Administrative Office

Seeking support for mental health is a very important and personal decision. Our team includes providers from many different backgrounds to help support your needs in the best way possible. Whether you are looking for mental health counseling for yourself or your child, help with medication, couples counseling, or family therapy — we’ve got you. From the first moment you pick up the phone or walk through our doors, we promise to treat you with empathy, compassion, and respect.

Our Team

Jacob Christenson, PhD, LMFT

Chief Executive Officer

Nick D’Amico, MA, LMFT

Chief Operations Officer

Debra Prier

Vice President of Clinical Services

Anna Patty

Director of Communications & Talent Acquisition

Regina Anderson

Accounting Manager

Ann Balvanz

Executive/HR Assistant

Madison Harman

Administrative Assistant

Amy Heinsius

Credentialing Specialist

Melissa Knox

Administrative Assistant

Kara Larson

Executive Assistant Over Finances

John McLaughlin

IT Director

Alexis Stanley

Billing Specialist

Jody Unsen

Training Specialist

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CLINIC HOURS
Monday thru Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Administrative Office
819 5th Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Get direction for your life!

Emotions are Stupid!

Nicholas D'Amico, MA, LMFT

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November 16, 2022

Most of our poor decisions and behaviors that we wish we could re-do are driven by our feelings. In most cases we are probably reacting from an emotion and not even really thinking!

What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

Megan Conrad LMHC, NCC

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January 6, 2022

ODD is one of the most common behavioral disorders among kids. Unfortunately, people exhibiting these behaviors are sometimes mislabeled as "naughty" or "bad," which can be damaging.

Building a Connection with Your Teen

Megan Smalley, MA, tLMFT

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November 15, 2021

Regulate your emotions and then engage in co-regulation with your teen from a place of curiosity and compassion.

It's great to have someone to talk through my thoughts and feelings with — to get things out into the universe and have a neutral party help me learn how to process, try new things, embrace different ideas. I feel comfort throughout the week just knowing I have someone to meet with consistently to help me better navigate life.

"I can't put into words how Covenant has saved my family in so many ways. The most amazing therapists work here. I have seen a lot of therapy offices through my work but none compare to the level of skill and professionalism shown here."

"I've been going here for years and I wouldn't have it any other way. Their therapists have helped me through so many issues, some I knew about, others I didn't. I would recommended them to all my friends and family."

"Our family has seen three of the therapists at Covenant. All have been good for different reasons. The variety of therapists allows lots of choices depending on your needs."