Family Therapists in Spencer, IA
As a mother of a daughter with autism, I have firsthand experience with the intense process of seeking answers and working through personal and family struggles, which fuels my dedication to supporting you in your path to peace and fulfillment.
My expertise includes training in EMDR, DBT, CBT, and TF-CBT, and I have a particular focus on helping individuals manage and recover from eating disorders. Therapy helps us learn and understand who we are with some humor and self discovery my aim is to help you and walk along you side you.
As a mother of a daughter with autism, I have firsthand experience with the intense process of seeking answers and working through personal and family struggles, which fuels my dedication to supporting you in your path to peace and fulfillment.
My expertise includes training in EMDR, DBT, CBT, and TF-CBT, and I have a particular focus on helping individuals manage and recover from eating disorders. Therapy helps us learn and understand who we are with some humor and self discovery my aim is to help you and walk along you side you.
I am a temporary licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience supporting individuals across a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. I provide in person therapy for children, adolescents and adults in the Spencer and Storm Lake area. Offering telehealth counseling across Iowa with a focus on mindfulness, emotional regulation, and personal growth.
I am a temporary licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience supporting individuals across a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. I provide in person therapy for children, adolescents and adults in the Spencer and Storm Lake area. Offering telehealth counseling across Iowa with a focus on mindfulness, emotional regulation, and personal growth.
I’m a Temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor (tLMHC) in Iowa with over 25 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Life ever feel like one giant group project where you’re doing all the work? Or like you’re trying to keep 50 tabs open in your brain—and everything keeps freezing? Maybe you’re snapping at people you care about, crying in the shower, or just feeling blah when you used to feel alive. You don’t have to keep pushing through on empty. Therapy with me is a place to drop the armor. We’ll sort through the chaos, laugh when we can, cry when we need to, and figure out what actually helps you feel lighter. Together, we’ll uncover what matters most to you and help you move forward with confidence and a renewed sense of hope.
I’m a Temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor (tLMHC) in Iowa with over 25 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Life ever feel like one giant group project where you’re doing all the work? Or like you’re trying to keep 50 tabs open in your brain—and everything keeps freezing? Maybe you’re snapping at people you care about, crying in the shower, or just feeling blah when you used to feel alive. You don’t have to keep pushing through on empty. Therapy with me is a place to drop the armor. We’ll sort through the chaos, laugh when we can, cry when we need to, and figure out what actually helps you feel lighter. Together, we’ll uncover what matters most to you and help you move forward with confidence and a renewed sense of hope.
As a clinician, I believe that my clients know themselves best and I am here to support them in their journey of self-exploration. My passion is to assist individuals in creating positive change in their life. I primarily assist clients in creating goals from a Cognitive Behavior Therapy perspective while pulling from Person-Centered and Solution-Focused techniques. Creating awareness in the mind-body connection is incredibly important to me as a clinician. I encourage this by creating the space for my clients to gain emotional and physical awareness in their minds and bodies.
As a clinician, I believe that my clients know themselves best and I am here to support them in their journey of self-exploration. My passion is to assist individuals in creating positive change in their life. I primarily assist clients in creating goals from a Cognitive Behavior Therapy perspective while pulling from Person-Centered and Solution-Focused techniques. Creating awareness in the mind-body connection is incredibly important to me as a clinician. I encourage this by creating the space for my clients to gain emotional and physical awareness in their minds and bodies.
Based in Spencer, Iowa, I work with neurodivergent individuals, couples, families, and children both in-person and online across Iowa, supporting emotional regulation, communication, and sensory needs through creative and playful approaches.
Based in Spencer, Iowa, I provide in-person and online therapy for children, couples, and adults. I blend evidence-based techniques with creative, experiential approaches to build coping skills, foster resilience, and support meaningful growth and healing.
Based in Spencer, Iowa, I work with neurodivergent individuals, couples, families, and children both in-person and online across Iowa, supporting emotional regulation, communication, and sensory needs through creative and playful approaches.
Based in Spencer, Iowa, I provide in-person and online therapy for children, couples, and adults. I blend evidence-based techniques with creative, experiential approaches to build coping skills, foster resilience, and support meaningful growth and healing.
