Therapists in 52807

People come to see me when they are struggling with self-defeating patterns, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, professional challenges, or seeking greater balance in their lives. I provide a warm, safe environment that fosters authentic and collaborative therapeutic relationships. I believe in the integrity of my clients and the uniqueness of their life stories and experiences. I believe our inner dialogue and self-narrative shapes the way in which we see and interact with our world and the relationships we hold. People describe me as compassionate and someone who brings understanding and acceptance into the therapy room.

If pain from your past, or worries about your present and future, keep you from feeling peace and happiness, or make it difficult for you to have fulfilling relationships, please know there is help and you can feel better.

I enjoy helping children and teens find their strengths and getting to watch them grow over time. In caring for your child, you can feel confident that I am genuinely invested in their progress. Mental health impacts every part of our daily lives. I provide a helpful, safe, and comforting ear for those who have experienced trauma or other adversities. As your child’s mental health counselor, I will work with them (and you) to help everyone learn positive ways to manage their mental health.

I like clients with trauma, anxiety or depression feel better and safer. I also enjoy working with children and adolescents with autism, ADHD, and other behavioral disorders in conjunction with their families to help them achieve the most success at home and school.

You have an opportunity to change your life. I believe in you. Each person deserves an opportunity to change their lives in ways that they find meaningful. That includes you.

Have you had an experience that has led to negative thoughts, difficulty sleeping, or feelings of depression and anxiety? Do you feel stuck? Facing these emotions can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. I promise you there is hope to feel better and a path back to your authentic self. There are types of therapy that have been proven effective in decreasing the symptoms of trauma, PTSD, and negative experiences. Brene Brown says, "Owning our story and loving ourselves through it is the bravest thing we can do." I can help you own your story, unravel it, and heal.

No matter what you're going through, you don't have to face it alone. Therapy is a great place to explore a variety of difficulties you or your child may be experiencing. Therapy can provide us with the skills and resources we need to heal. The beginning of your therapeutic journey can be both empowering and scary at the same time. As a therapist, it is my goal to provide individuals with a safe environment in which they can discover their strengths, develop necessary skills, improve emotional regulation, recognize unhelpful patterns, and develop resilience.

Did you know that most people will seek an outside perspective for support at some point in their lives? Whether it be for symptoms of anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or past trauma - we all need a confidant who can listen, understand, and offer actionable solutions. What I hear most often from clients is that I offer a balance of creating a warm and comfortable environment, while also, challenging them in ways that make them motivated to create change in their lives. I believe this is key to success in therapy!

I have a passion for mental health and my goal is to help empower clients to find peace and healing during the most challenging times in life. I have a strong background in geriatric social work and experience with clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses. I collaborate with clients to develop goals to meet their specific needs and meet them where they're at, always going at the client's pace.

Whether it is a single event or a life time of struggles, our thoughts and emotions can become so overwhelming that every day tasks are difficult to complete. For some, it is hard to reach out for help but once you have taken the first step which is acknowledging you need help and you cannot do it alone, the journey of emotional healing begins. It is learning to confront life's adversities rather than allowing them to define you. It is a journey of self-discovery, self-awareness, and learning to trust intuition while building inner strength to embrace and love who you are. As your therapist, I will walk that journey with you.

Melanie is on a personal mission to break the stigma around mental health. No one is immune to mental health concerns and no one should feel like they need to be. Everyone has the potential to cultivate change and growth in their life. Often times, those that have devoted their careers to supporting and protecting others feel like they have no place to turn for help themselves. Melanie has a passion for working with first responders, 911 dispatchers, nurses, and veterans as well as their spouses and family members. Melanie also has a passion working with those experiencing anxiety, trauma, and depression.

Life gets hard sometimes. We're not meant to do it alone. There is no shame in asking for help. It all can be overwhelming sometimes; work, school, parenting, managing relationships, etc. I am here to help. Tough emotions like anxiety or depression can manifest as concerning behaviors or attitudes in children. I can help your child identify these feelings, work through them, build coping skills, and manage their emotions in a healthy way. I recognize that every child is unique and work to help them realize how amazing they truly are.

I am a Masters-level, nationally certified, Iowa licensed Mental Health Counselor who works from a humanistic, strengths-based perspective and serves individual adults. I use cognitive behavioral therapy approaches to help clients build awareness into and change the stories that impact their lives and mindfulness techniques to help individuals regulate their nervous system function and build a sense of safety and security within their bodies.

The journey to and through parenthood is rarely an easy one. Life is changing fast, and you may feel as though you’ve lost touch with yourself. You're stepping into a new role, and it can be hard to build confidence in yourself when you're struggling with self-doubt, mom/dad guilt, trauma, or loss. There’s so much pressure to be perfect, and to do it all with little to no help. Maybe you compare yourself to others – they got pregnant right away, and I didn’t. They make this look so easy… why am I struggling so much? I just want to feel like myself again. Yep, I see you! It's possible to grow through this, not just go through it.

I find joy in accompanying you on your journey through challenging moments and the self-discovery that unfolds. I establish an environment that embraces you, provides support, and fosters empowerment throughout your therapeutic experience.

You're looking for a mental health provider, what a big first step! Finding somebody to talk to can be scary, but it is my goal to create a safe, accepting and comfortable therapeutic environment for each and every individual that visits my office. My areas of specialty are working with individuals who have experiences with anxiety, depression, trauma and low self-esteem. The mental health journey can be difficult, but it is not a journey you must go on alone - welcome to the next step.

I consider it a privilege to help children and teens navigate life's challenges. Whether your child is experiencing behavior issues, fears and worries, or having a hard time adjusting to a change in life, my goal as a counselor is to provide a comfortable, trusting environment for them to share their feelings, learn new skills, and build confidence.

Navigating today's rapidly and changing complex issues along with our own personal struggles can sometimes feel overwhelming. Having someone who can assist you go deeper into developing an understanding and insight into yourself can quickly help alleviate the anxiety and stress associated those challenges. The past few years has been tough for many of us, and a lot of unexposed and unaddressed issues have come to the surface. Know that you are not alone, and that normalization of those feelings can help you feel better.

I am available to see individual adults and children (ages five and older) and additionally provide family counseling services. I enjoy helping clients improve communication skills and increase healthy coping skills to manage anxiety, depression, historical trauma, substance abuse, and personality issues. I view the therapeutic relationship as essential to facilitate this change, so whether this is your first time seeking counseling services or you've been through a number of providers trying to find your 'fit,' I will work hard to help you feel comfortable and safe as you progress in therapy using transparency, humor, and reflective feedback.