As we go through life, roadblocks and barriers to success are inevitable. Breaking down those barriers to create change can be difficult, but not impossible. Therapy can be a powerful experience where your first step is reaching out. Feeling brave enough to walk through the door means that healing can happen. Have you ever woken up in the morning and felt like you didn't recognize the person lying in bed next to you? How do you handle it if you discover your teen making choices you don't expect? When you choose to work with me, I will facilitate a therapy experience that is yours.

Being stuck in an emotional tornado with no end is devastating. 2020 has been full of hurt, fear, loss, and the unexpected... to say the least. You end up feeling lost, unsure of yourself, your relationships, your job, your whole world. You end up feeling alone, feeling a hole in your body that can't or is refusing to be filled, feeling like shit at the end of most days. Sometimes you see a glimmer of hope... yet you doubt it's real.

My passion in life is to help you thrive. My approach to marriage, family, and relationships is unique because I am keenly aware of how your view of the world, yourself, and how you view others affects all aspects of your life and your relationships. I'm a compassionate straight shooter who will help you reshape your past and set a firm foundation for the future. I focus less on diagnosing you and more on helping you to connect deeply with others and discover solutions to move forward. My desire is for you not to have to come back.

**Accepting new clients and have morning, afternoon and evening appointments available*** Creative Counseling Group, Plc. is composed of therapists who are dedicated to helping individuals, families, and couples through times of life transitions and crisis. We provide a safe, confident, and comfortable place for you to come and be yourself. We will help you set goals, find solutions, provide feedback, and monitor your progress. Our team provides knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate care. We ensure that clients feel heard and empowered.

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.

My direct phone is 319-364-5106. My areas of special interest are grief counseling and helping those coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions, spirituality , relationship issues, existential struggles, and recovery from domestic violence. I have years of experience doing individual, premarital, and couple therapy. I am especially sensitive to those who've had losses and are coping with sadness, sorrow, or grief. My clients tell me I have exceptional listening skills and the ability to make each person feel valued. I value each person's story and honor it as I help people find meaningful, healthy, and productive lives.

Many couples reach a point where they feel disconnected. Other couples complain of a lack of communication, infidelity, or a loss of intimacy. This does not have to be the permanent direction of your relationship. Together we can work on understanding the interactions and ruts that you have fallen into over time together. By working with someone who specializes in relationships, you can identify those areas and work to improve them. Couples therapy not only reduces conflict, research has also shown that it can be effective in helping with individual issues like depression and anxiety. Email me at jennifer@crrelationshipcenter.com.

In our busy and sometimes stressful lives, self-care is imperative. Tending to our own mental health may become necessary if the struggle becomes overwhelming to manage alone. Once you've made the decision that therapy is the next step for you, finding the right neutral, compassionate, non-judgmental and empathetic therapist is of the utmost importance. My mission is to build a therapeutic alliance with you using a collaborative approach to reach your goals. The evidence-based approaches and interventions that I use are designed to assist you in further identifying and tapping into the strengths you already possess.

As an EMDR trained therapist, I specialize in working with adverse childhood experiences (i.e., divorce, domestic violence, substance use, poverty, physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect) that impact the mental health and relational wellbeing of individuals, couples, and families across the life span. My primary hope for therapy is that through building collaborative relationships, we will help create an open environment where you feel safe as we begin processing your presenting problems and concerns.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, it is my goal to help any and everyone who needs it. I am a multicultural therapist whose main goal is to assist my clients in being the best person they can be. When you come to Strength in Diversity therapy center you will feel welcomed and accepted no matter your creed, color, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc. It is my hope that once you leave my therapy room you will feel rejuvenated, full of life, and ready to take on the world.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to understand your own story and break free from the traps that hold us back from change. You are brave because you are here. One quote that resonates with me is from Carl Whitaker, who once wrote, “Until you break with your patterns, the rut continues to deepen. Life goes on, but living dies”. Throughout my career, I have witnessed how being unheard and misunderstood creates a sense of feeling judgment and shame. I want to help by creating a space for healing and advancement by honoring that those experiences are a source of pain.

John holds several college degrees and works with individuals, teens, families, couples and more. He provides a well-rounded application of therapeutic interventions to promote healing and positive change. John helps to manage life's difficult challenges and brings about peace of mind through sound therapeutic practices. With a remarkable sense of compassion, insight and understanding, John has dedicated his life's work to the service of others. No matter what the situation is, therapy can almost always have a positive impact. There is no better time to start then right now. Give John a call now to make an appointment.

No one should move through life, silently experiencing emotional distress with little to no sense of hope, yet so many individuals do. Whether it be a result of biology and/or experience, a person’s thoughts and emotions can greatly shape their reality- leaving them to struggle to see the light at the end of the tunnel. By reconnecting with their values and seeing one's purpose in life, a person can begin to break free from the hold that uncomfortable thoughts and emotions can have on them. While involvement in therapy entails a great deal of vulnerability, it can also be an important step toward desired growth.

My passion is to walk with you on your journey toward healing and wholeness. I offer a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and confidential space. You already possess the strengths you need to face life's challenges. Let's explore together.

Our schedules, responsibilities, traumas and relationships can leave us feeling stressed, burdened, anxious, depressed or just plain tired of the daily grind. Multiple stressors and little relief can create thoughts of hopelessness and fear. You’d love to grow as an individual, couple or family but how do you escape the stress long enough to do so? It is natural and important to seek supportive, empathetic and effective help during such times.

Today's world is difficult to navigate. Am I doing the right things for my children? Am I making the right career moves? Does my relationship need attention? Do my children need extra support? How can I be a better friend? Sometimes the list seems endless. The question we forget to ask ourselves is am I happy? Are my children happy? Unfortunately, some of us are not, some of us feel like we are just going through the motions. Let's change that together. Let's make happiness a priority. Let's get back to the basics.

Accepting new patients into my growing practice. I believe everyone has a best self and that sometimes this best self gets lost or forgotten about. My practice is about helping individuals, couples, and families become their best selves. This may mean working through compulsive behaviors (drugs, alcohol, eating disorders, shopping, etc.), addressing depression or anxiety, working to repair relationships, or assisting with life's transitions (pre-marital, divorce, empty nester, etc.). Everyone deserves the opportunity to live their best life.

I look forward to helping you seek greater peace and conflict resolution - helping you find an increased overall life balance. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help them work through former and current conflict and stressors. I use cognitive behavioral techniques to assist in challenging distorted thoughts and patterns. I have a focus in helping those who struggle with depression and anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship or family conflicts, life transitions, and issues surrounding grief and loss.

*Accepting new clients* Do you have increasing concerns about your child’s mood and behavior? Perhaps your child has experienced a change, loss, traumatic experience or is struggling with peer relationships. As a parent, when your child is hurting, you hurt with them. While it can be difficult to ask for help, you don’t have to face these struggles alone. Many children experience mental and behavioral health challenges that are treatable. Through therapy, your child can develop healthy coping tools, improve emotional regulation, and learn positive and appropriate ways to get their needs met.

Life is full of ups and down. The ups are great, and at times, the downs can leave you feeling stuck. Sometimes people need someone to help them sort out the chaos, or just be a non-judgmental, listening ear. I believe all people are naturally good, performing their best when they feel their best.