Meadowlark Psychiatric Services

Meadowlark Psychiatric Services Meadowlark Psychiatric Services is a welcoming, locally-owned mental health clinic.

During busy seasons, stress does not always stay contained. It can show up in relationships as shorter tempers, less pat...
08/26/2026

During busy seasons, stress does not always stay contained.

It can show up in relationships as shorter tempers, less patience, miscommunication, or arguments over things that normally wouldn't feel so significant.

But are you upset with each other, or are you both overwhelmed?

Couples therapy can help partners recognize how external stressors affect their relationship, communicate more clearly, and find healthier ways to navigate stressful transitions together!

Meet Erin Balvanz!Erin is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who works with children, adolescents, adults, and familie...
08/20/2026

Meet Erin Balvanz!

Erin is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families in school-based, medical, hospice, and community settings. She received her Bachelor’s degrees in Social Work and Women’s Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and her Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. She also earned a Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy.

She takes a strengths-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, attachment-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming approach to therapy and believes creativity and connection are powerful pathways for healing.

Learn more about Erin, or call to schedule an appointment today: https://www.meadowlarkpsych.com/erin-balvanz

08/14/2026

🎒☀️ Summer is winding down, which means the back-to-school season is right around the corner!

Sometimes this transition can bring big feelings, overwhelm, and a few tough mornings for kids and parents alike.

Learn how to help your kiddo adjust to earlier wake-ups, new teachers, busy classrooms, and more in our latest blog! Link in comments.

Even Mavis has a few back-to-school fears flying around in his head. 🐥🎒When your kiddo shares a fear, try not to brush i...
08/12/2026

Even Mavis has a few back-to-school fears flying around in his head. 🐥🎒

When your kiddo shares a fear, try not to brush it off by saying, “That won’t happen.” Instead, pause and help them work through it.

Validate the feeling ➡ "Feeling nervous is normal. Starting something new can feel scary.”

Explore the worry ➡ “If that did happen, what do you think would happen next?” Or, "If that happened to a classmate, what would you do?"

Make a plan together ➡ “If that did happen, what could you do about it?"

Remind them they are not alone ➡ “You don't have to figure it out all by yourself. You can always talk to me or another trusted adult.”

✨ The goal is not to convince kids that nothing uncomfortable will happen. It is to help them feel prepared, supported and confident that they can handle challenges when they come.

08/11/2026

We talk a lot about back-to-school season as it relates to our kiddos. But the transition can hit parents pretty hard, too.

Between school schedules, practices, appointments, homework, and everything else, it is easy for parents to put their own well-being at the bottom of the list.

Therapy is a space to slow down, process stress, and build practical tools to manage it before it becomes overwhelming. And Meadowlark offers convenient telehealth therapy sessions for adults across Iowa, making it easier to fit care into a busy fall schedule.

Is it time to make space for yourself? Reach out to Meadowlark!

08/05/2026

We talk a lot about back-to-school season as it relates to our kiddos. But the transition can hit parents pretty hard, too.

Between school schedules, practices, appointments, homework, and everything else, it is easy for parents to put their own well-being at the bottom of the list.

Therapy is a space to slow down, process stress, and build practical tools to manage it before it becomes overwhelming. And Meadowlark offers convenient telehealth therapy sessions for adults across Iowa, making it easier to fit care into a busy fall schedule.

Is it time to make space for yourself? Reach out to Meadowlark!

As a favor to our bicycling friends, we’ve recently introduced a 100% organic, hyper-local, zero-emission, biodegradable...
07/22/2026

As a favor to our bicycling friends, we’ve recently introduced a 100% organic, hyper-local, zero-emission, biodegradable, carbon-neutral bike rack! 🚲 🌎
..Okay, fine. A tree fell during a recent storm, so we added some stainless-steel screw eyes. But hey, it's surprisingly sturdy! ✨

Busy summer? Don't let that sideline your mental health. ☀️🧠From the lake to your lunch break, telehealth appointments m...
07/15/2026

Busy summer? Don't let that sideline your mental health. ☀️🧠

From the lake to your lunch break, telehealth appointments make it easy to take care, from anywhere.

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (BIPOC Mental Health Month). Communities of ...
07/08/2026

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (BIPOC Mental Health Month).

Communities of color often face unique mental health struggles, generational trauma, and systemic barriers to accessing quality care—along with deep-rooted cultural stigmas that can make it incredibly hard to ask for help.

A person's background, culture, and lived experiences matter, and everyone deserves a safe, welcoming space where they feel truly seen and understood.

At Meadowlark, we believe that effective mental health care must be inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive. And we are committed to providing that.

Address

320 West Cherry Street
North Liberty, IA
52317

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+13196263300

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