Emotionally Focused Therapists in Buena Vista County, IA
As a military veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri, Iowa and Oklahoma. I understand the unique challenges that first responders, military personnel, and veterans face daily. The weight of trauma, high-pressure environments, and the toll on mental health can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I specialize in working with active-duty military, veterans, police officers, firefighters, EMS, and other first responders who experience PTSD, anxiety, depression, operational stress, and burnout.
As a military veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri, Iowa and Oklahoma. I understand the unique challenges that first responders, military personnel, and veterans face daily. The weight of trauma, high-pressure environments, and the toll on mental health can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I specialize in working with active-duty military, veterans, police officers, firefighters, EMS, and other first responders who experience PTSD, anxiety, depression, operational stress, and burnout.
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.
I am a temporary licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience supporting individuals across a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. I provide in person therapy for children, adolescents and adults in the Spencer and Storm Lake area. Offering telehealth counseling across Iowa with a focus on mindfulness, emotional regulation, and personal growth.
I am a temporary licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience supporting individuals across a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. I provide in person therapy for children, adolescents and adults in the Spencer and Storm Lake area. Offering telehealth counseling across Iowa with a focus on mindfulness, emotional regulation, and personal growth.
Online Therapists
I am a licensed psychologist accepting new clients for psychotherapy and comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments for adults and older adults (65+). I serve clients in West Des Moines and Ames, with a treatment focus on anxiety, depression, OCD, identity concerns, and men's issues.
In my psychological assessment work, I aim to provide clear, accurate evaluations to help individuals understand their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. I also conduct assessments to address questions related to medication management, elective surgery, driving, activities of daily living, and level-of-care needs.
I am a licensed psychologist accepting new clients for psychotherapy and comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments for adults and older adults (65+). I serve clients in West Des Moines and Ames, with a treatment focus on anxiety, depression, OCD, identity concerns, and men's issues.
In my psychological assessment work, I aim to provide clear, accurate evaluations to help individuals understand their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. I also conduct assessments to address questions related to medication management, elective surgery, driving, activities of daily living, and level-of-care needs.
The mission of Mental Health Associates is to provide the highest quality mental health services, with a commitment to each individual at any stage of their life, and to provide research-based therapeutic services by highly trained and independently licensed professionals.
The mission of Mental Health Associates is to provide the highest quality mental health services, with a commitment to each individual at any stage of their life, and to provide research-based therapeutic services by highly trained and independently licensed professionals.
Accepting new clients; same day and crisis appointments available, Monday-Thursday 1-8pm. I am not a counselor who only "repeats back what you just said" (though this is important). I believe that counselors need both competency and wisdom, in order to be effective. My aim as a counselor is to earn your trust and respect, so that you can feel confident in the care you receive. The psychological views and tools used in therapy have been developed through training and experience. I strongly believe in educating my clients, in order to better understand topics like diagnosis, medication, and holistic treatment planning.
Accepting new clients; same day and crisis appointments available, Monday-Thursday 1-8pm. I am not a counselor who only "repeats back what you just said" (though this is important). I believe that counselors need both competency and wisdom, in order to be effective. My aim as a counselor is to earn your trust and respect, so that you can feel confident in the care you receive. The psychological views and tools used in therapy have been developed through training and experience. I strongly believe in educating my clients, in order to better understand topics like diagnosis, medication, and holistic treatment planning.
You are learning to adapt to life’s constant changes and transitions. Maybe it’s adjusting to college. Maybe you are beyond that and navigating your career. Maybe there are wedding bells in your future or starting your own family. Or maybe you were diagnosed with neurodivergence as an adult. You want to be happy, adaptive and thriving. Let's make that happen.
You are learning to adapt to life’s constant changes and transitions. Maybe it’s adjusting to college. Maybe you are beyond that and navigating your career. Maybe there are wedding bells in your future or starting your own family. Or maybe you were diagnosed with neurodivergence as an adult. You want to be happy, adaptive and thriving. Let's make that happen.
Carmen is a compassionate therapist and a true people person. She works with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, applying evidence-based therapy. Her expertise includes treating Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, ADHD, Couples Therapy, and various mood and behavior disorders. Carmen is also a certified counselor for Victims of Narcissism. Additionally, she incorporates parenting skills to involve the whole family.
Carmen is a compassionate therapist and a true people person. She works with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, applying evidence-based therapy. Her expertise includes treating Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, ADHD, Couples Therapy, and various mood and behavior disorders. Carmen is also a certified counselor for Victims of Narcissism. Additionally, she incorporates parenting skills to involve the whole family.
The primary mission of Elevate is to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to our clients. Our settings are designed to ensure a welcoming atmosphere that is professional and confidential. The clinicians at Elevate bring many years of combined expertise in their respective fields and have been trained in an array of evidence- based modalities. We are committed to implementing interventions with fidelity and ease.
The primary mission of Elevate is to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to our clients. Our settings are designed to ensure a welcoming atmosphere that is professional and confidential. The clinicians at Elevate bring many years of combined expertise in their respective fields and have been trained in an array of evidence- based modalities. We are committed to implementing interventions with fidelity and ease.
