Therapists in Black Hawk County, IA
There is no shame in the struggles of this life. It's Ok to not be Ok. Maybe you aren't even sure how you ended up here. Healing and growth can look different for everybody. Together we will figure out what that looks like for you. And we will move at your pace. I believe that you can make positive changes at any point, no matter the circumstances. What is shared in counseling is confidential, sacred and empowering.
There is no shame in the struggles of this life. It's Ok to not be Ok. Maybe you aren't even sure how you ended up here. Healing and growth can look different for everybody. Together we will figure out what that looks like for you. And we will move at your pace. I believe that you can make positive changes at any point, no matter the circumstances. What is shared in counseling is confidential, sacred and empowering.
Hello! I'm so glad you're here! As a therapist, I want to provide a welcoming, down-to-earth, comfortable space where you can be your full self - messy, growing, healing, confused, hopeful - all of it. I've always believed that healing happens best when we feel seen and supported without judgement. As a therapist, I don't pretend to have all the answers, but I'll meet you with empathy, honesty, and a sense of humor when you need it. I truly believe that we all have the capacity to feel better, despite our pasts. I'm also a big believer in progress over perfection, and that small steps can lead to big changes.
Hello! I'm so glad you're here! As a therapist, I want to provide a welcoming, down-to-earth, comfortable space where you can be your full self - messy, growing, healing, confused, hopeful - all of it. I've always believed that healing happens best when we feel seen and supported without judgement. As a therapist, I don't pretend to have all the answers, but I'll meet you with empathy, honesty, and a sense of humor when you need it. I truly believe that we all have the capacity to feel better, despite our pasts. I'm also a big believer in progress over perfection, and that small steps can lead to big changes.
My goal as your therapist is to provide a safe, collaborative and validating space that empowers you to develop a positive sense of self and effective emotional management techniques that will help you to achieve your goals and build a fulfilling life. I work with individuals ages 10+ who are struggling with OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life adjustments, Autism/ADHD, and more. I also offer a DBT Skills Training group via Telehealth that meets on Tuesdays at 5pm.
My goal as your therapist is to provide a safe, collaborative and validating space that empowers you to develop a positive sense of self and effective emotional management techniques that will help you to achieve your goals and build a fulfilling life. I work with individuals ages 10+ who are struggling with OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life adjustments, Autism/ADHD, and more. I also offer a DBT Skills Training group via Telehealth that meets on Tuesdays at 5pm.
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?
Samarah Greeves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, IA 50701
Not accepting new clients
My experience in social work began in hospice and an international placement in India. Upon returning home, I continued to work in hospice, where I encountered end-of-life concerns, depression, anxiety, grief, and loss. I implement a strengths-based, heart-centered, holistic, and spiritual approach that is collaborative and non-judgmental. Guided by a culturally sensitive perspective, I enjoy working with a diverse population. I empower clients to tap into their own creativity to assist in their healing journey. I blend cognitive behavioral therapy with expressive arts to help clients reach their goals.
My experience in social work began in hospice and an international placement in India. Upon returning home, I continued to work in hospice, where I encountered end-of-life concerns, depression, anxiety, grief, and loss. I implement a strengths-based, heart-centered, holistic, and spiritual approach that is collaborative and non-judgmental. Guided by a culturally sensitive perspective, I enjoy working with a diverse population. I empower clients to tap into their own creativity to assist in their healing journey. I blend cognitive behavioral therapy with expressive arts to help clients reach their goals.
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.
Accepting New Clients I have experience working with children, adolescents, and parents dealing with anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, parent/child conflict, coping with divorce, and other life stressors. My goal is to provide an open, non-judgemental, safe, and creative space where clients can feel free to express themselves. I enjoy working with clients to create and work on goals by using a variety of theraputic modalities and evidence-based techniques like Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Play therapy, Sandtray therapy, and Art therapy to meet the needs of each individual.
Accepting New Clients I have experience working with children, adolescents, and parents dealing with anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, parent/child conflict, coping with divorce, and other life stressors. My goal is to provide an open, non-judgemental, safe, and creative space where clients can feel free to express themselves. I enjoy working with clients to create and work on goals by using a variety of theraputic modalities and evidence-based techniques like Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Play therapy, Sandtray therapy, and Art therapy to meet the needs of each individual.
I am currently accepting referrals for both in-person and telehealth sessions.
