Therapists in Black Hawk County, IA
Bob is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and practices within a growth focused care model. He is a generalist practitioner working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents to address multiple issues including depression, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, anger management, marital/partner/family relational problems, work and school related issues and life transitions. Bob has experience working with older adults and individuals from diverse backgrounds. He also has an interest and experience working in the area of domestic violence, adjustment issues, dealing with illness and chronic pain, crisis intervention and grief and loss issues throughout the life span Bob is available for consulting.
Bob is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and practices within a growth focused care model. He is a generalist practitioner working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents to address multiple issues including depression, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, anger management, marital/partner/family relational problems, work and school related issues and life transitions. Bob has experience working with older adults and individuals from diverse backgrounds. He also has an interest and experience working in the area of domestic violence, adjustment issues, dealing with illness and chronic pain, crisis intervention and grief and loss issues throughout the life span Bob is available for consulting.
Opening up can be difficult, and I want you to have a space where you feel safe, heard, and accepted. Your story, background, and identity matter, and my goal is to create a supportive environment where you can explore your emotions and experiences without fear of judgment.
Opening up can be difficult, and I want you to have a space where you feel safe, heard, and accepted. Your story, background, and identity matter, and my goal is to create a supportive environment where you can explore your emotions and experiences without fear of judgment.
Erika Bandilla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, IA 50701
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client is someone who recognizes the importance of their mental health and is ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth. They may be struggling with a variety of issues: anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or low self-esteem. They have a genuine desire to understand themselves better, improve their well-being, and live a more fulfilling life. Ultimately, my ideal client wants to experience a sense of empowerment, self-acceptance, and achievement. They understand that investing in their mental health is a valuable and transformative endeavor, and they are committed to the process of growth.
My ideal client is someone who recognizes the importance of their mental health and is ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth. They may be struggling with a variety of issues: anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or low self-esteem. They have a genuine desire to understand themselves better, improve their well-being, and live a more fulfilling life. Ultimately, my ideal client wants to experience a sense of empowerment, self-acceptance, and achievement. They understand that investing in their mental health is a valuable and transformative endeavor, and they are committed to the process of growth.
Have you drifted away from the closeness you used to have in your relationship or even started to resent each other? I use my training to help people connect deeply and learn to appreciate and enjoy each other again. Do you feel overwhelmed by multiple responsibilities and stresses? Have you lost touch with yourself? I can help you learn to manage your responsibilities, reduce stress, take better care of yourself, and increase enjoyment in life again.
Have you drifted away from the closeness you used to have in your relationship or even started to resent each other? I use my training to help people connect deeply and learn to appreciate and enjoy each other again. Do you feel overwhelmed by multiple responsibilities and stresses? Have you lost touch with yourself? I can help you learn to manage your responsibilities, reduce stress, take better care of yourself, and increase enjoyment in life again.
I am a bilingual Spanish/English mental health counselor who understands that talking about how you really think or feel is not easy, and sometimes can be scary. Opening up to a stranger takes courage, and I know that taking that first step can be difficult. You might doubt that things can get better, that’s why I want to provide you that space where you feel comfortable and where you can be you. Choosing a therapist is not an easy process, I am committed to developing our therapeutic relationship.
I am a bilingual Spanish/English mental health counselor who understands that talking about how you really think or feel is not easy, and sometimes can be scary. Opening up to a stranger takes courage, and I know that taking that first step can be difficult. You might doubt that things can get better, that’s why I want to provide you that space where you feel comfortable and where you can be you. Choosing a therapist is not an easy process, I am committed to developing our therapeutic relationship.
Kelli Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Waterloo, IA 50701
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! Starting your therapeutic journey can sometimes be overwhelming and stressful. I try to provide a safe, secure, and empathetic environment as we work together to process through difficult emotions and thoughts.
Welcome! Starting your therapeutic journey can sometimes be overwhelming and stressful. I try to provide a safe, secure, and empathetic environment as we work together to process through difficult emotions and thoughts.
If you're considering counseling, whatever you're dealing with is probably a pain. Add in the chaos of the world right now, and the stress scale tips even heavier. People may say, "let me know if you need anything", but let's be real. Asking for help is tough. While there are lots of things-that-aren't-therapy that can be therapeutic - when you need extra support, counseling can help. If you've got constant stress, frustrating relationships, parenting battles, low mood, scary thoughts, zero focus, wondering why your brain does what it does, stuff from the past, or what ifs for the future, I'm glad to help untangle it. Together.
If you're considering counseling, whatever you're dealing with is probably a pain. Add in the chaos of the world right now, and the stress scale tips even heavier. People may say, "let me know if you need anything", but let's be real. Asking for help is tough. While there are lots of things-that-aren't-therapy that can be therapeutic - when you need extra support, counseling can help. If you've got constant stress, frustrating relationships, parenting battles, low mood, scary thoughts, zero focus, wondering why your brain does what it does, stuff from the past, or what ifs for the future, I'm glad to help untangle it. Together.