We all face difficult situations in our lives that can leave us feeling alone and overwhelmed. My goal is to help you find your true potential to lead a full and productive life. Together we can work to better understand and resolve the challenges that you face. By applying complimentary therapy approaches and techniques, we will identify negative perceptions or behavior patterns that may be keeping you from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
We all face difficult situations in our lives that can leave us feeling alone and overwhelmed. My goal is to help you find your true potential to lead a full and productive life. Together we can work to better understand and resolve the challenges that you face. By applying complimentary therapy approaches and techniques, we will identify negative perceptions or behavior patterns that may be keeping you from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
As a mental health therapist, I’m committed to building safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic relationships. I meet you where you are—emotionally and in terms of your goals—and work alongside you to create meaningful, lasting change through individual or couples therapy.
As a mental health therapist, I’m committed to building safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic relationships. I meet you where you are—emotionally and in terms of your goals—and work alongside you to create meaningful, lasting change through individual or couples therapy.
I use a blend of approaches tailored to your needs, including attachment-based therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT).
When you feel stuck in patterns you want to break—ashamed, overwhelmed, or not yourself, repeating behaviors you swore you'd change or feel like the “black sheep,” you end up feeling disconnected, hopeless and struggle to set boundaries and acknowledge your needs. You feel drained and tired.
But you don't have to keep carrying this alone.
Therapy can be a place where you begin to untangle those old patterns and rediscover who you really are. Together, we can work toward healing past hurts, building self-trust, strengthening your relationships, and helping you feel more confident and at peace in your own life.
I use a blend of approaches tailored to your needs, including attachment-based therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT).
When you feel stuck in patterns you want to break—ashamed, overwhelmed, or not yourself, repeating behaviors you swore you'd change or feel like the “black sheep,” you end up feeling disconnected, hopeless and struggle to set boundaries and acknowledge your needs. You feel drained and tired.
But you don't have to keep carrying this alone.
Therapy can be a place where you begin to untangle those old patterns and rediscover who you really are. Together, we can work toward healing past hurts, building self-trust, strengthening your relationships, and helping you feel more confident and at peace in your own life.
You’ve been holding it together for so long—on the outside, it may seem like you're managing, but inside, you're exhausted. You might feel disconnected, anxious, weighed down by the past, or unsure how to move forward. You may be looking for more peace, hope, or connection. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about coming home to yourself, gently and fully. If you're longing for a place to feel safe, supported, and truly heard, you’re in the right place.
You’ve been holding it together for so long—on the outside, it may seem like you're managing, but inside, you're exhausted. You might feel disconnected, anxious, weighed down by the past, or unsure how to move forward. You may be looking for more peace, hope, or connection. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about coming home to yourself, gently and fully. If you're longing for a place to feel safe, supported, and truly heard, you’re in the right place.
Hello, I am the owner of Prairie River Counseling. At Prairie River Counseling I aim to take counseling beyond the office with the intent to reconnect with the natural systems around us. Providing ecotherapy with a variety of evidence-based methods to support and hold space for the client’s growth and goals. My name is Becky Simoni, and I am a licensed mental health counselor and certified substance abuse counselor (LMHC and IADC). I am currently licensed in the state of IA and NE. I am not just a traditional therapist but also an eco-therapist that practices from a holistic and evidence-based viewpoint of therapy.
Hello, I am the owner of Prairie River Counseling. At Prairie River Counseling I aim to take counseling beyond the office with the intent to reconnect with the natural systems around us. Providing ecotherapy with a variety of evidence-based methods to support and hold space for the client’s growth and goals. My name is Becky Simoni, and I am a licensed mental health counselor and certified substance abuse counselor (LMHC and IADC). I am currently licensed in the state of IA and NE. I am not just a traditional therapist but also an eco-therapist that practices from a holistic and evidence-based viewpoint of therapy.
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.
I see therapy as a place to receive support, gain insight, and learn how to make long lasting and meaningful change in your life, in your self, and in your relationships.
I see therapy as a place to receive support, gain insight, and learn how to make long lasting and meaningful change in your life, in your self, and in your relationships.
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.
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.
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.
Where to begin? This question is so frequently asked and the answer is more simple than most think. The answer is to begin by allowing someone to help. Just allowing someone to provide you a space where you can begin your journey with support and acceptance. At the Center For Healing And Hope, therapy provides an environment of acceptance and understanding in which you and your therapist can work together to address any difficulties or challenges you may be facing.
Where to begin? This question is so frequently asked and the answer is more simple than most think. The answer is to begin by allowing someone to help. Just allowing someone to provide you a space where you can begin your journey with support and acceptance. At the Center For Healing And Hope, therapy provides an environment of acceptance and understanding in which you and your therapist can work together to address any difficulties or challenges you may be facing.
I am a therapist in Ames, IA and have openings for new clients. You can contact me to discuss working together. I specialize in helping you build confidence, achieve goals, enjoy better relationships and overall vitality. You will learn effective strategies for inner guidance towards feeling more peaceful, creative and connected through challenges. I offer in-person or virtual sessions for women ages 18+. I also offer parent coaching for families with children ages 2-25. I take Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance and self pay clients.
I am a therapist in Ames, IA and have openings for new clients. You can contact me to discuss working together. I specialize in helping you build confidence, achieve goals, enjoy better relationships and overall vitality. You will learn effective strategies for inner guidance towards feeling more peaceful, creative and connected through challenges. I offer in-person or virtual sessions for women ages 18+. I also offer parent coaching for families with children ages 2-25. I take Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance and self pay clients.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.