Women's Issues Therapists in Marion, IA
Are you struggling with anxiety, people-pleasing, relationship challenges, work stress, divorce, depression, indecision, single parenting, loving someone struggling with addiction, or the loss of a loved one? As a trained therapist and life coach, Megan strives to make therapy a safe space to explore feelings, fears, strengths, and to address thoughts and behaviors collaboratively that can block personal growth. Gain the courage and strength to make positive decisions that support your emotional well-being. Her super power is to help identify unhealthy patterns in order to explore healthy alternatives to get you different results.
Are you struggling with anxiety, people-pleasing, relationship challenges, work stress, divorce, depression, indecision, single parenting, loving someone struggling with addiction, or the loss of a loved one? As a trained therapist and life coach, Megan strives to make therapy a safe space to explore feelings, fears, strengths, and to address thoughts and behaviors collaboratively that can block personal growth. Gain the courage and strength to make positive decisions that support your emotional well-being. Her super power is to help identify unhealthy patterns in order to explore healthy alternatives to get you different results.
My goal is not only finding the safe, confidential space within therapy but also the ability for each individual to walk away with a greater sense of connection and understanding of themselves, while also feeling supported and accepted on your terms. With this increased acceptance of self you are able to focus on your present and future goals, relationships with others and manage emotions in a healthier manner. This road can be difficult at times, but taking the first step with starting therapy can help you achieve what you envision for your life.
My goal is not only finding the safe, confidential space within therapy but also the ability for each individual to walk away with a greater sense of connection and understanding of themselves, while also feeling supported and accepted on your terms. With this increased acceptance of self you are able to focus on your present and future goals, relationships with others and manage emotions in a healthier manner. This road can be difficult at times, but taking the first step with starting therapy can help you achieve what you envision for your life.
Cat believes that each one of us has the intuitive ability to heal and restore ourselves with ordinary awareness in present living. She invites you into a warm, non-judgemental and supportive environment to begin the important work of finding peace of mind and joy in everyday living. When we enjoy mental wellness, we feel connected to those close to us and the beauty of the natural world. Cat offers uncomplicated guidance for a variety of mental health concerns in a down to earth, attentive, and friendly way.
Cat believes that each one of us has the intuitive ability to heal and restore ourselves with ordinary awareness in present living. She invites you into a warm, non-judgemental and supportive environment to begin the important work of finding peace of mind and joy in everyday living. When we enjoy mental wellness, we feel connected to those close to us and the beauty of the natural world. Cat offers uncomplicated guidance for a variety of mental health concerns in a down to earth, attentive, and friendly way.
I have worked with children, individuals, and families for years in many capacities, from childcare centers to inpatient facilities to community based programs. I have witnessed countless moments of resiliency, vulnerability, and growth. Throughout these moments, I have learned about the healing power of connection. I believe that connecting with others is essential while healing from past and current harmful experiences. These experiences have the potential to leave someone feeling alone and powerless. Yet, being able to connect with others can help these individuals to realize that they are not alone in their experiences.
I have worked with children, individuals, and families for years in many capacities, from childcare centers to inpatient facilities to community based programs. I have witnessed countless moments of resiliency, vulnerability, and growth. Throughout these moments, I have learned about the healing power of connection. I believe that connecting with others is essential while healing from past and current harmful experiences. These experiences have the potential to leave someone feeling alone and powerless. Yet, being able to connect with others can help these individuals to realize that they are not alone in their experiences.
You are the meaning maker, the ever persistent expert of your life and experiences. Your unique humanity will be given space here. If you are curious to explore the profound power of choice, the expansive space between a naturally programmed reaction and your authentic chosen response, and in deepening an authentic connection to yourself and others, this may be the space for you. I seek to honor your autonomy and provide a space where creative expression, curiosity, and ingenuity might collide to present you with new avenues to explore. Let’s release expectations, and bravely explore the possibilities of your authenticity together.
