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.
Patrick Hughes, tLMHC
Tiffany Zarifkar LMHC, NCC, RPT-S
Tiffany Zarifkar LMHC, NCC, RPT-S
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
Tiffany Zarifkar LMHC, NCC, RPT-S
Madigan Crowley, 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.
Olivia McGowan, tLMHC
Madigan Crowley, tLMHC
Olivia McGowan, tLMHC
Olivia McGowan is a Temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor who enjoys working with children, adolescents, teens, and young adults. She has a particular interest in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and adjustment-related concerns, while helping clients build confidence, resilience, self-understanding, and effect
Olivia McGowan is a Temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor who enjoys working with children, adolescents, teens, and young adults. She has a particular interest in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and adjustment-related concerns, while helping clients build confidence, resilience, self-understanding, and effective coping skills. Olivia is committed to creating a warm, collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel encouraged, supported, and empowered as they navigate challenges and pursue meaningful growth.
Olivia’s therapeutic approach is rooted in Adlerian theory, emphasizing encouragement, connection, belonging, and the recognition of individual strengths. She integrates a variety of evidence-based interventions tailored to each client’s developmental stage and needs. Olivia has a strong interest in expanding her skills in play therapy, motivational interviewing, and art therapy techniques, and she enjoys incorporating sand tray, expressive arts, and other creative approaches to support emotional expression and insight. She strives to create a space where clients feel understood, valued, and empowered in their growth. Outside of counseling, Olivia enjoys crocheting, cooking, puzzling, video gaming, shopping, and spending quality time with her family, especially over good food and meaningful connection.
Jessica Soria, tLMHC
Madigan Crowley, tLMHC
Olivia McGowan, tLMHC
Jessica has a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from 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,
Jessica has a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from 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.
Interns
Julianne Hanson
Julianne Hanson
Julianne Hanson
Julianne is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa. She is eager to work with clients and continue learning about the counseling field at Mount Vernon Family Counseling. She's excited to work with a diverse group of clients and is most interested in Person-Centered Therapy. In her free tim
Julianne is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa. She is eager to work with clients and continue learning about the counseling field at Mount Vernon Family Counseling. She's excited to work with a diverse group of clients and is most interested in Person-Centered Therapy. In her free time, she loves spending time with her dogs, playing piano, and traveling!
Allie Rucker
Julianne Hanson
Julianne Hanson
Allie is currently pursuing her clinical mental health counseling Master's degree at Bellevue University with a background in social work. Allie wants to work with a variety of clients and is especially interested in working with children. In her free time, she loves spending time at home with her husband and 11 cats while either playing games, working on crafts, or baking.
Administration
Tiffany Zarifkar
Tiffany Zarifkar
Tiffany Zarifkar
Denise Cherry
Tiffany Zarifkar
Tiffany Zarifkar
Ellis
Tiffany Zarifkar
Ellis
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
Open today | 08:00 am – 05:00 pm |
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.