About Us

About Renew Mental Health

At Renew Mental Health, our mission is simple: to help you become the healthiest, happiest version of yourself. We believe that everyone deserves a safe, confidential, and judgment-free space to explore life’s challenges and take steps toward healing. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, family stress, behavioral concerns, or just feeling overwhelmed, we’re here to walk alongside you with compassion and proven support.

Located in Tabor, Iowa, Renew Mental Health provides therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults. We specialize in both individual and family therapy, offering a personalized approach tailored to your unique needs. We understand how important it is to feel heard, understood, and emotionally supported—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here.

Our experienced clinicians are here to help you build on your strengths, develop healthy coping strategies, and gain clarity during life’s most difficult moments. Whether you’re just starting your mental health journey or continuing the work, we’ll meet you where you are with honesty, empathy, and care. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 4 PM.

Our Team

Tawnie Ware, MS, LMHC, NCC

Tawnie has been working as a mental health professional since 2015, with experience across several settings to include inpatient, partial hospital programs, outpatient, and school based services. Tawnie is licensed with the state of Iowa and is a nationally certified mental health provider. Tawnie is the co-owner of Renew Mental Health LLC where she provides therapy services. Through her experience, she has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and couples.  Tawnie’s area of expertise lies in working with children and helping individuals experiencing crisis situations or those who have experienced past traumatic events. Tawnie also has experience working with individuals with concerns relating to self-esteem, ADHD, behavioral problems, stress management, phase of life transitions, coping with divorce, anxiety, and depression.

Message from Tawnie:
“My counseling approach combines Solution Focused, Person Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques combined with art in therapy and play in therapy. In my experience as a therapist, I have learned that others want to feel heard and listened to. I will listen to your needs and concerns while working together to achieve your mental health goals. Everyone is deserving of feeling their best self. I look forward to meeting you!”

Megan Ruff

Megan Ruff is a dedicated mental health professional with experience supporting children, adolescents, and families in both school-based and clinical settings. She is passionate about fostering emotional wellness, reducing stigma around mental health, and equipping educators and caregivers with practical strategies to support youth. Through her work at Renew Mental Health, Megan partners with schools and communities to create safe, supportive environments where students can thrive.

Message from Megan:
“There are many experiences in life that can leave us feeling lost and alone, which often leads to periods in our life where we experience emotional or physical distress. It is during these trying times that navigating and asking for help can sometimes be difficult. I am here to help you feel comfortable sharing and processing through your thoughts, feelings, and concerns while discovering what it looks like to live a more authentic life.

As your therapist, I will help provide skills and tools to help improve your life and relationships. Therapy is an individualized journey where everyone heals in their own way. I believe that healing occurs through an authentic and collaborative process between both client and therapist. I will listen to you while helping you to feel validated and empowered”

Savannah Talich

Savannah Talich is a dedicated mental health professional with a background in clinical counseling and experience working in both school-based and clinical settings. She supports clients of all ages and life stages, from children and adolescents to adults navigating major transitions. Savannah has a special focus on working with individuals who have faced adversity and those who are motivated to grow and step into the best version of themselves.

Her therapeutic approach is grounded in meeting clients where they are, offering a safe and supportive space for healing and self discovery. She believes that everyone carries the strength within them to overcome challenges and create lasting change. Savannah empowers her clients to build resilience, strengthen relationships, and develop practical tools for managing life’s stressors.

Message from Savannah:
“My counseling approach is solution-focused and rooted in self-empowerment. I believe that healing and growth begin with recognizing that the strength you need is already inside of you. Together, we will uncover those strengths and use them to help you move forward, overcome obstacles, and embrace a more fulfilling life. My goal is to walk alongside you as you discover what it looks like to live authentically and become the best version of you.”

Mellenie Porter, Graduate Intern

Mellenie Porter is a student at Bellevue University seeking a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. She has past experience in working in the human service field, and she firmly believes in the power of the human mind to build resiliency through self-reflection and compassionate, supportive care. Under the supervision of licensed professionals, Mellenie approaches counseling from a Cognitive Behavioral perspective, and she desires to help clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. She is dedicated to supporting families and individuals of all ages in developing coping skills and in increasing their understanding of their anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the impact of their past experiences. Mellenie is excited to partner with Renew Mental Health in helping our community thrive.

Message from Mellenie:
“At times, life can feel overwhelming. The challenges we face shape how we see ourselves and the world around us. Whether you have experienced distressing things in your past, or are currently struggling with the stressors of life, you are not alone. As your counselor, I will provide a supportive space for you to explore how your experiences and thoughts have shaped you–and help you rediscover your sense of identity as you move forward on your growth journey.”

Now accepting new clients beginning December 1.
Sessions with Mellenie are offered at a reduced rate of $50 and are available on a self‑pay basis (card, check, or HSA funds accepted). We are unable to bill insurance while she completes her internship.