Liberty Counseling
Our Providers
Matthew Lettington
MA, LMFT
About Matt
Matt is available at both the Muscatine and Bettendorf locations and is a Marriage and Family Therapist with 23 years of counseling experience in private practice. He believes the most important thing you will read on this page is this: "I will never deny that I am a Biblical Christian Counselor but if you are not looking for that approach I will not cram God down your throat. I will be an honest and directive therapist that will not sugar-coat the counseling process…I believe the best approach as a therapist is 'Be Honest not Nice!!!' (Nice will avoid the necessary difficult conversation)."
Matt's Favorite Counseling Perspective
Reality Therapy- Now you’re talking!!!
It focuses on the present rather than the past, emphasizing personal responsibility, choice, and current behavior. This approach which posits that humans are driven by five basic internal needs: survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun.
According to this approach, people cannot control how others act, but
they can control their own behavior and choices!
Matt will dabble in a wide variety of tools that will help you find a greater level
of success in your life and you relationships. He loves books written by John
Gottman or Don Miguel Ruiz for example but, he says, "don’t be surprised if I
encourage a Pinterest search or You Tube video to educate or motivate".
Matt is the counselor for you if you are seeking to…
A. Prevent a divorce.
B. Work to improve intimacy (emotionally, spiritually, financially or
Physically etc.) in your relationship.
C. Process discouragement/Disillusionment as a teen or an Grandparent
D. Exhausted and looking for meaning and purpose in your life.
E. Lost in the despair of loneliness and brokenness.
F. Traumatized by a very harmful experience(s).
H. Depressed…Anxious…PTSD…etc.
Matt's Note
In the process of Loving their Neighbor as you Love yourself, you may wonder how does that work?
If you are looking for a positive, caring, experienced counselor that will share your desire to feel so good about the process that you want to fire him because you are experiencing a greater level of confidence, yeah that
would be me.
To Schedule an Appointment
Email: muscateentank06@machlink.com
About Susanne
Susanne is available at the Muscatine location and specializes in providing professional counseling services that grow out of a holistic Christian perspective. Susanne believes that by offering an approach that considers all areas of an individual’s life, including physical, social, psychological, and spiritual assessments, a more comprehensive and personal application of services can result. The foundation from which Susanne works allows individuals to be an active part of their own therapeutic journey. She believes that in giving clients a voice in the process of developing treatment plans and goals, consideration can be provided for their own unique gifts, abilities, and needs.
Susanne served beside her husband in ministry for 15 years and experienced first hand the many situations individuals and families are often faced with. It was in reaching out to hurting women, adolescents and children during this time that Susanne developed a passion for working with the unique challenges and struggles these individuals are faced with. As a result of dealing with and working through her own painful life experiences, Susanne desires to see individuals set free from their own pain, trauma, and woundedness. She seeks to provide a safe place in which others can feel comfortable in sharing their own unique journey. In doing so, individuals can begin to find greater strength, healing, and freedom to live the life they so long for.
Susanne has been a life long resident of Muscatine and has a heart for the people within the community and surrounding area. She is available to assist clients at the Muscatine office. Susanne has received training in working with children, adolescent, families and women’s issues. Her areas of specialty include abuse, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse recovery, and spiritual needs and concerns. Susanne has been married for 24 years and has 7 children.
To Schedule an Appointment
Email: sshieldliberty@gmail.com
Susanne Shield
MA, LMHC
Lauren Lettington
MA, T-LMHC
About Lauren
Lauren is a provisionally licensed mental health counselor under supervision with Susanne. She primarily works with children (ages 10 and up), adolescents, young adults, and anyone seeking a safe space to process life. If you are navigating a difficult life transition, experiencing depression or anxiety, or simply feeling stuck, she would be honored to partner with you, offering both support and clinical perspective.
The session structure can be flexible depending on what you need that day—whether that is a space to vent about your week, brainstorming solutions for a specific situation, or digging deeper to understand underlying patterns. She utilizes elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Narrative Therapy. This means she is passionate about helping you take charge of your own story while using practical, thought- and action-based techniques to help you become the best version of yourself.
She is currently accepting new clients for both in-person and telehealth appointments. Billing can be done either through insurance or for a flat rate of $50.
To Schedule an Appointment
Email: lettington.lauren@gmail.com.
Paula Price
MA, LMHC
About Paula
Paula is available at the Bettendorf office. Her teaching experience and education equip her to identify and help students struggling with behavior problems, ADD/ADHD, learning disorders, and social skills. She is experienced in helping men, women, children, parents, couples, and families overcome problems that have otherwise kept them discouraged and unproductive in their private and public lives. As a five-time melanoma cancer survivor, Paula is also able to encourage individuals and families dealing with the emotional side of chronic illness. She enjoys being able to encourage individuals and couples attain goals for self-improvement and spiritual growth no matter the circumstances they face in their lives.
Paula has worked with many area Pastors and Churches to help them deal with counseling needs. She also regularly presents workshops and seminars to area organizations, businesses, and churches.
When meeting with clients, Paula assesses both spiritual and psychological needs and designs treatment plans unique to every client in order to provide the most holistic, professional, and caring services possible.
Some of Paula’s professional activities include membership in the American Association of Christian Counselors, American Red Cross Disaster Services Training, Quad Cities Association of Evangelicals, leading seminars as a community service, and teaching Bible studies.
Her favorite past times are gardening, canning, antiques, reading, and spending time with her family!
To Schedule an Appointment
Phone: 563-349-4673