If you’ve ever thought about starting therapy, now is a great time and I am ready to work with you wherever you are on your journey. My therapy sessions are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, where you will be accepted no matter what. I serve clients of all ages and I am able to meet you in person or through virtual therapy.
If you’ve ever thought about starting therapy, now is a great time and I am ready to work with you wherever you are on your journey. My therapy sessions are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, where you will be accepted no matter what. I serve clients of all ages and I am able to meet you in person or through virtual therapy.
I have been helping kids and their families find happier, more functional lives for many years.
My approach to therapy EMDR, Accelerate Resolution Therapy, CBT, DBT, is both evidence based and fun for kids and teens. Virtual Reality, video games, online games, board games, YouTube learning, art and crafts, music, and other fun stuff. Snacks and drinks provided in office.
I have been helping kids and their families find happier, more functional lives for many years.
My approach to therapy EMDR, Accelerate Resolution Therapy, CBT, DBT, is both evidence based and fun for kids and teens. Virtual Reality, video games, online games, board games, YouTube learning, art and crafts, music, and other fun stuff. Snacks and drinks provided in office.
Whether you are looking for assisting for yourself or for your family, I am able to provider a supportive environment and use person-centered approaches to help clients grow and develop according to their goals.
I use a variety of interventions in a supportive environment to build on your strengths and work towards your goals in a way that fits you and your needs. What we do in therapy can then be built on for outside the office, in daily life to meet your goals. I have experience with individual and family therapy, and use telehealth platforms.
Whether you are looking for assisting for yourself or for your family, I am able to provider a supportive environment and use person-centered approaches to help clients grow and develop according to their goals.
I use a variety of interventions in a supportive environment to build on your strengths and work towards your goals in a way that fits you and your needs. What we do in therapy can then be built on for outside the office, in daily life to meet your goals. I have experience with individual and family therapy, and use telehealth platforms.
My social work philosophy takes on a client-centered holistic approach to psychotherapy. I am dedicated to working with individuals, children, couples, and families to achieve the mental health and relationships they desire.
My social work philosophy takes on a client-centered holistic approach to psychotherapy. I am dedicated to working with individuals, children, couples, and families to achieve the mental health and relationships they desire.
June is here, which means it's practically summer! Summer is often thought of as a carefree season, and it definitely can be, but real life doesn't always slow down when the weather improves. Maybe there are habits you'd like to change, challenges you're tired of carrying alone, or goals that have been on the back burner for too long. Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, I'm glad you're here. We can figure it out together!
June is here, which means it's practically summer! Summer is often thought of as a carefree season, and it definitely can be, but real life doesn't always slow down when the weather improves. Maybe there are habits you'd like to change, challenges you're tired of carrying alone, or goals that have been on the back burner for too long. Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, I'm glad you're here. We can figure it out together!
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When you feel in your heart a longing for something more, new,...Your next! Yet you feel stuck. Maybe you even feel unclear about what exactly you are called to be. When you're ready to be the you, you were meant to be, Call me
When you feel in your heart a longing for something more, new,...Your next! Yet you feel stuck. Maybe you even feel unclear about what exactly you are called to be. When you're ready to be the you, you were meant to be, Call me
Some of my other experience includes, depression, mood disorders, couples/ family issues, major life changes, grief, divorce, domestic violence, parenting, trauma, and adjustments to adult children.
I specialize in helping people with anxiety, relationship/ family issues and addiction. I treat clients from an eclectic perspective centered around CBT treatment. I am a certified clinical trauma specialist. I offer appointments 7 days a week to accommodate to my clients scheduling needs.
Some of my other experience includes, depression, mood disorders, couples/ family issues, major life changes, grief, divorce, domestic violence, parenting, trauma, and adjustments to adult children.
I specialize in helping people with anxiety, relationship/ family issues and addiction. I treat clients from an eclectic perspective centered around CBT treatment. I am a certified clinical trauma specialist. I offer appointments 7 days a week to accommodate to my clients scheduling needs.
Kelsey Galindo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LIMHP
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Food and body image are difficult topics. Many experience criticism, frustration, and feeling incompetent with their bodies. Food becomes the enemy, movement feels impossible. We get so many messages from society and it can be hard to navigate it all. It's easy to feel like a failure.
