Welcome to Holistic Behavioral Health of Iowa
Holistic Behavioral Health of Iowa is dedicated to treating you as a whole person, not simply a diagnosis. Treatment is focused on optimizing your mental, physical, and spiritual wellness through integrating traditional and alternative/ complementary approaches. This practice is different from a traditional psychiatry practice- we will spend time exploring multiple domains of your life, while considering your core health beliefs, to uncover the root cause of the problem. Our treatment goals center on wellness, not simply absence of disease.
Meet Dr. Morgan Staver
Hi, I'm Morgan Staver, founder of Holistic Behavioral Health of Iowa, and I believe that wellbeing exists on a spectrum and takes more than medications alone to achieve.
I am a mother of two young children who has dedicated my career to helping people through challenging life transitions.
I offer an integrative, holistic treatment approach to mental health treatment that includes medication management, therapy, dietary supplementation, sleep hygiene, lifestyle coaching, and more.
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My qualifications:
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Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the University of Nebraska Medical Center
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Ph.D. focused on maternal distress and wellbeing, specifically in NICU moms
Buffett Early Childhood Fellowship​
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Clinical experience in neonatal intensive care, forensic nursing/ sexual assault survivor care, and behavioral health
Areas of Expertise
Perinatal Mental Health
I am here to support you on your (or your partner's) pregnancy and transition to parenthood by optimizing your mental health and reducing your baby's exposure to harmful stimuli or substances.
Trauma and PTSD
I can help you process traumatic events to find an improved and renewed sense of hope for the future.
Depression and Mood Disorders
I can help stabilize your mood and bring you out of the haze of depression or mania, guiding you towards living free from the burdens of a mood disorder.
I can help you to live free from panic attacks and excess worry or nervousness so that you can be fully present for the joyful moments in life.
Care Model and Services
I take an integrative approach to psychiatric care, meaning that we will use multiple modalities, including those described below, to address the root cause of your problems.
Medication Management
Integrative psychiatry medication management blends traditional psychiatry with complementary therapies for holistic care. I will create a personalized medication plan tailored to your needs, ensuring open communication and support.
Mind-Body Medicine
Mind-body medicine connects mental and physical health to enhance overall well-being. I can teach you how to use mindfulness and meditation based practices, informed by polyvagal theory, to enhance your mental health.
Lifestyle Coaching
Even the best interventions can't help restore you to mental wellbeing if your sleep, diet, or exercise habits are out of alignment. I will help you identify areas for improvement and work with you to create lasting habits that support your mental health.
Recent studies have shown how genes may affect how your body responds to certain medicines. I can use genetic testing to personalize your treatment plan and identify your risk for developing other illnesses to deliver truly personalized care.
Functional Nutrition Testing
I will work with you using advanced laboratory testing to assess your nutrient levels, biochemistry, oxidative stress levels, and toxin presence. This comprehensive analysis will help us optimize your treatment plan even further.
Dietary Supplementation
Your brain and body needs the right balance of nutrients to make the chemicals needed to support your mood and wellbeing. Our food has become less nutrient dense over the past decades, resulting in many people with nutrient deficiencies. I can help design a supplementation plan to boost your body's natural ability to make important mood boosting chemicals.
I use methods derived from cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based/ spiritual therapy, and interpersonal therapy, all aimed at supporting your mental health journey. Therapy is aimed at giving you concrete tools to help you better understand yourself and reframe your way of thinking.
Herbal and plant based medicines have been used for centuries to regulate mood. I can help you choose the right plant-based remedies (adaptogens) for better well-being and integrate it safely in your treatment plan.