Child Therapists in Dubuque, IA
Wendy M Woolf
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Dubuque, IA 52002
Waitlist for new clients
My special interests include working with children, adolescents and families who are experiencing life transitions, anger, anxiety and trauma.
Kids, adolescents and families are my passion. When I’m not at Building Blocks Counseling Center, I may be found on the University of Dubuque campus as an adjunct psychology professor, mentoring up and coming psychology professionals, or working with new moms who are experiencing postpartum depression. I am the mother of two boys, one that spent 3 months in the NICU, so we have had quite an adventure in our time as a family. My mission is to assist individuals in exploring and processing life experiences while learning tools to build healthy foundations on which to grow into stronger and healthier versions of themselves.
My special interests include working with children, adolescents and families who are experiencing life transitions, anger, anxiety and trauma.
Kids, adolescents and families are my passion. When I’m not at Building Blocks Counseling Center, I may be found on the University of Dubuque campus as an adjunct psychology professor, mentoring up and coming psychology professionals, or working with new moms who are experiencing postpartum depression. I am the mother of two boys, one that spent 3 months in the NICU, so we have had quite an adventure in our time as a family. My mission is to assist individuals in exploring and processing life experiences while learning tools to build healthy foundations on which to grow into stronger and healthier versions of themselves.
My focus includes depression, anxiety, relationship issues, divorce, anger management, children with behavioral-emotional issues, ADHD, grief, loss, addiction.
An effective therapeutic experience is a partnership between client and therapist. I enjoy being witness to an individuals recovery from various struggles brought on by the human condition. My belief in strength and resiliency has served as an important cornerstone in my approach to therapy.
My focus includes depression, anxiety, relationship issues, divorce, anger management, children with behavioral-emotional issues, ADHD, grief, loss, addiction.
An effective therapeutic experience is a partnership between client and therapist. I enjoy being witness to an individuals recovery from various struggles brought on by the human condition. My belief in strength and resiliency has served as an important cornerstone in my approach to therapy.
Josh fully believes “play,” is the culture of children, and Josh addresses play as a valuable tool when working with younger clients, identifying the language and themes client playstyles provide.
Josh Bird, MA, tLMHC, is a counselor in Dubuque, Iowa. Josh practices therapy in an adaptive fashion using mixed techniques dependent upon the client's stage of development. When working with clients, Josh aims to treat from a "whole-being" perspective through integration of clients' worlds containing myriad factors affecting mental health. Josh argues that within the therapy space he provides for clients, the clients are assured to feel they have entered a safe vessel for emotional expression, with a safe individual capable of empathetic understanding, validation, and recognition.
Josh fully believes “play,” is the culture of children, and Josh addresses play as a valuable tool when working with younger clients, identifying the language and themes client playstyles provide.
Josh Bird, MA, tLMHC, is a counselor in Dubuque, Iowa. Josh practices therapy in an adaptive fashion using mixed techniques dependent upon the client's stage of development. When working with clients, Josh aims to treat from a "whole-being" perspective through integration of clients' worlds containing myriad factors affecting mental health. Josh argues that within the therapy space he provides for clients, the clients are assured to feel they have entered a safe vessel for emotional expression, with a safe individual capable of empathetic understanding, validation, and recognition.
I have more than 30 years of experience working with children and survivors of domestic violence, and I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I enjoy helping my clients learn new things about themselves and giving them the tools they need to improve their lives in a healthy way. No matter where you are on your road to healing, I am ready to work with you to find the skills you need to thrive. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and together, we’ll build a customized care plan that will help you achieve your personal goals. My office is a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable opening up and sharing your thoughts with me.
I have more than 30 years of experience working with children and survivors of domestic violence, and I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I enjoy helping my clients learn new things about themselves and giving them the tools they need to improve their lives in a healthy way. No matter where you are on your road to healing, I am ready to work with you to find the skills you need to thrive. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and together, we’ll build a customized care plan that will help you achieve your personal goals. My office is a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable opening up and sharing your thoughts with me.
