Welcome to Mount Vernon Family Counseling
104 2nd Ave N
Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314
Open Monday - Friday from 8 am to 5 pm
Welcome to Mount Vernon Family Counseling
104 2nd Ave N
Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314
Open Monday - Friday from 8 am to 5 pm
Our Mission
At Mount Vernon Family Counseling, we believe in fostering mental well-being for individuals and families. Our mission is to provide compassionate and professional support to help you navigate life's challenges.
At Mount Vernon Family Counseling, we understand that life can be challenging and that sometimes we need a little extra support to overcome our obstacles. Our team of licensed therapists are here to help you navigate through life's ups and downs. We provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings and work towards your goals. We offer individual counseling, couples counseling, family therapy, and more. No matter what you're going through, we are here to support you on your journey. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and take the first step towards a happier, healthier you.
Meet Our Team
Tiffany Zarifkar LMHC, NCC, RPT-S
Tiffany Zarifkar LMHC, NCC, RPT-S
Tiffany Zarifkar LMHC, NCC, RPT-S
Tiffany enjoys working with all ages and has special training in treating children (as young as 3). She supports those with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, transitions/adjustments, behavioral, and relational concerns. Tiffany enjoys using play therapy, IFS, Theraplay, attachment focused, strengths-based, and creative strate
Tiffany enjoys working with all ages and has special training in treating children (as young as 3). She supports those with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, transitions/adjustments, behavioral, and relational concerns. Tiffany enjoys using play therapy, IFS, Theraplay, attachment focused, strengths-based, and creative strategies to provide holistic treatment. Tiffany’s theoretical orientation is best understood through a body metaphor combining several theoretical orientations: The heart of her practice is Adlerian, the mind is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and the hands of her orientation utilize creative and play-based approaches. Ultimately, Tiffany believes that purposeful change occurs when clients engage in a supportive and nurturing professional relationship in which the therapist challenges cognitive distortions/blocks and creatively explores and encourages clients to be intentional in the way they engage with the world and treat themselves.
Katelyn Hodnefield, LMHC
Tiffany Zarifkar LMHC, NCC, RPT-S
Tiffany Zarifkar LMHC, NCC, RPT-S
Katelyn is now a fully licensed therapist with experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults. She is also actively pursuing the requirements to become a registered play therapist. Katelyn has experiences working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-image issues, behavioral difficulties, divorce, ADHD, anger m
Katelyn is now a fully licensed therapist with experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults. She is also actively pursuing the requirements to become a registered play therapist. Katelyn has experiences working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-image issues, behavioral difficulties, divorce, ADHD, anger management, adjustment concerns and trauma. She has a particular interest in working with individuals and families within the agriculture industry.
Utilizing a client-centered and strengths-based approach, Katelyn incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and often includes engaging play and art-based methods in her sessions. She strongly believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship to foster positive growth and strives to create a therapy environment that is both fun and welcoming, while also encouraging clients to reach their therapeutic goals collaboratively.
Katelyn's practice does have limitations as she does not feel comfortable working with client's whose primary diagnosis is personality disorder, psychosis, or substance abuse.
Patrick Hughes, tLMHC
Tiffany Zarifkar LMHC, NCC, RPT-S
Patrick Hughes, tLMHC
Patrick is a warm, collaborative therapist who combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and person-centered approaches to support clients in identifying and reshaping negative or irrational thoughts and behaviors. With a relaxed and gentle demeanor, Patrick helps clients feel at ease while also encouraging accountability and progress t
Patrick is a warm, collaborative therapist who combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and person-centered approaches to support clients in identifying and reshaping negative or irrational thoughts and behaviors. With a relaxed and gentle demeanor, Patrick helps clients feel at ease while also encouraging accountability and progress toward their personal goals. Patrick has experience working with adolescents and adults navigating a variety of concerns, including ADHD, anxiety, anger management, adjustment issues, autism spectrum challenges, depression, PTSD, self-esteem, and substance use.
Joey Mescher, tLMFT
Madigan Crowley, tLMHC
Patrick Hughes, tLMHC
Joey strives to create a welcoming and comfortable therapeutic environment for clients to facilitate the change process. Joey works with individuals, families, and couples, and has worked with all age ranges, understanding that competent care considering the client's relational systems. He has worked with many presenting concerns and diag
Joey strives to create a welcoming and comfortable therapeutic environment for clients to facilitate the change process. Joey works with individuals, families, and couples, and has worked with all age ranges, understanding that competent care considering the client's relational systems. He has worked with many presenting concerns and diagnoses including but not limited to adjustment disorders, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, grief, social deficits, poor emotional regulation, and relational problems.
Madigan Crowley, tLMHC
Madigan Crowley, tLMHC
Madigan Crowley, tLMHC
Madigan is a licensed mental health counselor who has a passion for helping individuals navigate life challenges with compassion and empowerment by providing a supportive space. She works with a range of clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, adjustment and attachment concerns/trauma, and anger management. Madigan enjoys usi
Madigan is a licensed mental health counselor who has a passion for helping individuals navigate life challenges with compassion and empowerment by providing a supportive space. She works with a range of clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, adjustment and attachment concerns/trauma, and anger management. Madigan enjoys using a person centered approach to allow clients to bring what matters most to them into the therapeutic environment and tailor individual sessions to the needs of the client. She also integrates strengths-based, cognitive-behavioral, art, and play therapy approaches.
Interns
Cayla King
Olivia McGowan
Olivia McGowan
Cayla is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at Upper Iowa University. She is excited to begin her journey at Mount Vernon Family Counseling. She hopes to work with a diverse array of clients, but has a special interest in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and eatin
Cayla is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at Upper Iowa University. She is excited to begin her journey at Mount Vernon Family Counseling. She hopes to work with a diverse array of clients, but has a special interest in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. She is passionate about taking a holistic approach to wellness and helping clients heal their bodies and minds. The approaches she is most interested in are Adlerian, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her beloved golden retriever, Ross.
Olivia McGowan
Olivia McGowan
Olivia McGowan
Stay tuned for more information on Olivia as she will be joining us in the fall of 2025.
Jessica Soria
Olivia McGowan
Jessica Soria
Jessica is currently a Master's student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Iowa. She is passionate about working with young children and women while learning more about modalities such as Play Therapy and Internal Family Systems. She is excited to work with client and support their power to create positive cha
Jessica is currently a Master's student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Iowa. She is passionate about working with young children and women while learning more about modalities such as Play Therapy and Internal Family Systems. She is excited to work with client and support their power to create positive change. She often brings a calm, gentle, and warm presence into the room. In her free time, she enjoys taking walks, reading, and spending time with friends.
Administration
Tiffany Zarifkar
Tiffany Zarifkar
Tiffany Zarifkar
Marisha Fenner
Tiffany Zarifkar
Tiffany Zarifkar
Cayla King
Tiffany Zarifkar
Cayla King
Mount Vernon Family Counseling
104 2nd Ave NW, Mount Vernon, IA, USA
For more information or to make an appointment please reach out to Tiffany Zarifkar at: Phone: 319-693-2266 Fax: 319-483-6622 Email: Tiffany@mvfamilycounseling.com
Hours
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Career Opportunities
Current Opening: Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Are you a fully or temporary-licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist looking for a job? Mount Vernon Family Counseling is hiring, so please apply. We specialize in working with children but serve members of all ages and are looking to hire one counselor due to our growing waitlist in light of recent marketing. We have a gorgeous, furnished office to offer with great benefits, competitive pay, and a wonderful work culture. Interested in applying? Please send your resume to tiffany@mvfamilycounseling.com.