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Tonya Boots, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor at Rein Center, an integrative psychiatry practice based in Iowa City, Iowa. Tonya decided to become a therapist because she enjoys helping people and has a natural ability to listen and empathize with others.  

Tonya graduated with her bachelor's degree from St. Ambrose University and earned her master's degree in clinical mental health counseling at Loyola University Chicago.

During her studies, she assisted with published research projects that addressed social justice issues and became very passionate about helping adolescents who experienced chronic and big "T" traumas. She completed her clinical training at an inpatient psychiatric hospital in Chicago that specialized in treating PTSD. After graduating from Loyola, she worked at an adolescent group home in Indianapolis, where she gained valuable experience with crisis de-escalation and helping children and families involved in the welfare system. Many of her early experiences pushed her toward utilizing somatic psychotherapy interventions such as yoga, meditation, guided imagery, and deep breathing to effectively release tension and stress in the body caused by trauma. Inviting her clients to move intuitively and genuinely do what feels good tends to increase awareness of their feelings and bodily sensations and gain a sense of control and ownership over their physical bodies.

Shelby Fey joined Blue Water Counseling in 2021. She received her Master’s in Counseling (2015) and in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism (2018). Shelby has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and parents/families in outpatient and inpatient settings. Shelby believes the client is the expert in their own life. She provides an eclectic, person-centered approach. Shelby has presented/taught on topics such as: Autism, Applied Behavior Analysis, Parent Training, Toileting, Safety Training, and Basic Life Support. Shelby has lived in the Blue Water area, with her husband, daughters, dog, and cats. In her free time, she enjoys riding her bike, going for a run, listening to music, or exploring the beach. She loves to travel spending time and traveling with her family.

Nicole Scoffone LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut. She received her masters’ in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Saint Joseph. Over the last five years, Nicole has been passionate about working with a diversity of clients ranging from young children to adults in mental health agencies. Nicole focuses on building a positive rapport with every client, maintaining a great relationship from the first session and on. Throughout her work, she prides herself on being deeply compassionate, caring, warm, culturally aware, and positive. Her primary therapeutic methods areDBT (Dialetical Behavioral Therapy) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), with some additional use of Mindfulness and Solution Focused Therapy. Nicole believes in adding a healthy dose of skills building within therapy, such as, healthy relationships, coping skills, relaxation techniques, and mindfulness. Nicole is highly skilled in forming trusting alliances with her clients using a non-judgmental and calm approach. She helps clients find meaning in experiences, process the past, and, most importantly, strive for and achieve the life and future that they envision for themselves.

 

Nicole offers:

• Individual counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Communication, relationship, and family problems.
• Anxiety, Depression,Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Family Issues, Behavioral Disorders, ADHD, Stress, Trauma, OCD, Divorce/Blended Families, and LGBTQ+ issues.
• CBT, Behavioral, Solution- Focused, Mindfulness, and DBT Therapeutic approaches

Nicole Scoffone LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut. She received her masters’ in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Saint Joseph. Over the last five years, Nicole has been passionate about working with a diversity of clients ranging from young children to adults in mental health agencies. Nicole focuses on building a positive rapport with every client, maintaining a great relationship from the first session and on. Throughout her work, she prides herself on being deeply compassionate, caring, warm, culturally aware, and positive. Her primary therapeutic methods areDBT (Dialetical Behavioral Therapy) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), with some additional use of Mindfulness and Solution Focused Therapy. Nicole believes in adding a healthy dose of skills building within therapy, such as, healthy relationships, coping skills, relaxation techniques, and mindfulness. Nicole is highly skilled in forming trusting alliances with her clients using a non-judgmental and calm approach. She helps clients find meaning in experiences, process the past, and, most importantly, strive for and achieve the life and future that they envision for themselves.