I work well with children, adolescents, adults and families, and I comfortably address life transition stressors, depression, anxiety, trauma, family discord/attachment, addiction and grief.
Life is full of adventures and hardships that all too often leave us feeling weak, broken, unloveable, ashamed, lost and alone. This journey can be incredibly challenging as well as isolating, especially when we struggle to find healthy support. I see my role as a counselor to be a supportive guide. Utilizing a non-judgmental and compassionate approach, I work to provide direction through safe exploration of feelings, thoughts and beliefs that interfere with healthy growth. I have a passion for assisting individuals in navigating the way to stability, self-love and wholeness.
I work well with children, adolescents, adults and families, and I comfortably address life transition stressors, depression, anxiety, trauma, family discord/attachment, addiction and grief.
Life is full of adventures and hardships that all too often leave us feeling weak, broken, unloveable, ashamed, lost and alone. This journey can be incredibly challenging as well as isolating, especially when we struggle to find healthy support. I see my role as a counselor to be a supportive guide. Utilizing a non-judgmental and compassionate approach, I work to provide direction through safe exploration of feelings, thoughts and beliefs that interfere with healthy growth. I have a passion for assisting individuals in navigating the way to stability, self-love and wholeness.
I provide individual counseling for children, adolescents and adults 7 years and up. I use an empowering approach to engage clients in reaching their goals and personal outcomes. I believe that each person is unique and deserves a plan that is curated around their needs. I am passionate about working with clients who have history of trauma, stress, anxiety and life transitions.
I provide individual counseling for children, adolescents and adults 7 years and up. I use an empowering approach to engage clients in reaching their goals and personal outcomes. I believe that each person is unique and deserves a plan that is curated around their needs. I am passionate about working with clients who have history of trauma, stress, anxiety and life transitions.
It can be hard asking for help, but I am eager to get to know you and your story and help you create a positive change in your life. I serve both children and adults in need of a safe space to find the skills they need to thrive. I have a designated play room where children can express their creativity and feel comfortable talking with me. My office is also a safe, confidential environment where adults can feel empowered to share their thoughts and feelings and know their voices are heard.
It can be hard asking for help, but I am eager to get to know you and your story and help you create a positive change in your life. I serve both children and adults in need of a safe space to find the skills they need to thrive. I have a designated play room where children can express their creativity and feel comfortable talking with me. My office is also a safe, confidential environment where adults can feel empowered to share their thoughts and feelings and know their voices are heard.
Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Dubuque, IA 52001 (Online Only)
We have specific training in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), a parent-based treatment program for treating child and adolescent anxiety disorders.
Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services is a specialty clinic that strives to provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment for those who are suffering from anxiety and OCD, and who otherwise may not have access to specialized therapy services. We work with children, adolescents, and adults, offering both individual and parent-based therapy.
We have specific training in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), a parent-based treatment program for treating child and adolescent anxiety disorders.
Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services is a specialty clinic that strives to provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment for those who are suffering from anxiety and OCD, and who otherwise may not have access to specialized therapy services. We work with children, adolescents, and adults, offering both individual and parent-based therapy.
Your life can transform through connection. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families to realize their fullest potential through exploring the depth of connection. Helping individuals from childhood to adulthood to become securely connected and committed to self, others, and society is the foundation of my practice.
Your life can transform through connection. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families to realize their fullest potential through exploring the depth of connection. Helping individuals from childhood to adulthood to become securely connected and committed to self, others, and society is the foundation of my practice.
My experiences as a therapist make me well suited to address issues surrounding various areas of mental health; such as, clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and other disruptions in mood. My work focuses on life's journey. Traveling with my clients through the ups, downs and detours life often throws at us. I have experience working with areas specific to various mental health symptoms and perinatal mood and anxiety.
My experiences as a therapist make me well suited to address issues surrounding various areas of mental health; such as, clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and other disruptions in mood. My work focuses on life's journey. Traveling with my clients through the ups, downs and detours life often throws at us. I have experience working with areas specific to various mental health symptoms and perinatal mood and anxiety.