I am here to say finding peace with our bodies is possible. Guilt doesn't have to be part of our relationship to food and movement. It may look different than what is your current normal, and you may feel unsure about how to make it make sense for your life. We can navigate all of this together.
Food and body image are difficult topics. Many experience criticism, frustration, and feeling incompetent with their bodies. Food becomes the enemy, movement feels impossible. We get so many messages from society and it can be hard to navigate it all. It's easy to feel like a failure.
I am here to say finding peace with our bodies is possible. Guilt doesn't have to be part of our relationship to food and movement. It may look different than what is your current normal, and you may feel unsure about how to make it make sense for your life. We can navigate all of this together.
Hi, my name is Susanna Luu, PhD. I'm a clinical psychologist specializing in a holistic approach to treating mental health concerns through a cognitive behavioral therapy lens. I am currently licensed in Iowa. My communication style in down to earth and genuine. I will not mask my unique "real" qualities and try to bring in humor as much as I can. This is model an example of healthy communication. Further, I am always client-centered. Although I love to see clients have growth, I will always ask if clients are ready to explore the next steps of processing and meet them where they are at.
Hi, my name is Susanna Luu, PhD. I'm a clinical psychologist specializing in a holistic approach to treating mental health concerns through a cognitive behavioral therapy lens. I am currently licensed in Iowa. My communication style in down to earth and genuine. I will not mask my unique "real" qualities and try to bring in humor as much as I can. This is model an example of healthy communication. Further, I am always client-centered. Although I love to see clients have growth, I will always ask if clients are ready to explore the next steps of processing and meet them where they are at.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, family transitions, or life changes.
I specialize in creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel comfortable being themselves while working through challenges and personal growth. My approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. I offer coping skills, emotional regulation tools, confidence building, and practical strategies for lasting growth.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, family transitions, or life changes.
I specialize in creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel comfortable being themselves while working through challenges and personal growth. My approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. I offer coping skills, emotional regulation tools, confidence building, and practical strategies for lasting growth.
Have you ever wanted learn how finding acceptance with your thoughts, emotions & actions/behaviors affect the life you are living? I look forward to visiting with you about your desire to become more aware & observant of your choices & the environments you spend your time in. I enjoy working with clients of all ages & diverse backgrounds. I have observed human behavior for a better part of my life. I utilize Mindfulness (CBT) and multiple therapeutic modalities.
Have you ever wanted learn how finding acceptance with your thoughts, emotions & actions/behaviors affect the life you are living? I look forward to visiting with you about your desire to become more aware & observant of your choices & the environments you spend your time in. I enjoy working with clients of all ages & diverse backgrounds. I have observed human behavior for a better part of my life. I utilize Mindfulness (CBT) and multiple therapeutic modalities.
Through my years of experience, I have worked with hundreds of clients from all walks of life. This has provided me with a deep insight and a practical view of contemporary issues and has allowed me to develop a unique combination of interpersonal psychoanalysis, mind-body stimulation, cognitive behavioral techniques, and the ability to diagnose and treat clients in a detailed manner. My work with Murphy CDT, further allows a client to be their authentic selves in session. I am known to be approachable, genuine, and have a welcoming "take your shoes off and relax" view to therapy.
Through my years of experience, I have worked with hundreds of clients from all walks of life. This has provided me with a deep insight and a practical view of contemporary issues and has allowed me to develop a unique combination of interpersonal psychoanalysis, mind-body stimulation, cognitive behavioral techniques, and the ability to diagnose and treat clients in a detailed manner. My work with Murphy CDT, further allows a client to be their authentic selves in session. I am known to be approachable, genuine, and have a welcoming "take your shoes off and relax" view to therapy.
Emili has experience treating individuals struggling with anxiety disorders, all severities of depression, employment issues, chronic health issues, relationship distress, as well post-traumatic stress disorder. She is most passionate about helping individuals struggling to cope with the complexities of grief and loss of all forms, including those struggling to understand the most unimaginable tragedies in life. Emili has an interest providing couple’s counseling to partners wanting to improve communication, addressing ongoing conflict and/or betrayal in relationships, and experiencing new stages.
