
Heather Rickels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
312 E College Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Not accepting new clients
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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
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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
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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
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
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
Location
Primary Location
Be Well Healing Services
312 E College Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 220-6439Email me
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (319) 220-6439

Heather Rickels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PhD