I promise you there is something worse out there than being sad and that is being alone and being sad. Ain't nobody in this room alone. -Ted Lasso. We are born with all the emotions, but no idea how to manage those emotions. We learn ways to deal with them through life experiences; some helpful ways, some hurtful ways. With every new life experience comes bigger, more complex emotions; pretty soon we feel anxious, overwhelmed, or out of control. Then what the heck do we do? Through our therapeutic relationship, we can work to explore and integrate emotions, and help you to live the life you want to live.
I promise you there is something worse out there than being sad and that is being alone and being sad. Ain't nobody in this room alone. -Ted Lasso. We are born with all the emotions, but no idea how to manage those emotions. We learn ways to deal with them through life experiences; some helpful ways, some hurtful ways. With every new life experience comes bigger, more complex emotions; pretty soon we feel anxious, overwhelmed, or out of control. Then what the heck do we do? Through our therapeutic relationship, we can work to explore and integrate emotions, and help you to live the life you want to live.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over five years of experience providing individual therapy services to adolescents and adults. I have experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, interpersonal concerns, low self-esteem, trauma related issues, loss and life adjustments. I work collectively with each client to create a trusting, safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. In doing so, we build the foundation for addressing issues and concerns that are impacting life.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over five years of experience providing individual therapy services to adolescents and adults. I have experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, interpersonal concerns, low self-esteem, trauma related issues, loss and life adjustments. I work collectively with each client to create a trusting, safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. In doing so, we build the foundation for addressing issues and concerns that are impacting life.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with varied experiences covering all ages and many conditions. I entered the field of helping others in 2003 as a Chemical Dependency Counselor. I have since worked with troubled adolescents of varied backgrounds in a residential setting; the Chronically Mentally Ill in a community supported living program. I also have extensive Crisis Management experience. I have experience working with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, anger management, social anxiety, sexual trauma, combat trauma, family relationships, physical abuse, and behavior problems.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with varied experiences covering all ages and many conditions. I entered the field of helping others in 2003 as a Chemical Dependency Counselor. I have since worked with troubled adolescents of varied backgrounds in a residential setting; the Chronically Mentally Ill in a community supported living program. I also have extensive Crisis Management experience. I have experience working with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, anger management, social anxiety, sexual trauma, combat trauma, family relationships, physical abuse, and behavior problems.
Do you ever feel so overwhelmed with life that you're not sure where to go or who to turn too? Stressed, anxious, alone, added with frustration, heartbreak, and grief? It's okay to feel and sometimes you need to tell someone exactly how you're doing without being judged or told "Get over it". Sometimes you need a quick reminder that you are human and life can be difficult. If you want to learn how to cope, and live feeling more positive, I am the therapist for you. I work with all age levels and backgrounds and have been in the counseling field since 2006.
Do you ever feel so overwhelmed with life that you're not sure where to go or who to turn too? Stressed, anxious, alone, added with frustration, heartbreak, and grief? It's okay to feel and sometimes you need to tell someone exactly how you're doing without being judged or told "Get over it". Sometimes you need a quick reminder that you are human and life can be difficult. If you want to learn how to cope, and live feeling more positive, I am the therapist for you. I work with all age levels and backgrounds and have been in the counseling field since 2006.
Wherever you are on your journey to healing, I’m ready to provide a listening ear and a safe space where we can work together and help you achieve your goals. I have experience serving individuals, couples, and families, and I’ll collaborate with you to build a therapy plan that works for you and your schedule. I am available to meet with you in-person or via video teletherapy.
Wherever you are on your journey to healing, I’m ready to provide a listening ear and a safe space where we can work together and help you achieve your goals. I have experience serving individuals, couples, and families, and I’ll collaborate with you to build a therapy plan that works for you and your schedule. I am available to meet with you in-person or via video teletherapy.
