Video Game Addiction Therapists in Linn County, IA

When faced with relationships, family, employment, or personal emotional difficulties, it is hard to know who to trust. Family, friends, and co-workers might have well intended advice, but it is not what you really needed to feel better. You need a safe place to heal from past trauma, ongoing mental illness with someone who truly listens and is knowledgeable. The idea of therapy can be scary for some, but with the right provider, you can feel more confident, self-compassionate, and able to cope with those challenges in life.

Over 20 years of experience with child mental health needs including direct work with issues such as developmental delays, early childhood traumatic illness, childhood victims of abuse neglect and crime, foster care and adoption, autism spectrum, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, academic and behavioral issues in school, sibling and parent/child relationship difficulties.

Still Waters has an individualized substance abuse program focusing on individual's strengths, needs, experiences & goals. This gives clients a deeper, more meaningful experience versus one-size-fits-all rehab programs that funnel clients into their most profitable addiction programs (e.g., Intensive Outpatient Treatment). Still Waters is the only licensed program that has a holistic mind-body-spirit approach to addiction, in Eastern Iowa, founded on faith-based, Christian principles, while respecting everyone regardless of their beliefs or faith.

There comes a time in people’s lives when they aren’t comfortable where they are and want a change. I believe people deserve to live happier lives with renewed hope whether they are experiencing uncomfortable adjustments or have been enduring painful moments in life. It is my hope to meet clients where they are and provide a supportive and accepting environment, while collaboratively working towards the client’s goals. By encouraging individuals, couples, and families to be experts in their own lives, we can create lasting positive change to increase quality of life.

How can I tell my troubles to a stranger? What will they think of me? Part of mental health therapy is creating a safe space for people to come to and talk about whatever they want to talk about. I believe trust is essential for successful outcomes. I've been the daughter, the spouse, the parent, and the human who is struggling with past and present challenges. It is important to me to give you the space you need. I specialize in helping narcisisstic/gaslighting survivors, autism spectrum disorder, self esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, kids 12 and over, adults, individuals, and families.

Seeking therapy can feel daunting, but you don't have to walk alone. As a Middle Eastern therapist, I create a warm and welcoming space where you can be understood and supported on your unique journey of healing and growth. My approach to therapy is inclusive and collaborative. I believe in ditching the "one-size-fits-all" model to craft a personalized roadmap with you, while also being mindful of your cultural and spiritual background

Reach out by email for fastest contact. The most powerful predictor of whether therapy will be effective is your relationship with your therapist. Finding the right one can feel overwhelming but you are already on your way. My approach is warm, empathetic and straightforward. I am accepting and direct in nature while focusing on strengths and growth. I do not "beat around the bush" as they say, while also being understanding and kind. I know how important it is to find the right "fit" with a therapist so I offer free 30 minute intro sessions so you can determine if I am the right therapist for you.

My goal is to inspire hope and help you discover the tools you need to solve your unique concerns while using a strengths-based, internal family systems and systemic approach. I am currently pursuing my play therapy certification and have great and broad interests in attachment issues, ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship dynamics, sex therapy, internet pornography addiction, and the social pressures of being single or divorced. I enjoy working with couples, individuals, families, and children. Change is possible! Let's explore the possibilities together.

The life you want for yourself, one that is rooted in a sense of meaning and purpose can be achieved. I take pride in my ability to easily connect and build rapport with clients. I create a space to explore difficult topics and develop new ways of coping. We will work collaboratively to achieve your goals. We will continue to build on your strengths and develop coping skills and strategies to deal with the challenges of day-to-day life.

At Full Heart Family Therapy, we work with individuals, couples, and families on a variety of mental, emotional, and relational issues. Your therapist will strive to understand your story and your vision for your future, so we can help you overcome obstacles and create the life that you hope for. Our goal is to help you create a full life and a full heart!

Families, couples and individuals impacted by trauma can find it difficulty to get the help they need. Trauma can impact a families basic ability to communicate and get along, fuel a couples difficulty to feel safe and heard by one another and erode an individuals ability to self regulate. It is common to feel stuck and more often than not, unacknowledged or unresolved trauma is the culprit. If you suspect there is trauma at play, holding you and your loved one back from real progress and change, real long lasting change is here.

Imagine . . . a safe and relaxing place where there's HOPE for the future. Imagine . . . therapists who are trained and can provide DIRECTION. Imagine . . . lasting effects that create CHANGE! As the Executive Director of Imagine Therapy Solutions, PLC, Kendra Bailey is a trained Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has worked in a variety of health care settings. Kendra feels that each client is best served with an approach custom fit to meet their needs. Kendra has experience working with individuals, adults, couples, families, children and adolescents.

I am a licensed therapist and clinically certified hypnotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. My approach to treatment and healing integrates the mind, body, and spirit, while providing a safe, empathetic and nurturing environment. I specialize in treating emotional and behavioral disorders including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, codependency and relationship issues. I assist clients in understanding/releasing self-defeating patterns and the self-limiting beliefs and behaviors that keep us from living our best lives.

My passion is helping people build healthy and meaningful lives. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes, the pioneer in the field of sex addiction. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with all forms of addictions and compulsive behaviors including: sex, pornography, drugs, alcohol, food, work, spending, codependent relationships, etc. I use Attachment-Focused EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Lifespan Integration to help people become free from underlying relational/attachment wounds.

Feelings of anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties can have a profound effect on your quality of life. Mental health care is an important component of building personal functioning and making lasting changes to individual outlook and situation. As a therapist I believe that you are the expert of your own life and experiences, and my role is to help you create meaning and understanding of those experiences. Together, we can help build realistic and effective coping skills to manage the unique challenges that you face to create lasting, positive change.

The human experience is messy and unpredictable. It takes courage to ask for help, and I am here to meet you where you are. Unfortunately, counseling is not one-size-fits-all, but together we can craft an experience that matches your needs. I offer a warm, safe environment that allows self-exploration of thoughts and experiences without the fear of judgment or shame. I enjoy using humor and creativity in my practice and often challenge my clients to reach their full potential. Together we will work to achieve personal growth using a collaborative approach of empowerment and trust.

Making the call is the first step toward feeling better. While no therapist can guarantee results, Meadowlark has the focus and training to help clients feel better in terms of managing issues and specific symptoms. Using Structural and Solution focused strategies, I work with clients to maximize functioning and minimize difficulties brought on by symptoms.