Female Therapists in Scott County, IA
I am ready to help individual adults, couples, and children (ages 8+) improve their mental health! My skills lie in helping clients improve communication skills and increase healthy coping to manage anxiety, depression, historical trauma, substance abuse, and personality issues. I view the therapeutic relationship as essential to facilitate this change; whether this is your first time seeking counseling services or you've been through a number of providers trying to find your 'fit,' I will work hard to help you feel comfortable and safe as you progress in therapy using transparency, humor, and reflective feedback.
I am ready to help individual adults, couples, and children (ages 8+) improve their mental health! My skills lie in helping clients improve communication skills and increase healthy coping to manage anxiety, depression, historical trauma, substance abuse, and personality issues. I view the therapeutic relationship as essential to facilitate this change; whether this is your first time seeking counseling services or you've been through a number of providers trying to find your 'fit,' I will work hard to help you feel comfortable and safe as you progress in therapy using transparency, humor, and reflective feedback.
I use mindful practices to focus on my client's physical, emotional, and social well-being. I take a holistic approach to working with my clients as a deeper understanding of the whole self will lead to greater self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-acceptance. The therapeutic process I provide is a collaboration between the client and myself, and I use a client-centered approach. It is essential that clients feel heard and in control of their destination while being provided with a safe, non-judgmental environment to share their stories.
I use mindful practices to focus on my client's physical, emotional, and social well-being. I take a holistic approach to working with my clients as a deeper understanding of the whole self will lead to greater self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-acceptance. The therapeutic process I provide is a collaboration between the client and myself, and I use a client-centered approach. It is essential that clients feel heard and in control of their destination while being provided with a safe, non-judgmental environment to share their stories.
I enjoy helping children and teens find their strengths and getting to watch them grow over time. In caring for your child, you can feel confident that I am genuinely invested in their progress. Mental health impacts every part of our daily lives. I provide a helpful, safe, and comforting ear for those who have experienced trauma or other adversities. As your child’s mental health counselor, I will work with them (and you) to help everyone learn positive ways to manage their mental health.
I enjoy helping children and teens find their strengths and getting to watch them grow over time. In caring for your child, you can feel confident that I am genuinely invested in their progress. Mental health impacts every part of our daily lives. I provide a helpful, safe, and comforting ear for those who have experienced trauma or other adversities. As your child’s mental health counselor, I will work with them (and you) to help everyone learn positive ways to manage their mental health.
Brianne N Hanson
Counselor, MA, tLMHC
Verified Verified
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Waitlist for new clients
When you walk into a new environment for the first time are your hands sweating, heart racing, mind spiraling? You may feel that you will never be able to work towards the peace you want in your life. You may be suffering from depression that makes it hard to get out of bed in the morning. There might be relationships in your life that are so confusing and frustrating you are not sure how to move forward. Let me tell you there is reason for hope.
When you walk into a new environment for the first time are your hands sweating, heart racing, mind spiraling? You may feel that you will never be able to work towards the peace you want in your life. You may be suffering from depression that makes it hard to get out of bed in the morning. There might be relationships in your life that are so confusing and frustrating you are not sure how to move forward. Let me tell you there is reason for hope.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 13 years of experience as a therapist. I primarily work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life changes/transitions, grief, and self-esteem. I currently am accepting clients age 18 and older. I have experience working with individuals of all ages struggling with anxiety and love helping them to find tools to manage and overcome their anxiety. I enjoy working with young adults adapting to college life as well as working with moms adjusting to motherhood. I use many elements of different theoretical concepts and tailor them to your therapeutic needs.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 13 years of experience as a therapist. I primarily work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life changes/transitions, grief, and self-esteem. I currently am accepting clients age 18 and older. I have experience working with individuals of all ages struggling with anxiety and love helping them to find tools to manage and overcome their anxiety. I enjoy working with young adults adapting to college life as well as working with moms adjusting to motherhood. I use many elements of different theoretical concepts and tailor them to your therapeutic needs.
You are welcome here. I work with ages 3 years old to late adulthood. I happily welcome the LGBTQA+ community. I use a warm, person-centered approach to provide you an open, safe space for sharing at your pace. I also integrate direct and exploratory therapy types to best fit your mental health goals and needs; although I do integrate both, I lean more on the exploratory therapy type side. I’m very receptive to your feedback, as I’m always learning and growing. My genuine purpose as a therapist is to provide you a collaborative experience and be your mutual advocate; so, you can be in the driver’s seat of your own life journey.
