Child Therapists in Harrison County, IA
Gina Michelle West-Hendrickson
Counselor, LMHC, RPT
Verified Verified
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
Play therapy techniques are especially effective with children and adolescents to address any current or past trauma/abuse as well as addressing behavioral concerns, depression, attachment, anger and parent/child relationship issues.
I am a licensed mental health therapist with experience working with person's of all ages. I utilize a variety of therapy techniques from Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Art therapy, EMDR and Sand Tray and Play therapy techniques. I have specific training in Play therapy techniques from KC play therapy. My focus is to develop a treatment plan that is unique and specialized for your needs and concerns.
Play therapy techniques are especially effective with children and adolescents to address any current or past trauma/abuse as well as addressing behavioral concerns, depression, attachment, anger and parent/child relationship issues.
I am a licensed mental health therapist with experience working with person's of all ages. I utilize a variety of therapy techniques from Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Art therapy, EMDR and Sand Tray and Play therapy techniques. I have specific training in Play therapy techniques from KC play therapy. My focus is to develop a treatment plan that is unique and specialized for your needs and concerns.
Carla Strong Spahn
Counselor, SSP, tLMHC, tCADC
Verified Verified
Woodbine, IA 51579
Our agency also offers Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) (an in-home worker) who works with children 5-18 on skill building (i.
I believe in a holistic approach to therapy which integrates mental, emotional, and physical well-being. I assist individuals, couples, and families to address relationships, past trauma, depression, anxiety, co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, self-esteem, social and communication skills, and behaviors. With a therapeutic approach, barriers being optimally functional across various areas of life can be explored. My goal is to utilize a variety of techniques based on the client's needs and goals to help ensure a positive and beneficial experience.
Our agency also offers Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) (an in-home worker) who works with children 5-18 on skill building (i.
I believe in a holistic approach to therapy which integrates mental, emotional, and physical well-being. I assist individuals, couples, and families to address relationships, past trauma, depression, anxiety, co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, self-esteem, social and communication skills, and behaviors. With a therapeutic approach, barriers being optimally functional across various areas of life can be explored. My goal is to utilize a variety of techniques based on the client's needs and goals to help ensure a positive and beneficial experience.
Center For Healing And Hope
Verified Verified
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
Where to begin? This question is so frequently asked and the answer is more simple than most think. The answer is to begin by allowing someone to help. Just allowing someone to provide you a space where you can begin your journey with support and acceptance. At the Center For Healing And Hope, therapy provides an environment of acceptance and understanding in which you and your therapist can work together to address any difficulties or challenges you may be facing.
Where to begin? This question is so frequently asked and the answer is more simple than most think. The answer is to begin by allowing someone to help. Just allowing someone to provide you a space where you can begin your journey with support and acceptance. At the Center For Healing And Hope, therapy provides an environment of acceptance and understanding in which you and your therapist can work together to address any difficulties or challenges you may be facing.
Online Therapists
Lynnsey Linn
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Council Bluffs, IA 51503 (Online Only)
I am also trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and utilize the PRIDE skills during family sessions focused on teaching appropriate commands and positive praise in reaction to the child's behaviors.
With an empathetic approach, I believe therapy is beneficial to someone needing support who is feeling overwhelmed with emotions and / or dealing with various life situations. I assist individuals to address things such as relationships, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and behaviors. At times individuals may be too overwhelmed to examine specific issues. With a therapeutic approach, we will explore those barriers and problem solve ways to manage those symptoms while learning skills to be successful. My goal is to utilize techniques based on the client's needs and goals to help ensure a positive experience.
I am also trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and utilize the PRIDE skills during family sessions focused on teaching appropriate commands and positive praise in reaction to the child's behaviors.
With an empathetic approach, I believe therapy is beneficial to someone needing support who is feeling overwhelmed with emotions and / or dealing with various life situations. I assist individuals to address things such as relationships, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and behaviors. At times individuals may be too overwhelmed to examine specific issues. With a therapeutic approach, we will explore those barriers and problem solve ways to manage those symptoms while learning skills to be successful. My goal is to utilize techniques based on the client's needs and goals to help ensure a positive experience.
