In Person Therapists in Spencer, IA

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Breaking Illusions Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Spencer, IA 51301
I provide in-person services only.
I provide a nonjudgmental safe space for those looking to lessen anxiety, get to the core of pressing difficulties, learning to love yourself, and connect to your inner being. My approach is not a "one size fits all" method and is client-led. My goal is to guide you on reconnecting to yourself and building your self-trust so that you can get unstuck and create your own happiness. My therapy approach is soul-centered, client-focused, human-focused and these benefit clients in that they feel heard, seen, connected, in the midst of chaos.
I provide in-person services only.
I provide a nonjudgmental safe space for those looking to lessen anxiety, get to the core of pressing difficulties, learning to love yourself, and connect to your inner being. My approach is not a "one size fits all" method and is client-led. My goal is to guide you on reconnecting to yourself and building your self-trust so that you can get unstuck and create your own happiness. My therapy approach is soul-centered, client-focused, human-focused and these benefit clients in that they feel heard, seen, connected, in the midst of chaos.
(712) 717-0297 View (712) 717-0297
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Ana Alonso
Pre-Licensed Professional, tLMHC
Spencer, IA 51301
Weekday telehealth sessions are available in English and Spanish, with in-person appointments offered in Estherville and Spencer.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained, trying to manage anxiety, past experiences, relationship stress, or a major life transition while still showing up for school, work, or the people you care about. You want support that feels safe, genuine, and respectful, without pressure or judgment.
Weekday telehealth sessions are available in English and Spanish, with in-person appointments offered in Estherville and Spencer.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained, trying to manage anxiety, past experiences, relationship stress, or a major life transition while still showing up for school, work, or the people you care about. You want support that feels safe, genuine, and respectful, without pressure or judgment.
(712) 467-4932 View (712) 467-4932
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Paige Selk
Counselor
Spencer, IA 51301
Waitlist for new clients
I provide in person therapy for children, adolescents and adults in the Spencer and Storm Lake area.
I have experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, stress and I can assist in developing positive coping mechanisms.
I provide in person therapy for children, adolescents and adults in the Spencer and Storm Lake area.
I have experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, stress and I can assist in developing positive coping mechanisms.
(712) 484-8664 View (712) 484-8664
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Dr. Casey Baker
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, RPT-S
1 Endorsed
Spencer, IA 51301
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.
(833) 985-1876 View (833) 985-1876
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Lejeana Anliker
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC
Spencer, IA 51301
I offer therapy sessions in person, or by video, online.
Sometimes life gets hard, and coping with it can get in the way of how we feel and interact with others. My name is Lejeana Anliker, and I have been a Mental Health Counselor since 2010. I am currently located in SPENCER, IA. I enjoy working with people to enhance skills that they already have, as well as developing new tools that can be used to help them feel better! I understand that sometimes it feels like things will never be different, and I am committed to helping clients make changes that improve their situations.
I offer therapy sessions in person, or by video, online.
Sometimes life gets hard, and coping with it can get in the way of how we feel and interact with others. My name is Lejeana Anliker, and I have been a Mental Health Counselor since 2010. I am currently located in SPENCER, IA. I enjoy working with people to enhance skills that they already have, as well as developing new tools that can be used to help them feel better! I understand that sometimes it feels like things will never be different, and I am committed to helping clients make changes that improve their situations.
(712) 248-4661 View (712) 248-4661
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Phoenix Counseling, LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC-MH, NCC
Spencer, IA 51301
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.
(605) 316-3227 View (605) 316-3227
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Amy Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, tLMHC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Spencer, IA 51301
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.
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.
(712) 526-4900 View (712) 526-4900
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Child Glow Therapy, PLLC
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MA
Spencer, IA 51301
Snacks and drinks provided in office.
Childhood is filled with fun and challenge. I have been helping kids and their families find happier, more functional lives for many years. Treatment at Child Glow Therapy is person centered, trauma informed as well as gently and effectively experienced.
Snacks and drinks provided in office.
Childhood is filled with fun and challenge. I have been helping kids and their families find happier, more functional lives for many years. Treatment at Child Glow Therapy is person centered, trauma informed as well as gently and effectively experienced.
(712) 430-1413 View (712) 430-1413
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Emily Dicks
Mental Health Counselor, tLMHC
Spencer, IA 51301
I serve clients of all ages and I am able to meet you in person or through virtual therapy.
I specialize in play-based therapies with kids, and there is nothing I love more than working with children. I am always amazed at how kids are able to communicate through play even when they might not know the words to describe their feelings yet.
I serve clients of all ages and I am able to meet you in person or through virtual therapy.
I specialize in play-based therapies with kids, and there is nothing I love more than working with children. I am always amazed at how kids are able to communicate through play even when they might not know the words to describe their feelings yet.
(234) 409-4154 View (234) 409-4154
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Stacy M. Neagles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LPN, NREMT
Spencer, IA 51301
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.
(712) 883-5089 View (712) 883-5089
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Julie Anderson
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Serves Area
Life can bring many challenges, struggles, and difficult times. All of us have had seasons when we felt stuck and hopeless and in need of a starting point for healing and recovery. Very often, the past is present in disruptive ways, making it difficult to enjoy the moment or causing damage to our relationships. Sometimes worries can become consuming and we find ourselves simply surviving, instead of thriving. My passion is to walk alongside you, offering evidence-based treatment approaches, as you discover and embrace the life you want to live.
Life can bring many challenges, struggles, and difficult times. All of us have had seasons when we felt stuck and hopeless and in need of a starting point for healing and recovery. Very often, the past is present in disruptive ways, making it difficult to enjoy the moment or causing damage to our relationships. Sometimes worries can become consuming and we find ourselves simply surviving, instead of thriving. My passion is to walk alongside you, offering evidence-based treatment approaches, as you discover and embrace the life you want to live.
(712) 357-8454 View (712) 357-8454

