Midlands Choice Therapists in Cedar Rapids, IA
I feel passionate about working with teens and adults as they heal from trauma, navigate recovery from addiction, and find healthy ways to cope with life’s challenges. Although I use more than one evidence-based modality in my practice; my therapeutic style is always compassionate and collaborative. I'm here to highlight and affirm your strengths, while also offering support, resources, and tools to help you along your healing journey.
I feel passionate about working with teens and adults as they heal from trauma, navigate recovery from addiction, and find healthy ways to cope with life’s challenges. Although I use more than one evidence-based modality in my practice; my therapeutic style is always compassionate and collaborative. I'm here to highlight and affirm your strengths, while also offering support, resources, and tools to help you along your healing journey.
WELCOME! You may be struggling with an unhappy relationship, grieving the loss of a loved one, feeling depressed or anxious, interested in improving your life balance and wellness, or simply wanting a closer relationship with God. If so, I invite you to call me for a consultation. We can identify new patterns, coping skills and strategies so you can feel you are thriving in life with success and joy.
WELCOME! You may be struggling with an unhappy relationship, grieving the loss of a loved one, feeling depressed or anxious, interested in improving your life balance and wellness, or simply wanting a closer relationship with God. If so, I invite you to call me for a consultation. We can identify new patterns, coping skills and strategies so you can feel you are thriving in life with success and joy.
Person-centered. Trauma-informed. Solution-focused. These are the words I choose most frequently to describe my work in the therapy room. My greatest desire is to hold space for every individual that enters space with me, and support each of them as they learn to hold space for themselves. It is my goal to create a counter-cultural environment that allows us to work together to support you, your partner and your family to work to create a healthier framework for your relationships with each other and with yourself.
Person-centered. Trauma-informed. Solution-focused. These are the words I choose most frequently to describe my work in the therapy room. My greatest desire is to hold space for every individual that enters space with me, and support each of them as they learn to hold space for themselves. It is my goal to create a counter-cultural environment that allows us to work together to support you, your partner and your family to work to create a healthier framework for your relationships with each other and with yourself.
I’m a clinical mental health counselor who loves helping people understand how their life stories shape how they feel today. I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel safe, respected, and truly heard. My goal is to create a kind, welcoming space where you feel safe enough to relax, process your feelings, and start your journey toward healing.
I’m a clinical mental health counselor who loves helping people understand how their life stories shape how they feel today. I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel safe, respected, and truly heard. My goal is to create a kind, welcoming space where you feel safe enough to relax, process your feelings, and start your journey toward healing.
I treat individuals, couples, families, and groups. I am experienced working with individuals struggling with Eating Disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder. I also treat Mood Disorders, Anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Additionally, I provide relationship coaching services to individuals and couples. I work with clients to provide individualized care with an emphasis upon mindfulness, respect and empowerment. I am interested in working with the community to provide Eating Disorder awareness and prevention programs for schools, colleges and professionals.
I treat individuals, couples, families, and groups. I am experienced working with individuals struggling with Eating Disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder. I also treat Mood Disorders, Anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Additionally, I provide relationship coaching services to individuals and couples. I work with clients to provide individualized care with an emphasis upon mindfulness, respect and empowerment. I am interested in working with the community to provide Eating Disorder awareness and prevention programs for schools, colleges and professionals.
To sit with another and truly be present and hear them can provide healing, relief and movement forward. I assist individuals looking for help and healing from various issues and concerns including loss/grief, depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, trauma, transitions and low self esteem. I can help you identify negative perceptions or behaviors that may be keeping you from living a more fulfilling and happy life.
To sit with another and truly be present and hear them can provide healing, relief and movement forward. I assist individuals looking for help and healing from various issues and concerns including loss/grief, depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, trauma, transitions and low self esteem. I can help you identify negative perceptions or behaviors that may be keeping you from living a more fulfilling and happy life.
Everyone has their own stories to tell; these stories come from several different experiences. You are the expert on your own life, feelings, and behaviors, but there may be times when you need a little help sorting that out. I have a quirky outlook on the world that allows me to provide a safe, genuine, real experience that helps you to navigate through the absurdity of life. I enjoy working with adults, teens 16 and up, LGBTQI+, neuroqueer, and traditional and nontraditional relationships.
