Life Coaching Therapists in Johnson County, IA
Lisa R. Schmidt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Coralville, IA 52241
Dementia caregiver coaching available by tele health.
Do you feel like you’re on high alert all of the time—constantly walking on eggshells, worrying about what could happen and on the lookout for danger? Are you consumed with incessant, looping thoughts that make it difficult to focus on tasks at hand and be present with the people around you? Perhaps you engage in perfectionistic thinking and are overly hard on yourself, always second guessing your decisions, stressing about making a mistake and thinking you could have done something better. Welcome to my profile, and approach: with Mindfulness informed choices, we can transform our lives into ones of meaning, reducing our suffering.
Dementia caregiver coaching available by tele health.
Do you feel like you’re on high alert all of the time—constantly walking on eggshells, worrying about what could happen and on the lookout for danger? Are you consumed with incessant, looping thoughts that make it difficult to focus on tasks at hand and be present with the people around you? Perhaps you engage in perfectionistic thinking and are overly hard on yourself, always second guessing your decisions, stressing about making a mistake and thinking you could have done something better. Welcome to my profile, and approach: with Mindfulness informed choices, we can transform our lives into ones of meaning, reducing our suffering.
Gerard Adam Kruse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I endeavor in what I strongly believe is my life’s calling in helping improve the overall quality of life for others.
My areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, self-esteem issues, parenting challenges, family issues, loss/bereavement, & sexuality issues. I utilize scientifically-supported approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), & Mindfulness Meditation.
I endeavor in what I strongly believe is my life’s calling in helping improve the overall quality of life for others.
My areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, self-esteem issues, parenting challenges, family issues, loss/bereavement, & sexuality issues. I utilize scientifically-supported approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), & Mindfulness Meditation.
If you're overwhelmed at work and feeling like you’re failing or barely holding things together in life, I can guide you back to a state of calm and balance.
Chronic work stress and work- life imbalance are often the result of habit loops in the brain. Routines of responsibility, achievement and pushing through stress - probably ignoring signals your body has been sending you, eventually catch up. I can help you learn to read and rewire these signals with both daily practices and releasing the built-up tension.
If you're overwhelmed at work and feeling like you’re failing or barely holding things together in life, I can guide you back to a state of calm and balance.
Chronic work stress and work- life imbalance are often the result of habit loops in the brain. Routines of responsibility, achievement and pushing through stress - probably ignoring signals your body has been sending you, eventually catch up. I can help you learn to read and rewire these signals with both daily practices and releasing the built-up tension.
They want:
- Supportive peers who understand rural life
- Holistic wellness rooted in rural values
- Meaningful relationships & a sense of belonging.
Specializing in rural mental wellness, I offer:
- Compassionate guidance for optimizing your life, loneliness, grief, and more,
- Guidance rooted in rural values: resilience & community
- Supportive community connections & holistic approaches
Honoring rural strengths while addressing unique challenges.
They want:
- Supportive peers who understand rural life
- Holistic wellness rooted in rural values
- Meaningful relationships & a sense of belonging.
Specializing in rural mental wellness, I offer:
- Compassionate guidance for optimizing your life, loneliness, grief, and more,
- Guidance rooted in rural values: resilience & community
- Supportive community connections & holistic approaches
Honoring rural strengths while addressing unique challenges.
I offer a calm and nurturing environment and enjoy working with others to help them pursue their goals and to live a peaceful, healthy life.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges can seem endless and exhausting. I have over a decade of experience working with children, teens, and adults who present with many different symptoms. Meeting my clients where they are and working together to find balance, stability, and compassion is at the forefront of my practice.
Therapy is a great tool to start to that process. Establishing rapport and building a connection with these individuals is very important to my therapeutic approach. I admire those who take that first step in reaching their goals. Please reach out with questions!
I offer a calm and nurturing environment and enjoy working with others to help them pursue their goals and to live a peaceful, healthy life.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges can seem endless and exhausting. I have over a decade of experience working with children, teens, and adults who present with many different symptoms. Meeting my clients where they are and working together to find balance, stability, and compassion is at the forefront of my practice.
