Attachment-based Therapists in Urbandale, IA
I believe that healing begins in a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted. My goal is to create a warm, welcoming therapeutic environment where you can show up as your authentic self, knowing that your experiences, relationships, narratives, strengths, and goals for the future will be met with compassion, curiosity, and respect. I understand that reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside you as we work together toward the life you want to build. I integrate appropriate evidence-based therapies to provide holistic care as you move through life's challenges.
I believe that healing begins in a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted. My goal is to create a warm, welcoming therapeutic environment where you can show up as your authentic self, knowing that your experiences, relationships, narratives, strengths, and goals for the future will be met with compassion, curiosity, and respect. I understand that reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside you as we work together toward the life you want to build. I integrate appropriate evidence-based therapies to provide holistic care as you move through life's challenges.
Welcome to Bloom Women’s Wellness: where mental health care meets whole-person healing. Our team of licensed therapists and integrative providers offers trauma-informed, compassionate care designed to help you feel seen, understood, and supported at every stage of life. We believe healing happens in safe, authentic relationships, and we are honored to walk alongside you through that process.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, motherhood, the perinatal or postpartum season, or simply trying to better understand yourself, you are the expert of your own story.
Welcome to Bloom Women’s Wellness: where mental health care meets whole-person healing. Our team of licensed therapists and integrative providers offers trauma-informed, compassionate care designed to help you feel seen, understood, and supported at every stage of life. We believe healing happens in safe, authentic relationships, and we are honored to walk alongside you through that process.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, motherhood, the perinatal or postpartum season, or simply trying to better understand yourself, you are the expert of your own story.
We all have the ability to find effective and sustainable solutions to life's challenges, and I enjoy providing the unconditional positive regard that leads to discovery of your self-determination and resilience. I am particularly passionate about assisting clients in finding and addressing the root cause of their present-day symptoms and relationship cycles, and I enjoy working with attachment concerns in adults, teens, and couples. I have experience utilizing mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and other techniques that can help transform traumatic experiences into strength and confidence.
We all have the ability to find effective and sustainable solutions to life's challenges, and I enjoy providing the unconditional positive regard that leads to discovery of your self-determination and resilience. I am particularly passionate about assisting clients in finding and addressing the root cause of their present-day symptoms and relationship cycles, and I enjoy working with attachment concerns in adults, teens, and couples. I have experience utilizing mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and other techniques that can help transform traumatic experiences into strength and confidence.
Grief. We all have it, and no one wants to talk about it. Fortunately, you have found my page and I want to talk about it. From child loss to infertility, from boundaries to someone's death; grief and loss are abundant. Through extensive trainings and a willingness to sit and listen to the hard things I am happy to walk this lonely journey with you. Maybe then it won't be so lonely.
Grief. We all have it, and no one wants to talk about it. Fortunately, you have found my page and I want to talk about it. From child loss to infertility, from boundaries to someone's death; grief and loss are abundant. Through extensive trainings and a willingness to sit and listen to the hard things I am happy to walk this lonely journey with you. Maybe then it won't be so lonely.
Accepting new Clients! - As an IFS trained therapist, I believe we have no bad parts. This means our anger, forgetfulness, substance use, isolation, anxiety, and depression are all important parts of our internal system which have developed for a reason. You may have experienced this when you felt torn between two strong feelings – like the need to lay down and shut the world out while also feeling compelled to be productive. Our work together will provide an understanding of these internal parts to learn what they may be needing to enhance your life in the present and heal your inner child.
Accepting new Clients! - As an IFS trained therapist, I believe we have no bad parts. This means our anger, forgetfulness, substance use, isolation, anxiety, and depression are all important parts of our internal system which have developed for a reason. You may have experienced this when you felt torn between two strong feelings – like the need to lay down and shut the world out while also feeling compelled to be productive. Our work together will provide an understanding of these internal parts to learn what they may be needing to enhance your life in the present and heal your inner child.
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, especially teens, college students, young adults, and older adults. I often work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, anger, trauma, addiction, relationship concerns, identity exploration, and major life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking for someone who will genuinely listen, I strive to provide a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where we can work together toward meaningful growth and lasting change.
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, especially teens, college students, young adults, and older adults. I often work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, anger, trauma, addiction, relationship concerns, identity exploration, and major life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking for someone who will genuinely listen, I strive to provide a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where we can work together toward meaningful growth and lasting change.
I consider myself to be a tenacious therapist whose goal is to help clients find relief from prevalent mental health symptoms quickly. I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. LISW. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as dialectical behavior therapy and utilize unconditional positive regard paired with a person-centered approach to illicit positive outcomes in therapy. I emphasize meeting clients where they are free of judgment and then partnering with them to identify and address areas for growth resulting in maintained sobriety and mental health wellness.
I consider myself to be a tenacious therapist whose goal is to help clients find relief from prevalent mental health symptoms quickly. I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. LISW. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as dialectical behavior therapy and utilize unconditional positive regard paired with a person-centered approach to illicit positive outcomes in therapy. I emphasize meeting clients where they are free of judgment and then partnering with them to identify and address areas for growth resulting in maintained sobriety and mental health wellness.
