Career Counseling Therapists in Buena Vista County, IA
If you’ve ever thought about starting therapy, now is a great time and I am ready to work with you wherever you are on your journey. My therapy sessions are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, where you will be accepted no matter what. I serve clients of all ages and I am able to meet you in person or through virtual therapy.
If you’ve ever thought about starting therapy, now is a great time and I am ready to work with you wherever you are on your journey. My therapy sessions are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, where you will be accepted no matter what. I serve clients of all ages and I am able to meet you in person or through virtual therapy.
As a clinician, I believe that my clients know themselves best and I am here to support them in their journey of self-exploration. My passion is to assist individuals in creating positive change in their life. I primarily assist clients in creating goals from a Cognitive Behavior Therapy perspective while pulling from Person-Centered and Solution-Focused techniques. Creating awareness in the mind-body connection is incredibly important to me as a clinician. I encourage this by creating the space for my clients to gain emotional and physical awareness in their minds and bodies.
As a clinician, I believe that my clients know themselves best and I am here to support them in their journey of self-exploration. My passion is to assist individuals in creating positive change in their life. I primarily assist clients in creating goals from a Cognitive Behavior Therapy perspective while pulling from Person-Centered and Solution-Focused techniques. Creating awareness in the mind-body connection is incredibly important to me as a clinician. I encourage this by creating the space for my clients to gain emotional and physical awareness in their minds and bodies.
Online Therapists
I feel grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside others on their journeys towards healing and growth. I take a collaborative and empowering approach. I believe that the client is the expert in their life, and I view my role as being a guide as clients reflect on their experiences, identify patterns that are causing distress, connect with their emotions, and work towards meaningful changes. I believe that creating a therapeutic relationship that is compassionate, validating, and accepting is an essential component of the change process.
I feel grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside others on their journeys towards healing and growth. I take a collaborative and empowering approach. I believe that the client is the expert in their life, and I view my role as being a guide as clients reflect on their experiences, identify patterns that are causing distress, connect with their emotions, and work towards meaningful changes. I believe that creating a therapeutic relationship that is compassionate, validating, and accepting is an essential component of the change process.
Accepting new clients. My goal as a therapist is to provide a compassionate inclusive space, a connected therapeutic relationship, & a collaborative environment in order to assist you in working towards your goals. I take an integrative approach to therapy & pull from many different evidence-based therapies in order to tailor therapy to each one of the clients that I work with. In my therapy work, I often assist people in examining & changing unhelpful patterns in their lives, understanding themselves and their past experiences, expressing their emotions, & empowering them to make wanted changes to their lives as decided on by them.
Accepting new clients. My goal as a therapist is to provide a compassionate inclusive space, a connected therapeutic relationship, & a collaborative environment in order to assist you in working towards your goals. I take an integrative approach to therapy & pull from many different evidence-based therapies in order to tailor therapy to each one of the clients that I work with. In my therapy work, I often assist people in examining & changing unhelpful patterns in their lives, understanding themselves and their past experiences, expressing their emotions, & empowering them to make wanted changes to their lives as decided on by them.
Since 2015, I’ve supported individuals and couples in navigating life’s challenges with warmth, skill, and compassion. I am also the cofounder of Inner Spark therapy, coaching, and consulting. We opened our in person office February 2026..
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and identity exploration. Whether you’re rebuilding after a difficult experience or working toward more authentic connection, I offer a space that is safe, affirming, and grounded in your strengths.
Since 2015, I’ve supported individuals and couples in navigating life’s challenges with warmth, skill, and compassion. I am also the cofounder of Inner Spark therapy, coaching, and consulting. We opened our in person office February 2026..
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and identity exploration. Whether you’re rebuilding after a difficult experience or working toward more authentic connection, I offer a space that is safe, affirming, and grounded in your strengths.
My ideal patient is an adolescent or adult navigating anxiety, trauma, OCD, mood challenges, or identity concerns. Many feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand and want deeper insight into how their past, relationships, and inner conflicts shape their present. Some are also exploring questions of faith or spiritual identity. I offer a depth-oriented, faith-friendly space for clients seeking more than symptom relief—lasting growth, emotional clarity, and a stronger, more grounded sense of self. They’re ready to do meaningful work and want a therapist who can hold both clinical complexity and human nuance.
