Optum Therapists in Vinton, IA
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or other struggles in your life? Maybe you avoid these feelings by stuffing your emotions down or distracting yourself with activities that ultimately don’t fix anything. Avoidance feels good now, but we know deep down it won’t bring the relief that we are craving. What you need is someone who is safe to talk to and who seeks to understand you. That will make a tremendous difference in your ability to cope and experience life with the joy, contentment, and purpose you are desiring.
Do you feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or other struggles in your life? Maybe you avoid these feelings by stuffing your emotions down or distracting yourself with activities that ultimately don’t fix anything. Avoidance feels good now, but we know deep down it won’t bring the relief that we are craving. What you need is someone who is safe to talk to and who seeks to understand you. That will make a tremendous difference in your ability to cope and experience life with the joy, contentment, and purpose you are desiring.
Each of us can point to some aspect of our lives that we'd like to change. As your therapist, my intention is to help you identify changes you'd like to make; collaborate with you in setting realistic, achievable goals for yourself; teach you to incorporate coping skills to ease through transitions; desensitize unprocessed trauma; and fully support you while we walk this journey together. Your comfort is my priority, and I offer compassion and understanding without judgment.
Each of us can point to some aspect of our lives that we'd like to change. As your therapist, my intention is to help you identify changes you'd like to make; collaborate with you in setting realistic, achievable goals for yourself; teach you to incorporate coping skills to ease through transitions; desensitize unprocessed trauma; and fully support you while we walk this journey together. Your comfort is my priority, and I offer compassion and understanding without judgment.
Are you struggling with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs last? Do you wonder how your life could be happier or better? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
Are you struggling with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs last? Do you wonder how your life could be happier or better? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
You really can have your cake and eat it, too! You can learn to enjoy food guilt free and stop avoiding mirrors. Hating what you see in the mirror directly affects how and what you eat, creating emotional eating and periods where you don't eat at all (or only very little). This fosters a fear of food, not trusting yourself around food, and a desire for more self control or willpower. I call this the diet roller coaster and it's not a fun (nor healthy) place to be. Let's get you off the diet roller coaster and end your history of yo-yo dieting.
You really can have your cake and eat it, too! You can learn to enjoy food guilt free and stop avoiding mirrors. Hating what you see in the mirror directly affects how and what you eat, creating emotional eating and periods where you don't eat at all (or only very little). This fosters a fear of food, not trusting yourself around food, and a desire for more self control or willpower. I call this the diet roller coaster and it's not a fun (nor healthy) place to be. Let's get you off the diet roller coaster and end your history of yo-yo dieting.
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I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults. I also provides family and marriage counseling. My practice approach consists of cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, positive psychology as well as others. I recently completed my certification in mental health and integrative medicine and believes that a holistic approach is beneficial to help manage life’s challenges.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults. I also provides family and marriage counseling. My practice approach consists of cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, positive psychology as well as others. I recently completed my certification in mental health and integrative medicine and believes that a holistic approach is beneficial to help manage life’s challenges.
I provide a very straight-forward and direct solution focused approach for addressing barriers of life. I understand that sometimes we all can use a safe space to process situations that come along with being human in a sometimes less than humane world. I provide guidance through instructing the use of various breathing exercises, grounding, stabilization, and relaxation techniques to provide clients with tools for minimizing stress responses.
I provide a very straight-forward and direct solution focused approach for addressing barriers of life. I understand that sometimes we all can use a safe space to process situations that come along with being human in a sometimes less than humane world. I provide guidance through instructing the use of various breathing exercises, grounding, stabilization, and relaxation techniques to provide clients with tools for minimizing stress responses.
Karla Robison, lMHC
I believe therapy should be a supportive and collaborative space where individuals feel safe to explore their experiences, develop insight, and work toward meaningful change. I strive to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where clients can openly process challenges and build the tools needed for healing and personal growth. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship concerns. My approach is client-centered and grounded in evidence-based practices.
Karla Robison, lMHC
I believe therapy should be a supportive and collaborative space where individuals feel safe to explore their experiences, develop insight, and work toward meaningful change. I strive to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where clients can openly process challenges and build the tools needed for healing and personal growth. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship concerns. My approach is client-centered and grounded in evidence-based practices.
If you are struggling to cope with relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, mood disorders, addictions, etc., I can help. Growth is often uncomfortable, messy and full of feelings you weren’t expecting. Together we can challenge your beliefs and put you on your path to personal healing. I am a generalist in treatment modalities. I consistently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy with a Strength Based Perspective. Together we can make change happen.
If you are struggling to cope with relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, mood disorders, addictions, etc., I can help. Growth is often uncomfortable, messy and full of feelings you weren’t expecting. Together we can challenge your beliefs and put you on your path to personal healing. I am a generalist in treatment modalities. I consistently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy with a Strength Based Perspective. Together we can make change happen.
