The North Star Team
Dr. Scott Eilers
LPCP
Education:
Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology from Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from University of Northern Iowa
Specialties:
Trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders
Age Range:
12+
Therapy Styles:
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Behavioral Activation Therapy, Intrapersonal Psychotherapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Availibility:
M-F, 9- 5
Personal Interests:
Fitness, fishing, reading, family, nutrition/cooking
Larry Newman
DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, ARNP
Education:
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Specialties:
Depression and mood disorders, Anxiety disorders, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Emotional Dysregulation (Borderline Personality Disorder), Trauma and PTSD, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, Substance use disorders, Cognitive concerns and memory changes
Age Range:
7–99+
Therapy Styles:
Collaborative and evidence-based
Availibility:
T-Th 8:30-5, F 8:3 -3 (telehealth appointments only)
Personal Interests:
Spending time with his family and dogs, traveling, theater and the performing arts, lifelong learning, mentoring others, and finding opportunities to serve his community.
Kara Cordes
Education:
Bachelor Degrees in Psychology and English/Creative Writing from University of Iowa
Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health
Specialties:
Child/Adolescent Behavioral Disorders, Childhood Trauma, Autism, Anxiety, ADHD
Age Range:
5-99+
Therapy Styles:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian, and Play Based
Availibility:
M 7-6, T 8-7, W 9-6, Th 7-6
Personal Interests:
Travel, Thrifting, Expressive Arts, Movies, Dogs
Madison Durbin
Education:
Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from University of Iowa
Specialties:
Neurodevelopmental disorders (particularly ADHD), depression, anxiety, non-suicidal self-injury, eating disorders, trauma (particularly childhood trauma).
Age Range:
All ages
Therapy Styles:
Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Person-Centered, DBT, Object Relations Theory
Availibility:
M-W and F, 8-4
Personal Interests:
Reading, Hiking, Weightlifting, and playing the guitar
Sonya Leidigh
CMHC
Education:
Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Iowa
Specialties:
Psychological Testing, Personality Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Substance Misuse/Addiction
Age Range:
All ages
Therapy Styles:
Person-centered, Solution-focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Availibility:
M 9-5, T 9-3, W 8-4, Th 9-5, F 9-1
Personal Interests:
Plants, Baking, Thrifting, and art!
Dr. Emily Logan
Education:
Doctorate Degree in Higher Education from Iowa State University
Master’s Degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University
Emily Logan, MSW, LISW, Ph.D., is a clinical supervisor with more than 25 years of experience in social work, spanning direct practice, clinical supervision, and professional leadership. A Licensed Independent Social Worker in the state of Iowa, she holds a Master of Social Work degree and a Ph.D. in Higher Education from Iowa State University.
Emily has served in supervisory capacities for over 15 years, guiding clinicians through licensure processes, ethical decision-making, and reflective practice. She is committed to relationship-centered supervision that supports clinicians at every stage of their professional development. Emily accepts a limited number of supervision engagements, ensuring each supervisee receives thoughtful, individualized guidance.
Personal Interests
Reading, yoga, music, watching football