Psychodynamic Therapists in 52722

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Jennifer King
Counselor, MA, TLMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Clients often come to see me for support through some of the toughest times in their life. It is my job to hold a space for you to engage in the work to better understand what you are going through and ways to move through it. My areas of specialty are working with trauma, anxiety, depression, disordered eating/body image and low self-worth. I am currently in the final stages of becoming a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor as well.
Clients often come to see me for support through some of the toughest times in their life. It is my job to hold a space for you to engage in the work to better understand what you are going through and ways to move through it. My areas of specialty are working with trauma, anxiety, depression, disordered eating/body image and low self-worth. I am currently in the final stages of becoming a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor as well.
(563) 278-3963 View (563) 278-3963
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Alexandra Skinner Walsh
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Bettendorf, IA 52722
My emotions make me feel out of control. I just want to live authentically & be accepted as me, but self-doubt & fear get in my way. My family/spouse is unhealthy at best & abusive at worst. I've lived so much of my life trying to be enough for everyone else that I lost myself in the process. I'm not even sure of who I am anymore. I thought they loved me, but then how could they treat me this way? My relationship feels like a constant rollercoaster. One minute things are great & then it's terrible. Worse, I have no clue how we even got there. It feels like madness. No contact? Limited contact? I just don't know what to do!
My emotions make me feel out of control. I just want to live authentically & be accepted as me, but self-doubt & fear get in my way. My family/spouse is unhealthy at best & abusive at worst. I've lived so much of my life trying to be enough for everyone else that I lost myself in the process. I'm not even sure of who I am anymore. I thought they loved me, but then how could they treat me this way? My relationship feels like a constant rollercoaster. One minute things are great & then it's terrible. Worse, I have no clue how we even got there. It feels like madness. No contact? Limited contact? I just don't know what to do!
(563) 723-0119 View (563) 723-0119
Photo of Flaherty Counseling & Consulting, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 52722, IA
Flaherty Counseling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Clients consistently report that I create a calm and safe therapy space that is dynamic with an intuitive, 'down to earth' style balancing being kind and diplomatic, with being quite direct and clear with feedback and tools. I treat a variety of mental health conditions, and additionally offer support and guidance around a vast array of life issues. I am passionate about finding and tailoring what works for YOUR needs. I specialize in anxiety, trauma (including complicated grief), interpersonal issues, and mood disorders. Again, focusing in and utilizing the tools that serve you best.
Clients consistently report that I create a calm and safe therapy space that is dynamic with an intuitive, 'down to earth' style balancing being kind and diplomatic, with being quite direct and clear with feedback and tools. I treat a variety of mental health conditions, and additionally offer support and guidance around a vast array of life issues. I am passionate about finding and tailoring what works for YOUR needs. I specialize in anxiety, trauma (including complicated grief), interpersonal issues, and mood disorders. Again, focusing in and utilizing the tools that serve you best.
(563) 362-3939 View (563) 362-3939
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Margy Hendershott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bettendorf, IA 52722
You deserve to be happy, let me help! I support women with feelings of stress, overwhelm and sadness to achieve a sense of calm, self-confidence and wellness. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and other mood difficulties. I help with stress management, relationship problems, divorce adjustment, life transitions, parenting, boundary setting, self-esteem, and prenatal/postpartum adjustment. I offer a Christian perspective. With compassion and understanding, I work with you to help build on strengths, learn new coping skills, and attain the personal growth you are committed to accomplishing.
You deserve to be happy, let me help! I support women with feelings of stress, overwhelm and sadness to achieve a sense of calm, self-confidence and wellness. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and other mood difficulties. I help with stress management, relationship problems, divorce adjustment, life transitions, parenting, boundary setting, self-esteem, and prenatal/postpartum adjustment. I offer a Christian perspective. With compassion and understanding, I work with you to help build on strengths, learn new coping skills, and attain the personal growth you are committed to accomplishing.
(563) 293-5518 View (563) 293-5518
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Nathan Douglas Mccarty
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Dealing with hopelessness, anxiety, and other stressors in daily life can be difficult and sometimes unmanageable. I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families on coping with and understanding these stressors, as well as managing and overcoming them. My goal is to establish trust and working relationships to educate on the impact in mental health; how to manage stressors, and identify preventative techniques to address those issues.
Dealing with hopelessness, anxiety, and other stressors in daily life can be difficult and sometimes unmanageable. I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families on coping with and understanding these stressors, as well as managing and overcoming them. My goal is to establish trust and working relationships to educate on the impact in mental health; how to manage stressors, and identify preventative techniques to address those issues.