My therapeutic approach integrates Jungian psychology, existential psychology, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Together, we will explore the underlying motivations of your actions, bring awareness to unconscious patterns that may be shaping your life, and create practical interventions to address unhealthy behaviors. Through this process, we work toward cultivating a healthier relationship with yourself and building the tools needed to live with greater clarity, purpose, and authenticity.
I am currently accepting referrals for both in-person and telehealth sessions.
My therapeutic approach integrates Jungian psychology, existential psychology, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Together, we will explore the underlying motivations of your actions, bring awareness to unconscious patterns that may be shaping your life, and create practical interventions to address unhealthy behaviors. Through this process, we work toward cultivating a healthier relationship with yourself and building the tools needed to live with greater clarity, purpose, and authenticity.
I have moved my practice to Cedar Falls and I am accepting new clients! 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.
With 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:
I have moved my practice to Cedar Falls and I am accepting new clients! 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.
With 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:
I believe that every person at some point of life experience a personal or interpersonal challenge, when working with a professional will help you get through this trying time. I am committed to walk this part of your life journey with you; to find and apply coping strategies and tools to make this a time of learning and growth for you. My goals in life are to love, learn and grow. I bring this to my family, my work as psychologist or consultant, my students at UNI, and our community here in Iowa.
I believe that every person at some point of life experience a personal or interpersonal challenge, when working with a professional will help you get through this trying time. I am committed to walk this part of your life journey with you; to find and apply coping strategies and tools to make this a time of learning and growth for you. My goals in life are to love, learn and grow. I bring this to my family, my work as psychologist or consultant, my students at UNI, and our community here in Iowa.
In our work together, I take an integrative approach to wellness—drawing on holistic and body-based tools to support your overall health. I deeply value the power of mindfulness and weave it intentionally into our sessions to help you feel grounded and capable as you navigate life’s challenges.
With a naturally curious style, I create space for open and honest dialogue, including the tough questions, all while encouraging you to grow into your fullest potential. Together, we’ll identify action steps aligned with your readiness for change and gather meaningful insight to address both personal and relational dynamics.
In our work together, I take an integrative approach to wellness—drawing on holistic and body-based tools to support your overall health. I deeply value the power of mindfulness and weave it intentionally into our sessions to help you feel grounded and capable as you navigate life’s challenges.
With a naturally curious style, I create space for open and honest dialogue, including the tough questions, all while encouraging you to grow into your fullest potential. Together, we’ll identify action steps aligned with your readiness for change and gather meaningful insight to address both personal and relational dynamics.
I work with ages 3 through adulthood: individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with individuals who have: depression, anxiety, Bipolar, grief from any type of loss, ADHD, Autism, stress, anger, divorce, and those who need a third party to talk to without judgement. I am trained in Adlerian Play Therapy for children and adults to reach beyond traditional talk therapy for self-expression/processing when words are hard to find. It is proven that children say much more in play than they have the words for.
I work with ages 3 through adulthood: individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with individuals who have: depression, anxiety, Bipolar, grief from any type of loss, ADHD, Autism, stress, anger, divorce, and those who need a third party to talk to without judgement. I am trained in Adlerian Play Therapy for children and adults to reach beyond traditional talk therapy for self-expression/processing when words are hard to find. It is proven that children say much more in play than they have the words for.
My approach is compassionate, casual, and deeply rooted in the belief that healing happens in safe and supportive spaces. I bring both lived experience and professional training into the room. Using evidence-based practices like trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and strength-based approaches, I'll work with you to increase self-awareness, build coping skills, and reconnect with your sense of agency and worth. Whether you are working through trauma, stuck in self-doubt, or just need someone who gets it — you don’t have to do it alone.
My approach is compassionate, casual, and deeply rooted in the belief that healing happens in safe and supportive spaces. I bring both lived experience and professional training into the room. Using evidence-based practices like trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and strength-based approaches, I'll work with you to increase self-awareness, build coping skills, and reconnect with your sense of agency and worth. Whether you are working through trauma, stuck in self-doubt, or just need someone who gets it — you don’t have to do it alone.
I am passionate about working with clients from all walks of life. I am especially passionate working with kids, teens, and young adults ranging from elementary to college and beyond. Additionally, as a foster parent and new parent, I enjoy helping parents and families, work together to better understand, connect and value each other.
I am passionate about working with clients from all walks of life. I am especially passionate working with kids, teens, and young adults ranging from elementary to college and beyond. Additionally, as a foster parent and new parent, I enjoy helping parents and families, work together to better understand, connect and value each other.