 

Nicole offers:

• Individual counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Communication, relationship, and family problems.
• Anxiety, Depression,Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Family Issues, Behavioral Disorders, ADHD, Stress, Trauma, OCD, Divorce/Blended Families, and LGBTQ+ issues.
• CBT, Behavioral, Solution- Focused, Mindfulness, and DBT Therapeutic approaches

Nicole Scoffone LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut. She received her masters’ in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Saint Joseph. Over the last five years, Nicole has been passionate about working with a diversity of clients ranging from young children to adults in mental health agencies. Nicole focuses on building a positive rapport with every client, maintaining a great relationship from the first session and on. Throughout her work, she prides herself on being deeply compassionate, caring, warm, culturally aware, and positive. Her primary therapeutic methods areDBT (Dialetical Behavioral Therapy) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), with some additional use of Mindfulness and Solution Focused Therapy. Nicole believes in adding a healthy dose of skills building within therapy, such as, healthy relationships, coping skills, relaxation techniques, and mindfulness. Nicole is highly skilled in forming trusting alliances with her clients using a non-judgmental and calm approach. She helps clients find meaning in experiences, process the past, and, most importantly, strive for and achieve the life and future that they envision for themselves.

 

Nicole offers:

• Individual counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Communication, relationship, and family problems.
• Anxiety, Depression,Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Family Issues, Behavioral Disorders, ADHD, Stress, Trauma, OCD, Divorce/Blended Families, and LGBTQ+ issues.
• CBT, Behavioral, Solution- Focused, Mindfulness, and DBT Therapeutic approaches

Nicole Scoffone LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut. She received her masters’ in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Saint Joseph. Over the last five years, Nicole has been passionate about working with a diversity of clients ranging from young children to adults in mental health agencies. Nicole focuses on building a positive rapport with every client, maintaining a great relationship from the first session and on. Throughout her work, she prides herself on being deeply compassionate, caring, warm, culturally aware, and positive. Her primary therapeutic methods areDBT (Dialetical Behavioral Therapy) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), with some additional use of Mindfulness and Solution Focused Therapy. Nicole believes in adding a healthy dose of skills building within therapy, such as, healthy relationships, coping skills, relaxation techniques, and mindfulness. Nicole is highly skilled in forming trusting alliances with her clients using a non-judgmental and calm approach. She helps clients find meaning in experiences, process the past, and, most importantly, strive for and achieve the life and future that they envision for themselves.

 

Nicole offers:

• Individual counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Communication, relationship, and family problems.
• Anxiety, Depression,Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Family Issues, Behavioral Disorders, ADHD, Stress, Trauma, OCD, Divorce/Blended Families, and LGBTQ+ issues.
• CBT, Behavioral, Solution- Focused, Mindfulness, and DBT Therapeutic approaches

Nicole Scoffone LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut. She received her masters’ in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Saint Joseph. Over the last five years, Nicole has been passionate about working with a diversity of clients ranging from young children to adults in mental health agencies. Nicole focuses on building a positive rapport with every client, maintaining a great relationship from the first session and on. Throughout her work, she prides herself on being deeply compassionate, caring, warm, culturally aware, and positive. Her primary therapeutic methods areDBT (Dialetical Behavioral Therapy) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), with some additional use of Mindfulness and Solution Focused Therapy. Nicole believes in adding a healthy dose of skills building within therapy, such as, healthy relationships, coping skills, relaxation techniques, and mindfulness. Nicole is highly skilled in forming trusting alliances with her clients using a non-judgmental and calm approach. She helps clients find meaning in experiences, process the past, and, most importantly, strive for and achieve the life and future that they envision for themselves.

