Hillary is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) clinician. Hillary is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges and discover their strengths. Her practice at The Center for Foundational and Relational Wellness, is centered on the belief that every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and self-actualization when supported in a safe and compassionate environment.

Hillary specializes in working with children, teens, adults, and seniors who are experiencing anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, postpartum depression, or family-related concerns. Using an integrative approach that draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Hillary will tailor each session to meet the unique needs of the individual or family.

Hillary believes therapy is a collaborative process—one rooted in respect, trust, and the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to understand themselves and become their best self. Her goal is to walk alongside clients as they strengthen their foundations, build meaningful relationships, and move toward a life of authenticity and balance.

Shelby is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and received her Master’s Degree in Social Work with a concentration in trauma-informed care from the University of Northern Iowa. Shelby has been doing clinical mental health therapy and providing social work services since 2012 taking a systemic approach when working with clients and has the perspective that it is most beneficial to treat each person as a whole through taking a holistic, solution-focused, and client-centered approach to therapy. Shelby primarily works with adult clients and has specialized training and experience working with the older adult/aging population as well as individuals with substance use disorders. She also enjoys working with individuals dealing with separation and/or divorce, co-parenting challenges, and blended families. She primarily works remotely providing telehealth services, but does have limited availability for in-office appointments. Shelby has a personal interest in all things relating to achieving optimal health through natural and alternative remedies. In Shelby’s free-time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, writing, playing piano, and being outdoors in nature.

Michele is a licensed mental health therapist (t-LMHC) providing individual therapy to adults, teens and children (6+). Michele has experience working in the school systems as a School Counselor for the Middle School. She uses dialectical behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths based-solution focused therapy as well as other evidence-based practice tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Michele believes in creating a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive therapeutic environment where clients can feel comfortable exploring their emotions, challenges, and goals. She is committed to helping clients develop coping skills, build resilience, and improve their overall well-being.

Kaygen, an LMSW, earned her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Northern Iowa in 2023 and her Master's degree in Social Work, with a concentration in trauma-informed care, from the same institution in 2024. She received her certification as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist in 2025 and is currently pursuing certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Kaygen works with clients from all backgrounds, ages 13 and older, and specializes in the treatment of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and individuals—both teenagers and adults—with Autism Spectrum Disorder and mild intellectual disabilities. She provides a safe, welcoming environment and uses a collaborative approach to identify goals and explore treatment options.

Nichole sees clients in our Adel Office and Virtually

Nichole is a Licensed Master Social Worker and has a deep respect for parents and caregivers who are
searching for answers for their child and are willing to give therapy a try. Using a judgment-free and client-centered approach, Nichole
meets children (2+) and caregivers where they are, appreciating their
strengths along with their struggles.  Nichole primarily serves youth
who face difficulties related to trauma, adoption, foster care
placement, attachment, anxiety, divorce, DHS involvement, and life
transitions.

Nichole believes play is the natural form of expression for young children and is currently pursuing her certification in Play Therapy
under the supervision of a Registered Play Therapist.

Nichole has specialized training in Child-Centered Play Therapy
(CCPT), attachment-based therapy, trauma-informed care, sand tray
therapy, AutPlay, and TheraPlay.  Nichole is pursuing her
certification in TheraPlay, a directive therapeutic approach that
helps children improve behavior and regulation skills by strengthening
the connection between a child and their caregiver in therapy. As the
biological parent of two vastly different children, Nichole
appreciates the importance of understanding a child's personality when attempting to work with a child. Nichole strives to tailor services to
best honor a child's unique personality and needs while working
towards treatment goals. In her free time, Nichole enjoys spending time with her family, exploring nature, traveling and gardening.

Reach Nichole directly, to schedule:

NVanDyke@CFRWIowa.com

Rebecca is a licensed mental health therapist (t-LMHC) providing individual therapy to children, teens, young adults, and adults. She has 25 years of experience as an educator and school counselor before transitioning into clinical work, and that background continues to shape how she connects with clients of all ages. 

Rebecca specializes in trauma and attachment, neurodivergence and autism, and executive functioning, using a holistic, neurobiologically-informed approach that incorporates therapeutic art, play, and sand tray interventions to create new nervous system patterns and support emotional wellness. Her training includes a mental health certificate through the University of Northern Iowa, Level 1 Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapy, certification as an Executive Functioning Coach, credentialing as a Trauma and Resiliency Practitioner, Coach, and Trainer through STARR Commonwealth, a certificate in Applied Educational Neuroscience through Butler University, and training as a Trauma Responsive Yoga Instructor. She is currently completing Level 1 Synergetic Play Therapy training, ADHD Clinical Services Provider certification, and her Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) credential. 

While Rebecca has a special connection to working with children, teens, and young adults from her years in education, she also enjoys working with adult clients. In her free time, Rebecca loves being outdoors with her three children and their family dog, hiking, biking, kayaking, and snowshoeing, and the family enjoys exploring National Parks together each summer. She also finds joy in creative pursuits like jewelry making, painting, and pottery. Rebecca sees clients via telehealth and in person at the Waverly office.