Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Bettendorf, IA

I work from an accepting, nonjudgmental framework treating the client as a partner in the journey to discover who & where they want to be. I have success working with diverse patient populations as listed to the right of this paragraph.

NOTE: Not currently taking clients interested in EMDR. Our minds can hold conflict within that influences conflict with how we move throughout the world. Our experiences impact how we handle conflict. Whether that be from loss, life changes, trauma, anxiety, depression, or ADHD, our responses can change. Self-awareness, self-acceptance, and showing up for ourselves can incite the growth we seek. Someone holding a private, safe space for us to unload and sift through the clutter in our minds provides a gift to ourselves of more room in our life to move away from conflicts and toward where we want to be.

I help women transform feelings of overwhelm, sadness, anxiety, and suffering into deeper experiences of joy, peace, and presence. The most difficult periods of our lives are often the fertile soil for growth and transformation if we dare to face our challenges. I create a safe and confidential space for women to be brave, get vulnerable, dig deep, and connect to their own transformative power and healing.

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!

If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, down, struggling in your relationships or dealing with a difficult transition, I can assist you with coping and feeling better. The thing is, you already have what it takes and I’ll help you uncover it. We will set goals and build upon your strengths. I have experience working with women who are struggling with life transitions, anxiety, depression, stress and trauma. I've been told by past clients that I'm laid back, not afraid to laugh with them, caring, genuine and helped them feel at ease. I also offer EMDR therapy.

I provide a safe, confidential, and accepting space where you can tell your story. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, phase of life and relationship issues, addiction and recovery, and trauma.

If you are reading these words, it is likely that you, or someone you care about, is grieving. You may be looking for help. You may not know what to do. Losing someone you love, or something very important or precious to you, may be the most difficult thing you will ever experience. The pain of the loss can feel unbearable, and sometimes grief gets complicated.

Life is a journey and there are many obstacles to overcome. My goal is to help clients who are struggling with day to day issues and things they have pushed way down deep inside. I like to work with adult clients (over the age of 23) and I feel I do really good work with the bumps and bruises in life that cause anxiety, depression, grief, and many other feelings that people don't like to feel or talk about. I also work with substance abuse clients that are trying to find better coping skills than the substance they abuse. I believe everyone has the right to find and feel some happiness and joy in their lives!

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.

I serve families, individuals, and couples facing challenges such as stress, anxiety, separation and divorce, relationship issues, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and stage-of life transition and guidance through the grieving process. I provide a safe, caring space for you to relax and feel supported and empowered while exploring your thoughts and concerns freely. I will be honest with you, helping you develop your abilities to handle life's challenges with compassion, guidance, and caring support. I gently guide individuals through the process of change by working with beliefs, emotions, body, and spirit.You do not have to walk alone.

I bring over 10 years of experience providing individual, couple, and family therapy. Utilizing a systemic approach, I treat a variety of challenges faced because of trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+, and life stressors/adjustments. I strive to provide a safe, supportive environment, which helps clients heal and grow through what they have gone through. I practice a variety of intervention styles (EMDR, talk therapy, mindfulness, life coaching, anger management), It is important for me to offer a person centered approach and meet the needs of each client so that their goals are met.

Stop Feeling Like A NPC In Your Own Life. Too many geeks struggle with anxiety in relationships and in social situations. This often leaves them feeling disconnected from friends, family, and life, and feeling like nobody can understand them. Hi, I’m Charles King, I’m a geeky therapist who loves to help fellow geeks build deeper connections and feel understood. I believe you shouldn’t have to hide your passion for Dungeons and Dragons, tabletop games, Star Trek (even though Star Wars is better, imo), or whatever you geek out about, in order to feel comfortable in social settings and in relationships.

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 also work to help families facilitate safe I communication so each member's needs can be expressed and heard. In addition to marriage counseling, my practice also serves individuals who are wanting to learn more effective ways to manage stress, anxiety, and depression.

I bring nearly 20 years of experience to my individual, couple, and family therapy practice. Utilizing a systemic, holistic approach, I treat a variety of life challenges: trauma/PTSD, abuse/neglect, divorce adjustment/co-parenting, depression, anxiety, health/weight management, and phase of life difficulties. I provide a safe, supportive environment, which allows clients to discover their own healing potential.

I work with a wide variety of individuals - adults, teens, children, and couples - dealing with life transitions, relationship changes, trauma, insecurity, anxiety, depression, grief, substance abuse, self-harm, chronic pain, and other stressors. I also see clients who feel stuck in life and want to move forward and make changes. There is hope, and there is help. I use supportive techniques, humor, and the conviction that things can get better to build an alliance and a treatment plan tailored to fit your goals and personality.

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.

I employ a variety of therapeutic techniques: Traditional "talk" therapy; Art as therapy and Creative/Expressive therapy techniques; I use the client's own perspective to elicit change and growth. As an existential counselor, it is my job to assist clients in giving meaning to their experiences and moving forward to live a meaningful life. My therapeutic approach is successful in addressing all types of mental health / mental illness concerns, especially: trauma, children and adolescents, stage of life concerns, mood disorders and disruptions (stress, depression, anxiety etc.), parenting, and relational issues.

While the basic process of personal change is fairly simple: "Stop doing the unwanted behavior and start doing the wanted behavior", we all tend to struggle in these endeavors. Why? Because we are products of our learned behaviors, habits, and patterns. I believe that everyone has the power to change and that using therapy can be a very helpful way to make your desired change a reality! If you are considering making a change in your life, feel like you want to stop suffering, or need some help in carrying out your plans for change, I would be honored to help you.

Throughout therapy, I will join you where you are on this part of your journey and encourage you to become an active participant in your healing process. I strive to provide a compassionate and accepting environment where you feel understood. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship as the primary modality of change in order to address your individual needs. When collaborating, I utilize techniques that employ your strengths to help you thrive. My therapeutic lens includes a combination of cognitive behavioral, client-centered, and Adlerian therapy, along with warmth and humor, to address stressors in your life.