My specialties include adult ADHD (I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider, ADHD-CCSP), anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and stress management. Are you struggling with ADHD symptoms, including emotional dysregulation, poor time management, trouble starting or finishing tasks, and/or job or school stress? I would love to talk with you about understanding and accepting your neurodiversity and to help you build on your strengths. Let's explore the issues that affect your quality of life so you can feel happy, productive, and joyful.
My specialties include adult ADHD (I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider, ADHD-CCSP), anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and stress management. Are you struggling with ADHD symptoms, including emotional dysregulation, poor time management, trouble starting or finishing tasks, and/or job or school stress? I would love to talk with you about understanding and accepting your neurodiversity and to help you build on your strengths. Let's explore the issues that affect your quality of life so you can feel happy, productive, and joyful.
Life can feel overwhelming—whether it's trauma, depression, anxiety, or the emotional strain of pregnancy, postpartum, or infertility. You might be an adolescent figuring out the complexities of growing up or an adult juggling life’s pressures. You feel stuck and exhausted, seeking understanding and relief. You want someone who listens, provides compassion, and lightens your load with empathy—and you’re ready for a path forward, with support that truly meets you where you are.
Life can feel overwhelming—whether it's trauma, depression, anxiety, or the emotional strain of pregnancy, postpartum, or infertility. You might be an adolescent figuring out the complexities of growing up or an adult juggling life’s pressures. You feel stuck and exhausted, seeking understanding and relief. You want someone who listens, provides compassion, and lightens your load with empathy—and you’re ready for a path forward, with support that truly meets you where you are.
Are you experiencing ongoing feelings of sadness or emptiness that seem hard to shake? Navigating changes, like the transition to parenthood, can be challenging, and it’s natural to feel overwhelmed, especially if you're dealing with self-doubt, body image concerns, or a sense of losing who you once were. If life feels out of control due to past or current struggles, remember—you don’t have to face this alone. I’m here to support you in reclaiming your identity and rediscovering the version of yourself that brings you the most joy. Together, we’ll work on restoring your confidence and finding your path to happiness.
Are you experiencing ongoing feelings of sadness or emptiness that seem hard to shake? Navigating changes, like the transition to parenthood, can be challenging, and it’s natural to feel overwhelmed, especially if you're dealing with self-doubt, body image concerns, or a sense of losing who you once were. If life feels out of control due to past or current struggles, remember—you don’t have to face this alone. I’m here to support you in reclaiming your identity and rediscovering the version of yourself that brings you the most joy. Together, we’ll work on restoring your confidence and finding your path to happiness.
It can feel like a huge risk to seek out therapy when we’re in pain and struggling with all that life can bring. I honor the courage and vulnerability it takes to reach out for support when you need it and I am committed to finding a path forward together. I am a queer identified licensed independent social worker (LISW) who has been providing psychotherapy to adults for over 20 years. My intervention style is collaborative and compassionate. I practice from an attachment and relationally focused theoretical framework that utilizes multi-modal intervention strategies that work best for you to facilitate healing, insight, and growth.
It can feel like a huge risk to seek out therapy when we’re in pain and struggling with all that life can bring. I honor the courage and vulnerability it takes to reach out for support when you need it and I am committed to finding a path forward together. I am a queer identified licensed independent social worker (LISW) who has been providing psychotherapy to adults for over 20 years. My intervention style is collaborative and compassionate. I practice from an attachment and relationally focused theoretical framework that utilizes multi-modal intervention strategies that work best for you to facilitate healing, insight, and growth.
Accepting New CLIENTS! Do you feel like you’ve lost yourself? Perhaps you’re carrying the weight of past trauma or navigating the overwhelming transitions of motherhood. It can feel lonely, frustrating, and at times, impossible to find your way back to a sense of peace and self-acceptance. I want you to know this: you don’t have to face these challenges alone. We’ll work together to heal emotional wounds, rebuild your confidence, and help you find clarity and balance to show up more fully and with a sense of vitality in your life.
Accepting New CLIENTS! Do you feel like you’ve lost yourself? Perhaps you’re carrying the weight of past trauma or navigating the overwhelming transitions of motherhood. It can feel lonely, frustrating, and at times, impossible to find your way back to a sense of peace and self-acceptance. I want you to know this: you don’t have to face these challenges alone. We’ll work together to heal emotional wounds, rebuild your confidence, and help you find clarity and balance to show up more fully and with a sense of vitality in your life.
Carol Seehusen
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, ACS
4 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Waitlist for new clients
Pain, illness, and trauma can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, your body, your relationships, and the life you want to be living. Healing is rarely just mental or emotional; it is whole-person work. I believe true healing involves the mind, body, emotions, relationships, and spirit, while honoring the brain and body’s natural ability to heal. My approach is rooted in the belief that you already hold wisdom within you. You may not always feel connected to it, especially when life has been painful, overwhelming, or unpredictable, but it is there. I help you uncover direction and reconnect with your capacity for growth.