(563) 554-6097 View (563) 554-6097
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Christina Wassenhove
Counselor, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Hello! It's so nice to meet you and I really appreciate the time you took to check us out! My name is Christina, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I believe in taking an eclectic approach towards mental health recovery, and I understand that everyone is on their own unique journey. It is important not to rush the process and give yourself the time and attention you deserve.
Hello! It's so nice to meet you and I really appreciate the time you took to check us out! My name is Christina, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I believe in taking an eclectic approach towards mental health recovery, and I understand that everyone is on their own unique journey. It is important not to rush the process and give yourself the time and attention you deserve.
(563) 447-9637 View (563) 447-9637
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Megan Phillips (Heffernen)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bettendorf, IA 52722
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!*** I consider people to be the experts of their own lives. My role is to assist people by creating a safe and relaxed environment where they are able to grow trust and comfortably identify and work toward their goals. I am here to listen non-judgmentally, pose questions and ideas to foster positive changes to thinking and behavioral patterns, support the growth of healthy relationships, and assist in the improvement of daily functioning, emotional regulation, and the use of healthy coping mechanisms.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!*** I consider people to be the experts of their own lives. My role is to assist people by creating a safe and relaxed environment where they are able to grow trust and comfortably identify and work toward their goals. I am here to listen non-judgmentally, pose questions and ideas to foster positive changes to thinking and behavioral patterns, support the growth of healthy relationships, and assist in the improvement of daily functioning, emotional regulation, and the use of healthy coping mechanisms.
(309) 517-5648 View (309) 517-5648
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Brooke A. Radech
Counselor, LMHC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Are you or someone you love struggling? You are not alone and things will improve with the right connection to your therapist. For over a decade my passion has been counseling teens, adults, families and couples in handling stressful life transitions and mental health challenges. My strengths-based narrative approach utilizes compassion, humor and counseling techniques to help all ages with: anger, ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, school & career performance, relationship issues, self harm, suicide ideation, eating disorders and self-esteem challenges. Let's connect to begin your healing journey.
Are you or someone you love struggling? You are not alone and things will improve with the right connection to your therapist. For over a decade my passion has been counseling teens, adults, families and couples in handling stressful life transitions and mental health challenges. My strengths-based narrative approach utilizes compassion, humor and counseling techniques to help all ages with: anger, ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, school & career performance, relationship issues, self harm, suicide ideation, eating disorders and self-esteem challenges. Let's connect to begin your healing journey.
(563) 204-6197 View (563) 204-6197
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Zachery Nielsen
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Not accepting new clients
I help individuals and couples process feelings of anxiety, depression, relational conflict, and low self esteem cultivating and growing them into feelings of 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 help individuals and couples process feelings of anxiety, depression, relational conflict, and low self esteem cultivating and growing them into feelings of 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.
(563) 748-4482 View (563) 748-4482
Photo of Erica Lauren Bucy, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 52722, IA
Erica Lauren Bucy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Not accepting new clients
***I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME*** My name is Erica, and in my practice I provide a calm and accepting environment that allows people to feel safe in exploring and finding solutions to the problems they face in their everyday lives. I listen to your story, and together we create goals and objectives for you to develop greater insight into your feelings and concerns. We can work together to identify, grow, build and apply new skills for you to achieve a better relationship with yourself and your loved ones.
***I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME*** My name is Erica, and in my practice I provide a calm and accepting environment that allows people to feel safe in exploring and finding solutions to the problems they face in their everyday lives. I listen to your story, and together we create goals and objectives for you to develop greater insight into your feelings and concerns. We can work together to identify, grow, build and apply new skills for you to achieve a better relationship with yourself and your loved ones.
(563) 293-7015 View (563) 293-7015

Psychodynamic Therapists

Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?

Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.

How long does psychodynamic therapy last?

Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.

Does psychodynamic therapy work?

Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.

What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?

Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.