Therapists in Charles City, IA

Julie Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charles City, IA 50616
I am a Licensed Independent Level Social Worker (LISW). I have been involved in the human service field for 28 years and have been providing therapy services for 18 years. I have a varied background with experience in corrections, in-home family therapy, mental health emergency evaluations and community mental health. I have extensive experience working with adolescents, domestic violence victims, people struggling with parenting issues, chronic mental illness, depression and anxiety.
I am a Licensed Independent Level Social Worker (LISW). I have been involved in the human service field for 28 years and have been providing therapy services for 18 years. I have a varied background with experience in corrections, in-home family therapy, mental health emergency evaluations and community mental health. I have extensive experience working with adolescents, domestic violence victims, people struggling with parenting issues, chronic mental illness, depression and anxiety.

I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). I have worked in the social work field for 12 years and have been providing therapy services for the last 6 years. I am committed to providing a safe space for clients to talk through their life’s challenges, transitions, and adverse experiences. I trust my clients are experts in their own lives and give them the opportunity to challenge deeply held beliefs that may no longer help them in their present lives.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). I have worked in the social work field for 12 years and have been providing therapy services for the last 6 years. I am committed to providing a safe space for clients to talk through their life’s challenges, transitions, and adverse experiences. I trust my clients are experts in their own lives and give them the opportunity to challenge deeply held beliefs that may no longer help them in their present lives.

I come to work each day with the same goal: To make a difference in the lives of others. My approach to therapy is to get to know each client I serve and build an individual treatment plan that helps them achieve their goals and thrive. My office is a safe space where you can feel comfortable opening up and finding the skills that are the best fit for you. It’s my belief that personal awareness is key to bringing forth change. The more you are aware of your feelings and thoughts, the more you can make a change. Together, let’s take the steps you need to make a positive change in your life.
I come to work each day with the same goal: To make a difference in the lives of others. My approach to therapy is to get to know each client I serve and build an individual treatment plan that helps them achieve their goals and thrive. My office is a safe space where you can feel comfortable opening up and finding the skills that are the best fit for you. It’s my belief that personal awareness is key to bringing forth change. The more you are aware of your feelings and thoughts, the more you can make a change. Together, let’s take the steps you need to make a positive change in your life.

Brad D Hjelmeland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, IADC
Verified Verified
Charles City, IA 50616
I am a Licensed Independent Level Social Worker (LISW) and certified substance abuse counselor (IADC). I have been providing therapy since 2009, working in community mental health and hospital settings. I am able to work with individuals struggling with addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, and parenting issues.
I am a Licensed Independent Level Social Worker (LISW) and certified substance abuse counselor (IADC). I have been providing therapy since 2009, working in community mental health and hospital settings. I am able to work with individuals struggling with addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, and parenting issues.

I have a love for helping others to become more authentic, gain control over their lives, and how they're responding to their environments. I graduated from The University of Chicago in 2006. Since this time, I've become a Licensed Independent Social Worker and certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist with a history of working in mental health agencies, schools, hospitals and private practice settings in the Chicagoland area and North Iowa. I currently specialize in working with depressive disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, trauma, and different types of anxiety disorders.
I have a love for helping others to become more authentic, gain control over their lives, and how they're responding to their environments. I graduated from The University of Chicago in 2006. Since this time, I've become a Licensed Independent Social Worker and certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist with a history of working in mental health agencies, schools, hospitals and private practice settings in the Chicagoland area and North Iowa. I currently specialize in working with depressive disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, trauma, and different types of anxiety disorders.
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Life doesn't revolve around 9-5! I cater to shift workers and busy lifestyles by offering Evening, Late Night and NEW Night Owl time slots. I am currently accepting new clients and accept most major insurances in the states of Iowa and Texas.
Life doesn't revolve around 9-5! I cater to shift workers and busy lifestyles by offering Evening, Late Night and NEW Night Owl time slots. I am currently accepting new clients and accept most major insurances in the states of Iowa and Texas.

