Trauma Focused Therapists in Tiffin, IA
I believe that counseling is a process whereby a client voluntarily seeks to resolve interpersonal, emotional, and/or spiritual difficulties with the assistance of another caring individual. I will seek to empower you to make changes for the betterment of your life through a wellness model. I will do my best to offer you the highest ethical standards of care, to listen empathically to you, to persist in hope, to believe in your restoration, and to avoid all forms of judgement. My goal is for you to develop fresh perspectives, to bolster your self confidence in your existing capabilities, and to form a feasible plan of action.
I believe that counseling is a process whereby a client voluntarily seeks to resolve interpersonal, emotional, and/or spiritual difficulties with the assistance of another caring individual. I will seek to empower you to make changes for the betterment of your life through a wellness model. I will do my best to offer you the highest ethical standards of care, to listen empathically to you, to persist in hope, to believe in your restoration, and to avoid all forms of judgement. My goal is for you to develop fresh perspectives, to bolster your self confidence in your existing capabilities, and to form a feasible plan of action.
Life can feel messy, heavy, or uncertain- and that’s okay. Therapy is a space where you get to be fully yourself: defining what’s working, what’s not, and where you want to go. It’s rooted in real connection, not quick fixes, and guided by the belief that healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken, but rediscovering what’s already inside of you- resilience, clarity, and the strength to move forward. All parts of you are welcome- the messy, the heavy, and the hard to name. If anxiety, grief, trauma, or life changes leave you stuck, therapy can help you find your way.
Life can feel messy, heavy, or uncertain- and that’s okay. Therapy is a space where you get to be fully yourself: defining what’s working, what’s not, and where you want to go. It’s rooted in real connection, not quick fixes, and guided by the belief that healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken, but rediscovering what’s already inside of you- resilience, clarity, and the strength to move forward. All parts of you are welcome- the messy, the heavy, and the hard to name. If anxiety, grief, trauma, or life changes leave you stuck, therapy can help you find your way.
As a clinician for over 20 years, I embrace an integrative approach to healing. I have extensive experience working with families and individuals across the life span around a host of issues. I am a certified trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapist with a strengths-based, 'person in environment' perspective. I utilize EMDR, ACT, cognitive-behavioral, IFS, dialectical-behavioral and psycho-dynamic approaches to therapy. I also have additional training in Expressive Arts techniques.
As a clinician for over 20 years, I embrace an integrative approach to healing. I have extensive experience working with families and individuals across the life span around a host of issues. I am a certified trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapist with a strengths-based, 'person in environment' perspective. I utilize EMDR, ACT, cognitive-behavioral, IFS, dialectical-behavioral and psycho-dynamic approaches to therapy. I also have additional training in Expressive Arts techniques.
As a mental health professional with many years of experience in private practice, hospital, community crisis counseling, and corporate settings, Sarah is passionate about helping others. Sarah received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Iowa.
Throughout her experiences, Sarah has witnessed individuals make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives, drawing strength from their experiences and the struggles they've overcome.
Sarah wants to help individuals work through any past trauma that might be holding them back and help them become the best versions of themselves.
As a mental health professional with many years of experience in private practice, hospital, community crisis counseling, and corporate settings, Sarah is passionate about helping others. Sarah received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Iowa.
Throughout her experiences, Sarah has witnessed individuals make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives, drawing strength from their experiences and the struggles they've overcome.
Sarah wants to help individuals work through any past trauma that might be holding them back and help them become the best versions of themselves.
It is a brave person that seeks help in times of need. When recognized and nurtured, every person possesses qualities that can bring positive changes to their life. In finding solutions that bring you hope, you will be able to see how your own strengths are an important part of realizing your goals and dreams.
It is a brave person that seeks help in times of need. When recognized and nurtured, every person possesses qualities that can bring positive changes to their life. In finding solutions that bring you hope, you will be able to see how your own strengths are an important part of realizing your goals and dreams.
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Our providers can offer a variety of specialty services, including play therapy, CBT, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), trauma-focused work, EMDR, DBT, and more.
