Therapists in Cedar Falls, IA

**Accepting New Clients without wait!** David is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience working with people from diverse backgrounds & life challenges. In addition to individual & couples counseling with adults & adolescents dealing with a wide range of issues (from abuse & depression to life transitions & relationships), David has extensive experience as a hospital mental health unit counselor working with those who struggle with suicidal thoughts & attempts, with the impacts of long-term trauma & abuse, with bipolar disorder & schizophrenia, with self-harming, and with dual substance abuse-mental health struggles.

Few things are more distressing than when an important relationship is not going as well as it could. Whether relationship problems are causing you stress or if you are simply struggling within yourself, I would be honored to assist you on your journey towards greater emotional and relational health. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), and am also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Additionally, I am a Myers-Briggs Certified Practitioner.

*Currently accepting new clients* Life is difficult, unpredictable, and not always beautiful. As a therapist, I will support you in working through the feelings that accompany those difficult times and work towards developing healthy and effective coping strategies. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed with the stresses of everyday life, parenthood, or work, experienced trauma, want to mend a relationship, or just need support through a trying time, I am here to help you reach your goals.

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.

As a Counseling Psychologist, I help you cope with life challenges that affect your emotional, mental and physical health. The life concerns you face in relationships, in your career, at school, or with your health can impair your functioning and cause distress, depressed moods, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. My goal is to help you improve your sense of well‐being, alleviate feelings of distress and resolve crises. My background includes working at college counseling centers, private practice, healthcare settings, and an employee assistance program.

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, children 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 and supervision.

I am a temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. I earned both my B.A. in psychology with a minor in family studies and my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Northern Iowa. I provide individual counseling to adolescents, teens and adults as well as couples counseling. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, stress, men’s issues, perinatal mental health, and relationship issues. I have worked in the mental health field in various ways for over six years, including a practicum with UNI’s counseling center and an internship with Allen Hospital’s Employee Assistance Program.

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 have worked in the counseling field for over 19 years, primarily in a University setting, until the past 6 years when I began working in private practice. I enjoy working with clients who believe in their potential to change and have the motivation to make those changes. I have experience working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship, marital, self-esteem, and family related issues. Other concerns I often work with include grief, trauma, abuse issues, toxic work environments.

We all need help at some point in our lives. Feeling stuck is disorienting and sometimes it takes someone outside of your circumstances to help. Taking the step to reach out and ask for help is courageous, but can be nerve-racking too. Many people simply need a safe place to crash land and unpack some of life's hardships whether it's relationships, parenting, work stress, anxiety or depression.

She is an experienced therapist who loves working with children, adolescents, and adults. She enjoys helping people work through life's stressors while enhancing the quality of their lives!

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 in psychology, theology, and life coaching 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 enjoy life again. Call or email today; don't wait to start enjoying your life and relationships again!

I have 28 years experience with youth, families, adults and school staff. Multiple trainings on body based approach to healing trauma, and increasing resiliency zone. Clients discover their identity, as I mine hearts to find/extract the ore treasured within. Raised on a cattle ranch: I am practical, hard working and love the outdoors. My joy is to help the afflicted , the broken hearted and proclaim liberty to captives. I love using metaphor to clarify vision/focus around personal and crisis issures. I am a Christian, believing in the Bible / prayer and will gladly integrate in the process if requested.

Currently accepting new clients with a wide range of availability! 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 working with parents and families, working together to better understand, connect and value each other.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR IN-PERSON SESSIONS & TELETHERAPY* I am a Bilingual, Serbo-Croatian, and Bosnian, Temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have experience working with individuals, including children, adolescents, and adults. I build relationships by meeting people where they're at, creating a safe place, providing empathy and understanding. Although I have experience working with people of all ages, I especially enjoy working with children. I have an interest in working with assisting individuals to gain insight into intuitive eating, mindfulness, sleep, and self-compassion.

I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, as well as parents and families as a licensed behavioral therapist, school counselor, and clinical counselor.

*Client list is currently full Welcome! I have a passion for helping people over come life's obstacles. Over the years, my professional therapy experiences have centered around working with men and women of all ages, adolescent to adult, helping them overcome the challenges they are facing in their lives. By working together, I can help you gain clarity, set goals, and take steps toward healing and becoming the best version of yourself.

I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults. I also provides family and marriage counseling. My practice approach consists of cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, positive psychology as well as others. I recently completed my certification in mental health and integrative medicine and believes that a holistic approach is beneficial to help manage life’s challenges.

It takes a great deal of courage to reach out during vulnerable times and making the decision to seek help is a big step, which is why I focus on building a supportive and trusting therapeutic relationship in a safe environment. I focus on empowering clients to gain overall well-being by providing a non-judgmental atmosphere. A cornerstone of my work is to become an ally for clients to assist them in achieving their goals and recognizing their strengths. Although I work with clients with many different concerns, my passion lies in assisting with symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and self-esteem.

Life can bring about a lot of challenges. I am here to support you and provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to express and process. I have experience in working with young adults, college students, and adults. I have experience working with anxiety, stress management, self-esteem and confidence, and interpersonal relationship issues.