You are the meaning maker, the ever persistent expert of your life and experiences. Your unique humanity will be given space here. If you are curious to explore the profound power of choice, the expansive space between a naturally programmed reaction and your authentic chosen response, and in deepening an authentic connection to yourself and others, this may be the space for you. I seek to honor your autonomy and provide a space where creative expression, curiosity, and ingenuity might collide to present you with new avenues to explore. Let’s release expectations, and bravely explore the possibilities of your authenticity together.
I started Olson Counseling Services because I saw a gap in traditional therapy—especially for women who have spent their lives feeling unseen, unheard, and emotionally exhausted. After years of working in various clinical settings, I realized that standard weekly therapy wasn’t always enough for the deep, transformative work my clients needed. Many women, particularly mothers, came to me struggling with shame, perfectionism, and the weight of expectations placed on them since childhood. They were overwhelmed, questioning their worth, and feeling stuck in cycles of self-doubt and burnout.
I started Olson Counseling Services because I saw a gap in traditional therapy—especially for women who have spent their lives feeling unseen, unheard, and emotionally exhausted. After years of working in various clinical settings, I realized that standard weekly therapy wasn’t always enough for the deep, transformative work my clients needed. Many women, particularly mothers, came to me struggling with shame, perfectionism, and the weight of expectations placed on them since childhood. They were overwhelmed, questioning their worth, and feeling stuck in cycles of self-doubt and burnout.
Sometimes the things we experience don’t come with words to express them. I use an integrative trauma-informed body-aware approach to help clients listen to the stories that their bodies, emotions, and experiences are trying to tell them. I provide a compassionate, supportive atmosphere to allow your inner experiences to be witnessed and processed in a welcoming and non-judgmental space. I often incorporate grounding exercises, mindfulness, coping skills, and integration of both EMDR and art therapy when working with individuals to connect deeply within themselves to provide safety and empower them to transform their lives.
Sometimes the things we experience don’t come with words to express them. I use an integrative trauma-informed body-aware approach to help clients listen to the stories that their bodies, emotions, and experiences are trying to tell them. I provide a compassionate, supportive atmosphere to allow your inner experiences to be witnessed and processed in a welcoming and non-judgmental space. I often incorporate grounding exercises, mindfulness, coping skills, and integration of both EMDR and art therapy when working with individuals to connect deeply within themselves to provide safety and empower them to transform their lives.
You look like you have it all together, but never feel caught up. While laying in bed, your heart is racing, your mind spinning. You lose track of time while writing your to-do list for the day. Maybe with that 3rd cup of coffee too? Guilt forces you into ignoring all forms of self-care, leaving you doom-scrolling. You would rather stand in the shower, staring at the wall than make yourself a meal. You see yourself moving the goal post, expecting perfection, just to turn that smile on and say "yes" to everything that comes your way. From anxiety, burnout, depression, grief, loss of direction, it's our time to talk.
You look like you have it all together, but never feel caught up. While laying in bed, your heart is racing, your mind spinning. You lose track of time while writing your to-do list for the day. Maybe with that 3rd cup of coffee too? Guilt forces you into ignoring all forms of self-care, leaving you doom-scrolling. You would rather stand in the shower, staring at the wall than make yourself a meal. You see yourself moving the goal post, expecting perfection, just to turn that smile on and say "yes" to everything that comes your way. From anxiety, burnout, depression, grief, loss of direction, it's our time to talk.
Thank you for taking the time to consider me as a possible counselor. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 6 years of experience in the mental health profession. As a therapist, I employ a holistic, all inclusive, empathetic style to therapy. It is in my professional interest to provide the most effective therapy to my clients by integrating a use of therapy techniques to include Cognitive-Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based, Mindfulness, and incorporating empirically supported practices.
Thank you for taking the time to consider me as a possible counselor. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 6 years of experience in the mental health profession. As a therapist, I employ a holistic, all inclusive, empathetic style to therapy. It is in my professional interest to provide the most effective therapy to my clients by integrating a use of therapy techniques to include Cognitive-Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based, Mindfulness, and incorporating empirically supported practices.