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Mikayla Anne Larson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Estherville, IA 51334
In person or online sessions Monday through Friday 8-4.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, family transitions, or life changes. I enjoy supporting individuals who are ready for change, healing, and personal growth. At Rising Hope Counseling, we provide a warm and supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. Using a client-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach, we help clients build coping skills, confidence, and healthy strategies so they can move forward and thrive.
In person or online sessions Monday through Friday 8-4.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, family transitions, or life changes. I enjoy supporting individuals who are ready for change, healing, and personal growth. At Rising Hope Counseling, we provide a warm and supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. Using a client-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach, we help clients build coping skills, confidence, and healthy strategies so they can move forward and thrive.
(712) 624-7675 View (712) 624-7675
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Courageous life counseling
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, MPA
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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
(515) 902-0425 View (515) 902-0425
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Abbie Stucker
Counselor, MA, t-LMHC
Serves Area
I am in office seeing client Mondays through Thursdays.
If you’ve experienced trauma, you may feel stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand. Perhaps you are overwhelmed by emotions, constantly on edge, disconnected from yourself, or questioning your worth. Trauma can shape the way we see ourselves, others, and the world. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide an affirming, inclusive space that honors LGBTQ+ identities and diverse cultural backgrounds.
I am in office seeing client Mondays through Thursdays.
If you’ve experienced trauma, you may feel stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand. Perhaps you are overwhelmed by emotions, constantly on edge, disconnected from yourself, or questioning your worth. Trauma can shape the way we see ourselves, others, and the world. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide an affirming, inclusive space that honors LGBTQ+ identities and diverse cultural backgrounds.
(515) 454-2370 View (515) 454-2370
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Kelsey Galindo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LIMHP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I offer therapy in-person from a bright and cheerful room or via telehealth.
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.
I offer therapy in-person from a bright and cheerful room or via telehealth.
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.
(712) 227-3352 View (712) 227-3352
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Bridget Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
I offer both in-person and virtual therapy sessions to accommodate you
As a military veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri, Iowa and Oklahoma. I understand the unique challenges that first responders, military personnel, and veterans face daily. The weight of trauma, high-pressure environments, and the toll on mental health can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I specialize in working with active-duty military, veterans, police officers, firefighters, EMS, and other first responders who experience PTSD, anxiety, depression, operational stress, and burnout.
I offer both in-person and virtual therapy sessions to accommodate you
As a military veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri, Iowa and Oklahoma. I understand the unique challenges that first responders, military personnel, and veterans face daily. The weight of trauma, high-pressure environments, and the toll on mental health can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I specialize in working with active-duty military, veterans, police officers, firefighters, EMS, and other first responders who experience PTSD, anxiety, depression, operational stress, and burnout.
(417) 246-4808 View (417) 246-4808
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Amanda J Olson
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Estherville, IA 51334
I am available for both in-person and telehealth sessions.
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.
I am available for both in-person and telehealth sessions.
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.
(712) 377-3119 View (712) 377-3119
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Kelsey Kruse
Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, LMHC, LPC, CCTP
Paullina, IA 51046
I have two practice locations: Paullina, Iowa and Sioux Falls, South Dakota with set days in person at each location.
In addition to traditional therapy, I am trained in Brainspotting, a powerful and focused treatment method that helps clients access, process, and overcome trauma, negative emotions, and pain. I am also trained in TF-CBT, IoWA PCIT, and CBT.
I have two practice locations: Paullina, Iowa and Sioux Falls, South Dakota with set days in person at each location.
In addition to traditional therapy, I am trained in Brainspotting, a powerful and focused treatment method that helps clients access, process, and overcome trauma, negative emotions, and pain. I am also trained in TF-CBT, IoWA PCIT, and CBT.
(712) 227-4995 View (712) 227-4995
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Angela Ericson
Counselor, LMHCt, NCC, MS
Serves Area
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.
(712) 216-4607 View (712) 216-4607

Online Therapists

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Sherry Post
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHC, MS
Mason City, IA 50401
I come to work each day with the same goal: To make a difference in the lives of others. My approach to therapy is to get to know each client I serve and build an individual treatment plan that helps them achieve their goals and thrive. My office is a safe space where you can feel comfortable opening up and finding the skills that are the best fit for you. It’s my belief that personal awareness is key to bringing forth change. The more you are aware of your feelings and thoughts, the more you can make a change. Together, let’s take the steps you need to make a positive change in your life.
I come to work each day with the same goal: To make a difference in the lives of others. My approach to therapy is to get to know each client I serve and build an individual treatment plan that helps them achieve their goals and thrive. My office is a safe space where you can feel comfortable opening up and finding the skills that are the best fit for you. It’s my belief that personal awareness is key to bringing forth change. The more you are aware of your feelings and thoughts, the more you can make a change. Together, let’s take the steps you need to make a positive change in your life.
(888) 581-9281 View (888) 581-9281

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FAQ - About In Person Therapy
What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.

When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.

How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.