My goal is to assist clients with understanding their mental health concerns and gain insight on understanding how to cope with their experiences. I enjoy helping clients work on the best version of themselves and assist with addressing how their issues impact their view of the world. I am conscious of how trauma, relationships, socialization, and physical health impact individuals and do my best to be aware of various factors within the therapeutic relationship. I enjoy taking a holistic approach and being conscious of physical health concerns, chronic illnesses, or limitations that impact my clients.
My goal is to assist clients with understanding their mental health concerns and gain insight on understanding how to cope with their experiences. I enjoy helping clients work on the best version of themselves and assist with addressing how their issues impact their view of the world. I am conscious of how trauma, relationships, socialization, and physical health impact individuals and do my best to be aware of various factors within the therapeutic relationship. I enjoy taking a holistic approach and being conscious of physical health concerns, chronic illnesses, or limitations that impact my clients.
A child’s behavior can leave parents feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, and struggling to find connection. I work with children and families to help decode what behaviors are telling us. I believe that children (and adults) communicate through behavior. Providing parents and children with the tools to read the behaviors and understand the underlying meaning of them is when healing, growth, and change begin to happen.
A child’s behavior can leave parents feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, and struggling to find connection. I work with children and families to help decode what behaviors are telling us. I believe that children (and adults) communicate through behavior. Providing parents and children with the tools to read the behaviors and understand the underlying meaning of them is when healing, growth, and change begin to happen.
Rebecca's approach to therapy is psycho-dynamic Adlerian Psychology, but she utilizes a combination of methods to meet each client's unique needs. Rebecca believes all individuals deserve professionally and multiculturally competent mental health care that is rooted in strong therapeutic alliance, and both collaborative and holistic in nature. Rebecca believes individuals come to therapy for a variety of reasons at different stages of life. Rebecca is dedicated to walking alongside with you on your journey toward greater life satisfaction and mental wellness.
Rebecca's approach to therapy is psycho-dynamic Adlerian Psychology, but she utilizes a combination of methods to meet each client's unique needs. Rebecca believes all individuals deserve professionally and multiculturally competent mental health care that is rooted in strong therapeutic alliance, and both collaborative and holistic in nature. Rebecca believes individuals come to therapy for a variety of reasons at different stages of life. Rebecca is dedicated to walking alongside with you on your journey toward greater life satisfaction and mental wellness.
We all face difficult situations in our lives that can leave us feeling alone and overwhelmed. My goal is to help you find your true potential to lead a full and productive life. Together we can work to better understand and resolve the challenges that you face. By applying complimentary therapy approaches and techniques, we will identify negative perceptions or behavior patterns that may be keeping you from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
We all face difficult situations in our lives that can leave us feeling alone and overwhelmed. My goal is to help you find your true potential to lead a full and productive life. Together we can work to better understand and resolve the challenges that you face. By applying complimentary therapy approaches and techniques, we will identify negative perceptions or behavior patterns that may be keeping you from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Sometimes there is a time when it feels like the right time to start something new. Sometimes the "right time" never comes, and you decide to start anyway.
We each author our own story, the story of our lives, within the context of our communities, culture, and relationships. The story we create shapes who we are, how we see the world and ourselves, and the future. As a professional counselor, Sarah believes therapy holds the hope that change is possible, the past does not determine the future, and tomorrow can be different than today.
So let's start from the beginning,
or start from today,
either way,
let us start where we are.
Sometimes there is a time when it feels like the right time to start something new. Sometimes the "right time" never comes, and you decide to start anyway.
We each author our own story, the story of our lives, within the context of our communities, culture, and relationships. The story we create shapes who we are, how we see the world and ourselves, and the future. As a professional counselor, Sarah believes therapy holds the hope that change is possible, the past does not determine the future, and tomorrow can be different than today.
So let's start from the beginning,
or start from today,
either way,
let us start where we are.
I am accepting new clients!
I consider myself to be an existential therapist and believe that through suffering sometimes we find purpose and meaning in life. None of us are above suffering. Everyone will experience trauma or loss at some point in life and deserve a safe place to work through those experiences. I know what it is to suffer and have personal and professional experience with trauma, domestic violence, and substance use issues. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important component of effective therapy and place value on providing a non-judgmental, peaceful, safe space to heal.
I am accepting new clients!
I consider myself to be an existential therapist and believe that through suffering sometimes we find purpose and meaning in life. None of us are above suffering. Everyone will experience trauma or loss at some point in life and deserve a safe place to work through those experiences. I know what it is to suffer and have personal and professional experience with trauma, domestic violence, and substance use issues. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important component of effective therapy and place value on providing a non-judgmental, peaceful, safe space to heal.
I specialize in providing affirming therapy for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent adults navigating anxiety, identity, trauma, relationships, and life transitions. I believe successful therapy is fostered by finding the balance between evidence-based treatments such as ACT and CBT, and exploring your uniqueness as a human to facilitate healing. My hope is we will find the root of your pain and discover life-long solutions.
