Therapists in Black Hawk County, IA
My life is deeply rooted in faith, family, and the belief in the balance of mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to create a compassionate, supportive space where clients feel empowered to heal, grow, and move forward.
I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents, particularly those diagnosed with ADD/ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, I am also passionate about working with athletes from youth to collegiate age. With a dedication to helping others who are struggling, I have a strong understanding of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, sports counseling, and suicide/suicide prevention.
My life is deeply rooted in faith, family, and the belief in the balance of mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to create a compassionate, supportive space where clients feel empowered to heal, grow, and move forward.
I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents, particularly those diagnosed with ADD/ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, I am also passionate about working with athletes from youth to collegiate age. With a dedication to helping others who are struggling, I have a strong understanding of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, sports counseling, and suicide/suicide prevention.
Starting therapy can be hard but it can be the best decision you make for yourself. I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist in practice for 23 years. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship/marital issues, abuse, trauma and grief. I began my career working in college counseling until starting in private practice several years ago. In the therapy I provide, I help people develop insight by learning more about themselves, identify changes that can be made and improve communication with the ultimate goal of feeling better.
Starting therapy can be hard but it can be the best decision you make for yourself. I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist in practice for 23 years. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship/marital issues, abuse, trauma and grief. I began my career working in college counseling until starting in private practice several years ago. In the therapy I provide, I help people develop insight by learning more about themselves, identify changes that can be made and improve communication with the ultimate goal of feeling better.
I am licensed in Iowa with 5 years of professional work experience. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. My License 101865 IA. I like to get to the heart of what the client is struggling with and help them work through it. I always want the client to decide what is best for them.
I am licensed in Iowa with 5 years of professional work experience. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. My License 101865 IA. I like to get to the heart of what the client is struggling with and help them work through it. I always want the client to decide what is best for them.
Attempting to cope with a mental health concern is often a lonely and exhausting process. Additionally, pursuing counseling can often be a difficult decision to make, but one that I believe is worthwhile. As a counselor, my role is to help support you through your healing journey and empower you to rediscover your own unique strengths and resources as a means to promote such healing. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental environment for you to share your own unique life story.
Attempting to cope with a mental health concern is often a lonely and exhausting process. Additionally, pursuing counseling can often be a difficult decision to make, but one that I believe is worthwhile. As a counselor, my role is to help support you through your healing journey and empower you to rediscover your own unique strengths and resources as a means to promote such healing. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental environment for you to share your own unique life story.
Welcome! Thank you for honoring yourself and giving the gift of self-exploration, understanding, healing and balance to your life. Therapy is an amazing journey that can help with many areas of life that may feel overwhelming and unchangeable. I have a passion for helping others and find joy in the work I do. I would be honored to be with you on this journey. I have been practicing in the field for 17+ years, working with youth, adults, and families. Please email me to schedule an appointment.
Welcome! Thank you for honoring yourself and giving the gift of self-exploration, understanding, healing and balance to your life. Therapy is an amazing journey that can help with many areas of life that may feel overwhelming and unchangeable. I have a passion for helping others and find joy in the work I do. I would be honored to be with you on this journey. I have been practicing in the field for 17+ years, working with youth, adults, and families. Please email me to schedule an appointment.
Have you been noticing things like anxiety, sadness, or irritation that keep showing up and are making it hard to be around your friends, care for your family or do things you enjoy? Do you need a space to talk about the really hard time you are going through right now? Maybe you have been frustrated, feeling overwhelmed and feel like you can't quite get to the changes that you are wanting? Or maybe you are struggling with your relationship with food and not able to tell anyone what is really going on and how hard it is to change it.
Have you been noticing things like anxiety, sadness, or irritation that keep showing up and are making it hard to be around your friends, care for your family or do things you enjoy? Do you need a space to talk about the really hard time you are going through right now? Maybe you have been frustrated, feeling overwhelmed and feel like you can't quite get to the changes that you are wanting? Or maybe you are struggling with your relationship with food and not able to tell anyone what is really going on and how hard it is to change it.
