Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Perry, IA
Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic has dedicated itself to supporting families across Iowa since 1991. Our licensed team specializes in outpatient mental health services for children, adults, and families, prioritizing community-based care that aligns with individual needs. With over three decades of experience, we collaborate with the Iowa Department of Human Services and partner organizations to deliver family-centered interventions, behavioral health programs, and therapeutic solutions. Our approach emphasizes transparency, cultural inclusivity, and leveraging family and community resources to foster long-term success.By offering services in homes, schools, and community settings, we ensure accessibility and flexibility for clients. Our leadership team brings decades of combined expertise in clinical practice, child welfare, and therapeutic training, reinforcing our commitment to quality care. We accept Medicaid and private insurance, ensuring services remain accessible to diverse populations. Through continuous innovation and adherence to ethical standards, we strive to be a trusted partner in mental health and family stability across Iowa.
Services
Mental Health Therapy
Family-Centered Services
Behavioral Health Intervention
Outpatient Treatment
Community Collaborations
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of experience delivering mental health services across Iowa
- Licensed therapists specializing in family-centered and behavioral health care
- Community-based programs tailored to home, school, and community settings
- Partnerships with Iowa Department of Human Services and Medicaid providers
- Comprehensive outpatient therapy for children, adults, and families
Services
Mental Health Therapy
Our licensed therapists provide individual, couple, and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Services include diagnostic assessments and evidence-based treatments for mental health conditions. We accept Medicaid and private insurance, ensuring accessible care in office, home, or community settings.
Family-Centered Services
Designed for families referred by Iowa Department of Human Services, these services focus on child safety, permanency, and family reunification. We offer interventions to preserve families, support adoptive placements, and provide guardianship assistance through community-based, culturally sensitive approaches.
Behavioral Health Intervention Services
Community-based behavioral health support for individuals with Medicaid coverage. Our team helps clients manage mental illness-related behaviors through skill-building in home, school, or community settings. Services require a clinical diagnostic assessment from a licensed practitioner.
Outpatient Treatment
Flexible outpatient therapy programs for children and adults, delivered by Iowa-licensed professionals. Services include trauma-focused CBT, parenting support, and play therapy. Appointments are available in office locations or through mobile visits across Iowa.
Community Collaborations
We partner with local organizations and the Iowa Department of Human Services to expand service accessibility. Collaborative initiatives include training for social workers, SafeCare programs, and community-based mental health interventions tailored to rural and underserved populations.
People
Christine Secrist
CEO & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Founder of Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic since 1991. Holds a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from Iowa State University. Specializes in family therapy and child welfare, with over 30 years of clinical and leadership experience in Iowa's mental health sector.
Kris DeBont
CFO
Chief Financial Officer managing financial operations for Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic. Oversees budgeting, accounting, and fiscal compliance for statewide programs and partnerships with Iowa Department of Human Services.
Lori Mozena
Family Preservation and Stabilization Services Director
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 30+ years in child welfare. Specializes in trauma-focused CBT, SafeCare programs, and Family Team Decision-Making facilitation. Provides clinical consultation and training across Iowa's therapeutic networks.
Susan Smalley
Family Centered Services Program Director
Manages implementation of family-centered services for Iowa Department of Human Services referrals. Focuses on child safety, permanency planning, and community-based interventions to support at-risk families across rural Iowa.
Abbey Mertz
Human Resource/Payroll/Billing Director
Oversees human resources, payroll, and billing operations for Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic. Ensures compliance with employment standards and manages administrative functions supporting 30+ years of statewide service delivery.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, couple, and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults through licensed therapists specializing in trauma-focused CBT, behavioral health, and family-centered interventions.
How can I refer someone for services?
Visit our website to make a referral or contact our Perry office at 515.465.5739. Our team will connect you with the nearest service location across Iowa.
Do you accept Medicaid insurance?
Yes, our Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) and outpatient therapy programs accept Medicaid. We also work with private insurance providers for accessible mental health care.
Are services available outside office settings?
Yes, appointments can occur in homes, schools, or community locations for behavioral health and family-centered services to ensure client comfort and accessibility.
What areas of Iowa do you serve?
We have offices in Ames, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Leon, Mason City, Oelwein, Perry, and Waterloo, providing statewide mental health and family support services.
How do you involve families in treatment?
Our family-centered approach integrates family members into therapy sessions and community-based interventions, focusing on building support networks to enhance treatment outcomes and long-term stability.