Psychodynamic Therapists in 52402

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Karen Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402  (Online Only)
Current Openings Available! Individual and Couples.....Experienced Therapist specializing in providing a holistic approach to healing mental and emotional symptoms. I provide psychodynamic psychotherapy; in which the goal is to come to terms with the unique underlying reasons for your distress. I treat each client as an individual. There are no scripted treatment protocols. We work where you find yourself today. Many clients who come to me have been unsuccessful in previous therapy and are feeling STUCK. Why is it so hard to change patterns? Why do you find yourself in the same pattern again and again?
Current Openings Available! Individual and Couples.....Experienced Therapist specializing in providing a holistic approach to healing mental and emotional symptoms. I provide psychodynamic psychotherapy; in which the goal is to come to terms with the unique underlying reasons for your distress. I treat each client as an individual. There are no scripted treatment protocols. We work where you find yourself today. Many clients who come to me have been unsuccessful in previous therapy and are feeling STUCK. Why is it so hard to change patterns? Why do you find yourself in the same pattern again and again?
(319) 284-4032 View (319) 284-4032
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Bruce Douglas Williams
Counselor, MDiv, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
My direct phone is 319-364-5106. My areas of special interest are grief counseling and helping those coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions, spirituality , relationship issues, existential struggles, and recovery from domestic violence. I have years of experience doing individual, premarital, and couple therapy. I am especially sensitive to those who've had losses and are coping with sadness, sorrow, or grief. My clients tell me I have exceptional listening skills and the ability to make each person feel valued. I value each person's story and honor it as I help people find meaningful, healthy, and productive lives.
My direct phone is 319-364-5106. My areas of special interest are grief counseling and helping those coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions, spirituality , relationship issues, existential struggles, and recovery from domestic violence. I have years of experience doing individual, premarital, and couple therapy. I am especially sensitive to those who've had losses and are coping with sadness, sorrow, or grief. My clients tell me I have exceptional listening skills and the ability to make each person feel valued. I value each person's story and honor it as I help people find meaningful, healthy, and productive lives.
(319) 220-0182 View (319) 220-0182
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Brandon Wall
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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.
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.
(319) 774-1831 View (319) 774-1831
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Inside Out Counseling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Waitlist for new clients
Trauma comes in many forms. Whether it's the death of a loved one, abuse & violence, DHS involvement, a bad break-up, chronic illness, criminal justice involvement, chemical dependency, or loss of parental rights; experiencing trauma can feel very isolating. You might find yourself feeling detached from others or having difficulty with developing authentic connections with people. Maybe you feel lost and uncertain about how to carry on. Or maybe you're finding yourself lashing out at others with little or no reason. Somedays it can feel like nobody understands your pain or how broken you feel.
Trauma comes in many forms. Whether it's the death of a loved one, abuse & violence, DHS involvement, a bad break-up, chronic illness, criminal justice involvement, chemical dependency, or loss of parental rights; experiencing trauma can feel very isolating. You might find yourself feeling detached from others or having difficulty with developing authentic connections with people. Maybe you feel lost and uncertain about how to carry on. Or maybe you're finding yourself lashing out at others with little or no reason. Somedays it can feel like nobody understands your pain or how broken you feel.
(563) 334-7469 View (563) 334-7469
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Hanna Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402  (Online Only)
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.
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.
(319) 559-4920 View (319) 559-4920
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Dan Chute
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Everyone has their own story or life experiences. I assist clients with helping them process through this, challenging negative thought patterns, develop coping skills, and help resolve these previous experiences or emotions affecting them. I hope to provide a different view of the things that you are looking to address or explore in order to help you move forward in life successfully based on goals that you have set forth for yourself personally and professionally.
Everyone has their own story or life experiences. I assist clients with helping them process through this, challenging negative thought patterns, develop coping skills, and help resolve these previous experiences or emotions affecting them. I hope to provide a different view of the things that you are looking to address or explore in order to help you move forward in life successfully based on goals that you have set forth for yourself personally and professionally.
(319) 320-1646 View (319) 320-1646
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Macy DeMeulenaere
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Hi there and congratulations on taking the possibly daunting step towards finding a therapist. I don't know you, but I know that takes courage. My style as a therapist can be described as collaborative, curious, responsive, intentional, and above all else, human. Although we are all experiencing this wild ride called life, I know that no two stories/individuals are the same. I'm genuinely curious about my clients and what makes them who they are, which leads way to individualized care and true understanding.
Hi there and congratulations on taking the possibly daunting step towards finding a therapist. I don't know you, but I know that takes courage. My style as a therapist can be described as collaborative, curious, responsive, intentional, and above all else, human. Although we are all experiencing this wild ride called life, I know that no two stories/individuals are the same. I'm genuinely curious about my clients and what makes them who they are, which leads way to individualized care and true understanding.
(319) 559-3021 View (319) 559-3021