Jamiee Murphy
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waterloo, IA 50701
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be so challenging and you're going through so much! I am here to support you and provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to express and process. I have worked with children/teens, young adults, college students, and adults. I have experience working with anxiety, stress management, self-esteem, confidence, self care, burnout & interpersonal relationship issues. Most of my clients have wanted to work on improving their overall quality of life, increasing their self-esteem and confidence, being able to regulate their emotions, and feel happy with where they are and where they want to be.
Life can be so challenging and you're going through so much! I am here to support you and provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to express and process. I have worked with children/teens, young adults, college students, and adults. I have experience working with anxiety, stress management, self-esteem, confidence, self care, burnout & interpersonal relationship issues. Most of my clients have wanted to work on improving their overall quality of life, increasing their self-esteem and confidence, being able to regulate their emotions, and feel happy with where they are and where they want to be.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depresion, loss of a sense of self or challenging relationships that affects your day to day life, relationships, ability to function, your work or home life? Have you survived traumatic events that have forever changed you and you struggle to get through each day? Do you feel exhausted, frustrated, overwhelmed or hopeless or do you try hard to not feel at all? Do you ever question, wonder or hope if things can get better? Do you want to stop just surviving and start thriving?
Do you struggle with anxiety, depresion, loss of a sense of self or challenging relationships that affects your day to day life, relationships, ability to function, your work or home life? Have you survived traumatic events that have forever changed you and you struggle to get through each day? Do you feel exhausted, frustrated, overwhelmed or hopeless or do you try hard to not feel at all? Do you ever question, wonder or hope if things can get better? Do you want to stop just surviving and start thriving?
I have a lot of experience in school and community settings working with children, teens, and adults. I believe that you are the expert on your life and see my role as walking alongside you to help gain different perspectives, insight, and learn skills to navigate life more effectively. Every person's story is unique, so I don't believe in a "one size fits all" approach to therapy. I take the time to get to know you and your background in order to identify the best approach, using an extensive "toolbox" of techniques and approaches.
I have a lot of experience in school and community settings working with children, teens, and adults. I believe that you are the expert on your life and see my role as walking alongside you to help gain different perspectives, insight, and learn skills to navigate life more effectively. Every person's story is unique, so I don't believe in a "one size fits all" approach to therapy. I take the time to get to know you and your background in order to identify the best approach, using an extensive "toolbox" of techniques and approaches.
I’m really glad you found your way here.
I know reaching out for support isn’t always easy—especially when you’ve been carrying heavy stuff for a long time. Whether you’re working through past trauma, feeling overwhelmed, or just trying to make sense of life, I want you to know: you don’t have to do it alone.
I’m really glad you found your way here.
I know reaching out for support isn’t always easy—especially when you’ve been carrying heavy stuff for a long time. Whether you’re working through past trauma, feeling overwhelmed, or just trying to make sense of life, I want you to know: you don’t have to do it alone.
Meet Our Therapists
I have immediate openings and I am passionate about helping those who have experienced trauma overcome the intense feelings caused by that trauma and help prevent a ripple effect throughout your life. I have training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a cutting-edge eye movement therapy that often provides significant relief in 1-5 sessions. I also offer talk therapy with a goal of identifying painful thought processes and challenging or overcoming them. I especially enjoy working with those who are experiencing a life transition navigate the challenges associated with big changes.
I have immediate openings and I am passionate about helping those who have experienced trauma overcome the intense feelings caused by that trauma and help prevent a ripple effect throughout your life. I have training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a cutting-edge eye movement therapy that often provides significant relief in 1-5 sessions. I also offer talk therapy with a goal of identifying painful thought processes and challenging or overcoming them. I especially enjoy working with those who are experiencing a life transition navigate the challenges associated with big changes.
My name is Molly Hinke-DeWild and I am a LISW. I help individuals move through depression, anxiety, and trauma by creating a safe, supportive space where healing can happen. My approach is warm, empowering, and rooted in helping you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and experiences shape your well-being—so you can create lasting change from the inside out.
My name is Molly Hinke-DeWild and I am a LISW. I help individuals move through depression, anxiety, and trauma by creating a safe, supportive space where healing can happen. My approach is warm, empowering, and rooted in helping you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and experiences shape your well-being—so you can create lasting change from the inside out.
Hi, I'm Deanna.
Above all, I strive to make therapy a safe emotional experience for my clients. I work with adult individuals on a variety of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem. My style is warm, empowering, strengths-based, collaborative, and direct. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives, and see myself as a teammate that helps clients work toward their goals in therapy. I value continual work on cultural competency and being neurodiversity affirming, and am a proud ally to LGBTQIA+, immigrant and refugee, and BIPOC communities.
Hi, I'm Deanna.
Above all, I strive to make therapy a safe emotional experience for my clients. I work with adult individuals on a variety of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem. My style is warm, empowering, strengths-based, collaborative, and direct. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives, and see myself as a teammate that helps clients work toward their goals in therapy. I value continual work on cultural competency and being neurodiversity affirming, and am a proud ally to LGBTQIA+, immigrant and refugee, and BIPOC communities.
