Betsy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (provisional) with a passion for helping others set and achieve goals to grow as individuals and in relationship with others. Truly feeling called to do this work, I focus on helping individuals, couples and families achieve their unique goals through therapy so they may live more fulfilling and healthier lives. I completed …
Hilary Sheeks, LMHC
Hilary Sheeks is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who received her Bachelor of Arts in Child and Family Services from Iowa State University and spent many years serving in church ministry, where she walked alongside people of all ages—especially children and families. Although she found great meaning in her ministry work, Hilary felt a strong calling to pursue her longtime …
Steve Lahey, LMHC
Steve holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. He graduated from Luther Rice with a Bachelor’s in Religion and Ministry. Prior to being a counselor, Steve was a youth pastor for eight years. Through his years of ministry, his passion to help people heal and be the …
Jeremy Bolles, t-LMHC
Jeremy hails from the Pacific Northwest where his heart for people was nurtured. He attended Seattle Pacific University where he studied Educational Ministry. He received his Master of Divinity from The King’s University and Seminary in Southern California and his Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. He met his bride and moved to Iowa in 2008. He attends …
Bill Fitzgerald, LMHC
Bill Fitzgerald holds a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Upper Iowa University along with an MBA from Southern Methodist is Dallas and a Master’s in Engineering from Iowa State University. He is a licensed Mental Health Counselor. Prior to entering the counseling field, Bill spent 45 years working as an engineer and business leader for Fisher Controls in …
Mary Lothe, LMHC
Mary earned her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She has been serving individuals and families at Family Legacy Counseling since 2017. With a deep commitment to helping clients navigate life’s challenges, Mary specializes in supporting personal growth, processing life transitions, and guiding individuals toward meaningful change. She is trained …
Tara Kelly, LMHC, Ed. S.
Tara Kelly is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and licensed School Psychologist in the state of Iowa. She received her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology as well as her Specialist in Education from the University of Northern Iowa, then went on to get a second Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Tara worked in the school setting …
Dr. Joel Ashby, PsyD
Dr. Joel Ashby is a Licensed Psychologist and health service provider for the State of Iowa as well as the owner of Family Legacy Counseling. He earned his doctorate in clinical psychology with an emphasis in Family Psychology from Azusa Pacific University in California. Family Psychology is a specialty area that focuses on relationships in couples, families, and groups, and …
Tabitha Nicolaysen, LMFT
Tabitha is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Iowa with a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University. Her training emphasized Narrative Therapy, which helps people rediscover hope-filled storylines in their lives. She also brings experience from five years as a Child and Family Therapist in community mental health, along with leadership in church settings. …