At Ascent Therapy Group we believe in the human ability to rise, grow, and blossom. Ascent means to rise through the air. A seedling rising is a symbol of growth, hope and possibility. Even when conditions are undesirable, the ability of a seed to sprout, grow and evolve over time represents our belief in you. At Ascent Therapy Group, we value connecting with you in a way that offers warmth, safety, and healing. We believe connection is an energy exchange; it has the power to deepen the moment, inspire change, and cultivate natural strengths.
Our providers can offer a variety of specialty services, including play therapy, CBT, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), trauma-focused work, EMDR, DBT, and more.
At Ascent Therapy Group we believe in the human ability to rise, grow, and blossom. Ascent means to rise through the air. A seedling rising is a symbol of growth, hope and possibility. Even when conditions are undesirable, the ability of a seed to sprout, grow and evolve over time represents our belief in you. At Ascent Therapy Group, we value connecting with you in a way that offers warmth, safety, and healing. We believe connection is an energy exchange; it has the power to deepen the moment, inspire change, and cultivate natural strengths.
Immediate Openings! Therapy is an opportunity to build connections within yourself, your personal relationships, and community. My philosophy is that you are whole, possessing all of the tools that you need in order to execute your desired change. My role as a therapist is to help connect you to your inner strengths, beliefs, and values to enhance your life experience and achieve your goals. I am currently working with individuals experiencing a variety of life stressors that include: life transitions, academic or vocational stressors, ADHD, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation and trauma.
Immediate Openings! Therapy is an opportunity to build connections within yourself, your personal relationships, and community. My philosophy is that you are whole, possessing all of the tools that you need in order to execute your desired change. My role as a therapist is to help connect you to your inner strengths, beliefs, and values to enhance your life experience and achieve your goals. I am currently working with individuals experiencing a variety of life stressors that include: life transitions, academic or vocational stressors, ADHD, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation and trauma.
Health and Healing Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCPC, LCSW, CADC, ICGC-II, BACC
2 Endorsed
Iowa City, IA 52240
You don’t have to carry the weight of your stress, pain, or overwhelm alone. At Health and Healing Therapy, we understand how exhausting and disheartening it can feel when life becomes too much—when anxiety, depression, chronic stress, or painful life experiences make it hard to cope, connect, or move forward. You might feel stuck, frustrated, or unsure where to begin, but you're not alone, and change is possible. We can help you develop the insight, understanding, and skills necessary to make life better. All the stress, discomfort, and pain you now feel can be reduced so you can feel better, Grow, Heal, and Thrive.
You don’t have to carry the weight of your stress, pain, or overwhelm alone. At Health and Healing Therapy, we understand how exhausting and disheartening it can feel when life becomes too much—when anxiety, depression, chronic stress, or painful life experiences make it hard to cope, connect, or move forward. You might feel stuck, frustrated, or unsure where to begin, but you're not alone, and change is possible. We can help you develop the insight, understanding, and skills necessary to make life better. All the stress, discomfort, and pain you now feel can be reduced so you can feel better, Grow, Heal, and Thrive.
Trust is the foundation of healing—and it takes time, safety, and courage. My first priority in therapy is creating a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and accepted. I bring empathy, patience, and deep respect to the therapeutic relationship, and I’ll meet you exactly where you are. Together, we’ll take time to explore your unique experiences and needs and uncover strategies that encourage authentic expression and personal growth.
Trust is the foundation of healing—and it takes time, safety, and courage. My first priority in therapy is creating a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and accepted. I bring empathy, patience, and deep respect to the therapeutic relationship, and I’ll meet you exactly where you are. Together, we’ll take time to explore your unique experiences and needs and uncover strategies that encourage authentic expression and personal growth.
As humans we all have complex lives and due to this complexity, we all experience stressful events, but if these have started to impact daily life functioning and your quality of life, it is time to look at your options. The idea of therapy can be intimidating, but in reality it is an opportunity to self-reflect, promote healing, and improve one's quality of life.