My ideal patient is an adolescent or adult navigating anxiety, trauma, OCD, mood challenges, or identity concerns. Many feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand and want deeper insight into how their past, relationships, and inner conflicts shape their present. Some are also exploring questions of faith or spiritual identity. I offer a depth-oriented, faith-friendly space for clients seeking more than symptom relief—lasting growth, emotional clarity, and a stronger, more grounded sense of self. They’re ready to do meaningful work and want a therapist who can hold both clinical complexity and human nuance.
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I view myself as my clients' biggest cheerleader and strive to help them process and understand the power and control they have over their own life. We all experience a lot of difficult things and struggle with unique issues. You are the expert on yourself, and I learn about you, from you. What you can expect to learn from me is: processing what you've been through and experienced, ADHD symptom control, coping skills, healthy communication in couples, reducing anxiety, managing emotions, being able to share and speak about trauma; these are some things we can focus on.
I have immediate openings available!
I view myself as my clients' biggest cheerleader and strive to help them process and understand the power and control they have over their own life. We all experience a lot of difficult things and struggle with unique issues. You are the expert on yourself, and I learn about you, from you. What you can expect to learn from me is: processing what you've been through and experienced, ADHD symptom control, coping skills, healthy communication in couples, reducing anxiety, managing emotions, being able to share and speak about trauma; these are some things we can focus on.
Navigating life's twists and turns can be quite the rollercoaster ride, don't you think? It's during these challenging moments that our connections with ourselves and others, as well as our interpretations of life events, really come into play. As a therapist/counselor, my main mission is to create a cozy and welcoming space where we can team up to strengthen these connections and foster healing together. I believe in infusing our sessions with warmth, honesty, a sprinkle of humor, and the latest research-backed techniques to help us reach our goals.
Navigating life's twists and turns can be quite the rollercoaster ride, don't you think? It's during these challenging moments that our connections with ourselves and others, as well as our interpretations of life events, really come into play. As a therapist/counselor, my main mission is to create a cozy and welcoming space where we can team up to strengthen these connections and foster healing together. I believe in infusing our sessions with warmth, honesty, a sprinkle of humor, and the latest research-backed techniques to help us reach our goals.
Working at Mental Health Associates! Ashley prides herself on being a kind and compassionate person and has always had a passion for helping others, of all shapes and sizes, from all different ages. With experience in using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Trauma, and Sports Performance. Ashley would love to work with athletes and their mental health, wanting to make a difference in their lives.
Working at Mental Health Associates! Ashley prides herself on being a kind and compassionate person and has always had a passion for helping others, of all shapes and sizes, from all different ages. With experience in using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Trauma, and Sports Performance. Ashley would love to work with athletes and their mental health, wanting to make a difference in their lives.
It is not a therapists job to tell an individual how to live their life.
At Inside Out Wellness and Advocacy I work with a diverse population that I hope to provide individualized care as a Mental Health Counselor that will allow individuals to develop a more complete view of self. By developing a clinical practice that works with individuals, families, and groups it is hoped that clients can develop a more inclusive view of the world around them and their place within that world. By helping these individuals to be present in the moment and to be open to the world around them it is hoped a healthier self will evolve.
It is not a therapists job to tell an individual how to live their life.
At Inside Out Wellness and Advocacy I work with a diverse population that I hope to provide individualized care as a Mental Health Counselor that will allow individuals to develop a more complete view of self. By developing a clinical practice that works with individuals, families, and groups it is hoped that clients can develop a more inclusive view of the world around them and their place within that world. By helping these individuals to be present in the moment and to be open to the world around them it is hoped a healthier self will evolve.
My job as your therapist is to find the type of treatment that works best for you.
Do you ever feel like life keeps moving faster than you can catch your breath? Maybe you’re managing anxiety, depression, or the heaviness of stress while also trying to hold everything together for everyone else. You’re craving peace and balance, but instead, you end up feeling drained and discouraged.
My job as your therapist is to find the type of treatment that works best for you.
Do you ever feel like life keeps moving faster than you can catch your breath? Maybe you’re managing anxiety, depression, or the heaviness of stress while also trying to hold everything together for everyone else. You’re craving peace and balance, but instead, you end up feeling drained and discouraged.
My goal is to provide clients a safe, nurturing, and encouraging environment where they can be empowered to make necessary changes as well as gain tools to sustain those changes. I believe this is done through facilitating clients in gaining skills in self awareness, mindfulness, and developing new ways of thinking about feelings and events.
My goal is to provide clients a safe, nurturing, and encouraging environment where they can be empowered to make necessary changes as well as gain tools to sustain those changes. I believe this is done through facilitating clients in gaining skills in self awareness, mindfulness, and developing new ways of thinking about feelings and events.