Sarah Kay Kosiba
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sioux City, IA 51106
To help caregivers struggling to balance between nurturing and limit setting, we'll find effective strategies to improve communication and trust between you and your child with Iowa PCIT and/or Play Therapy Techniques.
Happy to offer online therapy and remote EMDR. My work is evidence-based, unique, and creative. It is grounded in behavioral change, mindfulness, and traditional talk therapy, which has been shown to effectively reduce trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, childhood behavioral disorders, and grief. Through the therapy process adults, families, and children can find a safe place to develop the skills they need to heal, to grow, and to thrive. My goal is to make each session unique to the needs of each person so they can build upon what already makes them happy.
To help caregivers struggling to balance between nurturing and limit setting, we'll find effective strategies to improve communication and trust between you and your child with Iowa PCIT and/or Play Therapy Techniques.
Happy to offer online therapy and remote EMDR. My work is evidence-based, unique, and creative. It is grounded in behavioral change, mindfulness, and traditional talk therapy, which has been shown to effectively reduce trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, childhood behavioral disorders, and grief. Through the therapy process adults, families, and children can find a safe place to develop the skills they need to heal, to grow, and to thrive. My goal is to make each session unique to the needs of each person so they can build upon what already makes them happy.
Misty Warren
Counselor, MS, NCC, LIMHP, TLMHC
Verified Verified
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
We also offer Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) (an in home worker) whom works with children 5-18 on skill building (i.
"Life’s difficulties can be overwhelming and at times feel unmanageable. Utilizing aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques, I can assist you in learning skills to manage life’s stressors and decrease that overwhelming feeling. Together, we can navigate through the therapeutic process and find what is comfortable for you. I assist individuals to address things such as relationships, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and behaviors. I provide therapy for ages five and up for individuals, couples, families and groups. We also offer teen, adult male and female groups.
We also offer Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) (an in home worker) whom works with children 5-18 on skill building (i.
"Life’s difficulties can be overwhelming and at times feel unmanageable. Utilizing aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques, I can assist you in learning skills to manage life’s stressors and decrease that overwhelming feeling. Together, we can navigate through the therapeutic process and find what is comfortable for you. I assist individuals to address things such as relationships, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and behaviors. I provide therapy for ages five and up for individuals, couples, families and groups. We also offer teen, adult male and female groups.
Sean Lenoir Weller
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
We also offer Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) (an in home worker) whom works with children 5-18 on skill building (i.
I believe that counseling is individualized and my focus during sessions is about you. As your therapist, I value your input while tailoring my counseling approach to best fit your needs through a compassionate approach. I work with clients who face symptoms of depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, anger, and issues of shame and guilt utilizing a Solution Focused approach in my sessions. I also utilize techniques of Cognitive Behavioral therapy. Through these approaches counseling will assist you in decreasing life’s barriers and promote personal growth.
We also offer Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) (an in home worker) whom works with children 5-18 on skill building (i.
I believe that counseling is individualized and my focus during sessions is about you. As your therapist, I value your input while tailoring my counseling approach to best fit your needs through a compassionate approach. I work with clients who face symptoms of depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, anger, and issues of shame and guilt utilizing a Solution Focused approach in my sessions. I also utilize techniques of Cognitive Behavioral therapy. Through these approaches counseling will assist you in decreasing life’s barriers and promote personal growth.
Robin M Capers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sioux City, IA 51101
I have worked for years with young children (2 years old) and up with behavioral concerns using PCIT with parents.
In today's world, we are busy, stressed, overwhelmed... I am experienced with helping people through life's challenges. I have been a therapist (clinician) since 2002. I am a licensed independent social worker. I earned a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa and a Doctorate in Social Work from Capella University. I believe the greatest gift you can give the world is a healthy you.