As humans we all have complex lives and due to this complexity, we all experience stressful events, but if these have started to impact daily life functioning and your quality of life, it is time to look at your options. The idea of therapy can be intimidating, but in reality it is an opportunity to self-reflect, promote healing, and improve one's quality of life.
With compassion and in a non-judging atmosphere, I partner with you to help you develop your personal wisdom and achieve the changes you aspire to. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I conducted brain research. My knowledge of how the brain functions guides my psychotherapy practice. I have 14 years experience helping people with a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, unstable mood, low self-esteem, trauma & abuse including PTSD.
With compassion and in a non-judging atmosphere, I partner with you to help you develop your personal wisdom and achieve the changes you aspire to. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I conducted brain research. My knowledge of how the brain functions guides my psychotherapy practice. I have 14 years experience helping people with a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, unstable mood, low self-esteem, trauma & abuse including PTSD.
I'm a licensed psychologist who works with people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—often after trying to cope on their own or through therapy that didn’t create lasting change. You may be facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or a general sense that something's missing. My approach supports you in identifying the root causes of distress and moving toward greater clarity, vitality, and wholeness. Therapy with me is active, compassionate, and deeply collaborative.
I'm a licensed psychologist who works with people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—often after trying to cope on their own or through therapy that didn’t create lasting change. You may be facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or a general sense that something's missing. My approach supports you in identifying the root causes of distress and moving toward greater clarity, vitality, and wholeness. Therapy with me is active, compassionate, and deeply collaborative.
You're overwhelmed. You're out of steam. Problems in your life or your relationships are causing a lot of distress, maybe keeping you awake at night, weighing you down. You're struggling to figure out who you truly are and your place in the world. You're trying to cope the best you can, but the strategies you have now just aren't working. You're ready to sit down and talk to someone to work through these feelings in a judgment-free space. You want to figure out new ways to think about things and approach your difficulties. Well, you're in the right place: I can help!
You're overwhelmed. You're out of steam. Problems in your life or your relationships are causing a lot of distress, maybe keeping you awake at night, weighing you down. You're struggling to figure out who you truly are and your place in the world. You're trying to cope the best you can, but the strategies you have now just aren't working. You're ready to sit down and talk to someone to work through these feelings in a judgment-free space. You want to figure out new ways to think about things and approach your difficulties. Well, you're in the right place: I can help!
Do you feel constantly anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps your mind won’t stop racing, relationships feel difficult, or you’re tired of feeling stuck in the same patterns. Many of the people I work with look like they’re managing life on the outside—but inside they feel stressed, disconnected, or unsure how to move. Therapy can help you understand what’s going on beneath the surface and begin making meaningful changes.
I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can talk openly, make sense of what you're experiencing, and apply practical tools that work.
Do you feel constantly anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps your mind won’t stop racing, relationships feel difficult, or you’re tired of feeling stuck in the same patterns. Many of the people I work with look like they’re managing life on the outside—but inside they feel stressed, disconnected, or unsure how to move. Therapy can help you understand what’s going on beneath the surface and begin making meaningful changes.
I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can talk openly, make sense of what you're experiencing, and apply practical tools that work.
I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment to help individuals in expressing their emotions. Through play therapy, I encourage children to develop coping skills, express feelings, and address underlying issues. For older clients, I enjoy CBT to help individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns and achieve their personal goals while improving overall wellbeing. In addition to CBT, I enjoy DBT to help support individuals in managing their emotions and improving interpersonal relationships.
I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment to help individuals in expressing their emotions. Through play therapy, I encourage children to develop coping skills, express feelings, and address underlying issues. For older clients, I enjoy CBT to help individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns and achieve their personal goals while improving overall wellbeing. In addition to CBT, I enjoy DBT to help support individuals in managing their emotions and improving interpersonal relationships.
From an early age, I have been deeply interested in understanding human emotions, behaviors, and the resilience of the human mind. This curiosity led me to pursue a career in mental health therapy, where I can support individuals in navigating their challenges, fostering self-awareness, and achieving emotional well-being.
