Krista M Lindholm, LISW
LISW, Director
Krista is the owner and director of Assessment Services Inc. She has been with the company since its inception in 2005. She attained her Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa's school of social work and is a licensed clinical social worker. Krista is a certified EMDR therapist and treats individuals with co-occurring disorders. Krista understands the connection between trauma and addictive/compulsive behaviors. Krista has over 19 years experience in the addiction field and serves as a resource to the legal profession on matters regarding substance use disorders. Krista also served as a voting member of the Iowa Board of Social Work. She specializes in OWI evaluation, counseling, brief intervention, and in assisting agencies in reducing recidivism among alcohol offenders. Krista's passion to serve and her approachable demeanor make her an ideal counseling provider. Krista lives in Des Moines with her husband, three children and her two dogs. Krista is available in the Des Moines area office Monday-Friday by appointment only. Krista is also available to serve as an expert witness on issues related to addiction and the law. Krista also practices as a mental health therapist specializing in the treatment of co-occurring substance use/mental health disorders. She accepts most insurance plans and private-pay arrangements. She accepts new clients based on availability. Visit www.iowatherapy.com for more information.
EDUCATION
2010
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Masters of Social Work
Summa Cum-Laude
Thesis: Biological Expressions and Bio-social Bases of Sensation Seeking: The relationship between sensation-seeking and engagement
2001
Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
Bachelor of Arts Honors in Social Work and Psychology
AWARDS
2009
Phi Alpha Honor Society
BOARDS/ADVISORY ROLES
Iowa Board of Social Work (past member)
RELATED EXPERIENCE
February 2005 to Present
Assessment Services Inc., Des Moines, IA
Co-Founder
Accomplishment: Co-founded Assessment Services Inc. Provided over 3000 unique substance abuse assessments.
Responsibilities: Supervises clinical counseling staff, provides three-tiered substance abuse assessment to court-ordered and voluntary clients by screening, evaluating, and diagnosing substance use and substance-induced disorders according to the the DSM-IV-TR.
May 2018-PRESENT
KALM THERAPY GROUP PLLC.
Managing Member
Accomplishment: Founded group mental health therapy private practice.
Responsibilities: Responsible for clinical direction of licensed mental health providers, policy and procedure development, licensure and accreditation and administrative duties.
May, 2004 - October, 2006 April, 2016- May, 2018
Lifeworks, Inc.
In-Home Social Worker/Licensed Therapist
Responsibilities: Provide In-home counseling, supervision and skill-building services to adjudicated families and children in the Des Moines area. Facilitated both group and individual sessions with an emphasis on substance-dependent individuals within the DHS system.
Provided office based individual mental health therapy to community members.
September, 2002 - May, 2004
House of Mercy
Client Services Coordinator
Responsibilities: Managed all incoming referrals and waiting list. Coordinated admission to programs’ residential levels of care.
Primary Counselor
Responsibilities: Utilized counseling and therapeutic techniques to provide rehabilitation services and support to substance-dependent women with children.
Homeless Outreach Primary Counselor
Responsibilities: Provided substance abuse assessment and referral services to homeless men and women in the Des Moines metro at the three main shelters via a contract with Primary Health Care Inc.
HONORS
Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society - lifetime member
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
National Association of Forensic Social Workers (NOFSW)
Iowa NASW Chapter Member
National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP)
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Presenting basic SCRAM data in Court, Denver, CO - May, 2009
SCRAM Field Training, Denver, CO - October, 2009
SCRAM Level 1 Training, Denver, CO - September, 2006
EMDR Therapy
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Iowa Board of Social Work - Licensed Independent Level Social Worker # 06426
State of Iowa Department of Public Health- Assessment Services Inc. Licensed Comprehensive Program (Adult and Juvenile) (3 year) #1212
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