The North Star Team
Dr. Scott Eilers
Education:
Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology from Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from University of Northern Iowa
Age Range:
12+
Specialties:
Trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders
Therapy Styles:
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Behavioral Activation Therapy, Intrapersonal Psychotherapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Availability:
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 and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Age Range:
7-99+
Specialties:
Depression, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Emotional Dysregulation, Trauma and PTSD, OCD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Cognitive Concerns and Memory Changes
Treatment Services:
Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Management, Brief Psychotherapy, Counseling Interventions, Laboratory Evaluation, Integrative Treatment Options, and Care Coordination
Availability:
T-TH 8:30-5:00 In-Person and Telehealth;
F 8:30-3:00 Telehealth Only
Personal Interests:
Family, Dogs, Traveling, Theater, Performing Arts, Lifelong Learning, Mentoring, and Community Service
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
Sonya Leidigh
Education:
Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Iowa
Age Range:
All Ages
Specialties:
Psychological Testing, Personality Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Substance Misuse/Addiction
Therapy Styles:
Person-centered, Solution-focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Availability:
M 9-5, T 9-3, W 8-4, TH 9-5, F 9-1
Personal Interests:
Plants, Baking, Thrifting, and Art!
Madison Durbin
Education:
Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from University of Iowa
Age Range:
All
Specialties:
Neurodevelopmental disorders (particularly ADHD), depression, anxiety, non-suicidal self-injury, eating disorders, trauma (particularly childhood trauma).
Therapy Styles:
Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Person-Centered, DBT, Object Relations Theory
Availability:
M-W and F, 8-4
Personal Interest:
Reading, Hiking, Weightlifting, and playing the guitar
Kara Cordes
Education:
Bachelor Degrees in Psychology and English/Creative Writing from University of Iowa, Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health
Counseling from University of Northern Iowa
Age Range:
5-99+
Specialties:
Child/Adolescent Behavioral Disorders, Childhood Trauma, Autism, Anxiety, and ADHD
Therapy Styles:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian, and Play Based
Availability:
M 7-6, T 8-7, W 9-6, Th 7-6
Personal Interest:
Travel, Thrifting, Expressive Arts, Movies, Dogs
Jacob (Jake) Lamartine
Education: Intern
Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from University of Iowa (in progress)
Age Range:
15+
Specialties:
Depression, anxiety, OCD, other mood disorders, trauma disorders, general life stressors and adjustments
Therapy Styles:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strengths-based therapy
Personal Interets:
Record collecting, fitness, watching baseball
Chelsy Reed
Education: Intern
MACMHC Colorado Christian University (in progress), BA in Biology University of Iowa, ABC-L2 Association of Biblical Counselors, Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Age Range:
12+
Specialties:
Couples, anxiety, depression, faith-based, grief and loss
Therapy Styles:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gestalt, Person-centered
Personal Interest:
Swimming, reading, Legos, strategic board games, crochet, roller blading, ice hockey, & gardening
Kyle French
Education:
Master of Divinity from Moody Theological Seminary, Master's in Counseling from Crown College (In Progress)
Age Range:
13+
Specialties:
Grief and Loss, Trauma, Spiritual Abuse and Growth
Therapy Styles:
Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT), Person-Centered, Adlerian, Collaborative
Availability:
F 1-5
Personal Interets:
Watching and playing sports, spending time with family, learning new things
Alexis (Lexi) Horaney
Education: Intern
Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from University of Iowa (Summer 2026)
Age Range:
15+
Specialties:
Trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, general life stressors.
Therapy Styles:
Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT), Person-Centered (PCT), Humanistic therapy.
Personal Interest:
Reading, travel, outdoor activities, pop culture, music
Jordyn Gustafson
Education: Intern
Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from University of Iowa (In Progress)
Age Range:
10+
Specialties:
depression, trauma, anxiety, and life transitions
Therapy Styles:
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adlerian, Person-Centered