Dr. Jim Thorpe is an Iowa licensed psychologist and health services provider with diverse clinical and administrative experience within the Behavioral Healthcare industry. He obtained his Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in addictions and Master degree in Counseling Psychology at Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. In addition he received a Masters degree in Sport Psychology from Florida State University. His theoretical orientation is within the cognitive-behavioral paradigm. Dr. Thorpe’s clinical focus is upon the mood and anxiety spectrum disorders with adult populations and he works with individuals to establish healthy and effective lifestyles. In addition to his clinical work he is licensed by the Iowa Department of Public Health to conduct substance abuse assessments and screenings and teaches the court ordered “Children in the Middle” parenting program for multiple judicial districts in Iowa. Dr. Thorpe is a member of the American Psychological Association, Iowa Psychological Association and serves as a board member on the Iowa Psychological Foundation.
About the Center
The Center for Interpersonal Effectiveness (CIE) is an association of independent mental health professionals who provide assessment and psychotherapy services designed to increase effectiveness among individuals and systems. We want to thank you for taking the time to view our website and consider the Center for Interpersonal Effectiveness for the needs you may have. We are proud of our highly skilled, sensitive and respectful clinicians and support personnel and do not take lightly your faith in our services. It is our commitment to do all we can to help you reach your potential and gain greater satisfaction, happiness, and effectiveness in your life.
Larry Anderson is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers with over 20 years of behavioral healthcare treatment experience. He earned his Masters degree in Social Work at the St. Louis University School of Social Work and has worked as a clinical social worker in the state of Iowa for over two decades. His clinical focus is upon the mood and anxiety spectrum disorders with adult populations as well as a specialized focus with couples and family relationship difficulties. He utilizes several therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, solution-focused, interpersonal, and family systems therapies. Mr. Anderson is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
Phyllis Eddy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She incorporates several therapy modalities in her clinical practice with children, youth and adults. Her treatment approaches include cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy and solution focused therapy. Mrs. Eddy has designed a therapeutic play therapy room at the Center for Interpersonal Effectiveness to effectively address the unique treatment needs of children. She received a Masters degree in Counseling from Seton Hall University and has worked in Employee Assistance and Community Mental Health settings for many years and has been in private practice for the past 4 years. Mrs. Eddy is a National Board Certified Counselor and a member of both the American Mental Health Counseling Association and Iowa Mental Health Counseling Association.
Sara Hopkins is a Licensed Independent Social Worker. She assists children, adolescents and adults through life transitions to make positive changes in their lives. Her practice areas include anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder, autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, grief, depression, and parenting issues. Her therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, art expression, problem solving therapy, parenting skills, and play therapy. Mrs. Hopkins received her Master's degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison and has been practicing social work in schools and clinical settings for twenty two years. At present, she is completing a practicum in the ministry of spiritual direction with the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center. Mrs. Hopkins is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
Lori Eisbrener, MA LMHC is an Iowa Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She utilizes a family centered approach that includes cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, parenting skill development and play therapy. She works with children, adolescents and adults with a clinical focus on mood and behavior related disorders with the specialty interest of infant mental health. Mrs. Eisbrener earned her Masters degree from the University of Northern Iowa and has worked in the behavioral health field for 17 years. She is a member of both the American Mental Health Counseling Association and the Iowa Mental Health Counseling Association.