Mandy Gidley, LISW
- Psychiatry
UnityPoint Provider
- Gender: Female
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Languages Spoken:
- English
Office Hours
- Sun: Closed
- Mon - Thu: 8:00AM - 7:00PM
- Fri: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat: Closed
About Mandy Gidley, LISW
Undergraduate
- University of Northern Iowa: Bachelor's - Psychology
- University of Northern Iowa: Bachelor's - Criminology
- University of Northern Iowa: Master's - Social Work
Graduate
- Psychiatry
Biography
Why did you become a social worker? To promote the safety and well-being of children and families. I have always been passionate about supporting children and have worked with them my entire life. I believe children deserve all the safety, love, care and support possible.
As a social worker, what is your philosophy? Children are incredibly resilient and amazing, and they deserve the opportunity to be just what they are – children. Mental health issues are completely treatable conditions, so if a child is struggling, there is help out there and change is possible.
What qualities best describe the care you provide your patients? Genuine, caring, supportive, nonjudgmental, compassionate.
Being a social worker, what drives/motivates you each day? Observing the positive progress and success of the patients I work with!
What is the most important thing patients should know about you and your practice? Although employed by UPH Black Hawk Grundy Mental Health Center. I provide mental health therapy in the Waterloo School District through the Success Street program. If you are interested in having your child seen for school-based therapy, please contact your child's school counselor to discuss therapy services.
Personal interests: Outdoor activities, time with friends and family, animal lover.
- Certified QPR Trainer
- Certified in: Cool Kids Anxiety treatment
- Trained in: TF-CBT, EMDR, Play Therapy, Seeking Safety
- Children and adolescent trauma and anxiety treatments