I am a licensed therapist with my Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Winona State University. I work with modalities including CBT, Adlerian, Solution Focused, and Person Centered. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, and trauma, in children, adolescents, and adults. I also have experience working with individuals of marginalized populations including LGBTQ+ community members and persons of color. I focus on creating a safe and comfortable space for the client along with using a collaborative and strength based approach to encourage healing and growth.
I am a licensed therapist with my Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Winona State University. I work with modalities including CBT, Adlerian, Solution Focused, and Person Centered. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, and trauma, in children, adolescents, and adults. I also have experience working with individuals of marginalized populations including LGBTQ+ community members and persons of color. I focus on creating a safe and comfortable space for the client along with using a collaborative and strength based approach to encourage healing and growth.
No two families are exactly alike. I'm honored to be able to learn about people, how they grew up, and how they're living now. I firmly believe everyone has the opportunity to reimagine their world, strengthening the bonds that heal them and limiting relationships that are less helpful. I love doing the work, and I look forward to joining people's conversations about life. I began my career as a therapist performing in-home therapy with a wide variety of clients. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, work-related issues, anger management, and family of origin stressors.
No two families are exactly alike. I'm honored to be able to learn about people, how they grew up, and how they're living now. I firmly believe everyone has the opportunity to reimagine their world, strengthening the bonds that heal them and limiting relationships that are less helpful. I love doing the work, and I look forward to joining people's conversations about life. I began my career as a therapist performing in-home therapy with a wide variety of clients. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, work-related issues, anger management, and family of origin stressors.
Imagine yourself feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling to focus due to ADHD, or dealing with the heavy weight of depression. Perhaps you've experienced trauma that's left a lasting impact, or you're finding it difficult to navigate through grief after losing someone important to you. Maybe you're facing challenges in your relationships, feeling misunderstood, or having trouble connecting with others. These are some of the issues my clients face.
Imagine yourself feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling to focus due to ADHD, or dealing with the heavy weight of depression. Perhaps you've experienced trauma that's left a lasting impact, or you're finding it difficult to navigate through grief after losing someone important to you. Maybe you're facing challenges in your relationships, feeling misunderstood, or having trouble connecting with others. These are some of the issues my clients face.
Katie is passionate about mental health and wellness for all. She uses a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to create a space where individuals and families are able to experience a sense of safety and connection. Building on these experiences, Katie aims to help individuals understand their own strengths, needs and agency for change. With families, Katie incorporates brain development and attachment theory to build a working alliance with families to identify the specific needs of their child. Katie aims to help families experience connection, attunement and enjoyment as tools to improve and strengthen relationships.
Katie is passionate about mental health and wellness for all. She uses a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to create a space where individuals and families are able to experience a sense of safety and connection. Building on these experiences, Katie aims to help individuals understand their own strengths, needs and agency for change. With families, Katie incorporates brain development and attachment theory to build a working alliance with families to identify the specific needs of their child. Katie aims to help families experience connection, attunement and enjoyment as tools to improve and strengthen relationships.
I strive to empower individuals and help others achieve their goals through insight and developing personal strengths. I believe developing healthy relationships, finding life balance, and restoring an individual's inner world is vital in establishing one's overall well-being. Everyone goes through challenges and hardships in life. I respect how difficult it is to ask for help and receive support during these times. Building a therapeutic rapport, creating a safe place in the counseling process, and respecting every individual's life journey is important to me.
I strive to empower individuals and help others achieve their goals through insight and developing personal strengths. I believe developing healthy relationships, finding life balance, and restoring an individual's inner world is vital in establishing one's overall well-being. Everyone goes through challenges and hardships in life. I respect how difficult it is to ask for help and receive support during these times. Building a therapeutic rapport, creating a safe place in the counseling process, and respecting every individual's life journey is important to me.
Kristi Clements, MSW, LISW Licensed Independent Social Worker. I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and bring 20 years of experience in mental health. I specialize in Postpartum Depression and anxiety including post graduate PPD training at The Postpartum Stress Center. I utilize a strength based “client centered” approach allowing us to work together in finding the best way to create lasting change. With a focus to help those experiencing: Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Life Transitions, Postpartum Depression and Anxiety, Mood Disorders , Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, and Stress Management.
Kristi Clements, MSW, LISW Licensed Independent Social Worker. I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and bring 20 years of experience in mental health. I specialize in Postpartum Depression and anxiety including post graduate PPD training at The Postpartum Stress Center. I utilize a strength based “client centered” approach allowing us to work together in finding the best way to create lasting change. With a focus to help those experiencing: Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Life Transitions, Postpartum Depression and Anxiety, Mood Disorders , Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, and Stress Management.
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Number of Therapists in Black Hawk County, IA
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Black Hawk County, IA who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 72% | Stress |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Coping Skills |
| 67% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 78% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
| 67% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 61% | Wellmark BCBS |
How Therapists in Black Hawk County, IA see their clients
| 72% | In Person and Online | |
| 28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 85% | Female | |
| 14% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |