Narrative Therapists in 52242

We are a team of highly skilled folks who serve a wide variety of client needs. Our agency specifically focuses on support people who have struggled with trauma or complex trauma needs, including child sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, religious trauma, refugee experiences and survivors of torture. We also support clients who are navigating key identity struggles including transgender and gender diverse clients, racial identity and trauma, grief and loss, and relationship and life transitions. We are experts in multicultural care, and in experiences of anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and BPD.

We all have a story and some chapters tend to be more difficult to remember and understand than others. I assist others in processing through, coping with, & resolving the ways in which our life experiences are impacting our current state of functioning & well-being. Often times, finding our way feels impossible but my approach is to be a guiding light on your healing journey. Landing onto this page is your first step in a brave, yet perhaps scary new beginning. My approach is practical & often direct, however driven with compassion and non-judgement. I often tailor my sessions with a bit of humor if appropriate.

I am an Iowa, California & Arizona licensed marriage and family therapist (IA 126195, CA 86294, AZ 15639). I am native Iowan relocated to the West Coast with nearly two decades of experience helping those who are grieving and more than a decade practicing as a therapist. I specialize in working with couples & individuals navigating life-altering medical conditions; women overwhelmed in the face of work, family & personal pressure; and couples struggling to create or restore fulfilling connection.

My passion in life is to help you thrive. My approach to marriage, family, and relationships is unique because I am keenly aware of how your view of the world, yourself, and how you view others affects all aspects of your life and your relationships. I'm a compassionate straight shooter who will help you reshape your past and set a firm foundation for the future. I focus less on diagnosing you and more on helping you to connect deeply with others and discover solutions to move forward. My desire is for you not to have to come back.

I treat individuals, couples, families, and groups. I am experienced working with individuals struggling with Eating Disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder. I also treat Mood Disorders, Anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Additionally, I provide relationship coaching services to individuals and couples. I work with clients to provide individualized care with an emphasis upon mindfulness, respect and empowerment. I am interested in working with the community to provide Eating Disorder awareness and prevention programs for schools, colleges and professionals.

I believe that by making the decision to engage in therapy you have already made a brave and healthy choice. I have extensive vocational experience centered on meeting people of diverse ages, backgrounds and faith traditions and am an advocate of human strength and resilience. You can count on me to be an affirming ally and a calming presence, even amidst difficult experiences, and to collaborate toward goals that bring improved well-being and fulfillment.

It can take incredible courage to acknowledge when we are in need of help and support, and making that first appointment can be a profound step towards positive change. Together we can create a space where you feel supported, valued, and seen as we collaboratively work towards goals that feel meaningful to you. I strive to bring an authentic, non-judgmental, and compassionate presence to sessions that empowers clients as the experts on their own lives. I often use cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, exposure and response prevention, and mindfulness-based techniques in my work with clients.

Accepting new clients! Allow me to assist you with processing through emotional experiences from the comfort of your own space. My education and training is focused on helping you heal from significant events that have happened to you. While working together, you may gain a better understanding of how past or current experiences have impacted your self-worth and overall well-being. I ensure that you feel supported and empowered throughout your therapeutic journey.

I provide a very straight-forward and direct solution focused approach for addressing barriers of life. I understand that sometimes we all can use a safe space to process situations that come along with being human in a sometimes less than humane world. I provide guidance through instructing the use of various breathing exercises, grounding, stabilization, and relaxation techniques to provide clients with tools for minimizing stress responses.

I am a licensed counselor specializing in anxiety-related issues. I can also help you find ways to better cope with depression, self-worth, eco-anxiety/climate grief, life transitions, relationships, and other concerns. You can anticipate an accepting, open, and non-judgmental relationship that holds the heaviness of life's challenges and encourages change.

We all need help sometimes, and it is important that we talk to someone who is able to spend time with us and be able to provide the right and compassionate response. We can talk to friends and family, but at times, the responses we receive might not be what we are expecting: "You are too hard on yourself, or I do not have time for you right now," etc. It is also possible that friends and family have their own lives to juggle, and talking to them about our personal struggles might put a burden on them. Talking to a licensed therapist means that you are setting healthy boundaries and, protecting your privacy.

I consider it a privilege to walk alongside those who have survived trauma and assist them in healing, empowering themselves and improving their quality of life. I also enjoy working with those who are going through transitions in their life, having spent the past 8 years of my career helping college students of all ages navigate transitions. Whether you are struggling to adjust after a loss, a change in relationship status or a career, we can work together to navigate this change effectively.