Meet Our Team

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Vanessa Andersen, LISW

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Vanessa is the founder of Pink Couch Wellness and is focused on creating a warm and compassionate environment for patients. She wants you to know that at Pink Couch Wellness you can expect to be heard, validated, and guided toward positive change.

A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, Vanessa also serves as a therapist supervisor with the Iowa Board of Social Work. She has speciality training in adult and adolescent suicidal and self-injurious behaviors from the Beck Institute and DBT and EMDR training. She is also trained to treat perinatal mood disorders from Postpartum Support International (PSI).

Vanessa's specialties include:

Managing anxiety
Navigating life transitions
Improving relationships
Healing from traumas

Tiffany Sumrall, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Tiffany specializes in providing couples and family counseling and focuses on creating a judgment-free environment where all can share and work together toward healing and growth. She wants you to know that she uses a patient-centered approach and evidence-based treatment modalities like EMDR, CBT, and Solution-Focused therapies, to provide clear and actionable insights for resolution.

A graduate of Walden University, Tiffany also has speciality training in Narcissistic/Antagonistic Relationship Abuse.

Tiffany's specialites include:

Women's issues
Relationship concerns
Navigating family challenges

Elizabeth Miller, LISW

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Elizabeth specializes in providing couples and family counseling and focuses on creating a relaxed and non-judgement environment. She wants you to know that she uses a patient-centered approach and evidence-based treatment modalities like CBT and Solution-Focused therapies, to provide clear and actionable insights for resolution.

A graduate of the University of Iowa, Elizabeth also has experience with sex and sexuality concerns, and working with LGBTQ+ needs as well.

Elizabeth's specialties include:

Relationship issues
Navigating family challenges
LGBTQ+ needs
Substance abuse

Kelli Bredehoeft, LMSW

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Kelli specializes in individual counseling related to grief and loss, managing anxiety and depression, and provides a judgement-free environment with a patient-centered approach. She provides mental health and play therapy for patients age 5 and older, and wants you to know that her goal is always for you to feel heard, be validated, and experience growth and healing.

Kelli holds a Bachelors degree in psychology from Buena Vista University and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Northern Iowa.

Kelli's specialties include:

Grief and loss
Coping with chronic and terminal illness
Navigating life transitions
Caregiver stress/burnout
Navigating family challenges

Lindsey Hoodjer, LISW

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Lindsey provides mental health therapy for patients ages 15 and older. She wants patients to feel heard, validated, and supported as they navigate their journey. Lindsey uses a strengths based and client centered approach to support her patients.

Lindsey holds a Bachelors degree in social work from Luther College, a Masters in Social Work from the University of Northern Iowa, and a Masters in Public Health from Creighton University.

Lindsey's specialties include:

Anxiety
Depression
Grief & Loss
Life Transitions
Caregiver stress/burnout
Blended family transitions
Parenting children with disabilities

Danielle Penton, PMHNP

Mental Health Medication Provider

Danielle is available at Pink Couch Wellness to support medication management and mental health lifestyle modifications for patients ages 12+. She wants you to know that she provides inclusive services with the goal of improving mental health for all in our community.

Danielle received her RN degree from Des Moines Area Community College, BSN from Baker College, and MSN from Allen College. She has experience working in outpatient and inpatient mental health facilities, with LGBTQ+ care and providing medication assisted treatment for substance abuse.

Danielle specializes in medication management for:

Depression and Anxiety
Substance Abuse
Postpartum
Bipolar Disorder
ADHD, OCD and PTSD

Sarah Dowd, MPAS-C, CAQ-Psych, PMH-C

Mental Health Medication Provider

Sarah is available at Pink Couch Wellness to support medication management for a wide range of disorders for patients ages 16+. She is passionate about providing comprehensive and holistic care for patients.

Sarah holds a Physician Assistant degree from Des Moines University, a Psychiatry Fellowship from Broadlawns Medical Center (Des Moines), and additional Psychiatry and Perinatal Mental Health certifications.

Sarah specializes in medication management for:

Depression and Anxiety
ADHD
Postpartum
Bipolar Disorder
OCD

Stephanie Erdmann, DNP

Weight Management Medication Provider

Stephanie is a skilled nurse practitioner focused on helping patients achieve their weight loss goals. She wants you to know that she's passionate about providing a safe space and an empathetic ear to her patients as they travel their weight loss journey.

A graduate from the University of Iowa, Stephanie holds a Doctor of Nursing degree and provides a unique set of skills to the Pink Couch team. With her background in dermatology, psychiatrics, geriatrics, and end-of-life care, Stephanie understands how to couple medicine with life management skills to reach long-term health goals.

Stephanie can help you with:

Medical supervision of Semagludtide, Tirzepatide, or other weight loss interventions
Learning life management skills
Emotional support during weight loss

Jen Derby

Office Manager

Jen is the Office Manager at Pink Couch Wellness and helps us keep everything organized. She’s the friendly face you’ll see when you come for a visit or when you see Pink Couch Wellness out in the community. One of Jen’s roles is to make sure our patients feel welcomed and comfortable – something we want for everyone!

In addition to her jobs in the office, Jen is our community outreach coordinator. She organizes our participation in community events, sponsorships, volunteerism, and giving back.

When you interact with Pink Couch Wellness, Jen can help you with:

Checking in
Scheduling appointments
Billing or insurance questions
Feeling welcome in a new place