Mary Kate Tuftee, LISW
Mary Kate graduated from the University of Iowa with her Masters in Social Work in 2019, and obtained her independent licensure in 2023. She has a micro-credential in trauma-informed care, and has extensive experience working with those who have experienced trauma. Mary Kate has worked in multiple different settings including hospitals, residential facilities for children, and schools. She enjoys blending clinical approaches to therapy and collaborating with her clients to create a holistic plan of care. Mary Kate cultivates strong, therapeutic relationships to support, challenge, and empower her clients. Mary Kate thoroughly enjoys working with clients of allages, though focuses on children, teens, and young adults.
Specialties:
Trauma
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
School Issues
Treatment Approaches:
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma Focused - CBT
Play Therapy Interventions
Strength-Based
Solution Focused
Emma Morgan, LISW, LCSW
Emma received her Masters of Social Work from St. Ambrose University in 2018 and obtained her independent licensure in 2021. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and has a Trauma Informed Care Microcredential. Emma provides empathetic and compassionate care for her clients, ensuring that their needs are at the center of services. Emma works with clients of all ages, though, her focus is on children and young adults. Emma has extensive experience working with those who have been through traumatic events, experiencing depression, and struggling with anxiety. Emma is passionate about helping others.
Specialties:
Trauma
Anxiety
Depression
Borderline Personality Disorder
Behavioral Issues
Social/Coping Skills
Treatment Approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma Focused - CBT
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Play Therapy Interventions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Solution Focused
Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI)
Simone Collins, tLMHC, LPC
Simone is a Quad Cities native who received her Master’s of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Illinois University in 2021. She has a decade of experience working in social services, including, but not limited to, working with individuals with a history of trauma, grief, and addiction. Additionally, Simone utilizes a collaborative and strength-based approach. She has experience working with diverse populations (people from various age groups, racial/ethnic backgrounds, religions, cultures, socioeconomic statuses, and the LGBTQ+ community.)
Specialties:
Trauma
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Addiction
Treatment Approaches:
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Gestalt Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Strength-Based
Bryan McConnell, LMHC, LCPC
As a veteran of the US Army, Bryan has decades of experience providing uplifting, life-changing therapy services to individuals of all ages, genders, sexes, orientations, socio-economic statuses, and the like. Bryan holds a Master’s of Counseling from Spring Arbor University. It is hard not to laugh when around Bryan. He brings forth an energy and presence that is enjoyable and easy to connect with. He can provide individual, couples, and family counseling.
Specialties:
Addiction
Men’s Issues
Trauma
Treatment Approaches:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Brett Vacek, LMHC, LCPC, CAADC
As a US Army veteran, and current member of the reserves, Brett received his Master’s of Arts in Clinical Psychology in 2015 from Eastern Illinois University. He has taught as an adjunct professor at both Scott and Black Hawk Community Colleges. Brett has serviced a diverse population of clients with a variety of mental health and substance abuse issues. Brett can provide individual, couples, and family counseling.
Specialties:
Addiction
Men’s Issues
Trauma
Treatment Approaches:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)