All Students:
Important Tip: Many times there are long waiting lists for highly-recommended professionals in these areas of
specialty. You can make an initial appt., but also ask to be put on the cancellation list. As soon as someone cancels
their appt., they will call people on the cancellation list to fill in appt. times that have been cancelled by other
patients. If you are on a cancellation list, you could get in weeks or months earlier than your original appt. is
scheduled.
This is a list of the most highly recommended psychiatrists (medication) and psychologists/therapists (cognitive
behavior/talk therapy) in these fields in our local area. Psychologists and therapists take slightly different
coursework, but both are licensed to provide therapy. Most adult psychologists/therapists also do marriage and
family counseling, or will refer you to someone who specializes in those areas.
If you do not have insurance, many of these individuals/clinics will work with you to set up a monthly payment plan
that is manageable for you. If you ever find that a particular individual/clinic will not accept you as a patient because
you do not have insurance, please contact me, and I will help you.
North Liberty (halfway between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids)- I am most familiar with the work of these
individuals.
Adult Psychiatrist (medication)- Martin Carpenter (Meadowlark- 319-626-3300)
Adult/Marriage/Family Therapist (therapy)- Jeanne Melick-Shield (Meadowlark- 319-626-3300)
Child Psychiatrist (medication)- Christopher O'Kiishi (Meadowlark- 319-626-3300)
Child Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (medication/ADD, ADHD medication management)- Tess Judge-Ellis
(Meadowlark- 319-626-3300)
For a child therapist- Ask secretary to write down your name and number for Tess to give you a call back for a
recommendation for child therapy at their location.
West Branch (just East of Iowa City)
Child Psychologist (therapy)- Cindy Nichols Anderson (Hope Springs Behavioral Consultants, PLC- 319-6433552)
Iowa City/Coralville
Child Psychologist (therapy)- Emily Warnes (Pediatric Associates- 319-339-1231)
Adult/Family/Marriage/Substance Abuse Therapist (therapy)- Jeff Whittlesey (CMHC- 319-338-7884)
Cedar Rapids
Child Psychologist (therapy)- Gary Siguenza (Associates of Behavioral Health- 319-396-1066)
Psych & Mental Health Nurse Practice (medication/therapy)- Nancy Howe (Mercy Medical Center- 319-369-4777)
Adult Psychiatrist (medication)- Jeff Wilharm (Associates of Behavioral Health- 319-396-1066)
Adult Psychiatrist (medication)- Bryan Netolicky (Cedar Center- 319-365-3993)
Adult Psychiatrist (medication)- Greg Hotsenpiller (Cedar Center- 319-365-3993)
Please contact me if you need any assistance in making an appt., need transportation to get to an appt., or would like
me to attend an appt. with you as an advocate. If you an unsure about whether you would benefit from therapy, I
encourage you to attend at least one appt. and see what the experience is like. The decision to continue or not is
entirely your own. I am willing to help in any way I can; please do not hesitate to contact me at any time.
Take care,
Brenda Walker-Moore
Psychology
Kirkwood Community College
blwalke@kirkwood.edu
blwalke@kirkwood.cc.ia.us
319-430-9859