Rita Menart is a Sister of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She has a
BA in chemistry and a master’s in clinical psychology. Rita has worked as a middle school and high school science teacher and missionary in Guatemala and Bolivia. Her counseling experience includes in-home family counseling and previously working with Catholic Charities. She has returned to counseling on a part-time basis with Catholic Charities accepting clients on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Reducing violence in the world by accompanying people through the difficult parts of life is a passion of Rita. She has worked with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other struggles. Rita has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. She uses various modalities and techniques to increase insight as people find their way to greater wholeness. Techniques and modalities include cognitive-behavioral, active listening, EMDR, and others. For an appointment, call the Catholic Charities office in Dubuque. Rita does counseling in English and Spanish and is licensed as a mental health counselor in Iowa.