 

Nicole offers:

• Individual counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Communication, relationship, and family problems.
• Anxiety, Depression,Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Family Issues, Behavioral Disorders, ADHD, Stress, Trauma, OCD, Divorce/Blended Families, and LGBTQ+ issues.
• CBT, Behavioral, Solution- Focused, Mindfulness, and DBT Therapeutic approaches

Karla is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Connecticut, holding a master’s degree in Counselor Education with a specialization in Clinical Professional Counseling from Central Connecticut State University. Karla provides support to her clients in exploring and determining pathways towards a purposeful and well-balanced life, while acknowledging and addressing any past issues without allowing them to dominate the present. Karla’s diverse experiences have equipped her with the tools to support others effectively. Karla has a background in counseling in multiple settings working with children, teens, and adults. She enjoys doing both  process groups and individual counseling. Karla enjoys working with clients that have complex situations and brings empathy, non-judgment, and understanding into all of her sessions. She creates tailored, specialized treatment plans with specific goals and objectives for guiding her patients into self- sustaining healthy behavior patterns for life.

 

Karla employs Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy to help clients identify and address their presenting issues. By focusing on “the how” and connecting behaviors to their negative impacts, Karla assists clients in understanding and overcoming obstacles. Karla’s approach is characterized by compassion, transparency, respect, and honesty, fostering meaningful connections with clients.

 

In her free time, Karla enjoys being physically active to promote a healthy life balance, traveling, connecting with family and friends, and practicing mindfulness activities.

 

Karla offers:

• Individual and family counseling for children, adolescents, adults

• Therapy for ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance use/ addiction, trauma, mood disorders, OCD, communication difficulties, panic attacks, substance abuse, anger management, crisis intervention, and life transitions or changes.

• Group counseling on trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence, adverse childhood experiences, divorce, parenting issues, and women’s issues

Karla is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Connecticut, holding a master’s degree in Counselor Education with a specialization in Clinical Professional Counseling from Central Connecticut State University. Karla provides support to her clients in exploring and determining pathways towards a purposeful and well-balanced life, while acknowledging and addressing any past issues without allowing them to dominate the present. Karla’s diverse experiences have equipped her with the tools to support others effectively. Karla has a background in counseling in multiple settings working with children, teens, and adults. She enjoys doing both  process groups and individual counseling. Karla enjoys working with clients that have complex situations and brings empathy, non-judgment, and understanding into all of her sessions. She creates tailored, specialized treatment plans with specific goals and objectives for guiding her patients into self- sustaining healthy behavior patterns for life.

 

Karla employs Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy to help clients identify and address their presenting issues. By focusing on “the how” and connecting behaviors to their negative impacts, Karla assists clients in understanding and overcoming obstacles. Karla’s approach is characterized by compassion, transparency, respect, and honesty, fostering meaningful connections with clients.

 

In her free time, Karla enjoys being physically active to promote a healthy life balance, traveling, connecting with family and friends, and practicing mindfulness activities.

 

Karla offers:

• Individual and family counseling for children, adolescents, adults

• Therapy for ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance use/ addiction, trauma, mood disorders, OCD, communication difficulties, panic attacks, substance abuse, anger management, crisis intervention, and life transitions or changes.

• Group counseling on trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence, adverse childhood experiences, divorce, parenting issues, and women’s issues

Karla is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Connecticut, holding a master’s degree in Counselor Education with a specialization in Clinical Professional Counseling from Central Connecticut State University. Karla provides support to her clients in exploring and determining pathways towards a purposeful and well-balanced life, while acknowledging and addressing any past issues without allowing them to dominate the present. Karla’s diverse experiences have equipped her with the tools to support others effectively. Karla has a background in counseling in multiple settings working with children, teens, and adults. She enjoys doing both  process groups and individual counseling. Karla enjoys working with clients that have complex situations and brings empathy, non-judgment, and understanding into all of her sessions. She creates tailored, specialized treatment plans with specific goals and objectives for guiding her patients into self- sustaining healthy behavior patterns for life.

 

Karla employs Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy to help clients identify and address their presenting issues. By focusing on “the how” and connecting behaviors to their negative impacts, Karla assists clients in understanding and overcoming obstacles. Karla’s approach is characterized by compassion, transparency, respect, and honesty, fostering meaningful connections with clients.

