Teresa M Bear
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5525 Merle Hay Road, Suite 290, Johnston, IA 50131
Let's Connect (515) 599-3104
“We do not grow by knowing all of the answers, but rather by living with the questions.” - Max De Pree. “Be curious, not judgmental.” -Ted Lasso These two quotes sum up my approach to therapy, and hopefully, to life. Our brains are naturally wired to make sense of things, to organize information into understandable experiences and thoughts. This relentless pursuit of understanding can lead to new discoveries, new technologies, new medicines. However, it can also lead to stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression. Balance between curiosity and living with the questions is necessary to a life of integrity.
NOTE: I am no longer providing Adult ADHD assessments. I do provide assessments/screenings for Dementia.
I have 35+ years of experience providing therapy and assessments to adults, adolescents 16+, and elders. I am a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology and a member of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
Clients who chose to work with me as they struggle with life transitions, the pandemic, or less than ideal childhoods and relationships will find that my approach is to encourage grace and acceptance. A therapeutic relationship based on honest, genuine, authentic communication and relationship can lead to a more contented and joyful life.
Call or Email Teresa M Bear now for a free 15 minute consultation - (515) 599-3104
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Midlands Choice
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellmark BCBS
- Out of Network
Teresa M Bear
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 599-3104
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 088943 Teresa M Bear
- In Practice for 35 years
- Attended University of Missouri-Columbia, PhD, Graduated 1990
- Certificate from National Register of Health Service Psychologists 53425 / 2012
- Certificate from American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) 6917 / 2011
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Teresa M Bear
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (515) 599-3104
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Geriatric and Seniors
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Dementia
- Depression
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Teresa M Bear
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (515) 599-3104
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Teresa M Bear
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (515) 599-3104