I specialize in providing affirming therapy for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent adults navigating anxiety, identity, trauma, relationships, and life transitions. I believe successful therapy is fostered by finding the balance between evidence-based treatments such as ACT and CBT, and exploring your uniqueness as a human to facilitate healing. My hope is we will find the root of your pain and discover life-long solutions.
I’m a central Iowa based therapist who helps people show up for themselves — real, stuck, and human. I balance compassion with gentle accountability — we'll work together to find coping skills that actually work for you, so you can feel more grounded and unpack what’s going on. Clients can expect a safe, judgement-free space that invites them to be authentic, and find the strength and confidence to keep going. With roots in nonprofit advocacy supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Iowa, I work with clients 16+ who are navigating ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, identity, and coping during life's transitions.
I’m a central Iowa based therapist who helps people show up for themselves — real, stuck, and human. I balance compassion with gentle accountability — we'll work together to find coping skills that actually work for you, so you can feel more grounded and unpack what’s going on. Clients can expect a safe, judgement-free space that invites them to be authentic, and find the strength and confidence to keep going. With roots in nonprofit advocacy supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Iowa, I work with clients 16+ who are navigating ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, identity, and coping during life's transitions.
Life can be tough, especially when we carry childhood trauma or face difficult transitions. Therapy offers a valuable chance to heal from these experiences and gain insights. It provides a space to explore what's happening within ourselves and with those around us. Embracing growth and change is a natural part of the journey toward feeling better, developing personal resources, and improving our connections with ourselves and others. I deeply value hearing and understanding people's stories. Each day is an invitation to persevere, and I am truly grateful for the moments of healing and growth that I witness.
Life can be tough, especially when we carry childhood trauma or face difficult transitions. Therapy offers a valuable chance to heal from these experiences and gain insights. It provides a space to explore what's happening within ourselves and with those around us. Embracing growth and change is a natural part of the journey toward feeling better, developing personal resources, and improving our connections with ourselves and others. I deeply value hearing and understanding people's stories. Each day is an invitation to persevere, and I am truly grateful for the moments of healing and growth that I witness.
Are you an adolescent of at least 14 years of age or adult who feels stifled by anxiety, depression, grief, the fallout from traumatic experiences, or a mixture of all of these? We all have the ability to find some degree of healing and growth even in the midst of dire circumstances and stressful life events. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore and express their needs, desires, and personalities in order to live a life most congruent with who they truly are at their cores.
Are you an adolescent of at least 14 years of age or adult who feels stifled by anxiety, depression, grief, the fallout from traumatic experiences, or a mixture of all of these? We all have the ability to find some degree of healing and growth even in the midst of dire circumstances and stressful life events. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore and express their needs, desires, and personalities in order to live a life most congruent with who they truly are at their cores.
I am passionate about creating a safe and supportive space for my clients, where they can explore their feelings and experiences without judgment. My therapeutic approach is rooted in an attachment-based and multicultural lens, and I utilize strength-based and family systems approaches to help you navigate life's challenges.
I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and I am here to walk alongside you as we work towards your goals. Whether you're facing a significant life transition, dealing with the complexities of family dynamics, or seeking support for your mental health, I am here to help.
I am passionate about creating a safe and supportive space for my clients, where they can explore their feelings and experiences without judgment. My therapeutic approach is rooted in an attachment-based and multicultural lens, and I utilize strength-based and family systems approaches to help you navigate life's challenges.
I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and I am here to walk alongside you as we work towards your goals. Whether you're facing a significant life transition, dealing with the complexities of family dynamics, or seeking support for your mental health, I am here to help.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults, providing a supportive, collaborative, and compassionate space to process challenges, heal from past experiences, and develop healthier ways of coping. My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness, and creative and somatic approaches.
I incorporate art, movement, and body-based practices to help clients connect with their emotions, increase self-awareness, reduce stress, and build resilience. I utilize gentle movement and yoga to support nervous system regulation and deepen awareness of internal experiences.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults, providing a supportive, collaborative, and compassionate space to process challenges, heal from past experiences, and develop healthier ways of coping. My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness, and creative and somatic approaches.
I incorporate art, movement, and body-based practices to help clients connect with their emotions, increase self-awareness, reduce stress, and build resilience. I utilize gentle movement and yoga to support nervous system regulation and deepen awareness of internal experiences.
Jason is a licensed independent social worker who is dedicated to providing compassionate support, cultivating a safe, non-judgmental space, facilitating personal growth, and fostering resilience through evidence-based practices, empathy, and a collaborative, client-centered approach. He earned his Master’s degree in social work from the University of Iowa, and received his Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Northeastern Illinois University, where he also minored in sociology.
Jason is a licensed independent social worker who is dedicated to providing compassionate support, cultivating a safe, non-judgmental space, facilitating personal growth, and fostering resilience through evidence-based practices, empathy, and a collaborative, client-centered approach. He earned his Master’s degree in social work from the University of Iowa, and received his Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Northeastern Illinois University, where he also minored in sociology.
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.