 

In her free time, Karla enjoys being physically active to promote a healthy life balance, traveling, connecting with family and friends, and practicing mindfulness activities.

 

Karla offers:

• Individual and family counseling for children, adolescents, adults

• Therapy for ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance use/ addiction, trauma, mood disorders, OCD, communication difficulties, panic attacks, substance abuse, anger management, crisis intervention, and life transitions or changes.

• Group counseling on trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence, adverse childhood experiences, divorce, parenting issues, and women’s issues

Karla is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Connecticut, holding a master’s degree in Counselor Education with a specialization in Clinical Professional Counseling from Central Connecticut State University. Karla provides support to her clients in exploring and determining pathways towards a purposeful and well-balanced life, while acknowledging and addressing any past issues without allowing them to dominate the present. Karla’s diverse experiences have equipped her with the tools to support others effectively. Karla has a background in counseling in multiple settings working with children, teens, and adults. She enjoys doing both  process groups and individual counseling. Karla enjoys working with clients that have complex situations and brings empathy, non-judgment, and understanding into all of her sessions. She creates tailored, specialized treatment plans with specific goals and objectives for guiding her patients into self- sustaining healthy behavior patterns for life.

 

Karla employs Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy to help clients identify and address their presenting issues. By focusing on “the how” and connecting behaviors to their negative impacts, Karla assists clients in understanding and overcoming obstacles. Karla’s approach is characterized by compassion, transparency, respect, and honesty, fostering meaningful connections with clients.

 

In her free time, Karla enjoys being physically active to promote a healthy life balance, traveling, connecting with family and friends, and practicing mindfulness activities.

 

Karla offers:

• Individual and family counseling for children, adolescents, adults

• Therapy for ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance use/ addiction, trauma, mood disorders, OCD, communication difficulties, panic attacks, substance abuse, anger management, crisis intervention, and life transitions or changes.

• Group counseling on trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence, adverse childhood experiences, divorce, parenting issues, and women’s issues

Karla is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Connecticut, holding a master’s degree in Counselor Education with a specialization in Clinical Professional Counseling from Central Connecticut State University. Karla provides support to her clients in exploring and determining pathways towards a purposeful and well-balanced life, while acknowledging and addressing any past issues without allowing them to dominate the present. Karla’s diverse experiences have equipped her with the tools to support others effectively. Karla has a background in counseling in multiple settings working with children, teens, and adults. She enjoys doing both  process groups and individual counseling. Karla enjoys working with clients that have complex situations and brings empathy, non-judgment, and understanding into all of her sessions. She creates tailored, specialized treatment plans with specific goals and objectives for guiding her patients into self- sustaining healthy behavior patterns for life.

 

Karla employs Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy to help clients identify and address their presenting issues. By focusing on “the how” and connecting behaviors to their negative impacts, Karla assists clients in understanding and overcoming obstacles. Karla’s approach is characterized by compassion, transparency, respect, and honesty, fostering meaningful connections with clients.

 

In her free time, Karla enjoys being physically active to promote a healthy life balance, traveling, connecting with family and friends, and practicing mindfulness activities.

 

Karla offers:

• Individual and family counseling for children, adolescents, adults

• Therapy for ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance use/ addiction, trauma, mood disorders, OCD, communication difficulties, panic attacks, substance abuse, anger management, crisis intervention, and life transitions or changes.

• Group counseling on trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence, adverse childhood experiences, divorce, parenting issues, and women’s issues

I believe in the power of being present. Through active-listening and trauma-informed care I strive to provide treatment that is individualized and client-centered. My main areas of focus include trauma (to include childhood trauma, military trauma, and sexual trauma), working through life transitions, military life stressors, and coping skills for depression, anxiety, and other mental health diagnoses. I have worked as a therapist for 14 years, and have served in many settings to include inpatient psychiatric, PHP/IOP, residential treatment centers, military behavioral health clinics, intensive in-home settings, and school settings.