Therapy is a great tool to start to that process. Establishing rapport and building a connection with these individuals is very important to my therapeutic approach. I admire those who take that first step in reaching their goals. Please reach out with questions!
Intuitive holistic therapy can help you navigate anxiety, negative self-talk, or depression and begin to build a life of inner connection and meaning.
My approach is heart-centered and intuitive, sessions include talk therapy, energy healing, spirituality, intuitive guidance and mindfulness. I believe that much of the work of therapy centers on clearing space in order to see your own intuitive guide, resilience and capacity for healing from within. One of my specialities is working with Empaths and HSP's.
Intuitive holistic therapy can help you navigate anxiety, negative self-talk, or depression and begin to build a life of inner connection and meaning.
My approach is heart-centered and intuitive, sessions include talk therapy, energy healing, spirituality, intuitive guidance and mindfulness. I believe that much of the work of therapy centers on clearing space in order to see your own intuitive guide, resilience and capacity for healing from within. One of my specialities is working with Empaths and HSP's.
As your partner in the counseling journey, I provide a compassionate and supportive healing environment to assist you in facing your life challenges.
I integrate brain science, attachment theory, internal family systems, solution focused and mindfulness approaches. I have extensive training in treating trauma, including EMDR levels I and II. I'm also trained as a life and wellness coach.
As your partner in the counseling journey, I provide a compassionate and supportive healing environment to assist you in facing your life challenges.
I integrate brain science, attachment theory, internal family systems, solution focused and mindfulness approaches. I have extensive training in treating trauma, including EMDR levels I and II. I'm also trained as a life and wellness coach.
A Graceful Space, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Iowa City, IA 52240
By utilizing evidence-based, trauma-informed care, my goal is to walk alongside you while you process through past and present stressors, in order to reach your life worth living goals.
Traumatic events have a major impact on both our mental and physical health. The effects of childhood trauma can last well into adulthood. My goal is to assist you with healing past and present wounds so that you can feel mentally and physically well. I am trained and certified to work with all ages, however mostly work with pre-teens/teens and adults.
By utilizing evidence-based, trauma-informed care, my goal is to walk alongside you while you process through past and present stressors, in order to reach your life worth living goals.
Traumatic events have a major impact on both our mental and physical health. The effects of childhood trauma can last well into adulthood. My goal is to assist you with healing past and present wounds so that you can feel mentally and physically well. I am trained and certified to work with all ages, however mostly work with pre-teens/teens and adults.
Bring your honesty because the plan is for you to integrate what you learn in session into your life.
Areas of expertise include: Women’s and Men’s issues, Couples/ Family/Individual therapy (LGBTQ inclusive in all categories of therapy). Trauma in many forms, Depression and anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, acute stress and Post traumatic Stress Disorder, and personality disorders. I work with Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy model, and Internal Family Systems model. Most clients have internal conflicts that are difficult to sort, and difficult to understand how to mediate. From experience I have found We can build a gentler, more tolerant way of residing with conflict and pain.
Bring your honesty because the plan is for you to integrate what you learn in session into your life.
Areas of expertise include: Women’s and Men’s issues, Couples/ Family/Individual therapy (LGBTQ inclusive in all categories of therapy). Trauma in many forms, Depression and anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, acute stress and Post traumatic Stress Disorder, and personality disorders. I work with Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy model, and Internal Family Systems model. Most clients have internal conflicts that are difficult to sort, and difficult to understand how to mediate. From experience I have found We can build a gentler, more tolerant way of residing with conflict and pain.
Rachel Valentine
Counselor, MA, MEd, CCSP, T-LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Iowa City, IA 52240
I believe in personal and professional growth and want to help you develop the skills you need to live your best life.
I offer therapy to adults, helping with challenges like academic struggles, career goals, anxiety, depression, trauma, and identity issues. I have worked with people dealing with various conditions like ADHD, BPD, and more. I believe in a holistic approach to counseling, which means focusing on all aspects of your well-being, including mental, emotional, and physical health, and helping you find purpose and fulfillment. I specialize in wellness, career counseling, identity development, and mindfulness. As a former collegiate athlete, I also have sports performance expertise.
I believe in personal and professional growth and want to help you develop the skills you need to live your best life.
I offer therapy to adults, helping with challenges like academic struggles, career goals, anxiety, depression, trauma, and identity issues. I have worked with people dealing with various conditions like ADHD, BPD, and more. I believe in a holistic approach to counseling, which means focusing on all aspects of your well-being, including mental, emotional, and physical health, and helping you find purpose and fulfillment. I specialize in wellness, career counseling, identity development, and mindfulness. As a former collegiate athlete, I also have sports performance expertise.
Everyone is dealing with life's stressors, and sometimes things become overwhelming.
I will tailor our therapeutic relationship to meet your needs in a warm, non-judgmental, confidential environment. I will draw from several treatment modalities including: cognitive-behavioral, positive psychology, family/marital, and existential therapy. I will honor the past, but work in the present to move towards your future goals. Insight makes change.
Everyone is dealing with life's stressors, and sometimes things become overwhelming.
I will tailor our therapeutic relationship to meet your needs in a warm, non-judgmental, confidential environment. I will draw from several treatment modalities including: cognitive-behavioral, positive psychology, family/marital, and existential therapy. I will honor the past, but work in the present to move towards your future goals. Insight makes change.
Meet Our Life Coaching Therapists
I have experience working with clients on a wide-range of concerns, including multicultural issues, trauma, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, gender and sexuality concerns, identity development, racial identity development, life transitions/adjustment, student athletes, and relationship concerns.
As a licensed psychologist, I provide validation, empathy, and support for all of my clients. Using warmth and compassion, I collaborate with clients to facilitate empowerment and acceptance in their lives as they move toward meaningful change. In my work, I incorporate an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) framework, while also using elements of person-centered therapy, such as genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy. Drawing from these approaches and others, allows me to meet clients where they are in their journey, develop a strong therapeutic alliance, and move toward goals for growth.
I have experience working with clients on a wide-range of concerns, including multicultural issues, trauma, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, gender and sexuality concerns, identity development, racial identity development, life transitions/adjustment, student athletes, and relationship concerns.
As a licensed psychologist, I provide validation, empathy, and support for all of my clients. Using warmth and compassion, I collaborate with clients to facilitate empowerment and acceptance in their lives as they move toward meaningful change. In my work, I incorporate an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) framework, while also using elements of person-centered therapy, such as genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy. Drawing from these approaches and others, allows me to meet clients where they are in their journey, develop a strong therapeutic alliance, and move toward goals for growth.
Victoria Brennan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Coralville, IA 52241
Waitlist for new clients
With a collaborative, person-centered approach I am here to help you navigate life’s challenges while also honoring our humanness.
I appreciate (not shame!) the coping strategies that have kept you afloat until today. However, just because it works, doesn’t mean it’s working. You will quickly notice my emphasis on learning and engaging in the skills that lead to emotional serenity and a life worth living. YOU are the expert in your own life — my role is to help you master it.
With a collaborative, person-centered approach I am here to help you navigate life’s challenges while also honoring our humanness.
I appreciate (not shame!) the coping strategies that have kept you afloat until today. However, just because it works, doesn’t mean it’s working. You will quickly notice my emphasis on learning and engaging in the skills that lead to emotional serenity and a life worth living. YOU are the expert in your own life — my role is to help you master it.
Finding the right therapist can be a journey in itself and connecting with your therapist is imperative. I offer services for depression, grief, anxiety, stress, career & workplace difficulties, women's issues, postpartum anxiety, anger management, and coping with life changes. Nutrition is also a key player in some mental wellness issues and I feel is very important to assess. My approach provides empathy, engaged listening and behavior change support as part of my therapy style. I am licensed in both Iowa (MHC License 123416) & Texas (LPC 62282) as a counselor. I look forward to supporting you.
Finding the right therapist can be a journey in itself and connecting with your therapist is imperative. I offer services for depression, grief, anxiety, stress, career & workplace difficulties, women's issues, postpartum anxiety, anger management, and coping with life changes. Nutrition is also a key player in some mental wellness issues and I feel is very important to assess. My approach provides empathy, engaged listening and behavior change support as part of my therapy style. I am licensed in both Iowa (MHC License 123416) & Texas (LPC 62282) as a counselor. I look forward to supporting you.
As a marriage and family therapist, I am dedicated to providing effective and empathetic care to individuals and couples, ages 18 and up, who may be struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.
I believe that every client is different that's why I use a variety of interventions in my work depending on the client's individual needs. I believe that your role is to be an expert on YOU and my role is to listen and learn about you and your experiences so I can understand how to guide you to where you want to be.
As a marriage and family therapist, I am dedicated to providing effective and empathetic care to individuals and couples, ages 18 and up, who may be struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.
I believe that every client is different that's why I use a variety of interventions in my work depending on the client's individual needs. I believe that your role is to be an expert on YOU and my role is to listen and learn about you and your experiences so I can understand how to guide you to where you want to be.
I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families build resilience and thrive through the challenges and changes and losses that life inevitably brings.
I look forward to meeting you, hearing your story, and coming alongside you in your journey.
I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families build resilience and thrive through the challenges and changes and losses that life inevitably brings.
I look forward to meeting you, hearing your story, and coming alongside you in your journey.
Bobby Jo Salm, LISW, RPT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coralville, IA 52241
Waitlist for new clients
I work to help you understand the root of the issue, develop tools necessary to meet these challenges, and take steps toward a healthier and more integrated life.
I work with adults, teens, children, and families both in the office and online. I have extensive experience working with people from numerous different cultural backgrounds in a variety of settings. I know that no one single approach is the right one for every individual, and so I have been trained in a range of modalities.
I work to help you understand the root of the issue, develop tools necessary to meet these challenges, and take steps toward a healthier and more integrated life.
I work with adults, teens, children, and families both in the office and online. I have extensive experience working with people from numerous different cultural backgrounds in a variety of settings. I know that no one single approach is the right one for every individual, and so I have been trained in a range of modalities.
My goal as your therapist is to help you address the issues that have kept you feeling "stuck" in life.
I offer somatic psychotherapy, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and psychedelic somatic interactional psychotherapy to clients looking to go deeper and get at the "root" cause of many common symptoms or distress.
My goal as your therapist is to help you address the issues that have kept you feeling "stuck" in life.
I offer somatic psychotherapy, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and psychedelic somatic interactional psychotherapy to clients looking to go deeper and get at the "root" cause of many common symptoms or distress.
All of us have some hard and difficult times in life and we need some help.
I have worked in the mental health and substance abuse field for 20+ years. Areas I specialize include anxiety, depression, childhood sexual abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, childhood trauma, cutting and self-harm, grief and loss, domestic violence, Emotional Intensity Disorder, addiction, couples counseling, stress management, adolescents, eating disorders, EAP services, and chronic mental illness.
All of us have some hard and difficult times in life and we need some help.
I have worked in the mental health and substance abuse field for 20+ years. Areas I specialize include anxiety, depression, childhood sexual abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, childhood trauma, cutting and self-harm, grief and loss, domestic violence, Emotional Intensity Disorder, addiction, couples counseling, stress management, adolescents, eating disorders, EAP services, and chronic mental illness.
Feelings of anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties can have a profound effect on your quality of life.
I work with couples and families, as well as individuals on building insight and coping with trauma. I am an EMDR provider and work with individuals to overcome trauma and build coping skills which allow ongoing healing and improved functioning.
Feelings of anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties can have a profound effect on your quality of life.
I work with couples and families, as well as individuals on building insight and coping with trauma. I am an EMDR provider and work with individuals to overcome trauma and build coping skills which allow ongoing healing and improved functioning.
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Life Coaching Therapists
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.