I am a licensed clinical Social worker with decades of experience & training. I am licensed in Iowa, CO (soon to be inactivated and inactive in MT. My specialty is mental health and treatment of trauma, Veterans, and was on military active duty. I also specialize in couple counseling. My approach is very client-centered so I work with the goal or goals that the client wants in a solution-focused therapy.
I am a licensed clinical Social worker with decades of experience & training. I am licensed in Iowa, CO (soon to be inactivated and inactive in MT. My specialty is mental health and treatment of trauma, Veterans, and was on military active duty. I also specialize in couple counseling. My approach is very client-centered so I work with the goal or goals that the client wants in a solution-focused therapy.
Joanna Primus
Counselor, LMHC, CADC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Waitlist for new clients
There is currently a waitlist for new clients. When we face challenges in life, we go to what has worked in the past. We distract ourselves, distance ourselves, or self-medicate with food, relationships, substances and more. At some point, these methods do more harm than good. Let's work together to identify the ways you cope and find better options. I will create a comfortable and safe environment free from judgment that encourages self-discovery. I have experience helping people with trauma, relationships, self-esteem, body image, substance use, anxiety, depression, OCD, binge eating disorder, suicidal thoughts and more.
There is currently a waitlist for new clients. When we face challenges in life, we go to what has worked in the past. We distract ourselves, distance ourselves, or self-medicate with food, relationships, substances and more. At some point, these methods do more harm than good. Let's work together to identify the ways you cope and find better options. I will create a comfortable and safe environment free from judgment that encourages self-discovery. I have experience helping people with trauma, relationships, self-esteem, body image, substance use, anxiety, depression, OCD, binge eating disorder, suicidal thoughts and more.
Any reason for growth is a good one. You know yourself best, and I like to walk side by side with clients on their journey. Identity work, worldview, attachment patterns, and core beliefs are all part of who we are - they make up our story. Each story is unique and should be discovered in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. I offer a laidback, nonjudgmental space to move at the pace most comfortable to you. The therapeutic relationship is the most important tool, so building a strong and trusting connection is the first step.
Immediate openings available for clients virtually or in person at our Waterloo office!
Any reason for growth is a good one. You know yourself best, and I like to walk side by side with clients on their journey. Identity work, worldview, attachment patterns, and core beliefs are all part of who we are - they make up our story. Each story is unique and should be discovered in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. I offer a laidback, nonjudgmental space to move at the pace most comfortable to you. The therapeutic relationship is the most important tool, so building a strong and trusting connection is the first step.
Immediate openings available for clients virtually or in person at our Waterloo office!
I have extensive experience helping clients manage several disorders. I enjoy working with clients with intense emotions such as shame, guilt, fear, and anger. I assist in managing symptoms coming from abuse, rejection, and other past traumas. I am aware that people often have the perception that they don't fit it in or are disconnected from others. I would like to be able to be a support person and help clients navigate feelings and relationships. As well as helping clients gain communication skills and build a healthy support network.
I have extensive experience helping clients manage several disorders. I enjoy working with clients with intense emotions such as shame, guilt, fear, and anger. I assist in managing symptoms coming from abuse, rejection, and other past traumas. I am aware that people often have the perception that they don't fit it in or are disconnected from others. I would like to be able to be a support person and help clients navigate feelings and relationships. As well as helping clients gain communication skills and build a healthy support network.
I typically work with children, teens and adults. Many of whom have been involved with the Department of Human Services. I often help clients deal with the complexities of navigating through the (often) confusing world of the Department of Human Services. I also work with children in the school system (often times in the school environment).
I typically work with children, teens and adults. Many of whom have been involved with the Department of Human Services. I often help clients deal with the complexities of navigating through the (often) confusing world of the Department of Human Services. I also work with children in the school system (often times in the school environment).
Meet Our Therapists
I serve clients in the Cedar Valley. We have often accomplished and experienced a lot in our lives by the time we seek counseling. All of us have periods where we struggle; perhaps we can't sleep, we are stressed to the breaking point and in spite of having people around us, we may feel lonely or depressed. If this is you, you aren't alone.
