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Heather Rickels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PhD

Heather Rickels

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PhD (she, her)

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312 E College Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Not accepting new clients
Let's Connect (319) 220-6439
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I approach counseling from a strengths-based lens, incorporating elements from acceptance and commitment therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and narrative therapy. I seek to empower clients by aiding them in identifying their strengths and values, learning new tools, and taking actions to create the life they envision. I aim to co-create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel supported. I hope clients gain self-compassion and hope as they carry these skills outside our sessions.
I have specialized training working with individuals and couples related to pregnancy, postpartum, and the NICU, as well as supporting families navigating fertility, pregnancy loss, and birth trauma. I have training as a birth doula and foster parent. I also have training working with students, including undergraduate, graduate, and international students.
I offer counseling for a range of mental health concerns, such as adjustment/life transitions, anxiety, trauma, panic attacks, depression, exploring gender identities, sexuality, relationships, perinatal concerns, and issues common to parents/new parents. If you think we may be a good match, please reach out any time. www.bewellhealingservices.com
Call or Heather Rickels now for a free 15 minute consultation - (319) 220-6439

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Be Well Healing Services

312 E College Street

Iowa City, IA 52240

(319) 220-6439
I offer therapy sessions in-person or online. My office is located on College Street in downtown Iowa City.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (319) 220-6439
Photo of Heather Rickels, LMSW, PhD, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Be Well Healing Services

312 E College Street

Iowa City, IA 52240

(319) 220-6439
I offer therapy sessions in-person or online. My office is located on College Street in downtown Iowa City.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • HealthPartners of MN and WI
  • Wellmark BCBS
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (319) 220-6439
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Heather Rickels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PhD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (319) 220-6439
Photo of Heather Rickels, LMSW, PhD, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Heather Rickels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PhD

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 118405 Heather Rickels
  • Degree/Diploma from Grinnell College BA / 2000
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Iowa PhD / 2017
  • Attended University of Iowa, MSW, Graduated 2023
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (319) 220-6439
Photo of Heather Rickels, LMSW, PhD, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Heather Rickels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (319) 220-6439
Photo of Heather Rickels, LMSW, PhD, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Heather Rickels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PhD

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Expertise

  • Body Positivity
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Infertility
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? or (319) 220-6439
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Heather Rickels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (319) 220-6439
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Heather Rickels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PhD

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Grief
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (319) 220-6439
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Heather Rickels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (319) 220-6439
Photo of Heather Rickels, LMSW, PhD, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Heather Rickels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PhD

Location

Primary Location

Be Well Healing Services

312 E College Street

Iowa City, IA 52240

(319) 220-6439
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I offer therapy sessions in-person or online. My office is located on College Street in downtown Iowa City.
Call for a free consultation now - (319) 220-6439
Photo of Heather Rickels, LMSW, PhD, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Heather Rickels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PhD
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person or online. My office is located on College Street in downtown Iowa City.
Call for a free consultation now - (319) 220-6439
Photo of Heather Rickels, LMSW, PhD, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Heather Rickels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PhD