Meet the Team
Amanda Hardy, PhD, LMHC, LCPC, PMH-C
*** NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME ***
Amanda@TheMeadowlarkClinic.com
Amanda (she/her) is the owner of Meadowlark Clinic and a mental health counselor (dually licensed in Iowa and Illinois) and certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C). She began working in the mental health field in 2005, after completing her master's in psychological counseling from Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. From 2009 until 2011, she took some leave from direct care as a therapist to re-enter graduate school and work towards a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from Iowa State University. Amanda's doctoral studies and post-graduate work focus on childbirth, child development, parenting, and the intersectionality of these three. She has also been a birth doula and childbirth educator. For more than a decade, she has worked with local, national, and international birth and human rights advocacy organizations promoting improvement to our maternity care systems. In 2022, Amanda left her faculty position as a teaching professor at Iowa State University to focus on Meadowlark full-time.
Amanda has extensive training in perinatal mental health and birth trauma including EMDR. Training programs have included: Postpartum Support Internation, Seleni, Birth & Trauma Support Center, and Center for Creative Mindfulness. Amand is the author of Dear Mama, You Matter: Honest Talk about the Transition to Motherhood (2020) - available in paperback or audiobook format.
Alex Jennetten,tLMHC, tCDAC
***IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY FOR NEW CLIENTS***
Alex (she/her) is a recent graduate of Drake University’s Masters in Counseling program, with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a licensed mental health counselor (tLMHC) and a certified alcohol and drug counselor (tCADC) and completed her practicum and internship at MercyOne House of Mercy, an organization dedicated to supporting and providing treatment to pregnant and parenting women with substance use and mental health disorders. Alex is passionate about supporting parents and creating spaces that are safe, nurturing, and free of judgment. She understands that becoming a parent is a singular experience and one that can be both exhilarating and daunting, often at the same time. Alex has completed over 40 hours of training in perinatal mental health through Seleni Institute and Postpartum Support International.
Alex accepts Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Sheild and Cash (Sliding Scale)
Anna Patch, LMSW
***IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY FOR NEW CLIENTS***
Anna (She/Her) brings to Meadowlark her experiences as a caregiver, community organizer, doula, and substance use and mental health counselor. She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa’s MSW Program with honors and a Specialization in Trauma-Informed Care. Anna identifies as part of the queer community, and has a particular interest in supporting LGBTQIA+ parents. Through her practice, she hopes to redress perinatal health disparities, and to create a safe haven where all clients can explore the unique strengths and challenges they encounter on life’s journey. Whether you are considering becoming a parent for the first time, entering into a new relationship where there are children, trying to conceive, or experiencing loss, you deserve to be affirmed and supported every step of the way. Anna’s therapeutic approach combines somatic, narrative and liberatory modalities. She believes in the power of healing through community, and is excited to offer groups. In addition to her role at Meadowlark, Anna serves as a Behavioral Health Consultant to a Family Medicine and OB Clinic, and volunteers as a doula in the community.
Anna accepts Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Sheild and Cash (Sliding Scale)
Claire Scholl, LMSW
***ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR AUGUST***
Claire@TheMeadowlarkClinic.com
Claire (she/her) graduated from the University of Iowa with her Masters Degrees in Social Work, specializing in clinical mental health and has a certificate in resilience and trauma-informed perspectives. Claire also has a Masters in Public Health from Des Moines University. Claire has served in leadership roles for non-profit organizations and has also been a stay-at-home mom. Claire has experience working with individuals with anxiety, grief or loss, stress, depression, relationship difficulties, loneliness, pregnancy and parenting issues, and trauma. Claire utilizes different evidence-based approaches depending on the needs of the individual, which may include CBT, mindfulness, & EMDR. Claire is passionate about perinatal health and believes that YOUR well being matters.
Claire accepts Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cash (Sliding Scale).
Lexi, Intern
*** ACCEPTS PRO BONO CLIENTS ***
Lexi (she/her) is a mental health counseling intern studying at UNI. She currently is a licensed school counselor. She is passionate about maternal mental health and support during the perinatal period. She is excited to embark on unique journeys with clients as they explore the family planning, pregnancy, and parenthood. Lexi values the therapeutic relationship and will provide a safe, non judgmental space for all she works with.
We believe interns should be paid; however, insurance companies do not pay for services provided by an intern. In order to ensure our interns can be paid for their time there is a $25 out of pocket charge per appointment.
Bethany, Intern
*** JOINING US IN JANUARY ***
Bethany@TheMeadowlarkClinic.com
Bethany (she/her) graduated in 2015 from Simpson College with a Bachelors in Psychology
and Sociology. Since then she has experience working with individuals and families from
children to the elderly in a residential setting or community-based setting. She has worked
closely with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, developmental disorders and
trauma. She is a current student at Capella University set to graduate in September 2024 with
her Masters in Mental Health Counseling. Bethany's primary interest is perinatal mental health.
We believe interns should be paid; however, insurance companies do not pay for services provided by an intern. In order to ensure our interns can be paid for their time there is a $25 out of pocket charge per appointment.
Debi, Administrative Assistant
Debi (she/her) has an accounting degree from ISU and has worked as an account manager prior to staying at home for a few years with her now 7-year-old son. Debi is Amanda's little sister and has played a significant role in helping to get our physical office space in shape. We are thrilled that she's decided to join us officially.