I have worked for years with young children (2 years old) and up with behavioral concerns using PCIT with parents.
In today's world, we are busy, stressed, overwhelmed... I am experienced with helping people through life's challenges. I have been a therapist (clinician) since 2002. I am a licensed independent social worker. I earned a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa and a Doctorate in Social Work from Capella University. I believe the greatest gift you can give the world is a healthy you.
Caitlin M Cool
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
"Don't start tomorrow, with the broken pieces of Yesterday". If you have felt this way, or are feeling this way please consider seeking out someone to talk with. I have several years experience in a therapeutic setting working with individuals with depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem, grief/loss, abuse, post partum depression, parenting relationship problems, school related problems, adjustment disorders and addictions. I have a special interest in working with children and adolescents, but I do welcome all ages. I utilize a number of different techniques as I believe that no single person is the same.
"Don't start tomorrow, with the broken pieces of Yesterday". If you have felt this way, or are feeling this way please consider seeking out someone to talk with. I have several years experience in a therapeutic setting working with individuals with depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem, grief/loss, abuse, post partum depression, parenting relationship problems, school related problems, adjustment disorders and addictions. I have a special interest in working with children and adolescents, but I do welcome all ages. I utilize a number of different techniques as I believe that no single person is the same.
Teresa K Ward
Counselor, LMHC, CADC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Hello! I am an experienced Child And Family Therapist with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. I am Skilled in Child Therapy (ages 0-18), Family Therapy, Affirming Care & LGBTQIA2S+ Rights, Parent-child Relationships, and Mental Health Counseling.
Hello! I am an experienced Child And Family Therapist with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. I am Skilled in Child Therapy (ages 0-18), Family Therapy, Affirming Care & LGBTQIA2S+ Rights, Parent-child Relationships, and Mental Health Counseling.
Chelsey Hirt
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LIMHP
Verified Verified
Glenwood, IA 51534
We Also offer Medication Management at our location! We have immediate availability! We also offer Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) (an in home worker) whom works with children 4-20 on skill building (i.
Mental Health Therapy can enhance your ability to manage multiple stressors within individual and/or family emotions as well as with difficult relationships, communication, anxious thoughts, depressive thoughts and other stress like symptoms. I currently work with persons from 5-65 years old. Typical clients I see tend to struggle with relationships, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and behavioral issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, Gestalt Techniques and utilize mindfulness strategies. My goal is to utilize a therapy approach based on the client's needs/ goals to help ensure a positive therapeutic experience.
We Also offer Medication Management at our location! We have immediate availability! We also offer Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) (an in home worker) whom works with children 4-20 on skill building (i.
Mental Health Therapy can enhance your ability to manage multiple stressors within individual and/or family emotions as well as with difficult relationships, communication, anxious thoughts, depressive thoughts and other stress like symptoms. I currently work with persons from 5-65 years old. Typical clients I see tend to struggle with relationships, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and behavioral issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, Gestalt Techniques and utilize mindfulness strategies. My goal is to utilize a therapy approach based on the client's needs/ goals to help ensure a positive therapeutic experience.
Lois Potthoff
Counselor, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
Audubon, IA 50025
My passion is primarily working with children and adults with trauma, attachment and other symptoms related to adversities in their life.
I strive to help others heal and become empowered while rediscovering their true sense of self and reconnect with their life purpose. Relationship is the foundation to healing and I use a client centered and attuned approach while integrating an individualized treatment plan to meet your goals. My goal is to meet you or your child where they are and be your guide to healing. I have over 30 years of experience working in the field of mental illness and developmental disorders.
My passion is primarily working with children and adults with trauma, attachment and other symptoms related to adversities in their life.
I strive to help others heal and become empowered while rediscovering their true sense of self and reconnect with their life purpose. Relationship is the foundation to healing and I use a client centered and attuned approach while integrating an individualized treatment plan to meet your goals. My goal is to meet you or your child where they are and be your guide to healing. I have over 30 years of experience working in the field of mental illness and developmental disorders.