I’ve spent much of my life working with and supporting children, families, and couples, both personally and professionally. My approach comes from real-life experience as much as it does from counseling work, and I believe that truly understanding people starts with meeting them where they are.
I have experience working with children and adolescents facing a variety of challenges, as well as supporting adults and couples through life’s ups and downs. I understand how stress, communication struggles, and everyday pressures can impact relationships and family life.
I’ve spent much of my life working with and supporting children, families, and couples, both personally and professionally. My approach comes from real-life experience as much as it does from counseling work, and I believe that truly understanding people starts with meeting them where they are.
I have experience working with children and adolescents facing a variety of challenges, as well as supporting adults and couples through life’s ups and downs. I understand how stress, communication struggles, and everyday pressures can impact relationships and family life.
Accepting NEW Clients! I am a Clinical and Sport Psychologist and view sitting with a client as a humbling and rewarding experience. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship serves as the foundation to growth. My work is collaborative, integrative, and flexible. I work to balance interpersonal processes, insight-building, and skill development. My style is rooted in being client-centered, exploring the relationship between thought, emotion, and behavioral processes, acceptance and commitment, value driven behavior, and multicultural humility.
Accepting NEW Clients! I am a Clinical and Sport Psychologist and view sitting with a client as a humbling and rewarding experience. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship serves as the foundation to growth. My work is collaborative, integrative, and flexible. I work to balance interpersonal processes, insight-building, and skill development. My style is rooted in being client-centered, exploring the relationship between thought, emotion, and behavioral processes, acceptance and commitment, value driven behavior, and multicultural humility.
Does life feel like a struggle everyday, filled with with low motivation, fear, or sadness. The good news is that life does not have to be this way! We will work on disputing negative beliefs, and learning techniques that help create a positive energy and mindset that makes it possible to live a fulfilling life. I utilize an integration of cognitive behavioral (CBT), person-centered, and solution focused therapy to help you identify the thoughts, emotions and behaviors interfering with your ability to be successful and achieve the balance and self-esteem to successfully meet the challenges in life, work, and relationships.
Does life feel like a struggle everyday, filled with with low motivation, fear, or sadness. The good news is that life does not have to be this way! We will work on disputing negative beliefs, and learning techniques that help create a positive energy and mindset that makes it possible to live a fulfilling life. I utilize an integration of cognitive behavioral (CBT), person-centered, and solution focused therapy to help you identify the thoughts, emotions and behaviors interfering with your ability to be successful and achieve the balance and self-esteem to successfully meet the challenges in life, work, and relationships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, irritable or struggling with a negative mood or anxiety? Are your relationships suffering? Has work and/or family life become so stressful, you wonder how you'll manage? Are you looking for convenient care? If these resonate with you, you may benefit from online holistic therapeutic support. Together, we will address how you can feel better in your body, have balance in your thoughts, & wellness in your spirit. I will give you space to address what is important to you, and help you learn effective skills to cope so you can feel more empowered in your everyday life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, irritable or struggling with a negative mood or anxiety? Are your relationships suffering? Has work and/or family life become so stressful, you wonder how you'll manage? Are you looking for convenient care? If these resonate with you, you may benefit from online holistic therapeutic support. Together, we will address how you can feel better in your body, have balance in your thoughts, & wellness in your spirit. I will give you space to address what is important to you, and help you learn effective skills to cope so you can feel more empowered in your everyday life.
Offering psychotherapy and consultation to adults, creating a safe space to explore life's challenges with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusivity, and meeting clients where they are on their journey toward healing and growth.
Offering psychotherapy and consultation to adults, creating a safe space to explore life's challenges with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusivity, and meeting clients where they are on their journey toward healing and growth.
We are excited to offer high-quality mental health counseling services in Iowa – Council Bluffs, Missouri Valley, and Atlantic. Our providers are trained and experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
We are excited to offer high-quality mental health counseling services in Iowa – Council Bluffs, Missouri Valley, and Atlantic. Our providers are trained and experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
I help clients' health through a blend of evidence-based counseling and creative expression. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, emotional regulation, and life transitions, offering a compassionate, grounded space where insight and creativity come together.
I help clients' health through a blend of evidence-based counseling and creative expression. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, emotional regulation, and life transitions, offering a compassionate, grounded space where insight and creativity come together.
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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Career Counseling Therapists
How do I know if I need career counseling?
Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.
Who can benefit from career counseling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counseling typically last?
The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counseling?
Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.