I believe that one of the bravest things you can do in life is to take the time to share and understand your own story. Taking that first step toward change can cause some anxiety and stress, but the second you walk through the door, you’ve already proven that you have the courage it takes to make that change a reality. My greatest joy as a therapist is having the privilege to help others find their inner strengths and overlooked talents, and I believe that you really do deserve to wake up each day excited for new possibilities.
I believe that one of the bravest things you can do in life is to take the time to share and understand your own story. Taking that first step toward change can cause some anxiety and stress, but the second you walk through the door, you’ve already proven that you have the courage it takes to make that change a reality. My greatest joy as a therapist is having the privilege to help others find their inner strengths and overlooked talents, and I believe that you really do deserve to wake up each day excited for new possibilities.
I am a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) working towards my Independent Social Worker (LISW) license, with an undergraduate degree in Social Work and a minor in Psychology. I earned my Master of Social Work from Clarke University and am a certified yoga teacher. I am a compassionate mental health therapist specializing in Anxiety, ADHD, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, School Issues, and Trauma. My client-centered strengths-based approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Play Therapy, and other modalities to help clients overcome challenges and improve their quality of life.
I am a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) working towards my Independent Social Worker (LISW) license, with an undergraduate degree in Social Work and a minor in Psychology. I earned my Master of Social Work from Clarke University and am a certified yoga teacher. I am a compassionate mental health therapist specializing in Anxiety, ADHD, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, School Issues, and Trauma. My client-centered strengths-based approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Play Therapy, and other modalities to help clients overcome challenges and improve their quality of life.
I believe life is a series of winding paths and enjoy meeting with individuals, families, and couples to navigate these paths so they can work towards a more fulfilling life. My overall style of therapy is eclectic, meaning I enjoy mixing a variety of techniques. Using this therapy strategy, I find I am best able to meet the needs of each individual client. Even so, cognitive-behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy are among my favorite styles. I believe the therapeutic alliance between therapist and client is of extreme importance, so I focus strongly on building this therapeutic connection.
I believe life is a series of winding paths and enjoy meeting with individuals, families, and couples to navigate these paths so they can work towards a more fulfilling life. My overall style of therapy is eclectic, meaning I enjoy mixing a variety of techniques. Using this therapy strategy, I find I am best able to meet the needs of each individual client. Even so, cognitive-behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy are among my favorite styles. I believe the therapeutic alliance between therapist and client is of extreme importance, so I focus strongly on building this therapeutic connection.
As a veteran and mental health counselor, my mission has been to erase the stigma around mental illness while helping improve the lives of those in need. I have more than 18 years of experience in this field, helping people deal with sports related issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, self-esteem, and anger management. My office is a safe, confidential environment where you can feel comfortable opening up about your thoughts and ideas. Together, we can build a therapeutic plan that meets your individual needs.
As a veteran and mental health counselor, my mission has been to erase the stigma around mental illness while helping improve the lives of those in need. I have more than 18 years of experience in this field, helping people deal with sports related issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, self-esteem, and anger management. My office is a safe, confidential environment where you can feel comfortable opening up about your thoughts and ideas. Together, we can build a therapeutic plan that meets your individual needs.
I have more than 15 years of experience in counseling and case management, and I enjoy empowering and lifting up each person I am privileged to serve. My office is a safe, confidential space where we can work together to build a treatment plan that is the best fit for you. I utilize several approaches in my sessions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-based therapy, all with a holistic approach that meets the individual needs of my clients. I proudly serve Iowans of all ages and backgrounds, with a strengths-based approach in my practice.
I have more than 15 years of experience in counseling and case management, and I enjoy empowering and lifting up each person I am privileged to serve. My office is a safe, confidential space where we can work together to build a treatment plan that is the best fit for you. I utilize several approaches in my sessions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-based therapy, all with a holistic approach that meets the individual needs of my clients. I proudly serve Iowans of all ages and backgrounds, with a strengths-based approach in my practice.
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Child psychologists in Dubuque, IA provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Dubuque build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Dubuque build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.