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MWR Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Your health and well-being are important, and when you make the decision to care for your mental health, MWR is here to partner with you. MWR Counseling provides outpatient mental health counseling to individuals, couples, and families. Our providers specialize in multiple areas, including perinatal mental health, EMDR and somatic trauma treatment, OCD, and chronic pain. When you contact MWR, you will be connected with a therapist who is trained and experienced in providing treatment for your specific needs.
Your health and well-being are important, and when you make the decision to care for your mental health, MWR is here to partner with you. MWR Counseling provides outpatient mental health counseling to individuals, couples, and families. Our providers specialize in multiple areas, including perinatal mental health, EMDR and somatic trauma treatment, OCD, and chronic pain. When you contact MWR, you will be connected with a therapist who is trained and experienced in providing treatment for your specific needs.
(319) 346-3275 View (319) 346-3275
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Jason K. Fiala
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, tLMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
I am accepting New Clients! I treat Individuals, Couples, and Adolescents. I strive to meet each client where they are authentically with empathy, curiosity, and compassion to foster connected relationships. I work to empower clients to feel comfortable with who they are and who they want to be. Everyone deserves a place to feel safe, understood, and to belong. Many of us can feel overwhelmed, rejected, and alone but don't know where to turn. Whether you are depressed, anxious, have experienced significant trauma, or just need someone to understand you and your lived experience. Everyone has the right to be at peace.
I am accepting New Clients! I treat Individuals, Couples, and Adolescents. I strive to meet each client where they are authentically with empathy, curiosity, and compassion to foster connected relationships. I work to empower clients to feel comfortable with who they are and who they want to be. Everyone deserves a place to feel safe, understood, and to belong. Many of us can feel overwhelmed, rejected, and alone but don't know where to turn. Whether you are depressed, anxious, have experienced significant trauma, or just need someone to understand you and your lived experience. Everyone has the right to be at peace.
(319) 729-8110 View (319) 729-8110
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Matt Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Matt Cohen, Ph.D. is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker, The University of Kansas '94) He works as a group facilitator and a licensed workplace mediator, and counsels individuals and couples 18 years and older. Matt has also given national seminars about working with difficult people in the workplace. He is a certified workplace mediator, coach/educator, and trains others in mediation. He has traveled nationally and internationally to present and conduct workshops using movement, storytelling, and play as a technique to build community and spontaneity. He has a Ph.D. in Film and Media Studies and taught at UIOWA for 9 years.
Matt Cohen, Ph.D. is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker, The University of Kansas '94) He works as a group facilitator and a licensed workplace mediator, and counsels individuals and couples 18 years and older. Matt has also given national seminars about working with difficult people in the workplace. He is a certified workplace mediator, coach/educator, and trains others in mediation. He has traveled nationally and internationally to present and conduct workshops using movement, storytelling, and play as a technique to build community and spontaneity. He has a Ph.D. in Film and Media Studies and taught at UIOWA for 9 years.
(319) 220-5258 View (319) 220-5258
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Chris Chandler
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LMHC, CSAT-S, AF-EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402  (Online Only)
My passion is helping people build healthy and meaningful lives. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes, the pioneer in the field of sex addiction. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with all forms of addictions and compulsive behaviors including: sex, pornography, drugs, alcohol, food, work, spending, codependent relationships, etc. I use Attachment-Focused EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Lifespan Integration to help people become free from underlying relational/attachment wounds.
My passion is helping people build healthy and meaningful lives. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes, the pioneer in the field of sex addiction. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with all forms of addictions and compulsive behaviors including: sex, pornography, drugs, alcohol, food, work, spending, codependent relationships, etc. I use Attachment-Focused EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Lifespan Integration to help people become free from underlying relational/attachment wounds.
(563) 412-2893 View (563) 412-2893
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Brandis Elaine McFarland
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CEDS
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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 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.
(319) 774-4898 View (319) 774-4898
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Susie (Kilburg) Murray
Counselor, PhD, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Not accepting new clients
It's not always easy taking the first step to seek out counseling, but chances are, if you are here, you are recognize that something isn't working for you and you are ready to make some changes in your life. Working collaboratively, counseling can address these issues to help you achieve your personal wellness goals.
It's not always easy taking the first step to seek out counseling, but chances are, if you are here, you are recognize that something isn't working for you and you are ready to make some changes in your life. Working collaboratively, counseling can address these issues to help you achieve your personal wellness goals.
(319) 774-3494 View (319) 774-3494

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Psychodynamic Therapists

Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?

Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.

How long does psychodynamic therapy last?

Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.

Does psychodynamic therapy work?

Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.

What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?

Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.