Pain, illness, and trauma can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, your body, your relationships, and the life you want to be living. Healing is rarely just mental or emotional; it is whole-person work. I believe true healing involves the mind, body, emotions, relationships, and spirit, while honoring the brain and body’s natural ability to heal. My approach is rooted in the belief that you already hold wisdom within you. You may not always feel connected to it, especially when life has been painful, overwhelming, or unpredictable, but it is there. I help you uncover direction and reconnect with your capacity for growth.
I believe counseling provides a safe, supportive relationship where you can openly share your thoughts and feelings and learn new strategies for coping. I work with people navigating relationships, parenting, career challenges, anxiety, panic attacks, codependency, divorce, guilt and shame, life purpose, midlife transitions, and women's issues. I use several approaches in therapy because no one method fits all clients. Depending on your needs, I draw from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered approaches.
I believe counseling provides a safe, supportive relationship where you can openly share your thoughts and feelings and learn new strategies for coping. I work with people navigating relationships, parenting, career challenges, anxiety, panic attacks, codependency, divorce, guilt and shame, life purpose, midlife transitions, and women's issues. I use several approaches in therapy because no one method fits all clients. Depending on your needs, I draw from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered approaches.
WELCOME! You may be struggling with an unhappy relationship, grieving the loss of a loved one, feeling depressed or anxious, interested in improving your life balance and wellness, or simply wanting a closer relationship with God. If so, I invite you to call me for a consultation. We can identify new patterns, coping skills and strategies so you can feel you are thriving in life with success and joy.
WELCOME! You may be struggling with an unhappy relationship, grieving the loss of a loved one, feeling depressed or anxious, interested in improving your life balance and wellness, or simply wanting a closer relationship with God. If so, I invite you to call me for a consultation. We can identify new patterns, coping skills and strategies so you can feel you are thriving in life with success and joy.
Being a human can be hard. The difficulties life throws us may leave us questioning ourselves or our relationships; however, you don’t have to navigate it all on your own. If you are looking to explore and process your own thoughts and emotions, I strive to create a nonjudgmental space for you to do so. My goal is for you to feel empowered to navigate difficulties with a little more trust in yourself despite past experiences or current circumstances. I primarily work with adults who are facing difficulties related to mood, anxiety, self-esteem, and trauma in a therapeutic environment that prioritizes safety and authenticity.
Being a human can be hard. The difficulties life throws us may leave us questioning ourselves or our relationships; however, you don’t have to navigate it all on your own. If you are looking to explore and process your own thoughts and emotions, I strive to create a nonjudgmental space for you to do so. My goal is for you to feel empowered to navigate difficulties with a little more trust in yourself despite past experiences or current circumstances. I primarily work with adults who are facing difficulties related to mood, anxiety, self-esteem, and trauma in a therapeutic environment that prioritizes safety and authenticity.
I believe that everyone's capable of experiencing an emotionally healthy and fulfilling life regardless of their unique circumstance. With therapy to find insight into past pain and trauma, wounds old and new can be healed, and tools can be discovered to deal with present and future challenges. My clients are ready to be the agents of change in their lives through their personal growth instead of waiting for the world around them to change. I believe that through therapy with me, individuals have the innate wisdom and courage that can be discovered to find their best paths forward with compassion for self and others.
I believe that everyone's capable of experiencing an emotionally healthy and fulfilling life regardless of their unique circumstance. With therapy to find insight into past pain and trauma, wounds old and new can be healed, and tools can be discovered to deal with present and future challenges. My clients are ready to be the agents of change in their lives through their personal growth instead of waiting for the world around them to change. I believe that through therapy with me, individuals have the innate wisdom and courage that can be discovered to find their best paths forward with compassion for self and others.
Seeking help can bring on a wide range of emotions, I'm so glad you're here. You deserve a space where you don't have to hold it all together, where someone can help you carry some of the weight, and a place where you feel safe enough to let the unsafe parts of you feel seen. I work with a wide range of individuals navigating relational trauma, life transitions, behavioral difficulties, dissociation, burnout, internalized capitalism, and more. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults from all backgrounds including folks in the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, as well as neurodivergent individuals.
Seeking help can bring on a wide range of emotions, I'm so glad you're here. You deserve a space where you don't have to hold it all together, where someone can help you carry some of the weight, and a place where you feel safe enough to let the unsafe parts of you feel seen. I work with a wide range of individuals navigating relational trauma, life transitions, behavioral difficulties, dissociation, burnout, internalized capitalism, and more. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults from all backgrounds including folks in the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, as well as neurodivergent individuals.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling. Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy