Be empowered! My goal is to help create wholeness and harmony in your life. I design individualized treatment plans based on an eclectic and experiential style. I effectively tailor each therapy session to fit the unique needs of each of my clients. I empower adults and children alike- focusing on improving self-care, self-esteem, and building self-confidence. I have extensive education and training treating mood disorders, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, adjustment disorders, personality, addictions, abuse, and life issues. I provide a sliding fee schedule to fit your financial needs. I look forward to the opportunity to empower you to be your best!

Samantha’s passion lies within using Mindfulness-Based Techniques and Expressive Arts Therapies to help individuals to find and express their inner voice, to release and heal old wounds, to live their truth and do what sets their soul on fire. Samantha uses present moment awareness, compassion, and empathy in the therapeutic setting to allow individuals a safe space where they may feel seen and heard as they work through life’s obstacles.

It is an honour & a privilege to hold sacred space sitting with clients & families listening to the depth of their life stories. Together we examine where they are, where they want to be and possible barriers that may distract them in achieving their goals. I teach how to embrace their life experiences while building upon their strengths supporting & empowering them to make & sustain the changes THEY want, need or desire. As we work together it is my hope they can begin to recognize their wound experience(s) as their assets!

Today is the First Day of the Rest of your Life. As we all travel on this journey called "life", sometimes we need a little guidance and support. It is an honor and pleasure to work with individuals as they navigate their lives to heal, move forward, and reach their full potential.

I commend you for taking the step of looking into services. I am here to assist you in meeting your individual goal(s) in the near future.

I don’t think of therapy as “needing help” as much as “deserving help” and asking for help is a strength not a weakness. I’m not here to fix you but to help you break down barriers and reach your goals.

"There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds" Laurell K. Hamilton. I believe that everyone has within themselves the ability to heal. I find it a privilege to walk with individual's on their personal journey to healing and living a full life. I have seen the therapeutic process open doors for individual healing. Being a part of the healing processes is a privilege where the opportunity for individuals to let go a little at a time presents, opening the door to hope and wholeness.

There are times in life we need to be validated and told we are worthy. There are times in our life we feel overwhelmed or just not up to the expectations in front of us. Being mindful in the present moment and making decisions to live life now helps us to feel more positive. I will help you reach your goals to be happy and safe with improved self confidence to manage and enjoy life.

My goal is to help hurting people. I am privileged to be invited into the passenger seat of you or a loved one’s life. We will create a treatment plan that fits and makes progress easier. We will meet regularly to process challenges and explore solutions. I will listen closely to gain context for your unique situation. I have extensive education and training in multiple researched based modalities that will pinpoint problems and foster growth. I specialize in art therapy, which incorporates your whole brain in session. I am proud to be a private practice partner with Stokes & Associates located in downtown Sioux City!

I earned my Master's Degree from Bellevue University in NE. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor as well as a Certified International Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have 7 years of experience working in the Substance Abuse/Mental Health Field. I am also licensed as a Substance Use Disorder Program through the Iowa Department of Public Health. Therefore, I am able to provide DUI Evaluations. I am fluent in English and Spanish. Being proficient in Spanish and being familiar with the Latino culture allows me to better serve the Spanish speaking community. In addition, I conduct Mental Health Diagnostic Evaluations for Immigration purposes.

I want to assist individuals and families with their needs and well being, especially those who are most vulnerable. I specialize in geriatric mental health and enjoy working with this population.

Carmen is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who is just simply a people person. This is evidenced by her being able to work with people of all ages and walks of life. She has experience with a broad range of clientele using evidence-based therapy. She treats Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, as well as an array of mood and behavior disorders. She has a special place in her practice for working with children and adolescents with behavior disorders. She also combines that treatment with parenting skills to engage the whole family.

Life can be stressful! It has a way of taking us to places that we would have never planned for ourselves. Trauma, loss, drug or alcohol use, early childhood experiences, recurrent behaviors, career stress and life-cycle changes can all have a deep impact on the emotional health and well-being of children and adults. Individuals, couples, and families can develop unhealthy patterns of relating to others which can then result in conflict, loneliness, chaos, and hopelessness.

I'm a marriage and family therapist helping create fulfilling relationships within ones selves and those most important to them. I love working with partners seeking more passion and intimacy in long-term relationships; those longing to rebuild trust and erotic connection after betrayal; non-monogamous/constellations partners or those curious about opening their relationships; divorce while maintaining positive relations; people struggling with sexual challenges and partners who want to fight less and enjoy each other more.

I love helping people heal and to be a part of that process with them. We are either healing or healed, lets get through this together. I offer a range of modalities such as EMDR and art therapy, which get the whole brain on board and are both evidence based practices. Connecting with your therapist is one thing and effective interventions is another. I like working with individuals, couples, and families to develop this relationship and address the concerns they present with. Treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and general life stressors are what I do best.

ONLINE AVAILABILITY NOW! Are you feeling overwhelmed, irritable or struggling with a negative mood or anxiety? Are your relationships suffering? Has work and/or family life become so stressful, you wonder how you'll manage? Are you looking for convenient care? If these resonate with you, you may benefit from online holistic therapeutic support. Together, we will address how you can feel better in your body, have balance in your thoughts, & wellness in your spirit. I will give you space to address what is important to you, and help you learn effective skills to cope so you can feel more empowered in your everyday life.

My philosophy of counseling is client-centered, based on respect for the individual and belief in each person's intrinsic value. I believe it is my responsibility to assess what the clients' problems are, to offer hope and support, and to empower them to make the necessary changes in their lives so they can reach their goals and realize their full potential. My approach to counseling is also integrative, focusing on the relationship between thinking, feeling, and acting. I help clients think about their beliefs, experience their struggles on a feeling level, and learn to behave in new ways.

Change is possible! Having someone to guide you in the process of change makes it easier. Although making changes can be difficult you need someone there with you on this journey. I respect that you need help and would be honored to be the person to walk alongside you. I have many years of experience as a therapist. I have worked with couples, families and individuals of all ages. I will be most respectful of you and treat you the way that I would want to be treated.

Many of the clients that I work with find themselves in need of help identifying healthy and effective means of coping with life's transitions and concerns. By utilizing extensive experience and training my goal is to help those clients address their concerns and create a path for sustainable and healthy recovery. I do this by honoring my client's values and wishes while creating a life that is free from addiction.

I believe we are all capable of great things in our lives. My job as a therapist is to help my clients deal with the difficult things in their lives so that they are able to reach their potential whether that be in their job, parenting, self improvement, or their marriage. I work with Individuals, couples, and families. I have experience working with both adults and children, but my caseload primarily consist of adults and couples.