Chelsea M Siefken
Counselor, MA, LMHC , RPT
1 Endorsed
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Not accepting new clients
Choosing the right therapist is an important decision, and I’m here to walk with you every step of the way. I offer in-person and telehealth sessions, including some weekend availability. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Play Therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Therapy is a powerful tool for self-growth, healing, and gaining insight in a safe, nonjudgmental space. My goal is to help you use your strengths to achieve your goals and become your best self. Thank you for considering me to be part of your journey.
Choosing the right therapist is an important decision, and I’m here to walk with you every step of the way. I offer in-person and telehealth sessions, including some weekend availability. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Play Therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Therapy is a powerful tool for self-growth, healing, and gaining insight in a safe, nonjudgmental space. My goal is to help you use your strengths to achieve your goals and become your best self. Thank you for considering me to be part of your journey.
My ideal client is someone who is open to exploring their mental wellbeing and curious about ways to challenge their inner dialogue. I look forward to providing a safe and inviting space for personal growth. I understand that each client has a unique outlook on their journey and will need guidance in various ways.
My ideal client is someone who is open to exploring their mental wellbeing and curious about ways to challenge their inner dialogue. I look forward to providing a safe and inviting space for personal growth. I understand that each client has a unique outlook on their journey and will need guidance in various ways.
I provide counseling in a respectful, empathic, and collaborative manner. When working with children and teens, change and input is beneficial from parents and caretakers. The focus of change is building on existing strengths, learning and practicing new skills.
I provide counseling in a respectful, empathic, and collaborative manner. When working with children and teens, change and input is beneficial from parents and caretakers. The focus of change is building on existing strengths, learning and practicing new skills.
My counseling sessions focus on the entire person: mind, body, and spirit. When you come to my office, you will be able to share the things in your life that you are struggling with and know that what you share will be met with compassion. In each session, you can just let me know what you'd like to discuss and what you'd like to get out of therapy.
My counseling sessions focus on the entire person: mind, body, and spirit. When you come to my office, you will be able to share the things in your life that you are struggling with and know that what you share will be met with compassion. In each session, you can just let me know what you'd like to discuss and what you'd like to get out of therapy.
Being a human can be hard. The difficulties life throws us may leave us questioning ourselves or our relationships; however, you don’t have to navigate it all on your own. If you are looking to explore and process your own thoughts and emotions, I strive to create a nonjudgmental space for you to do so. My goal is for you to feel empowered to navigate difficulties with a little more trust in yourself despite past experiences or current circumstances. I primarily work with adults who are facing difficulties related to mood, anxiety, self-esteem, and trauma in a therapeutic environment that prioritizes safety and authenticity.
Being a human can be hard. The difficulties life throws us may leave us questioning ourselves or our relationships; however, you don’t have to navigate it all on your own. If you are looking to explore and process your own thoughts and emotions, I strive to create a nonjudgmental space for you to do so. My goal is for you to feel empowered to navigate difficulties with a little more trust in yourself despite past experiences or current circumstances. I primarily work with adults who are facing difficulties related to mood, anxiety, self-esteem, and trauma in a therapeutic environment that prioritizes safety and authenticity.
Welcome! I’m a licensed Master Level Social Worker (LMSW) who combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to help women navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly seen, whether you’re balancing anxious thoughts, motherhood, work, or everyday stress.
I take a holistic, collaborative approach, recognizing the connection between mental and physical health. Together, we will explore your goals, uncover patterns, and develop practical tools to help you feel grounded, heard, and more at peace.
Welcome! I’m a licensed Master Level Social Worker (LMSW) who combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to help women navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly seen, whether you’re balancing anxious thoughts, motherhood, work, or everyday stress.
I take a holistic, collaborative approach, recognizing the connection between mental and physical health. Together, we will explore your goals, uncover patterns, and develop practical tools to help you feel grounded, heard, and more at peace.
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Number of Therapists in Black Hawk County, IA
100+
Average cost per session
$155
Therapists in Black Hawk County, IA who prioritize treating:
| 88% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 70% | Relationship Issues |
| 70% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Stress |
| 59% | Grief |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 82% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 79% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
| 77% | Wellmark BCBS |
How Therapists in Black Hawk County, IA see their clients
| 83% | In Person and Online | |
| 17% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 84% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |