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Lillian "Lily" Gust, tLMHC (she/her), provides mental health counseling for adults across Iowa, offering in-person or telehealth sessions. She also sees children in a dedicated playroom at her office in Kalona, Iowa, using play therapy techniques and approaches. Lily believes in the importance of providing a safe and warm environment and is open to addressing any issues or concerns with a strong emphasis on taking a non-judgmental approach.
Lillian "Lily" Gust, tLMHC (she/her), provides mental health counseling for adults across Iowa, offering in-person or telehealth sessions. She also sees children in a dedicated playroom at her office in Kalona, Iowa, using play therapy techniques and approaches. Lily believes in the importance of providing a safe and warm environment and is open to addressing any issues or concerns with a strong emphasis on taking a non-judgmental approach.
Finding a therapist who truly sees you and meets you where you are can make all the difference. I strive to create a space where you can show up as your authentic self—without judgment, without pretense. Whether you're navigating personal challenges or feeling the weight of societal pressures, you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we can explore your unique experiences, build coping strategies, and work toward a sense of healing and empowerment.
Finding a therapist who truly sees you and meets you where you are can make all the difference. I strive to create a space where you can show up as your authentic self—without judgment, without pretense. Whether you're navigating personal challenges or feeling the weight of societal pressures, you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we can explore your unique experiences, build coping strategies, and work toward a sense of healing and empowerment.
Elisa works with individuals seeking relief, clarity, and deeper connection when life feels overwhelming, stuck, or disconnected. Clients often come wanting support to better understand their emotions, improve relationships, and move through painful experiences with greater stability and self-trust.
At Iowa Family Counseling, our team provides trauma-informed, evidence-based care including EMDR, DBT and play therapy techniques in an affirming environment. We focus on building resilience, strengthening coping skills, and supporting meaningful, lasting change.
Elisa works with individuals seeking relief, clarity, and deeper connection when life feels overwhelming, stuck, or disconnected. Clients often come wanting support to better understand their emotions, improve relationships, and move through painful experiences with greater stability and self-trust.
At Iowa Family Counseling, our team provides trauma-informed, evidence-based care including EMDR, DBT and play therapy techniques in an affirming environment. We focus on building resilience, strengthening coping skills, and supporting meaningful, lasting change.
Immediate openings for telehealth & in person starting 10/13! If you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or struggling to make sense of past trauma, you are not alone. Maybe you are a parent seeking compassionate support for your child, or someone who wants to build practical coping skills in a safe, affirming space. You want to feel heard and understood without judgment, and to move toward healing at your own pace. Your hope is to regain control, find peace, and create a life where you can thrive emotionally and authentically.
Immediate openings for telehealth & in person starting 10/13! If you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or struggling to make sense of past trauma, you are not alone. Maybe you are a parent seeking compassionate support for your child, or someone who wants to build practical coping skills in a safe, affirming space. You want to feel heard and understood without judgment, and to move toward healing at your own pace. Your hope is to regain control, find peace, and create a life where you can thrive emotionally and authentically.
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Hey there. Life can feel like a lot sometimes—classes, work, identity, relationships, family, the future—it all stacks up. Here, you can show up exactly as you are and talk about what’s on your mind without worrying about being judged. I offer space to unpack the stress, confusion, anxiety, and depressive feelings you’ve been carrying. Together, we’ll figure out what’s getting in the way, explore new ways of thinking and coping, and help you feel more grounded and in control. I work with college students and adults, Vets, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Hey there. Life can feel like a lot sometimes—classes, work, identity, relationships, family, the future—it all stacks up. Here, you can show up exactly as you are and talk about what’s on your mind without worrying about being judged. I offer space to unpack the stress, confusion, anxiety, and depressive feelings you’ve been carrying. Together, we’ll figure out what’s getting in the way, explore new ways of thinking and coping, and help you feel more grounded and in control. I work with college students and adults, Vets, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
“Before you assist others, put your oxygen mask on first." Prioritizing your wellness is essential. Perhaps you feel pulled in a million directions or you have suffered a loss. Perhaps you are stuck in an unhealthy relationship or you constantly compare yourself to others. Breaking unhealthy cycles of thought can be life-changing.
“Before you assist others, put your oxygen mask on first." Prioritizing your wellness is essential. Perhaps you feel pulled in a million directions or you have suffered a loss. Perhaps you are stuck in an unhealthy relationship or you constantly compare yourself to others. Breaking unhealthy cycles of thought can be life-changing.
Let's face it, you've been in survival mode for far too long. You're tired of letting intense emotions and past hurts get in the way of moving forward, and you’re ready to take action to build a life worth living. I can help! I'm passionate about working with clients struggling with anxiety, big life changes, emotional intensity, attachment wounds, and relational trauma. I'm a biracial, neurodivergent affirming provider with both lived and professional experience and an LGBTQ+ inclusive therapist. My goal is to help you discover your own power to learn, heal, and grow from adversity in order to find peace, connection, and purpose.
Let's face it, you've been in survival mode for far too long. You're tired of letting intense emotions and past hurts get in the way of moving forward, and you’re ready to take action to build a life worth living. I can help! I'm passionate about working with clients struggling with anxiety, big life changes, emotional intensity, attachment wounds, and relational trauma. I'm a biracial, neurodivergent affirming provider with both lived and professional experience and an LGBTQ+ inclusive therapist. My goal is to help you discover your own power to learn, heal, and grow from adversity in order to find peace, connection, and purpose.
Warm greetings to you! I have over 20 years experience of trauma-informed care working primarily with adolescents, women, survivors of sexual and domestic violence, and LGBTQIA+ individuals (including support and references for gender affirming care). I enjoy connecting with people, listening to the stories they carry about themselves, and how these stories and experiences impact mental, emotional, and behavioral patterns. I’m also very interested in exploring the ways in which trauma and emotions are stored in the body and how we can work together through healing nervous system responses in order to move more flexibly through life.
Warm greetings to you! I have over 20 years experience of trauma-informed care working primarily with adolescents, women, survivors of sexual and domestic violence, and LGBTQIA+ individuals (including support and references for gender affirming care). I enjoy connecting with people, listening to the stories they carry about themselves, and how these stories and experiences impact mental, emotional, and behavioral patterns. I’m also very interested in exploring the ways in which trauma and emotions are stored in the body and how we can work together through healing nervous system responses in order to move more flexibly through life.
We are a group of specialists focused on your personal growth, relationships, sexual issues, and related trauma. Are you facing life situations that are impacting your self-esteem and decision making? Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you trying to better understand the current dating scene? Are you feeling stuck in your relationship? Are you facing sexual issues with your partner? Are you facing infidelity? Or trying to overcome past sexual trauma? Are you facing separation or divorce? Would you like to participate in online workshops to learn practical life strategies to deal with common relationship problems?
We are a group of specialists focused on your personal growth, relationships, sexual issues, and related trauma. Are you facing life situations that are impacting your self-esteem and decision making? Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you trying to better understand the current dating scene? Are you feeling stuck in your relationship? Are you facing sexual issues with your partner? Are you facing infidelity? Or trying to overcome past sexual trauma? Are you facing separation or divorce? Would you like to participate in online workshops to learn practical life strategies to deal with common relationship problems?
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 specialize in therapy for depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Everyone has the potential to grow through therapy and lead a more fulfilling life. I work with children, teens, and adults of all ages.
I specialize in therapy for depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Everyone has the potential to grow through therapy and lead a more fulfilling life. I work with children, teens, and adults of all ages.
Choosing to seek therapy often brings anxiety about finding the right support amidst existing life stressors, which can feel overwhelming. My primary goal in therapy is to ensure you feel seen and heard, as you are the expert of your own life. Together, we will navigate your journey toward healing, wellness, and achieving your life goals. I offer both in-person and telehealth appointments at your preference.
Choosing to seek therapy often brings anxiety about finding the right support amidst existing life stressors, which can feel overwhelming. My primary goal in therapy is to ensure you feel seen and heard, as you are the expert of your own life. Together, we will navigate your journey toward healing, wellness, and achieving your life goals. I offer both in-person and telehealth appointments at your preference.
My ideal client is a young adult navigating the complexities of identity, mental health, and life transitions. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, or trauma, and could be part of the LGBTQIA+ or neurodivergent community. Their goal is to better understand themselves, heal past wounds, and build resilience. They seek a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their emotions and relationships, aiming for personal growth and empowerment in their lives.
My ideal client is a young adult navigating the complexities of identity, mental health, and life transitions. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, or trauma, and could be part of the LGBTQIA+ or neurodivergent community. Their goal is to better understand themselves, heal past wounds, and build resilience. They seek a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their emotions and relationships, aiming for personal growth and empowerment in their lives.
Therapy with me is compassionate and deeply collaborative. I draw from Person-Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems, ACT, and DBT to support deep, lasting change. I love to work with both couples and individuals.
I believe that therapy should be a space for you to show up exactly as you are. My basic philosophy is that everyone is valid and valuable, and diversity and neurodiversity make humanity better. I am a member of many of the niches I serve, and so I understand your challenges first hand and do not judge. I help clients be their most authentic, happiest selves.
Therapy with me is compassionate and deeply collaborative. I draw from Person-Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems, ACT, and DBT to support deep, lasting change. I love to work with both couples and individuals.
I believe that therapy should be a space for you to show up exactly as you are. My basic philosophy is that everyone is valid and valuable, and diversity and neurodiversity make humanity better. I am a member of many of the niches I serve, and so I understand your challenges first hand and do not judge. I help clients be their most authentic, happiest selves.