I serve clients in the Cedar Valley. We have often accomplished and experienced a lot in our lives by the time we seek counseling. All of us have periods where we struggle; perhaps we can't sleep, we are stressed to the breaking point and in spite of having people around us, we may feel lonely or depressed. If this is you, you aren't alone.
Nicole Winther
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Waitlist for new clients
I am honored that you took one of the first steps in the therapeutic process by researching therapists through this site and found me! So, let me tell you a little about myself and my philosophy before you decide if I’m the right person to work with you. As you know, my name is Nicole and I am the owner of Counseling Connection. I chose the name “Counseling Connection” for my practice because I have noticed, throughout my career, that everyone has a need to connect. Whether we like to readily admit it or not, we do want to connect with the world around us, the people in it, and we often want and need to connect with ourselves.
I am honored that you took one of the first steps in the therapeutic process by researching therapists through this site and found me! So, let me tell you a little about myself and my philosophy before you decide if I’m the right person to work with you. As you know, my name is Nicole and I am the owner of Counseling Connection. I chose the name “Counseling Connection” for my practice because I have noticed, throughout my career, that everyone has a need to connect. Whether we like to readily admit it or not, we do want to connect with the world around us, the people in it, and we often want and need to connect with ourselves.
Accepting New Clients. Often what brings people to therapy can be summed up by the word “stuck”. You might be stuck in a rut; under a cloud of sadness or depression; caught in the spin cycle of anxiety; trying to process relationship issues or a big decision; or wanting to move past trauma or grief & loss. Maybe someone or something in your life has given you a soft or firm nudge in the direction of therapy. We’ll work through whatever you bring to therapy in a way that prepares you to meet any difficulties along the road while you reach your goals.
Accepting New Clients. Often what brings people to therapy can be summed up by the word “stuck”. You might be stuck in a rut; under a cloud of sadness or depression; caught in the spin cycle of anxiety; trying to process relationship issues or a big decision; or wanting to move past trauma or grief & loss. Maybe someone or something in your life has given you a soft or firm nudge in the direction of therapy. We’ll work through whatever you bring to therapy in a way that prepares you to meet any difficulties along the road while you reach your goals.
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.
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.
I am an experienced mental health therapist dedicated to helping people become the best, healthiest versions of themselves. I have worked private practice and community based mental health and crisis and have worked with a wide variety of people in all stages and walks of life.
I am an experienced mental health therapist dedicated to helping people become the best, healthiest versions of themselves. I have worked private practice and community based mental health and crisis and have worked with a wide variety of people in all stages and walks of life.
Sandy Healey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, IAADC, SAP
Verified Verified
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
I am moving my practice to Cedar Falls beginning June 2025. Call/email for free consultation. I specialize in working with people with anxiety, addiction, depression and marital concerns. I have extensive training and certification in addiction counseling and offer SAP/DOT evaluations when there is a violation against their CDL.
For couples therapy, I am trained in The Gottman Method and Discernment Counseling. Discernment Counseling is session limited (1-6) and this is for couples considering divorce or unsure of what they want/need in their marriage. More information re: discernment counseling can be found on You Tube.
I am moving my practice to Cedar Falls beginning June 2025. Call/email for free consultation. I specialize in working with people with anxiety, addiction, depression and marital concerns. I have extensive training and certification in addiction counseling and offer SAP/DOT evaluations when there is a violation against their CDL.
For couples therapy, I am trained in The Gottman Method and Discernment Counseling. Discernment Counseling is session limited (1-6) and this is for couples considering divorce or unsure of what they want/need in their marriage. More information re: discernment counseling can be found on You Tube.
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.
While I serve a variety of clients, my focus is grief and trauma. I help clients process their grief and help them navigate the journey of their loss. I use EMDR to help clients process trauma, whether it's grief-related or not.
While I serve a variety of clients, my focus is grief and trauma. I help clients process their grief and help them navigate the journey of their loss. I use EMDR to help clients process trauma, whether it's grief-related or not.
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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 |
| 87% | Depression |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 72% | Stress |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Coping Skills |
| 67% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 77% | 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 |