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Nancy K. Vermeersch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
WELCOME! You may be struggling with an unhappy relationship, grieving the loss of a loved one, feeling depressed or anxious, interested in improving your life balance and wellness, or simply wanting a closer relationship with God. If so, I invite you to call me for a consultation. We can identify new patterns, coping skills and strategies so you can feel you are thriving in life with success and joy.
WELCOME! You may be struggling with an unhappy relationship, grieving the loss of a loved one, feeling depressed or anxious, interested in improving your life balance and wellness, or simply wanting a closer relationship with God. If so, I invite you to call me for a consultation. We can identify new patterns, coping skills and strategies so you can feel you are thriving in life with success and joy.
(319) 313-5139 View (319) 313-5139
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Bud Perschek
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
With over 40 years’ experience in the mental health field, I bring a lot of maturity and common sense to your therapy experience. I have worked in various aspects in the mental health field throughout my career that include individual, group, couples counseling, crisis intervention and working with the more persistent and long term mental ill population. My experience also includes individual and program supervision of adult, and child and family therapists.
With over 40 years’ experience in the mental health field, I bring a lot of maturity and common sense to your therapy experience. I have worked in various aspects in the mental health field throughout my career that include individual, group, couples counseling, crisis intervention and working with the more persistent and long term mental ill population. My experience also includes individual and program supervision of adult, and child and family therapists.
(319) 820-4206 View (319) 820-4206
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Charlie White
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Having found this page, you have already begun your healing journey and overcome your first challenge. Congratulations and welcome! Thank you for considering me as your therapist in this process. It is my goal to understand the challenges you want to focus on and to illuminate your strengths as a means to reach the goals you set. I aim to be there for my clients, and provide therapeutic interventions and support that are unique to each individual's strengths and challenges.
Having found this page, you have already begun your healing journey and overcome your first challenge. Congratulations and welcome! Thank you for considering me as your therapist in this process. It is my goal to understand the challenges you want to focus on and to illuminate your strengths as a means to reach the goals you set. I aim to be there for my clients, and provide therapeutic interventions and support that are unique to each individual's strengths and challenges.
(319) 261-9553 View (319) 261-9553

Online Therapists

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Nicole Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
I want to work together to create a relationship and environment that will be the most beneficial to meet your needs.
Every human has the ability to heal. Sometimes, traumatic life experiences make that feel impossible to happen. You feel broken or unfixable. Maybe you ask yourself why you never feel quite good enough. Therapy can seem scary or uncomfortable, but it can be a wonderful start to healing and betterment. Asking for help is okay. As your therapist, my goal is to create a nonjudgmental environment that provides compassion, encouragement, and ultimately the support you need to begin the healing process.
I want to work together to create a relationship and environment that will be the most beneficial to meet your needs.
Every human has the ability to heal. Sometimes, traumatic life experiences make that feel impossible to happen. You feel broken or unfixable. Maybe you ask yourself why you never feel quite good enough. Therapy can seem scary or uncomfortable, but it can be a wonderful start to healing and betterment. Asking for help is okay. As your therapist, my goal is to create a nonjudgmental environment that provides compassion, encouragement, and ultimately the support you need to begin the healing process.
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Jennifer Becker
Counselor, LMHC, ACS
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
A straightforward approach is necessary in order to promote lasting change. My goal as your therapist is to create a comfortable environment for you to identify and express your thoughts and feelings. I have worked in the mental health field for 15+ years, and with my knowledge and experience I will help guide you to the solutions you need in a direct and genuine way. I utilize a variety of approaches supplemented by training in EMDR, CBT, and DBT to assist you in developing your strengths and working through your challenges. I am also an Approved Clinical Supervisor and provide licensure supervision to tLMHC and tLMFT providers.
A straightforward approach is necessary in order to promote lasting change. My goal as your therapist is to create a comfortable environment for you to identify and express your thoughts and feelings. I have worked in the mental health field for 15+ years, and with my knowledge and experience I will help guide you to the solutions you need in a direct and genuine way. I utilize a variety of approaches supplemented by training in EMDR, CBT, and DBT to assist you in developing your strengths and working through your challenges. I am also an Approved Clinical Supervisor and provide licensure supervision to tLMHC and tLMFT providers.
(319) 409-6740 View (319) 409-6740
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Ellie Pereboom
Counselor, tLMHC
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Immediate Openings and Accepting New Clients: In-Person and Telehealth Available! Everyone is on their own adventure exploring the sea of life and you are your own captain running this ship. Just like ships, our lives need maintenance, our lives need a supportive crew, and our lives need guidance from a lighthouse to direct us out of the storms. Maybe you are feeling defeated of having no control over the storms. Maybe you are lost of how to prevent a storm. Maybe you are in the midst of one right now. You are in the right place for wanting to get the help that you deserve!
Immediate Openings and Accepting New Clients: In-Person and Telehealth Available! Everyone is on their own adventure exploring the sea of life and you are your own captain running this ship. Just like ships, our lives need maintenance, our lives need a supportive crew, and our lives need guidance from a lighthouse to direct us out of the storms. Maybe you are feeling defeated of having no control over the storms. Maybe you are lost of how to prevent a storm. Maybe you are in the midst of one right now. You are in the right place for wanting to get the help that you deserve!
(319) 658-5177 View (319) 658-5177

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Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.