Psychodynamic Therapists in Cedar Rapids, IA

I am an experienced therapist who is dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety/depression, OCD and BPD/EID. My practice is informed by various therapeutic approaches including person-centered, strength-based, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and exposure response therapy (ERP). I continue to strive toward increasing my knowledge base and use of additional evidence-based therapeutic approaches to inform my practice and provide clients with the skills they need to reach their full potential.

Matt Cohen, Ph.D. is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker, The University of Kansas '94) He works as a group facilitator and a licensed workplace mediator, and counsels individuals and couples 18 years and older. Matt has also given national seminars about working with difficult people in the workplace. He is a certified workplace mediator, coach/educator, and trains others in mediation. He has traveled nationally and internationally to present and conduct workshops using movement, storytelling, and play as a technique to build community and spontaneity. He has a Ph.D. in Film and Media Studies and taught at UIOWA for 9 years.

Currently offering sessions via telehealth to clients in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin! I am a Licensed Counselor in all three states, and have been providing therapy services since 2012. I have dedicated my career to the Human Services field since 2004 and continue to be dedicated to the helping profession.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I help clients achieve their goals one step at a time. I am a multicultural therapist and help clients of all backgrounds identify and overcome obstacles. When you come to Breaking Barriers Therapy Center you will feel welcomed and accepted no matter your creed, color, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc. It is my hope that you will leave my therapy room empowered and see new possibilities in your life. I look forward to hearing from you!

It's not always easy taking the first step to seek out counseling, but chances are, if you are here, you are recognize that something isn't working for you and you are ready to make some changes in your life. Working collaboratively, counseling can address these issues to help you achieve your personal wellness goals.

Not Accepting New Patients At This Time.+ + + As a psychotherapist, my role is to guide you as you take steps toward positive life changes, healing, and a healthy mind. I see my work as helping you gain an understanding of yourself and your past, and to identify self-defeating patterns in your life, so you have a choice in changing them. I will help you learn and practice evidence-based skills to begin creating a more satisfying life. Whether this is based in individual work or family work, I use a warm but direct approach to quickly address the issues you and I identify together.