Everyone has their own stories to tell; these stories come from several different experiences. You are the expert on your own life, feelings, and behaviors, but there may be times when you need a little help sorting that out. I have a quirky outlook on the world that allows me to provide a safe, genuine, real experience that helps you to navigate through the absurdity of life. I enjoy working with adults, teens 16 and up, LGBTQI+, neuroqueer, and traditional and nontraditional relationships.
I am passionate about mental health and mental health recovery. I believe that every client has the ability to grow and find what works for them. Healing and growth are not linear and take time. Change is constant. I believe that we are always growing and changing and that we can direct this flow when needed. I strive to create a safe, comfortable and collaborative environment in order to provide clients the space to grow. I value the client's right to self-determination. I am here to support clients on their journeys to health, wellness, and self-discovery.
I am passionate about mental health and mental health recovery. I believe that every client has the ability to grow and find what works for them. Healing and growth are not linear and take time. Change is constant. I believe that we are always growing and changing and that we can direct this flow when needed. I strive to create a safe, comfortable and collaborative environment in order to provide clients the space to grow. I value the client's right to self-determination. I am here to support clients on their journeys to health, wellness, and self-discovery.
Reaching out to someone you’ve never met and opening up about your life isn’t easy. It’s completely normal to feel unsure or overwhelmed. I’m here to walk alongside you through many of life’s challenges — things like anxiety, depression, relationship stress, big life changes, and all the complicated feelings that come with them.
If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, weighed down, or simply not yourself, you don’t have to sort through it alone. I offer a steady, compassionate space where you can talk openly, make sense of what’s going on, and start moving toward the kind of change that feels meaningful to you.
Reaching out to someone you’ve never met and opening up about your life isn’t easy. It’s completely normal to feel unsure or overwhelmed. I’m here to walk alongside you through many of life’s challenges — things like anxiety, depression, relationship stress, big life changes, and all the complicated feelings that come with them.
If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, weighed down, or simply not yourself, you don’t have to sort through it alone. I offer a steady, compassionate space where you can talk openly, make sense of what’s going on, and start moving toward the kind of change that feels meaningful to you.
Life is full of transitions—some we choose, and others choose us. Whether you're stepping into a new phase of life, feeling stuck in anxiety, or building skills to enact more impactful interpersonal boundaries, the journey you’re on is important. I provide a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as you work through life’s challenges.
Life is full of transitions—some we choose, and others choose us. Whether you're stepping into a new phase of life, feeling stuck in anxiety, or building skills to enact more impactful interpersonal boundaries, the journey you’re on is important. I provide a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as you work through life’s challenges.
I am a licensed independent social worker with over 20 years experience. I have provided therapy services to toddlers with their parents, children, adolescents, teens. I am a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) trained in Adlerian Play Therapy and have specialized training in the evidenced based treatment of Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). My office provides a PCIT suite to offer PCIT services effectively. I am also trained in trauma informed Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
I am a licensed independent social worker with over 20 years experience. I have provided therapy services to toddlers with their parents, children, adolescents, teens. I am a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) trained in Adlerian Play Therapy and have specialized training in the evidenced based treatment of Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). My office provides a PCIT suite to offer PCIT services effectively. I am also trained in trauma informed Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't. - John Green. I specialize in working with adolescents, children (ages 10 and up) and adults. Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, depression, isolation, or low self-esteem.
There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't. - John Green. I specialize in working with adolescents, children (ages 10 and up) and adults. Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, depression, isolation, or low self-esteem.
I strive to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive space where children and adolescents feel understood, valued, and free to express themselves. It is a privilege to walk alongside young clients and their families as they navigate challenges, build insight, and grow into their sense of self. I believe each child and teen is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet their individual needs and developmental stage.
I have experience working with children and teens ages 4–18 in outpatient settings, supporting a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, social difficulties, trauma, and life transitions.
I strive to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive space where children and adolescents feel understood, valued, and free to express themselves. It is a privilege to walk alongside young clients and their families as they navigate challenges, build insight, and grow into their sense of self. I believe each child and teen is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet their individual needs and developmental stage.
I have experience working with children and teens ages 4–18 in outpatient settings, supporting a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, social difficulties, trauma, and life transitions.
Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, misunderstood, or unsure of how to move forward. I provide a warm, collaborative, and client-centered space where clients and families can feel heard, supported, and empowered. Together, we work to build coping skills, strengthen communication, process difficult experiences, and create meaningful steps toward healing and growth. I support children, teens, and families who may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, self-esteem concerns, emotional regulation, life transitions, family conflict, or relationship challenges.
Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, misunderstood, or unsure of how to move forward. I provide a warm, collaborative, and client-centered space where clients and families can feel heard, supported, and empowered. Together, we work to build coping skills, strengthen communication, process difficult experiences, and create meaningful steps toward healing and growth. I support children, teens, and families who may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, self-esteem concerns, emotional regulation, life transitions, family conflict, or relationship challenges.
Many think of therapy, like car repair: find what’s broken and fix it. But mental health is more like a maze, full of twists, dead ends, and crossroads. As your therapist, I don’t have the “right” path—I’m here to walk the maze with you, offering tools, insight, and support as you choose your way forward, at your own pace. I also bring some of who I am into the room. I’m a gamer, and I love using games to connect creatively, especially with teens and young adults. This could mean playing a board game or getting out the PS5 in my office and playing Roblox! Therapy can be both serious and uniquely tailored to you.
Many think of therapy, like car repair: find what’s broken and fix it. But mental health is more like a maze, full of twists, dead ends, and crossroads. As your therapist, I don’t have the “right” path—I’m here to walk the maze with you, offering tools, insight, and support as you choose your way forward, at your own pace. I also bring some of who I am into the room. I’m a gamer, and I love using games to connect creatively, especially with teens and young adults. This could mean playing a board game or getting out the PS5 in my office and playing Roblox! Therapy can be both serious and uniquely tailored to you.
I take trust seriously because it’s the engine of real change. I’m direct, deeply present, and I won’t waste your time. I don’t sugarcoat, I don’t bullshit, and I will call you out when patterns keep you stuck—because staying stuck costs more than honesty.
I take trust seriously because it’s the engine of real change. I’m direct, deeply present, and I won’t waste your time. I don’t sugarcoat, I don’t bullshit, and I will call you out when patterns keep you stuck—because staying stuck costs more than honesty.
Seeking therapy can feel daunting, but you don't have to walk alone. As a Middle Eastern therapist, I create a warm and welcoming space where you can be understood and supported on your unique journey of healing and growth. My approach to therapy is inclusive and collaborative. I believe in ditching the "one-size-fits-all" model to craft a personalized roadmap with you, while also being mindful of your cultural and spiritual background
Seeking therapy can feel daunting, but you don't have to walk alone. As a Middle Eastern therapist, I create a warm and welcoming space where you can be understood and supported on your unique journey of healing and growth. My approach to therapy is inclusive and collaborative. I believe in ditching the "one-size-fits-all" model to craft a personalized roadmap with you, while also being mindful of your cultural and spiritual background
Therapy is a personal experience, and knowing what to expect when you walk through the door is an important starting point. I have an unconventional sense of humor and a calm, soft-spoken demeanor. While I approach our work with kindness and care, I’m also here to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and needs—no matter how complex or messy they might feel.
Therapy is a personal experience, and knowing what to expect when you walk through the door is an important starting point. I have an unconventional sense of humor and a calm, soft-spoken demeanor. While I approach our work with kindness and care, I’m also here to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and needs—no matter how complex or messy they might feel.
As a therapist, it’s a true privilege to be welcomed into a family’s life. My goal is to provide a compassionate, collaborative space where children and caregivers feel seen, supported, and hopeful as they grow together. My work often centers on family therapy, though I also work with kids and adults individually.
As a therapist, it’s a true privilege to be welcomed into a family’s life. My goal is to provide a compassionate, collaborative space where children and caregivers feel seen, supported, and hopeful as they grow together. My work often centers on family therapy, though I also work with kids and adults individually.
As a therapist, I take a warm, collaborative approach rooted in presence, authenticity, and deep connection. Drawing from Person-Centered and Gestalt therapy, I help clients tune into their thoughts, emotions, and patterns in the here and now—creating space for self-awareness, healing, and growth. I believe therapy is for everyone, and that all people have the capacity to grow, change, and heal. I work with children through older adults, with a special interest in supporting people through life transitions.
As a therapist, I take a warm, collaborative approach rooted in presence, authenticity, and deep connection. Drawing from Person-Centered and Gestalt therapy, I help clients tune into their thoughts, emotions, and patterns in the here and now—creating space for self-awareness, healing, and growth. I believe therapy is for everyone, and that all people have the capacity to grow, change, and heal. I work with children through older adults, with a special interest in supporting people through life transitions.
