. You might find yourself feeling detached from others or having difficulty developing authentic connections with people. Maybe you feel lost and uncertain about how to carry on. Or maybe you're finding yourself lashing out at others with little or no reason. Somedays it can feel like nobody understands your pain or how broken you feel.

Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, explosive anger, relationship problems, and addiction are the natural consequences of trauma. You don't deserve to feel like this. Help and support is available whenever you are ready.

I believe it is a privilege and an honor to accompany those I work with along their journey to their most authentic and true self. I find myself in constant awe of the resiliency of the human spirit and the power of family, including chosen family. I strive to empower those I serve to find and develop their strengths in order to make themselves whole again.

Dana Howell

Paul

Therapist

I provide a very straight-forward and direct solution focused approach for addressing barriers of life. I understand that sometimes we all can use a safe space to process situations that come along with being human in a sometimes less than humane world. I provide guidance through instructing the use of various breathing exercises, grounding, stabilization, and relaxation techniques to provide clients with tools for minimizing stress responses.
I am a licensed therapist, certified trauma professional, and Veteran, who utilizes an integrated approach of several evidence-based body therapy techniques including, but not limited to somatic experiencing and bi-lateral therapies. I specialize in teaching tools for reducing negative symptoms of trauma as well as depression and anxiety disorders.
Unprocessed memories may trigger body sensations that dictate how you respond to your world. If these responses to triggers are presenting problems in your life, there is hope in minimizing those stored negative body sensations that are presenting a problem.