Therapists in Waterloo, IA
Ramona Schmidt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified
My desire has always been to be available, assisting anyone who is hurting. You may be facing a life altering health diagnosis, perhaps an accident, loss of a job, marital problems, an addiction, parenting issues, death of a loved one, caregiving; the list is endless. Perhaps you are wrestling with issues that aren't apparent to anyone else, but they are very real to you. It is easy to feel isolated and alone.
Jennifer L. Michler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
I love working with a variety of individuals. As a Marriage and Family therapist, I especially enjoy working with people in the context of their family. I believe we are influenced and shaped by past events, relationships, and our upbringing. Therapy is a helpful way to explore those areas we are struggling with and to learn a little bit more about ourselves. By doing this, we can become healthier and happier people.
Cathy A. Rottinghaus
Counselor, LMSW
Verified
My practice is a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach focused on empowering clients to actively assist in their mental health journey. I use a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, play therapy techniques, art therapy techniques, and other personally expressive interventions with clients. I place a high value on clients’ personal autonomy and collaboration in establishing mental health goals.
Resilience Counseling Agency Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MFT
Verified
My approach is based on Solution Focus and Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy a collaborative, integrative, holistic and specialized process tailored to individual/Family/Couple needs. People seek therapy for many reasons such as: difficulties in their personal or professional lives caused by current stressors or unresolved traumas, conflicts that cause fear, shame, anger, sadness, helplessness and the inability to concentrate, function, or be fully engaged in life. I work with individuals, couples, & families to help collaboratively tackle the challenges they are facing, through creating new insight and forming solutions to problems and action plans.
Katie Schieffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Katie is passionate about mental health and wellness for all. She uses a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to create a space where individuals and families are able to experience a sense of safety and connection. Building on these experiences, Katie aims to help individuals understand their own strengths, needs and agency for change. With families, Katie incorporates brain development and attachment theory to build a working alliance with families to identify the specific needs of their child. Katie aims to help families experience connection, attunement and enjoyment as tools to improve and strengthen relationships.
Samarah Greeves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified
My experience in social work began in hospice and an international placement in India. Upon returning home, I continued to work in hospice, where I encountered end-of-life concerns, depression, anxiety, grief, and loss. I implement a strengths-based, heart-centered, holistic, and spiritual approach that is collaborative and non-judgmental. Guided by a culturally sensitive perspective, I enjoy working with a diverse population. I empower clients to tap into their own creativity to assist in their healing journey. I blend cognitive behavioral therapy with expressive arts to help clients reach their goals.
Lori Rasmussen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified
** Telehealth Sessions Available** Have you been noticing things like anxiety, sadness or irritation that keep showing up and are making it hard to be around your friends, care for your family or do things you enjoy? Do you need a space to talk about the really hard time you are going through right now? Maybe you have been frustrated, feeling overwhelmed and feel like you can't quite get to the changes that you are wanting? Or maybe you are struggling with your relationship with food and not able to tell anyone what is really going on and how hard it is to change it.
Brandi Schmitt
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC
Verified
Attempting to cope with a mental health concern is often a lonely and exhausting process. Additionally, pursuing counseling can often be a difficult decision to make, but one that I believe is worthwhile. As a counselor, my role is to help support you through your healing journey and empower you to rediscover your own unique strengths and resources as a means to promote such healing. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental environment for you to share your own unique life story.
Shelly Blanchard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT
Verified
In my sessions, I like to focus on the entire person: the mind, body, and spirit. I do provide Christian counseling if that is something you are interested in. I offer therapy with individuals, couples, and families and am happy to say that I love the work I do. When you come to my office, you will be able to share the things in your life that you are struggling with and know that what you share will be met with compassion. You will be able to let me know what you would like to talk about during each session and what you would like to get out of therapy.
Kenzie Flot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified
I'm so glad you have reached out for help. I'd love to meet with you to help look at your goals and how we can make a plan to achieve them.
William Drier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW, ACSW
Verified
Bill has a very straightforward and matter-of-fact approach to psychotherapy and counseling. He describes his approach as "change oriented", believing the client's inherent strengths provide the keys to growth and recovery. Bill recognized the profound role the family plays in mental health. Bill finds working with families especially rewarding. Much of that works includes couple and marriage counseling and youth.
Alicia Jefferson
Counselor, tLMHC, NCC, MA
Verified
The journey to mental wellbeing can sometimes be intense and choosing a professional to help you along is not always easy. Knowing these two things, I value the opportunity to help you engage in self-care. My name is Alicia Jefferson, I work with individuals from all walks of life and with various issues. I am particularly interested in helping women process and heal from traumatic experiences. I’m also interested in working with individuals impacted by the incarceration of a love one. With all who allow me to help them along their journey, my aim is to build a trusting and productive relationship. Look forward to working with you!
Summer Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Welcome! Having someone listen to you, without judging or minimizing what you feel and think is so important. Together, we can help you gain clarity, set goals, and take steps toward healing. I provide a safe space in my practice to allow for all stages of self-discovery and wellness for you or your family.
Emily Allaire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, MSW, CADC
Verified
Are you finding yourself feeling overwhelmed? Guilty? Ashamed? Or are you feeling anxious about making a decision? In the process of preparing for a major life change? Is one or more of your relationships struggling? Our lives can throw us some pretty uncomfortable curve balls from time to time and we get to realize we have choices. You may not know what to do with that ball now that you've caught it, and that's ok. The fact that you’re here tells me you have hope.
Abby Meyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
My name is Abby Meyer (she/her) and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Waterloo, IA with experience working with individuals, families and children. I strive to provide an environment dedicated to instilling hope and building client strengths. Using a Systems Theory lens, my goal is to work with each client system to create everlasting change.
Katherine M Dinges
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified
I will partner with you to find answers, and build skills to meet life's challenges with renewed strength. As a licensed clinical social worker for more than 25 years, I have the skills and life experience to help when you are dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, life transitions or relationship issues. My specific training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Gerontology enhance a broad range of interventions used in therapy.
Amanda Marks
Licensed Professional Counselor, t-LMHC
Verified
I am a graduate of Upper Iowa University and a temporary licensed mental health counselor. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and parents dealing with anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, parent/child conflict, coping with divorce, and other life stressors.
Bonita Streich
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
I work with ages 3 through adulthood: individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with individuals who have: depression, anxiety, Bipolar, grief from any type of loss, ADHD, Autism, stress, anger, divorce, and those who need a third party to talk to without judgement. I am trained in Adlerian Play Therapy for children and adults to reach beyond traditional talk therapy for self-expression/processing when words are hard to find. It is proven that children say much more in play than they have the words for.
Taylor Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
I earned my Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in psychology from the University of Northern Iowa. I continued my education and graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Master of Social work degree with specialization in trauma informed care. During my time at UNI, I gained valuable experience working with children, youth, and families. Outside of college, I worked as a Mental Health Therapist, in the school system, counseling students experiencing concerns with depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, self-identify, self-harm, relationships, and more.
Shantila Marie Caston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified
Hello my name is Shantila and as a therapist I do not believe that there is one counseling approach that works for every person, and for this reason, I take a more eclectic approach to work with my clients and select the method that allows me to best serve the needs of my clients. I am a strength based, person centered, trauma informed care provider who uses various evidence based therapeutic approaches that will best serve the clients I work with.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Waterloo are psychologists, licensed counselors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualized treatment.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Waterloo then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Waterloo then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Waterloo, or Child Psychologists in Waterloo.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Waterloo psychologists specializing in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Waterloo psychologists specializing in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Waterloo specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Many therapists accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the therapist.