You are welcome here. I work with ages 3 years old to late adulthood. I happily welcome the LGBTQA+ community. I use a warm, person-centered approach to provide you an open, safe space for sharing at your pace. I also integrate direct and exploratory therapy types to best fit your mental health goals and needs; although I do integrate both, I lean more on the exploratory therapy type side. I’m very receptive to your feedback, as I’m always learning and growing. My genuine purpose as a therapist is to provide you a collaborative experience and be your mutual advocate; so, you can be in the driver’s seat of your own life journey.
Welcoming Enzo the Therapy Dog! I have a passion for helping people in all capacities and I love how the therapeutic process can help people get through some of the toughest moments in their lives. I believe my role as a therapist is to walk with you and support you in navigating through life in ways that align with your personal values. In therapy, we are on the journey together and I believe in providing a safe and holistic healing experience. I have experience working with teens, college students, adults, military/police, people experiencing infertility, LGBTQ+, & transgender and transitioning individuals.
Welcoming Enzo the Therapy Dog! I have a passion for helping people in all capacities and I love how the therapeutic process can help people get through some of the toughest moments in their lives. I believe my role as a therapist is to walk with you and support you in navigating through life in ways that align with your personal values. In therapy, we are on the journey together and I believe in providing a safe and holistic healing experience. I have experience working with teens, college students, adults, military/police, people experiencing infertility, LGBTQ+, & transgender and transitioning individuals.
Much training results in a bounty of techniques to assist those women and men who have empowerment issues which include relationship and work problems, depression, chronic illness and who are stuck in old patterns and behaviors. Let's focus on change versus focusing on the past and get you headed where you want to go! Spirituality and metaphysical focus can give you entirely different perspective and way of understanding yourself and life concerns. This work is very unique and produces change and FUN! Find some joy in your life and find your purpose and stay solid in your power, which means becoming clear about yourself and growing!
Much training results in a bounty of techniques to assist those women and men who have empowerment issues which include relationship and work problems, depression, chronic illness and who are stuck in old patterns and behaviors. Let's focus on change versus focusing on the past and get you headed where you want to go! Spirituality and metaphysical focus can give you entirely different perspective and way of understanding yourself and life concerns. This work is very unique and produces change and FUN! Find some joy in your life and find your purpose and stay solid in your power, which means becoming clear about yourself and growing!
My emotions make me feel out of control. I just want to live authentically & be accepted as me, but self-doubt & fear get in my way. My family/spouse is unhealthy at best & abusive at worst. I've lived so much of my life trying to be enough for everyone else that I lost myself in the process. I'm not even sure of who I am anymore. I thought they loved me, but then how could they treat me this way? My relationship feels like a constant rollercoaster. One minute things are great & then it's terrible. Worse, I have no clue how we even got here. It feels like madness. No contact? Limited contact? I just don't know what to do!
My emotions make me feel out of control. I just want to live authentically & be accepted as me, but self-doubt & fear get in my way. My family/spouse is unhealthy at best & abusive at worst. I've lived so much of my life trying to be enough for everyone else that I lost myself in the process. I'm not even sure of who I am anymore. I thought they loved me, but then how could they treat me this way? My relationship feels like a constant rollercoaster. One minute things are great & then it's terrible. Worse, I have no clue how we even got here. It feels like madness. No contact? Limited contact? I just don't know what to do!
Arthea J Larson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bettendorf, IA 52722
I have 30 years experience as a licensed clinician and believe all behavior is communication. Whether it’s a child having meltdowns at school, an angry teenager, or an adult with anxiety – each contains a message that therapy can help decipher. I believe everyone is doing the best they can with the tools they currently have but sometimes that isn’t enough. By collaborating with you, the client, we will look at the bigger picture of things that may be influencing your challenges and make adjustments/learn new tools so that more effective strategies can shine through.
I have 30 years experience as a licensed clinician and believe all behavior is communication. Whether it’s a child having meltdowns at school, an angry teenager, or an adult with anxiety – each contains a message that therapy can help decipher. I believe everyone is doing the best they can with the tools they currently have but sometimes that isn’t enough. By collaborating with you, the client, we will look at the bigger picture of things that may be influencing your challenges and make adjustments/learn new tools so that more effective strategies can shine through.