Emili has experience treating individuals struggling with anxiety disorders, all severities of depression, employment issues, chronic health issues, relationship distress, as well post-traumatic stress disorder. She is most passionate about helping individuals struggling to cope with the complexities of grief and loss of all forms, including those struggling to understand the most unimaginable tragedies in life. Emili has an interest providing couple’s counseling to partners wanting to improve communication, addressing ongoing conflict and/or betrayal in relationships, and experiencing new stages.
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I have worked with teenagers and their families in rural western Iowa counties.
Searching for the right therapist is the first step toward healing. I am dedicated to meeting you where you are with empathy and understanding. As a Sioux City native, I am beyond excited to serve my community in this field.
I have worked with teenagers and their families in rural western Iowa counties.
Searching for the right therapist is the first step toward healing. I am dedicated to meeting you where you are with empathy and understanding. As a Sioux City native, I am beyond excited to serve my community in this field.
I love working with individuals and couples who are ready to feel better about themselves and their relationship. No matter what my clients are dealing with, whether it be depression, anxiety, marital problems, etc., I want to help them grow in a way that they learn to love themselves, accept what they can accept, and move forward in their lives.
I love working with individuals and couples who are ready to feel better about themselves and their relationship. No matter what my clients are dealing with, whether it be depression, anxiety, marital problems, etc., I want to help them grow in a way that they learn to love themselves, accept what they can accept, and move forward in their lives.
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FAQ - About Family Therapy
What issues does family therapy help with?
Family therapy can help families navigate the complex dynamics of family life, including communication challenges and recurring conflict between family members. A therapist can help family members identify dysfunctional patterns in communication and develop healthier ways of relating. Family therapy may also be helpful during major life transitions or stressful events that affect the family system, such as grief, divorce, trauma, relocation, or a serious illness. In some cases, family therapy can support families coping with specific mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, alcohol or substance use disorders, and eating disorders. In these situations, therapy can provide education and support for family members, as well as to the individual with the mental health diagnosis.
How do I know if my family needs counseling?
Family therapy may be helpful if a family consistently struggles with conflict or communication in a way that affects daily life or relationships. It can also be beneficial when someone in the family is experiencing significant emotional or behavioral changes, such as a family member becoming aggressive, withdrawing, or struggling to cope after a traumatic event. Additionally, some concerns, such as addiction or eating disorders, may be especially important to address in the context of the family unit.
Who attends family counseling sessions?
Family counseling sessions are often attended by members of the immediate family, such as parents, caregivers, children, or siblings. However, other family members may attend when appropriate, including grandparents, stepparents, stepsiblings, or co-parents. Who attends may depend on the family’s needs, the therapist’s recommendations, and the goals of treatment.
Can family therapy be done online?
Family therapy can often be done online. Virtual sessions may be especially convenient when family members live in different locations, have busy schedules, or live in an area where family therapists are less accessible. However, online therapy may not be the best fit for every family. In-person care may be more appropriate when there are safety concerns, severe conflict, limited privacy at home, or when young children have difficulty engaging through a screen.
What therapeutic approaches are used in family counseling?
Family therapy can take different forms, including systemic family therapy (exploring how individual actions affect the family), structural family therapy (uncovering the structure and relationship dynamics of the family unit), and attachment-based family therapy (focusing on how bonds between family members shape relationships). Family therapy may also include psychoeducation, which helps family members learn more about a mental health condition and how to respond to it more effectively.
How much does family therapy cost and is it covered by insurance?
Family therapy sessions, which typically last about an hour, often range from $150 to $250 or more, depending on factors such as location, therapist experience, session length, and practice setting. In general, family therapy may cost more than individual therapy because it involves multiple participants and more complex treatment planning. Insurance coverage for family therapy varies by plan. Some plans may cover family therapy when it is part of treatment for a diagnosed mental health condition affecting one family member. However, many plans do not cover therapy for general family conflict, communication concerns, or relationship issues alone. Before starting therapy, it is important to check with your insurance provider to confirm whether family therapy is covered, what your copay or deductible may be, and whether any diagnosis, referral, or prior authorization is required.