Therapists in Iowa

Hello, I am a person-centered and strengths-based counselor. I am trained in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (which is a type of CBT) and hypnosis. I specialize in young adults, career counseling, couples counseling, and women's issues. I also work with children of all ages and their parents. I have been practicing in the field of mental health since 2009. If you are looking for a warm, positive, and experienced counselor, give me a call. :) I also have a team of counselors who work with me and I would be happy to introduce you to any of them.

Hi, my name is Taylor! I feel that the most important part of therapy is the relationship I build with each individual I work with. I offer a non-judgmental, supportive, and safe space for us to collaborate and work towards your goals. I use a variety of techniques in order to best meet each individual where they are and explore what may work best for them. I understand that this journey can be scary and nerve-racking. I feel honored to get to stand beside individuals on their journey to finding the potential within themselves.

As as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I can give you tools to improve communication with your partner and ask for what you need, educate you on the type of interactions that can cause damage during times of conflict, coach you on how you can make meaningful and positive connections with your partner, and most importantly, how to become friends again! I work with families to help facilitate safe communication so each member's needs can be expressed and heard. My practice also serves individuals who are wanting to learn more effective ways to manage stress, anxiety, and depression.

**NO OPENINGS AT THIS TIME** I enjoy helping clients create rich and meaningful lives. I specialize in individual therapy with adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, adjustments to life stressors, and more. I also love working with artists and creative people. I primarily use the Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) Model with clients, an evidence-based model that stems out of cognitive behavioral therapy, and the idea that our thoughts, emotions and behaviors are closely connected. Clients learn many skills related to mindfulness, radical acceptance, and self-compassion.

I am a Licensed Independent Level Social Worker (LISW) and certified substance abuse counselor (IADC). I have been providing therapy since 2009, working in community mental health and hospital settings. I am able to work with individuals struggling with addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, and parenting issues.

Gayle believes that the key components to living a happy, successful life include maintaining functional thought patterns, effectively communicating needs and emotions to others, and cultivating a strong sense of self. After exploring the origin of your distress, Gayle will help you identify counterproductive thought patterns and teach you how to challenge them to bring about personal growth. Gayle earned a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from The University of Kansas, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The University of Iowa.

I believe the first step to all healing and change is to desire something different. The fact that you are considering counseling is a good sign. I would be honored to hear your story and be involved in your journey.

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.

I am a mental health therapist with specific experience working with youth and adolescents, and I enjoy working with all ages. I believe therapy works best when it is a collaborative process where the client and counselor work together toward the client's therapeutic goals. My clinical approach is genuine and non-judgmental. I meet clients where they are and adjust each therapeutic intervention to the individual.

Do you like coffee or tea? Me too. Let me pour you a cup and let’s talk! I think good therapy starts with a genuine connection. I will value and validate your unique experiences and perspectives, so that genuine connection starts from the very first session. As a social justice-minded and culturally competent counselor, I provide a very empathetic and safe space for my clients to talk about some pretty heavy issues. Have you felt like an outsider? Do you struggle with the grind culture? Are you experiencing relationship issues? Maybe stuck in a funk? Anxious and not sure why? If so, I think we should meet!

You’ve been feeling “off” for a while now. Your life isn’t necessarily falling apart but you’re not happy. You’ve thought about going to therapy many times but then you end up procrastinating. You tell yourself you should be able to figure this out on your own and that therapy is for people with problems worse than yours. But lately something has tipped the scales. Most of the time you handle your emotions pretty well but now it’s too much with everything you have going on. You’re stressed, anxious or depressed. Some days you’re not even sure how you feel.

Current Availability as of 3/1/2023 - Hi! I'm Monica - a therapist on a mission to bring balance, wholeness, and healing to the people of Iowa. I believe that growth is possible for everyone. You deserve a space to safely feel heard and seen. It is my honor to create that space for you and with you. I believe that every human (yes, you!) deserves to know, feel, and understand their worth and value here on this earth. In my office, you can expect me to help you to explore origins of negative beliefs, seek out the impacts of childhood experiences on your current life, and learn true elements of self-compassion.

I help individuals and couples explore feelings of anxiety, depression, relational conflict, and low self esteem into mindfulness, joyous, connected, and valued experiences. Often the most difficult emotions and times of our lives are opportunities for growth, vulnerability, and expansion. I work to create a safe, validating, and empowering space with clients to explore challenging emotions, trauma, vulnerability, and identify how they bloom into the best version of themselves.

I have a passion to work with those experiencing challenges or need encouragement, insight and perspective. My goal is to work collaboratively with you to create positive changes and beliefs about your life based on goals you have set for yourself. Together, we can create a treatment plan that is a good fit for you in an effort to find your way to a fulfilling and satisfying life.

New clients welcome! I have many options for appointment times. I have had the privilege to work with diverse populations and individuals from different cultures. It takes courage to reach out and seek therapy. I honor that courage by providing compassionate, nonjudgmental, empathic listening and support establishing a safe place for clients to be able to share freely.