There is no shame in the struggles of this life. It's Ok to not be Ok. Maybe you aren't even sure how you ended up here. Healing and growth can look different for different people. Together we will figure out what that looks like for you. And we will move at your pace. I believe that you can make positive changes at any point, no matter what you did or what was done to you. What is shared in counseling is confidential, sacred and empowering.
There is no shame in the struggles of this life. It's Ok to not be Ok. Maybe you aren't even sure how you ended up here. Healing and growth can look different for different people. Together we will figure out what that looks like for you. And we will move at your pace. I believe that you can make positive changes at any point, no matter what you did or what was done to you. What is shared in counseling is confidential, sacred and empowering.

Accepting New Clients. Often what brings people to therapy can be summed up by the word “stuck”. You might be stuck in a rut; under a cloud of sadness or depression; caught in the spin cycle of anxiety; trying to process relationship issues or a big decision; or wanting to move past trauma or grief & loss. Maybe someone or something in your life has given you a soft or firm nudge in the direction of therapy. We’ll work through whatever you bring to therapy in a way that prepares you to meet any difficulties along the road while you reach your goals.
Accepting New Clients. Often what brings people to therapy can be summed up by the word “stuck”. You might be stuck in a rut; under a cloud of sadness or depression; caught in the spin cycle of anxiety; trying to process relationship issues or a big decision; or wanting to move past trauma or grief & loss. Maybe someone or something in your life has given you a soft or firm nudge in the direction of therapy. We’ll work through whatever you bring to therapy in a way that prepares you to meet any difficulties along the road while you reach your goals.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Nationally Certified Counselor, I specialize in working with adolescents (10 and up), couples, adults, and the elderly. My diverse therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and many more. I offer a range of therapies to equip you with the tools necessary to navigate life's challenges.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Nationally Certified Counselor, I specialize in working with adolescents (10 and up), couples, adults, and the elderly. My diverse therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and many more. I offer a range of therapies to equip you with the tools necessary to navigate life's challenges.

William Drier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Bill has a very straightforward and matter-of-fact approach to psychotherapy and counseling. He describes his approach as "change oriented", believing the client's inherent strengths provide the keys to growth and recovery. Bill recognized the profound role the family plays in mental health. Bill finds working with families especially rewarding. Much of that works includes couple and marriage counseling and youth.
Bill has a very straightforward and matter-of-fact approach to psychotherapy and counseling. He describes his approach as "change oriented", believing the client's inherent strengths provide the keys to growth and recovery. Bill recognized the profound role the family plays in mental health. Bill finds working with families especially rewarding. Much of that works includes couple and marriage counseling and youth.

Hope Connection Counseling & Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Are you struggling? Are you looking for a counselor with a Christian world view? If so, consider reaching out to our counselor. We believe, you were created for a purpose. Never settle for less than God’s very best for your life! We believe purpose can only be found through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Contact us if this is something that resonates with you.
Are you struggling? Are you looking for a counselor with a Christian world view? If so, consider reaching out to our counselor. We believe, you were created for a purpose. Never settle for less than God’s very best for your life! We believe purpose can only be found through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Contact us if this is something that resonates with you.

Grady Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mason City, IA 50401
Grady Counseling Services offers trauma informed therapy. We use a wide variety of techniques including EMDR, IFS techniques, breath work, mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, CBT therapy, as well as a variety of other modalities to treat your trauma related mental illnesses.
Grady Counseling Services offers trauma informed therapy. We use a wide variety of techniques including EMDR, IFS techniques, breath work, mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, CBT therapy, as well as a variety of other modalities to treat your trauma related mental illnesses.

I have made it my professional mission to assist and support adults who have been struggling with generational trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, and dysfunctional attachment styles, and personality disorders that cause issues in relationships, work, school, and families.
I have made it my professional mission to assist and support adults who have been struggling with generational trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, and dysfunctional attachment styles, and personality disorders that cause issues in relationships, work, school, and families.

As your counselor, it's my goal to ensure that you have a safe space to bring any feelings and challenges that you might be experiencing. I strongly believe that the therapeutic experience is different for each client, and that your experiences and stories are unique to you. You're the expert in your own life. In therapy, I like to use a person centered approach, meaning I want to meet you where you are at, and allow you to have a an active role in your treatment. Once we have developed a relationship and established goals, we can create a treatment plan that feels right for you.
As your counselor, it's my goal to ensure that you have a safe space to bring any feelings and challenges that you might be experiencing. I strongly believe that the therapeutic experience is different for each client, and that your experiences and stories are unique to you. You're the expert in your own life. In therapy, I like to use a person centered approach, meaning I want to meet you where you are at, and allow you to have a an active role in your treatment. Once we have developed a relationship and established goals, we can create a treatment plan that feels right for you.

