Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Spirit Lake, IA
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT).
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.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT).
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.
Have you ever looked around and thought, "How is everyone else keeping it together?" Meanwhile, you're carrying the weight of past experiences, taking care of everyone else's needs, and wondering when it's finally your turn to feel okay. Maybe you've spent years surviving. Pushing through. Being the strong one. But somewhere along the way, you've lost sight of what you need, what you value, and who you are outside of the roles you play for everyone else. This is where therapy can help. I am passionate about helping people heal from trauma, reconnect with their strengths, and build a life that feels aligned with what matters most.
Have you ever looked around and thought, "How is everyone else keeping it together?" Meanwhile, you're carrying the weight of past experiences, taking care of everyone else's needs, and wondering when it's finally your turn to feel okay. Maybe you've spent years surviving. Pushing through. Being the strong one. But somewhere along the way, you've lost sight of what you need, what you value, and who you are outside of the roles you play for everyone else. This is where therapy can help. I am passionate about helping people heal from trauma, reconnect with their strengths, and build a life that feels aligned with what matters most.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT).
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 am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
My approach to therapy EMDR, Accelerate Resolution Therapy, CBT, DBT, is both evidence based and fun for kids and teens.
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.
My approach to therapy EMDR, Accelerate Resolution Therapy, CBT, DBT, is both evidence based and fun for kids and teens.
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.
I often use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in my sessions.
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 often use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in my sessions.
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 originally from WA and a U.S. Army veteran. I have become a licensed clinical social worker or LCSW in Texas with six years of working in the mental health field. I have been a social worker going on five years. I am also licensed in Washington, Iowa & South Dakota as a clinical social worker in private practice. My goal is trying to bring mental health services to more communities. I am a huge advocate for spending time outside and learning self-care. This can be something as simple as sitting on the porch watching the sun set.
I am originally from WA and a U.S. Army veteran. I have become a licensed clinical social worker or LCSW in Texas with six years of working in the mental health field. I have been a social worker going on five years. I am also licensed in Washington, Iowa & South Dakota as a clinical social worker in private practice. My goal is trying to bring mental health services to more communities. I am a huge advocate for spending time outside and learning self-care. This can be something as simple as sitting on the porch watching the sun set.
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.
Over the past five years, I have dedicated myself to helping clients of all ages navigate the various stressors in their lives, assisting them in the journey toward becoming the best versions of themselves. My practice is rooted in a deep understanding of life's complexities, whether you are facing day-to-day challenges or larger, more daunting hurdles. 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.
Over the past five years, I have dedicated myself to helping clients of all ages navigate the various stressors in their lives, assisting them in the journey toward becoming the best versions of themselves. My practice is rooted in a deep understanding of life's complexities, whether you are facing day-to-day challenges or larger, more daunting hurdles. 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.
It's officially July, which means summer is in full swing! Summer can be thought of as a carefree season, and it definitely can be, but real life doesn't always improve just because the weather does. 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!
It's officially July, which means summer is in full swing! Summer can be thought of as a carefree season, and it definitely can be, but real life doesn't always improve just because the weather does. 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!
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.
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.
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.
Online Therapists
With experience in using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Trauma, and Sports Performance.
Ashley specializes in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, and sports performance. Through tailored strategies and compassionate support, she empowers her clients to develop coping mechanisms that enhance their well-being and improve their lives. With Ashley's guidance, clients can find clarity, resilience, and a path to a more fulfilling life.
With experience in using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Trauma, and Sports Performance.
Ashley specializes in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, and sports performance. Through tailored strategies and compassionate support, she empowers her clients to develop coping mechanisms that enhance their well-being and improve their lives. With Ashley's guidance, clients can find clarity, resilience, and a path to a more fulfilling life.
There are times when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or difficult to make sense of. You might be dealing with anxiety, burnout, or relationship stress—or finding yourself asking deeper questions about who you are, what you want, and what truly matters.
I enjoy helping people build lives that feel more aligned with who they are, while also examining the patterns, choices, and values that shape their experiences. Therapy isn’t just about symptom relief—it’s also an opportunity to gain clarity, strengthen your sense of self, and move forward with greater intention.
There are times when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or difficult to make sense of. You might be dealing with anxiety, burnout, or relationship stress—or finding yourself asking deeper questions about who you are, what you want, and what truly matters.
I enjoy helping people build lives that feel more aligned with who they are, while also examining the patterns, choices, and values that shape their experiences. Therapy isn’t just about symptom relief—it’s also an opportunity to gain clarity, strengthen your sense of self, and move forward with greater intention.
I want to help couples and families reconnect. Through a strengths-based framework, our work together creates an environment for each individual to feel heard, in sync, and stronger on their own path. I specialize in working with families with challenging children and acting out adolescents. Building a solid connection in your family is possible, and I’d love to facilitate that journey with you. I have recently graduated from Northcentral University with my MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. My BA is from Kaplan University Psychology- Child Development.
I want to help couples and families reconnect. Through a strengths-based framework, our work together creates an environment for each individual to feel heard, in sync, and stronger on their own path. I specialize in working with families with challenging children and acting out adolescents. Building a solid connection in your family is possible, and I’d love to facilitate that journey with you. I have recently graduated from Northcentral University with my MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. My BA is from Kaplan University Psychology- Child Development.
She specializes in anxiety, trauma, behavioral concerns, and ADHD, utilizing evidence-based approaches including CBT, and DBT.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and seeking support is an important step toward healing. Whether you are looking for help for yourself, your child, your adolescent, or your family, therapy can provide a safe space to navigate challenges, build resilience, and create positive change.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families facing a variety of concerns, including anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. I strive to create a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered.
She specializes in anxiety, trauma, behavioral concerns, and ADHD, utilizing evidence-based approaches including CBT, and DBT.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and seeking support is an important step toward healing. Whether you are looking for help for yourself, your child, your adolescent, or your family, therapy can provide a safe space to navigate challenges, build resilience, and create positive change.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families facing a variety of concerns, including anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. I strive to create a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered.
I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C- DBT) and incorporate evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and DBT-informed interventions tailored to each client’s needs.
I am a bilingual therapist licensed in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. I provide individual therapy services for adults and am passionate about supporting those experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions. I have extensive experience working with the Latino community and helping individuals navigate cultural challenges, identity-related concerns, and immigration-related stressors. I specialize in treating co-occurring disorders and have experience working with individuals facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and substance use challenges.
I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C- DBT) and incorporate evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and DBT-informed interventions tailored to each client’s needs.
I am a bilingual therapist licensed in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. I provide individual therapy services for adults and am passionate about supporting those experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions. I have extensive experience working with the Latino community and helping individuals navigate cultural challenges, identity-related concerns, and immigration-related stressors. I specialize in treating co-occurring disorders and have experience working with individuals facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and substance use challenges.
Do you ever feel like life keeps moving faster than you can catch your breath? Maybe you’re managing anxiety, depression, or the heaviness of stress while also trying to hold everything together for everyone else. You’re craving peace and balance, but instead, you end up feeling drained and discouraged.
Do you ever feel like life keeps moving faster than you can catch your breath? Maybe you’re managing anxiety, depression, or the heaviness of stress while also trying to hold everything together for everyone else. You’re craving peace and balance, but instead, you end up feeling drained and discouraged.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.