Niki Mercado
Mental Health Therapist
LISW
Modalities
Individuals
Couples
Families
Specialties
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- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Depression
- Mood Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Treatments
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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Meet Niki Mercado
Locations
Insurance Accepted
- Iowa Medicaid
- HAWKI
- Amerigroup / Wellpoint
- Iowa Total Care
- Molina
- United Healthcare
- UMR
- Wellmark BCBS
- Cigna
- Optum VA
- Health Partners
- Medica
- Midland’s Choice
- Crime Victims Compensation Funding of Iowa
- Private Pay
- County Social Services Funding (Grundy, Black Hawk, Allamakee, Butler, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Floyd, Howard, Mitchell, Tama, Winneshiek counties)
- SED Funding (Linn County residents only)
- MHDD Funding (Linn County residents only)
Clients
- Adults
I believe in taking a strength based, person centered and collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. I consider you to be the experts of your life, my goal is to highlight your skills and strengths and offer a path forward. I’m passionate about creating a safe, transparent, trusting and supportive environment. My work focuses on utilizing a variety of techniques and skills such as behavior modification, mindfulness and coping skills. My modalities incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Psychoeducation.
| Niki is open to working with clients from all communities we serve in alignment with Heart and Solutions’ Commitment to Inclusion. *** Niki is especially passionate about working with the following communities and issues: BIPOC communities, Christian, LGB+ identities, non-binary, racial justice, Black and African-American, mixed race, single parents |
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