Shelby Zahradnek

Iowa Family Counseling welcomed Shelby Zahradnek to our team in February of 2022. Shelby is a Kalona native and a proud Mid-Prairie alumni that loves her hometown and is proud to work in a job where she is able to help the people in her community. 

 

Shelby’s experience working with students and children in a variety of settings made clear to her that there is a great need for mental health education and services, especially in rural areas. 

 

This awareness is part of the reason that she has chosen to pursue a degree in Education Studies and Human Relations from the University of Iowa. Shelby is active with the University's chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) on Campus as well as CHAARG at University of Iowa- a group dedicated to helping college women develop a social, supportive, and healthy relationship with movement and exercise. She also participates in a weekly small group through First United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation, an inclusive and supportive campus ministry at the University of Iowa.

 

Shelby is so proud that her hometown has been so supportive of Iowa Family Counseling and their mission and is so excited to be part of the team. In her role as Administrative Assistant, she will likely be the first person that you speak to or correspond with when reaching out to Iowa Family Counseling. Shelby is happy to answer questions that you may have and will help guide you through the process of getting started with services at Iowa Family Counseling.

 

Alongside working at Iowa Family Counseling, Shelby nannies for a local family. When Shelby is not working or studying, she loves to spend time with her family and friends. She enjoys reading, creating things, yoga and learning new skills like the ukulele. We are so happy to have Shelby on our team!