I am a licensed therapist with over 16 years of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges and build on their strengths. I specialize in trauma-informed and strengths-based therapy and am trained in EMDR. I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Iowa.
I am a licensed therapist with over 16 years of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges and build on their strengths. I specialize in trauma-informed and strengths-based therapy and am trained in EMDR. I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Iowa.
Making the decision to seek help and walking through that door for the first time can be extremely difficult. Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, anger, relationship difficulties, or mood disorders, I highly value bringing a compassionate, non-judgmental presence and a results-oriented mindset to each session. It is my goal to help you uncover what it is that is getting in your way and how you can move through it with clarity and resilience. If you are looking for a therapist who will meet you where you are, challenge you when appropriate, and walk beside you each step of the way, I would be honored to connect with you!
Making the decision to seek help and walking through that door for the first time can be extremely difficult. Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, anger, relationship difficulties, or mood disorders, I highly value bringing a compassionate, non-judgmental presence and a results-oriented mindset to each session. It is my goal to help you uncover what it is that is getting in your way and how you can move through it with clarity and resilience. If you are looking for a therapist who will meet you where you are, challenge you when appropriate, and walk beside you each step of the way, I would be honored to connect with you!
Finding the right therapist is a pivotal decision and I want you to make an informed one. Research shows the most important factor for progress in therapy is you, but the relationship between us is a close second. So here's a bit about me. I work with individuals and couples feeling stuck, overwhelmed by transitions, anxiety, and low self-esteem. I specialize in helping partners strengthen communication and rebuild connection. I am trained to see each client within their broader system, prioritizing immediate needs and symptom management while looking beyond the surface to understand the complex relational patterns in your life.
Finding the right therapist is a pivotal decision and I want you to make an informed one. Research shows the most important factor for progress in therapy is you, but the relationship between us is a close second. So here's a bit about me. I work with individuals and couples feeling stuck, overwhelmed by transitions, anxiety, and low self-esteem. I specialize in helping partners strengthen communication and rebuild connection. I am trained to see each client within their broader system, prioritizing immediate needs and symptom management while looking beyond the surface to understand the complex relational patterns in your life.
Do you feel stuck in patterns that no longer fit the life you want to lead? Does it feel like your mind is like a broken record, repeating the same things over and over with no way to turn it off? If so, you're not alone, and I'm glad you found your way here. I work with adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed by the demands of life, the expectations of others, or even their own internal pressures. I specialize in addressing concerns related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationships, and life transitions. Together, you can find the balance, confidence, and clarity to help you grow into your most authentic self.
Do you feel stuck in patterns that no longer fit the life you want to lead? Does it feel like your mind is like a broken record, repeating the same things over and over with no way to turn it off? If so, you're not alone, and I'm glad you found your way here. I work with adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed by the demands of life, the expectations of others, or even their own internal pressures. I specialize in addressing concerns related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationships, and life transitions. Together, you can find the balance, confidence, and clarity to help you grow into your most authentic self.
I am a licensed mental health counselor in Coralville, IA, offering in-person and virtual therapy for ages 10+. I welcome clients of all ages and specialize in early adulthood, neurodivergence (ADHD/ASD), anxiety, anger management, grief, family dynamics, and men’s issues. As a former varsity college soccer player, I have a personal understanding of competitive athletics and performance health, which I use to help clients navigate high-pressure environments. My background in social work and inpatient substance use allows me to support individuals across a wide range of settings and levels of care with a grounded, active approach.
I am a licensed mental health counselor in Coralville, IA, offering in-person and virtual therapy for ages 10+. I welcome clients of all ages and specialize in early adulthood, neurodivergence (ADHD/ASD), anxiety, anger management, grief, family dynamics, and men’s issues. As a former varsity college soccer player, I have a personal understanding of competitive athletics and performance health, which I use to help clients navigate high-pressure environments. My background in social work and inpatient substance use allows me to support individuals across a wide range of settings and levels of care with a grounded, active approach.
Are you navigating a challenging life transition or dealing with relationship challenges, whether romantic, familial, or peer-related? Perhaps you’re dealing with trauma from infidelity and betrayal or experiencing the complexities of the perinatal period? If so, I'd love to welcome you to join me at Human to Human Counseling. I strive to create an affirming and collaborative space where you can work towards goals that bring meaning and fulfillment into your life.
Our sessions will have a blend between general talk therapy and immersive activities which can offer deeper, embodied healing.
Are you navigating a challenging life transition or dealing with relationship challenges, whether romantic, familial, or peer-related? Perhaps you’re dealing with trauma from infidelity and betrayal or experiencing the complexities of the perinatal period? If so, I'd love to welcome you to join me at Human to Human Counseling. I strive to create an affirming and collaborative space where you can work towards goals that bring meaning and fulfillment into your life.
Our sessions will have a blend between general talk therapy and immersive activities which can offer deeper, embodied healing.