Emily Dicks
Counselor, tLMHC
Verified Verified
Storm Lake, IA 50588 (Online Only)
I specialize in play-based therapies with kids, and there is nothing I love more than working with children.
If you’ve ever thought about starting therapy, now is a great time and I am ready to work with you wherever you are on your journey. My therapy sessions are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, where you will be accepted no matter what. I serve clients of all ages and I am able to meet you in person or through virtual therapy.
I specialize in play-based therapies with kids, and there is nothing I love more than working with children.
If you’ve ever thought about starting therapy, now is a great time and I am ready to work with you wherever you are on your journey. My therapy sessions are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, where you will be accepted no matter what. I serve clients of all ages and I am able to meet you in person or through virtual therapy.
Lisa Kee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, MSW
Verified Verified
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Utilizing therapy techniques with parents and their children, we work together to create a peaceful family unit.
People are unique, and I help them make changes by entering into a relationship that honors who they are. This relationship fosters a safe place to heal old wounds, explore the vast realm of possibility, and reach a more peaceful state of mind, body, and spirit. To enhance our work together, I am experienced in many ways to communicate and integrate information. This may include traditional talk therapy, EMDR, play and art therapy techniques, and EMDR as a tool to enhance insight into oneself and a person's role in relationships and their environment.
Utilizing therapy techniques with parents and their children, we work together to create a peaceful family unit.
People are unique, and I help them make changes by entering into a relationship that honors who they are. This relationship fosters a safe place to heal old wounds, explore the vast realm of possibility, and reach a more peaceful state of mind, body, and spirit. To enhance our work together, I am experienced in many ways to communicate and integrate information. This may include traditional talk therapy, EMDR, play and art therapy techniques, and EMDR as a tool to enhance insight into oneself and a person's role in relationships and their environment.
Emily A Donovan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, BCBA
Verified Verified
Panora, IA 50216
I love working with children of all ages, and teenagers are my favorite. As a mom of two teenagers myself, I appreciate the complex world they are growing up in and the need for a space for them to talk out loud and share their thoughts and feelings without judgment. We all know that children do not come with instructions, especially children with special needs or developmental disabilities. As a school social worker and behavior analyst with nearly 20 years of experience working with challenging behavior, I would love to provide the same coaching and support to parents.
I love working with children of all ages, and teenagers are my favorite. As a mom of two teenagers myself, I appreciate the complex world they are growing up in and the need for a space for them to talk out loud and share their thoughts and feelings without judgment. We all know that children do not come with instructions, especially children with special needs or developmental disabilities. As a school social worker and behavior analyst with nearly 20 years of experience working with challenging behavior, I would love to provide the same coaching and support to parents.
Ashley Paulson
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Hello! I am Ashley Paulson, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa and Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner in Nebraska. I offer online therapy to children, teens, and adults. I focus on helping those struggling with stress, anxiety, self-worth, parenting, trauma, and behavioral issues in children. I generally help people let go of what's holding them back. I often work with people on managing and reducing stress or anxiety, processing trauma or past experiences, building self-worth/self-esteem, becoming the parent they want to be, and helping parents increase cooperation at home through connection.
Hello! I am Ashley Paulson, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa and Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner in Nebraska. I offer online therapy to children, teens, and adults. I focus on helping those struggling with stress, anxiety, self-worth, parenting, trauma, and behavioral issues in children. I generally help people let go of what's holding them back. I often work with people on managing and reducing stress or anxiety, processing trauma or past experiences, building self-worth/self-esteem, becoming the parent they want to be, and helping parents increase cooperation at home through connection.
