Therapists in Johnson County, IA

I recognize that the path to self-growth takes courage. I believe all of us are resilient and have the drive necessary to work through challenges in our lives. I work with clients to help them discover their values and strengths and build upon these qualities to enrich their lives and connections.

I am scheduling new clients for late October 2023. I also keep a wait list. I work with adults of all ages and children ages 13 and up. I have 15 years of experience doing outpatient therapy in a school, community mental health, and private practice setting. I previously worked as a public school teacher. I have helped clients with a wide range of concerns, from anxiety, work issues and relationship problems to traumatic stress. I adjust my therapy approach to the needs of each unique client, but I generally draw from CBT, Mindfulness, IFS and EMDR.

I am a licensed social worker with over 10 years of mental health experience across a range of community, school and clinical settings. My passion is working alongside adolescents and young adults, as well as women with ADHD. My approach is systemic and collaborative to help clients acknowledge the unique contexts which impact their lives, connect with their strengths, and learn new ways to live in wholeness.

Abby (she/her) is a mental health counselor and works with clients experiencing a variety of mental health concerns. Abby is currently accepting clients 15 years old and up struggling with eating disorders, sports performance anxiety, depression, stress, relational concerns, and prenatal-postnatal issues. Abby specializes in working with athletes at the high-school, collegiate, and professional level.

I am a licensed clinical therapist with more than 15 years experience working with clients with a broad range of concerns. I received my initial clinical training at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, where I trained in psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and experiential therapies. Psychotherapy as a highly effective way to relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression and the aftereffects of trauma and loss. It can help you increase your understanding of yourself; change behaviors that might be interfering with your goals; improve your relationships and help you experience more meaning and joy in your life.

I have immediate openings. Are struggling with anxiety, loss, trauma and now feel stuck? Do you feel lost or alone and aren't sure who you can talk to or what to do next? When people get overwhelmed, the burden on their shoulders feels so large they don't know what to do. I have spent my career helping people get out of this trap. Let me help you by creating a place of comfort and safety where you can talk about any of your problems. Let me help you take those first steps so you can stop feeling alone, overwhelmed, and helpless.

I am a clinical social worker in Iowa with over 10 years of experience in the field and 6 in counseling. I have worked with clients on many issues, including anxiety and depression, addiction, family conflict, identity and LGBTQ+ issues. My therapeutic style is casual and based on a mutual exchange of ideas, knowledge, and understanding. I believe all people have the capacity for growth and learning. My approach combines multiple therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral, dialectical, trauma-informed, and mindfulness based treatment which I will adapt to fit your specific needs and concerns.

I am currently taking new clients, and can do appointments in person or via telehealth, with mostly evening availability. Starting therapy can be a big step, whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, healing from trauma, or want trying to make life changes. I help clients develop coping skills, navigate stressful relationships, and above all provide a safe space to feel heard and express your authentic self.

My clients describe me as laid back and non-judgmental, and I aim to provide an atmosphere where anyone can feel safe to explore feelings and experiences they may never have shared before. I’m also a strong believer in the importance of humor to a productive therapeutic relationship.

Accepting new therapy clients for Fall 2022! I enjoy working with adult students and professionals who are experiencing psychological conditions including PTSD, depression, sleep concerns, obsessive-compulsive and anxiety disorders, and with those who are coping with loss and grief, role, identity, and career concerns, and relational conflicts. As parenthood often can be challenging, I have specialty training in providing care for people throughout pregnancy and postpartum recovery as well as professionals with young children.

Have you gone through a trauma that's still affecting you? Is it affecting your relationships or self-esteem or making you feel stressed or overwhelmed? I’m a trauma therapist and I can help you take back control of your life. Here are some (but not all) of the issues I can help with: abuse in relationships/childhood/adulthood, accidents, deployment to combat zones, losses/grief, divorce/relationship breakups, events that were humiliating and assaults.

Accepting New Clients, Evening Appointments Available. My focus is to help people get traction under their feet and feel greater harmony with how they relate to themselves and others. We live in unprecedented times of social isolation & collective anxiety. My aim as a counselor is to support you in recognizing your inherent abilities to grow & find meaningful connections. Please contact me today to get started. Face-Mask Required. Tele-health offered.

I feel honored to have helped guide and support individuals and families for over 20 years. I strive to help identify problems, resolve conflicts and promote optimal functioning in your everyday life. I specialize in empowering oneself to work through the distress of Divorce, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Attachment, and Trauma that have negatively impacted yourself and your relationships with others. Within the context of a safe and supportive environment, I develop trusting relationships with clients that enhance and encourage growth and change. I believe anyone can make changes in their life and I can provide optimism and hope when you feel there is none.

I am a Registered Play Therapist with a background working with children with attachment deficits/Reactive Attachment Disorder, ODD, ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety Disorders and behavioral/emotional issues that they are struggling with managing in school, home and community settings. I utilize play therapy approaches as well as EMDR in my work with children, youth and families and place a strong emphasis on family collaboration/support due to the ongoing stressors that occur in families who have a child with special needs. This includes incorporating biological families, foster families and/or adoptive families into treatment.

I have limited my practice to psychological evaluations after 40 years in order to do what I like the best. I have done hundreds of evaluations over the years including forensic evaluations (custody evals, parental fitness evals, sex offender evals) and non- forensic evaluations ( ADHD, complex patient evals, and diagnostic evals), My goal is to produce succinct, timely and useful reports and to provide collaborative support to persons seeking my services.