Accepting New Clients! Intakes available within two weeks. Taking the first step towards change, healing & growth can be difficult. I am a laid back therapist who loves seeing clients get to their best selves in a non-judgmental, unbiased space. I pride myself on being down to earth, positive, and relatable. You won't find a traditional atmosphere in my office, which I believe is one of my strengths. I provide individual therapy for clients aged 18 years and older. I am trained in EMDR, DBT, and CBT techniques and utilize strength-based and client-centered approaches.
Accepting New Clients! Intakes available within two weeks. Taking the first step towards change, healing & growth can be difficult. I am a laid back therapist who loves seeing clients get to their best selves in a non-judgmental, unbiased space. I pride myself on being down to earth, positive, and relatable. You won't find a traditional atmosphere in my office, which I believe is one of my strengths. I provide individual therapy for clients aged 18 years and older. I am trained in EMDR, DBT, and CBT techniques and utilize strength-based and client-centered approaches.
I work with clients going through all the stages of life. From children dealing with stress and social interactions in school to adults coping with mental health while balancing the responsibilities of day to day life. I strive to help clients identify their strengths and empower them with the tools and skills they need to achieve their goals.
I work with clients going through all the stages of life. From children dealing with stress and social interactions in school to adults coping with mental health while balancing the responsibilities of day to day life. I strive to help clients identify their strengths and empower them with the tools and skills they need to achieve their goals.
Lynette Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Marion, IA 52302
Waitlist for new clients
Deciding that we need help is not an easy thing to admit. It's even more difficult to reach out to get the help we know we deserve. No matter what you are dealing with in life, may it be daily anxiety and depression or transitioning through a phase in your life that turned out to be more difficult than you thought. I am here to listen and help you through these times. I hope that with my help you can live your life the way you have always wanted and feel proud for the work you have done to truly take care of yourself.
Deciding that we need help is not an easy thing to admit. It's even more difficult to reach out to get the help we know we deserve. No matter what you are dealing with in life, may it be daily anxiety and depression or transitioning through a phase in your life that turned out to be more difficult than you thought. I am here to listen and help you through these times. I hope that with my help you can live your life the way you have always wanted and feel proud for the work you have done to truly take care of yourself.
My first responsibility is to create a safe and comforting space for people to share their stories. We are all faced with difficult and overwhelming challenges in life. Therapy is a place and time where a person who is facing overwhelming life challenges comes for non-judgmental and honest but empathetic care. My ever-evolving approach includes a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, always starting with person-centered, strength-based, and including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and trauma-focused therapies.
My first responsibility is to create a safe and comforting space for people to share their stories. We are all faced with difficult and overwhelming challenges in life. Therapy is a place and time where a person who is facing overwhelming life challenges comes for non-judgmental and honest but empathetic care. My ever-evolving approach includes a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, always starting with person-centered, strength-based, and including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and trauma-focused therapies.
Are you experiencing ongoing feelings of sadness or emptiness that seem hard to shake? Navigating changes, like the transition to parenthood, can be challenging, and it’s natural to feel overwhelmed, especially if you're dealing with self-doubt, body image concerns, or a sense of losing who you once were. If life feels out of control due to past or current struggles, remember—you don’t have to face this alone. I’m here to support you in reclaiming your identity and rediscovering the version of yourself that brings you the most joy. Together, we’ll work on restoring your confidence and finding your path to happiness.
Are you experiencing ongoing feelings of sadness or emptiness that seem hard to shake? Navigating changes, like the transition to parenthood, can be challenging, and it’s natural to feel overwhelmed, especially if you're dealing with self-doubt, body image concerns, or a sense of losing who you once were. If life feels out of control due to past or current struggles, remember—you don’t have to face this alone. I’m here to support you in reclaiming your identity and rediscovering the version of yourself that brings you the most joy. Together, we’ll work on restoring your confidence and finding your path to happiness.