The Cord: Where Science Meets Connection
Counselor, LIMHP
Verified Verified
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Waitlist for new clients
The Cord’s founders, Cathy and Stefanie also founded the Attachment and Trauma Center Institute and created the Integrative Attachment Trauma Protocol (IATP-C). This protocol, along with other modalities that focus on neurobiology, trauma, and attachment theory inform our treatment. The Cord's therapists, who are also independent contractors, focus on attachment, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma and adoption issues. We help adults, families, and children/adolescents. When working with families, our collaboration with parents is an essential part of whole family healing.
The Cord’s founders, Cathy and Stefanie also founded the Attachment and Trauma Center Institute and created the Integrative Attachment Trauma Protocol (IATP-C). This protocol, along with other modalities that focus on neurobiology, trauma, and attachment theory inform our treatment. The Cord's therapists, who are also independent contractors, focus on attachment, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma and adoption issues. We help adults, families, and children/adolescents. When working with families, our collaboration with parents is an essential part of whole family healing.
Deborah Helt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, 106580
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winterset, IA 50273
I believe that each of our lives is an ecosystem, comprised of the interconnecting forces that influence our well-being. This includes our relationships with other people, with cultural and economic forces and even our own bodies. When we are out of balance or suffer trauma, we are often left feeling anxious, depressed or lost. Could you use an ally in making the "ecosystem" of your life more healthy and vibrant? I provide therapy for adults, children, couples, intimate partners and groups.
I believe that each of our lives is an ecosystem, comprised of the interconnecting forces that influence our well-being. This includes our relationships with other people, with cultural and economic forces and even our own bodies. When we are out of balance or suffer trauma, we are often left feeling anxious, depressed or lost. Could you use an ally in making the "ecosystem" of your life more healthy and vibrant? I provide therapy for adults, children, couples, intimate partners and groups.
Inga Eanes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
The Nurtured Heart Approach is my go to strategy for parents struggling with children with ADHD and other intense behaviors.
Are you struggling with the pressures of life? Do you have strong, over whelming emotions that seem to come from out of nowhere? Do you feel angry, or irritable, most of the time and don’t know why? Perhaps you don’t feel anything at all, and wish there was more to life than what you are experiencing now. Perhaps you already have a mental health diagnosis or another diagnosis of infertility or cancer or are struggling with a chronic illness. Are you part of the military, or a military family member, and are struggling with all that comes with that role including traumatic experiences, secondary trauma, and stress from many moves?
The Nurtured Heart Approach is my go to strategy for parents struggling with children with ADHD and other intense behaviors.
Are you struggling with the pressures of life? Do you have strong, over whelming emotions that seem to come from out of nowhere? Do you feel angry, or irritable, most of the time and don’t know why? Perhaps you don’t feel anything at all, and wish there was more to life than what you are experiencing now. Perhaps you already have a mental health diagnosis or another diagnosis of infertility or cancer or are struggling with a chronic illness. Are you part of the military, or a military family member, and are struggling with all that comes with that role including traumatic experiences, secondary trauma, and stress from many moves?
Katy Heim
Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sioux City, IA 51101
I have training in Parent Child Interactive Therapy, Theraplay (c), Trauma Focus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Brainspotting therapies.
Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light- Albus Dumbledore. I believe a small amount of hope helps a person get through most obstacles in life. Hope, to me, is the little bit of light in the darkness. My ultimate goal is to help my clients find their light. The common thread throughout my career as a therapist has been the treatment of trauma, adverse experiences, and toxic stress. Regardless of where a client is on their journey towards healing, I help them continue to take the steps to move forward.
I have training in Parent Child Interactive Therapy, Theraplay (c), Trauma Focus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Brainspotting therapies.
Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light- Albus Dumbledore. I believe a small amount of hope helps a person get through most obstacles in life. Hope, to me, is the little bit of light in the darkness. My ultimate goal is to help my clients find their light. The common thread throughout my career as a therapist has been the treatment of trauma, adverse experiences, and toxic stress. Regardless of where a client is on their journey towards healing, I help them continue to take the steps to move forward.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Harrison County provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Harrison County build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Harrison County build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.