Over the past 22 years, I have gained experience working with individuals struggling with mental health concerns. This experience reinforced my passion for creating a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and valued.
From an early age, I have been deeply interested in understanding human emotions, behaviors, and the resilience of the human mind. This curiosity led me to pursue a career in mental health therapy, where I can support individuals in navigating their challenges, fostering self-awareness, and achieving emotional well-being.
Over the past 22 years, I have gained experience working with individuals struggling with mental health concerns. This experience reinforced my passion for creating a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and valued.
Life can be hard, but you don't have to go it alone. My goal as a therapist is to provide all clients a safe space and act as a supportive resource for when the hard times become too much to manage. I enjoy working with couples, adults, teens, and families. All individuals and couples, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community as well as non-monogamous or nontraditional relationship structures are and will be valued, supported, and advocated for. I enjoy working with all groups and individuals needing support in relation to anxiety, stress, sexual concerns, sexuality, identity, and trauma.
Life can be hard, but you don't have to go it alone. My goal as a therapist is to provide all clients a safe space and act as a supportive resource for when the hard times become too much to manage. I enjoy working with couples, adults, teens, and families. All individuals and couples, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community as well as non-monogamous or nontraditional relationship structures are and will be valued, supported, and advocated for. I enjoy working with all groups and individuals needing support in relation to anxiety, stress, sexual concerns, sexuality, identity, and trauma.
Immediate Availability! I work with adult women who are struggling with trauma, life adjustments, anxiety, or depression. As a Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) therapist and a mother myself, I have specific expertise in working with women while they are in perinatal and postpartum stages.
My education and training is focused on helping you heal from significant events that have happened to you. While working together, you may gain a better understanding of how past or current experiences have impacted your self-worth and overall well-being. I ensure that you feel supported and empowered throughout your therapeutic journey.
Immediate Availability! I work with adult women who are struggling with trauma, life adjustments, anxiety, or depression. As a Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) therapist and a mother myself, I have specific expertise in working with women while they are in perinatal and postpartum stages.
My education and training is focused on helping you heal from significant events that have happened to you. While working together, you may gain a better understanding of how past or current experiences have impacted your self-worth and overall well-being. I ensure that you feel supported and empowered throughout your therapeutic journey.
My professional foundation is integrity & accountability. Earning your trust is my highest standard - you will feel safe, heard, & confident in our partnership. I utilize a proactive, transformational approach, fueled by empathy. My unique strengths are pattern recognition & resourcefulness, enabling me to unlock lasting solutions others miss. I am an assertive, knowledgeable advocate committed to your success. My passion is to create lasting positive impact, empowering you & protecting vulnerable voices. When we partner, you gain a purpose-driven, creative ally dedicated to achieving enduring results.
My professional foundation is integrity & accountability. Earning your trust is my highest standard - you will feel safe, heard, & confident in our partnership. I utilize a proactive, transformational approach, fueled by empathy. My unique strengths are pattern recognition & resourcefulness, enabling me to unlock lasting solutions others miss. I am an assertive, knowledgeable advocate committed to your success. My passion is to create lasting positive impact, empowering you & protecting vulnerable voices. When we partner, you gain a purpose-driven, creative ally dedicated to achieving enduring results.
There are things in our life that we have never spoken about or told anyone about, and you have decided that you would like to start exploring something that is impacting your life, that is holding you back and holding you down. Maybe this brings up emotions that are difficult to manage. Do you need a safe, affirming, and empowering space to address these things in your life?
You deserve an affirming, supportive, and empowering therapist to help you sort through these intense emotions and create strategies to manage the stress and fear that come with confronting these dark and scary areas of your life. You are in the right place.
There are things in our life that we have never spoken about or told anyone about, and you have decided that you would like to start exploring something that is impacting your life, that is holding you back and holding you down. Maybe this brings up emotions that are difficult to manage. Do you need a safe, affirming, and empowering space to address these things in your life?
You deserve an affirming, supportive, and empowering therapist to help you sort through these intense emotions and create strategies to manage the stress and fear that come with confronting these dark and scary areas of your life. You are in the right place.
