Richard A
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
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Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from yourself? You may spend so much time caring for others that your own needs come last. Maybe you're struggling with anxiety, stress, grief, life changes, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Whatever brings you here, you don't have to navigate it alone.
I help adults especially health care professionals create meaningful, lasting change so they can feel more balanced, confident, and connected in their lives and relationships. My approach is supportive, practical, and tailored to your unique goals. Together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck and develop strategies that help you move forward.
Whether you're working on setting healthier boundaries, navigating a loss or major life transition, managing burnout, or improving your overall well-being, my goal is to help you build a life that feels more fulfilling and authentic.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Richard A Stapleton now - (319) 264-1603
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CCA EAP - Headspace/Wholefoods
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medica
- Medicare
- Mutual of Omaha
- Optum
- Optum EAP - Email me
- Oxford
- Trustmark Benefits
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellmark BCBS
- Out of Network
Richard A Stapleton
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH
Email me or call with questions - (319) 264-1603
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 001527 Richard A Stapleton
- In Practice for 21 years
- Attended Argosy University - Denver, CO, Graduated 2012
- License: Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies 4836 / 2007
- License: Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy 2080 / 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Richard A Stapleton
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH
Email me or call with questions - (319) 264-1603
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Medical Professional Burnout & Compassion Fatigue
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Gay
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Impostor syndrome
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Polyamory & ENM
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Stress
- Transgender
Richard A Stapleton
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH
Email me or call with questions - (319) 264-1603
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Forensic Mental Health Evaluations
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Richard A Stapleton
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH
Email me or call with questions - (319) 264-1603
Location
Primary Location
Shanthi Wellness, LLC
332 South Linn Street
Suite 15
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 264-1603Email Me
Nearby Areas
Richard A Stapleton
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH
Take the first step to help. Call now - (319) 264-1603