Kirby Rowl, LISW
Telehealth Appointments Only
Pronouns: she/her
Introduction
"Resilience is the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands."
-American Psychological Association
Resilience is an essential skill that everyone is capable of learning. Using a holistic approach, Kirby helps clients develop resilience and regain a sense of control or even find peace within their lives despite the circumstances that may come their way. Kirby is passionate about helping marginalized populations find their voice and overcome hardships. Mental health advocacy is an essential component of social work and is therefore integrated into her therapeutic approach.
Clinical Interests
Kirby specializes in mental health/substance use co-occurring diagnoses, LGBTQ+ issues, and advocacy. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as dialectical behavior therapy and utilizes unconditional positive regard paired with a person-centered approach to illicit positive outcomes in therapy. Kirby partners with each client to develop comprehensive treatment plans that help them achieve the goals they have set out for themselves.
Personal Interests
Kirby enjoys playing Dungeons and Dragons with her closest friends as well as spending time with her three young daughters. Time spent outdoors in nature, camping, floating, and hiking are her favorite activities.Â
Licensure & Education
Licensed Independent Social Worker, licensed to practice in the state of Iowa
Iowa Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), certified to practice in the state of Iowa
Master of Social Work from Walden University in Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA
Insurance Accepted
Medicare, UIChoice, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, HealthChoices, Medical Associates, Medica Insure, Medica IFB, Midlands Choice, TRICARE, UnitedHealthcare, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VACCN)
Medicaid: Amerigroup Iowa, Iowa Total Care, Molina Healthcare, and United Healthcare Community Plan