Welcome! My name is Mara and I have worked in the field of social work for 14 years, with 12 years of counseling experience. My areas of expertise and clinical interest include: trauma, grief and loss, identity development and exploration, anxiety, depression, relationship/familial concerns, attachment, and emotional dysregulation. My approach emphasizes creating a space that allows for healing and growth, as well as meaningful connection. Further, in treatment, I have experience utilizing expressive therapies, such as art and sand tray therapy, in order to assist in exploration and expression.
Welcome! My name is Mara and I have worked in the field of social work for 14 years, with 12 years of counseling experience. My areas of expertise and clinical interest include: trauma, grief and loss, identity development and exploration, anxiety, depression, relationship/familial concerns, attachment, and emotional dysregulation. My approach emphasizes creating a space that allows for healing and growth, as well as meaningful connection. Further, in treatment, I have experience utilizing expressive therapies, such as art and sand tray therapy, in order to assist in exploration and expression.
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Hello my name is Alyssa. I welcome you to the beginning of your journey to thriving. I believe we all deserve someone to sit with us in times of joy as well as times of sorrow and anger. I would love to join you on your journey. No matter who you are, where you are from or what you look like we all deserve to feel seen and heard.
Hello my name is Alyssa. I welcome you to the beginning of your journey to thriving. I believe we all deserve someone to sit with us in times of joy as well as times of sorrow and anger. I would love to join you on your journey. No matter who you are, where you are from or what you look like we all deserve to feel seen and heard.
The journey to and through parenthood can be a wild ride. So much is changing within you, and maybe life is changing a lot around you, too. It can be hard to build confidence in yourself when you're struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, mom/dad guilt, or picking up the pieces after trauma and loss. There’s so much pressure to be perfect, and to do it all with little to no help. Maybe you compare yourself to others – they got pregnant right away, and I didn’t. They make this look so easy… why am I struggling so much? I just want to feel like myself again. Yep, I see you! It's possible to grow through this, not just go through it.
The journey to and through parenthood can be a wild ride. So much is changing within you, and maybe life is changing a lot around you, too. It can be hard to build confidence in yourself when you're struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, mom/dad guilt, or picking up the pieces after trauma and loss. There’s so much pressure to be perfect, and to do it all with little to no help. Maybe you compare yourself to others – they got pregnant right away, and I didn’t. They make this look so easy… why am I struggling so much? I just want to feel like myself again. Yep, I see you! It's possible to grow through this, not just go through it.
You deserve to be happy, let me help! I support women with feelings of stress, overwhelm and sadness to achieve a sense of calm, self-confidence and wellness. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and other mood difficulties. I help with stress management, relationship problems, life transitions, parenting, boundary setting, self-esteem, and prenatal/postpartum adjustment. I offer a Christian perspective. With compassion and understanding, I work with you to help build on strengths, learn new coping skills, and attain the personal growth you are committed to accomplishing.
You deserve to be happy, let me help! I support women with feelings of stress, overwhelm and sadness to achieve a sense of calm, self-confidence and wellness. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and other mood difficulties. I help with stress management, relationship problems, life transitions, parenting, boundary setting, self-esteem, and prenatal/postpartum adjustment. I offer a Christian perspective. With compassion and understanding, I work with you to help build on strengths, learn new coping skills, and attain the personal growth you are committed to accomplishing.
Melissa Michelle Estes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Davenport, IA 52803
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I've been a therapist for 28 years and have had many opportunities to witness courage and resiliency. Along with their struggles and concerns, clients bring many strengths including creativity, humor, kindness, forgiveness and compassion. Being a therapist has brought meaning and fulfillment to my life. I can't imagine doing anything else. I'm most experienced and interested in working with couples working to improve their relationships at any stage of life and with individuals concerned with anxiety, life transitions, or depression.
Hello! I've been a therapist for 28 years and have had many opportunities to witness courage and resiliency. Along with their struggles and concerns, clients bring many strengths including creativity, humor, kindness, forgiveness and compassion. Being a therapist has brought meaning and fulfillment to my life. I can't imagine doing anything else. I'm most experienced and interested in working with couples working to improve their relationships at any stage of life and with individuals concerned with anxiety, life transitions, or depression.
Do you feel like you are struggling in life? Or as if you 'don't quite fit in'? As my client, I will take the time to get to know you as an individual, work to understand what has prevented you from reaching your goals so far, and listen while offering support as you strive to make the journey forward. I will provide you the tools needed to empower you to overcome the challenges in your life, both past and present. Together, we will work to understand why life has been so difficult so you can begin to move forward with healthier approaches and more positive interactions with others overall.
Do you feel like you are struggling in life? Or as if you 'don't quite fit in'? As my client, I will take the time to get to know you as an individual, work to understand what has prevented you from reaching your goals so far, and listen while offering support as you strive to make the journey forward. I will provide you the tools needed to empower you to overcome the challenges in your life, both past and present. Together, we will work to understand why life has been so difficult so you can begin to move forward with healthier approaches and more positive interactions with others overall.
Carlie Shannon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Davenport, IA 52803
Is your child struggling with issues related to major life changes, trauma, grief, anxiety or other difficulties? Are you a parent trying to help your child navigate major life changes or difficulties? I’d love to help you and your child on this journey toward healing and self-discovery. Life can be overwhelming and sometimes even exhausting, but I’m here to guide you and your child through any obstacles. My goal is to help your child understand themselves more deeply and better cope with change. My office is a welcoming and safe space created for clients to feel comfortable while working through any difficulty they may be facing.
Is your child struggling with issues related to major life changes, trauma, grief, anxiety or other difficulties? Are you a parent trying to help your child navigate major life changes or difficulties? I’d love to help you and your child on this journey toward healing and self-discovery. Life can be overwhelming and sometimes even exhausting, but I’m here to guide you and your child through any obstacles. My goal is to help your child understand themselves more deeply and better cope with change. My office is a welcoming and safe space created for clients to feel comfortable while working through any difficulty they may be facing.
Haylie Schrock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Davenport, IA 52803
I have always had a passion for helping others and therapy is a proven way to get through some of the barriers that can present during life, which is why I am here. I enjoy working with populations of 15+ years of age. I see clients for a variety of reasons anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and adjustments that take place in life. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults along with supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community. My clients set goals and I will walk with you through this process. Together we will navigate and tackle the various ups and downs that you might face through your journey.
I have always had a passion for helping others and therapy is a proven way to get through some of the barriers that can present during life, which is why I am here. I enjoy working with populations of 15+ years of age. I see clients for a variety of reasons anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and adjustments that take place in life. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults along with supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community. My clients set goals and I will walk with you through this process. Together we will navigate and tackle the various ups and downs that you might face through your journey.
Mindy Rushford
Counselor, LCPC, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bettendorf, IA 52722 (Online Only)
Life can feel really overwhelming. Whether you are struggling with major life changes, adjusting to college, struggling with your career, a chronic health issue (such as Endometriosis), Infertility, or general anxiety, we all need a listening ear that can point us towards balance and health. Every person can benefit from slowing down, taking a breath, re-evaluating our value systems, and figuring out how to live fully regardless of our circumstances.
Life can feel really overwhelming. Whether you are struggling with major life changes, adjusting to college, struggling with your career, a chronic health issue (such as Endometriosis), Infertility, or general anxiety, we all need a listening ear that can point us towards balance and health. Every person can benefit from slowing down, taking a breath, re-evaluating our value systems, and figuring out how to live fully regardless of our circumstances.
Reaching out for help isn’t easy, yet everyone needs support. Therapy is a way for you to prioritize your self-care and address barriers that might be holding you back from living the life you want and deserve. With experience in outpatient treatment and group practice, I’ve developed a holistic approach that combines evidence-based practices with a compassionate understanding of each client's unique needs. My approach is built on harm reduction, person-centered care, and integrative therapy, so your needs and experiences will always be at the heart of our sessions.
Reaching out for help isn’t easy, yet everyone needs support. Therapy is a way for you to prioritize your self-care and address barriers that might be holding you back from living the life you want and deserve. With experience in outpatient treatment and group practice, I’ve developed a holistic approach that combines evidence-based practices with a compassionate understanding of each client's unique needs. My approach is built on harm reduction, person-centered care, and integrative therapy, so your needs and experiences will always be at the heart of our sessions.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.