Meet the Team

Who We Are

Jeanetta Nieuwsma, LISW, PMH-C, PFA-C

Owner, Mental Health Professional

Jeanetta has extensive experience in various roles within the mental health field, primarily as a mental health therapist with a specialized focus on maternal mental health, first responder wellness, and school-based counseling. Additionally, she has served as an emergency room social worker and a crisis response counselor.

Jeanetta is ICISF trained in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and Psychological First Aid (PFA) and plays an active role in supporting first responders after critical incidents. She contributes to the Central Iowa CISM team, Southern Prairie CISM team and local law enforcement peer support teams. Jeanetta provides wellness visits for public safety agencies across Iowa and is an approved wellness provider by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP).

Jeanetta offers mental health and wellness consultation, first responder wellness visits, critical incident stress management, and presentations on a variety of topics.

Maria Fynaardt, MSW, LISW

Mental Health Professional

Maria has a variety of professional experiences that have been instrumental in her growth as a social worker. Her experience includes roles as a Family Safety Risk Permanency (FSRP) provider, a Behavioral Health Intervention Services provider, Safe Families for Children case manager, and an outpatient mental health therapist. Maria is currently serving as a school-based counselor, where she enjoys applying her skills and passion for helping others in an educational setting, fostering a supportive environment for students, teachers, and families.

Molly Vanderleest, BSW, MSW(c)

School Based Counselor

Molly is a master's-level social work candidate with a passion for working with children and adolescents. She currently serves as a school-based counselor, where she applies her compassionate and nurturing approach to provide support and guidance for students. Molly collaborates with teachers and parents to support students' emotional and academic success.

"It is a privilege to be trusted and leaned on

in a moment of crisis; to walk alongside someone on their journey towards hope and healing."

-Jeanetta Nieuwsma, LISW

“I feel so honored that people choose to trust me with the joys and challenges of their life.”

-Maria Fynaardt, LISW