Couples counseling can help when your relationship feels distant and communication is strained. You may be trying your best, but anxiety, past hurts, or growing resentment have built a wall between you. You want to feel valued, supported, and close again. You long for a partnership where both of your needs are met, where conversations bring you together instead of pulling you apart, and where intimacy—both emotional and physical—can flourish. I help couples reconnect, rebuild trust, and create a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.
Couples counseling can help when your relationship feels distant and communication is strained. You may be trying your best, but anxiety, past hurts, or growing resentment have built a wall between you. You want to feel valued, supported, and close again. You long for a partnership where both of your needs are met, where conversations bring you together instead of pulling you apart, and where intimacy—both emotional and physical—can flourish. I help couples reconnect, rebuild trust, and create a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.

Candeo Counseling Center offers Christ-Centered and Clinically Informed counseling services.
Candeo Counseling Center offers Christ-Centered and Clinically Informed counseling services.

Grounded in Christ-centered and client-centered therapy principles, I integrate evidence-based modalities such as Expressive Art Therapy, Psychosomatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, play therapy, meditation, breathing techniques, grief therapy, and bibliotherapy. My holistic and existential approach encompasses the fusion of Eastern and Western psychological practices, offering a culturally sensitive lens to counseling. With proficiency in cross-cultural counseling, I advocate for acceptance and belongingness.
Grounded in Christ-centered and client-centered therapy principles, I integrate evidence-based modalities such as Expressive Art Therapy, Psychosomatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, play therapy, meditation, breathing techniques, grief therapy, and bibliotherapy. My holistic and existential approach encompasses the fusion of Eastern and Western psychological practices, offering a culturally sensitive lens to counseling. With proficiency in cross-cultural counseling, I advocate for acceptance and belongingness.

I am a clinician providing counseling to children, teenagers, and adults. Together we will develop tools to manage stress, build emotional strength, and create positive change in your life.
I am a clinician providing counseling to children, teenagers, and adults. Together we will develop tools to manage stress, build emotional strength, and create positive change in your life.

Currently accepting new clients with daytime availability
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 a healthy view of yourself. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed with the stresses of everyday life, parenthood or work, experienced trauma, want to mend a relationship, explore attachment, or just need support through a trying time, I am here to help you reach your goals.
Currently accepting new clients with daytime availability
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 a healthy view of yourself. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed with the stresses of everyday life, parenthood or work, experienced trauma, want to mend a relationship, explore attachment, or just need support through a trying time, I am here to help you reach your goals.

Rose Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS LMHC, CAN ARC, PCIT, DBT, CITT
Verified Verified
Mason City, IA 50401
Waitlist for new clients
Clients ages 3 through 62 are served well. Using client - centered modality focusing on solution based strategies, we can tackle any or all of your challenges. We are well equipped to assist with ADHD/ADD, anger, impulse, ODD, CO, trauma, self esteem, to name a few. We can serve those needing help with coping skills for divorce, suicide, grief, bullying, sibling rivalry. Anger management and emotional regulation can be addressed. Any struggle large or small in your lives can be discussed. We want to aid you in reaching happiness and harmony and help with communication and skills.
Clients ages 3 through 62 are served well. Using client - centered modality focusing on solution based strategies, we can tackle any or all of your challenges. We are well equipped to assist with ADHD/ADD, anger, impulse, ODD, CO, trauma, self esteem, to name a few. We can serve those needing help with coping skills for divorce, suicide, grief, bullying, sibling rivalry. Anger management and emotional regulation can be addressed. Any struggle large or small in your lives can be discussed. We want to aid you in reaching happiness and harmony and help with communication and skills.
How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Charles City, IA
< 10
Therapists in Charles City, IA who prioritize treating:
80% | Relationship Issues |
80% | Depression |
80% | Anxiety |
80% | Grief |
80% | Trauma and PTSD |
80% | Divorce |
80% | Bipolar Disorder |
Average years in practice
17 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
100% | Medicaid |
100% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Charles City, IA see their clients
100% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
75% | Female | |
25% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Charles City?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.