I started Olson Counseling Services because I saw a gap in traditional therapy—especially for women who have spent their lives feeling unseen, unheard, and emotionally exhausted. After years of working in various clinical settings, I realized that standard weekly therapy wasn’t always enough for the deep, transformative work my clients needed. Many women, particularly mothers, came to me struggling with shame, perfectionism, and the weight of expectations placed on them since childhood. They were overwhelmed, questioning their worth, and feeling stuck in cycles of self-doubt and burnout.
I started Olson Counseling Services because I saw a gap in traditional therapy—especially for women who have spent their lives feeling unseen, unheard, and emotionally exhausted. After years of working in various clinical settings, I realized that standard weekly therapy wasn’t always enough for the deep, transformative work my clients needed. Many women, particularly mothers, came to me struggling with shame, perfectionism, and the weight of expectations placed on them since childhood. They were overwhelmed, questioning their worth, and feeling stuck in cycles of self-doubt and burnout.
Welcome! I'm Haillie, and I'm genuinely grateful you've chosen to take this courageous step towards seeking support. In therapy, I believe in fostering a collaborative environment where clients feel safe and empowered to express their thoughts and emotions freely. Creating a non-judgmental space for personal expression is essential to me. I strive to make individuals from all walks of life feel valued and accepted, encouraging them to embrace their true selves without reservation.
Welcome! I'm Haillie, and I'm genuinely grateful you've chosen to take this courageous step towards seeking support. In therapy, I believe in fostering a collaborative environment where clients feel safe and empowered to express their thoughts and emotions freely. Creating a non-judgmental space for personal expression is essential to me. I strive to make individuals from all walks of life feel valued and accepted, encouraging them to embrace their true selves without reservation.
Life can be overwhelming, and it often feels difficult to show up as your genuine self, especially when facing challenges alone. As a therapist, I am committed to helping individuals feel supported rather than isolated while navigating everyday stressors, major life transitions, and unresolved experiences from the past. I see you as a whole, authentic person, and I believe your story matters. My role is to help you piece things together so you can face the past, present, and future with clarity and confidence.
Life can be overwhelming, and it often feels difficult to show up as your genuine self, especially when facing challenges alone. As a therapist, I am committed to helping individuals feel supported rather than isolated while navigating everyday stressors, major life transitions, and unresolved experiences from the past. I see you as a whole, authentic person, and I believe your story matters. My role is to help you piece things together so you can face the past, present, and future with clarity and confidence.
Carol Seehusen
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, ACS
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Pain, illness, and trauma can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, your body, your relationships, and the life you want to be living. Healing is rarely just mental or emotional; it is whole-person work. I believe true healing involves the mind, body, emotions, relationships, and spirit, while honoring the brain and body’s natural ability to heal. My approach is rooted in the belief that you already hold wisdom within you. You may not always feel connected to it, especially when life has been painful, overwhelming, or unpredictable, but it is there. I help you uncover direction and reconnect with your capacity for growth.
Pain, illness, and trauma can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, your body, your relationships, and the life you want to be living. Healing is rarely just mental or emotional; it is whole-person work. I believe true healing involves the mind, body, emotions, relationships, and spirit, while honoring the brain and body’s natural ability to heal. My approach is rooted in the belief that you already hold wisdom within you. You may not always feel connected to it, especially when life has been painful, overwhelming, or unpredictable, but it is there. I help you uncover direction and reconnect with your capacity for growth.
I provide trauma-informed therapy to adults and adolescents from different backgrounds at Holistic Wellness & Psychiatry I am passionate about helping a wide variety of people who experience things such as, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD and Complex PTSD, suicidal ideation, self-harm, LGBTQ+ issues, and relationship issues. I believe that it is never too late to start processing trauma in healthy ways.
I provide trauma-informed therapy to adults and adolescents from different backgrounds at Holistic Wellness & Psychiatry I am passionate about helping a wide variety of people who experience things such as, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD and Complex PTSD, suicidal ideation, self-harm, LGBTQ+ issues, and relationship issues. I believe that it is never too late to start processing trauma in healthy ways.
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.
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How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.