Child Therapists in Altoona, IA
Marissa Franklin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Altoona, IA 50009
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults. Therapy services should focus on you. Your needs, Your barriers, Your voice. Your mental health. It’s all about YOU! As a therapist I want to provide a space that can be all about you. I strive to create a place that feels safe and welcoming for you to explore and initiate personal growth. I enjoy using a combination of approaches from client- centered, strengths- based, play therapy to meditation and mindfulness. Processing and healing from your experiences is a priority to me.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults. Therapy services should focus on you. Your needs, Your barriers, Your voice. Your mental health. It’s all about YOU! As a therapist I want to provide a space that can be all about you. I strive to create a place that feels safe and welcoming for you to explore and initiate personal growth. I enjoy using a combination of approaches from client- centered, strengths- based, play therapy to meditation and mindfulness. Processing and healing from your experiences is a priority to me.
Today you are one step closer to achieving your goals and beginning a positive path toward growth and well-being. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work to better understand and resolve challenges in life. Applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will begin to change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions holding you back from a more fulfilling and meaningful life.If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or ready to move in a new direction in life, I look forward to assisting you to achieve.
Today you are one step closer to achieving your goals and beginning a positive path toward growth and well-being. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work to better understand and resolve challenges in life. Applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will begin to change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions holding you back from a more fulfilling and meaningful life.If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or ready to move in a new direction in life, I look forward to assisting you to achieve.
Cara Sanders
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC , CADC
Verified Verified
Altoona, IA 50009
Not accepting new clients
"You don't have to have it figured out to move forward." I strive to provide client-centered and compassionate care to individuals ages 12+, couples, and families. I believe that at the heart of good client care is a healthy therapeutic relationship. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I am trained in eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and utilize trauma-informed approaches in my therapy practice. I am also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). I firmly believe that all individuals possess the power to heal themselves. I can assist you on that journey. I am now offering telehealth services.
"You don't have to have it figured out to move forward." I strive to provide client-centered and compassionate care to individuals ages 12+, couples, and families. I believe that at the heart of good client care is a healthy therapeutic relationship. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I am trained in eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and utilize trauma-informed approaches in my therapy practice. I am also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). I firmly believe that all individuals possess the power to heal themselves. I can assist you on that journey. I am now offering telehealth services.
Annie Lass
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Altoona, IA 50009
Not accepting new clients
As a clinician, I utilize a holistic and trauma-sensitive approach when meeting in sessions. I strive to develop an environment of connection, safety, and comfortability for you to be able to discuss your concerns. I will work collaboratively with you to ensure that your goals are being met through the therapy process. My desire is for you to be able to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
As a clinician, I utilize a holistic and trauma-sensitive approach when meeting in sessions. I strive to develop an environment of connection, safety, and comfortability for you to be able to discuss your concerns. I will work collaboratively with you to ensure that your goals are being met through the therapy process. My desire is for you to be able to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
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Seeking mental health services for your child or teen? I am here to help! Call our office today! I look forward to working with you and your child!.
I currently work with children and adolescents who are struggling with symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, depression, mood dysregulation, anger, and trauma. In a typical session, we may work on grounding and mindfulness techniques as well as coping skills. We also may explore your child's emotions through play or talk therapy. I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and child-centered theories. I also use play therapy modalities as well as sand tray therapy.
Seeking mental health services for your child or teen? I am here to help! Call our office today! I look forward to working with you and your child!.
I currently work with children and adolescents who are struggling with symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, depression, mood dysregulation, anger, and trauma. In a typical session, we may work on grounding and mindfulness techniques as well as coping skills. We also may explore your child's emotions through play or talk therapy. I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and child-centered theories. I also use play therapy modalities as well as sand tray therapy.
Erin Sawhill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ankeny, IA 50021
In addition to working with adults, my 19+ years working with children has granted significant experience with individual as well as family therapy.
My belief, self-care is paramount. It is my goal to assist in all areas of life, in order for you to feel balanced and motivated. I work with individuals 16yrs old through adulthood. Whether struggling at home, school, or work I see my role as assisting you and your important others to identify goals, reflect on barriers, and build resources through your own strengths as well as the supports around you. I have earned a certification in Perinatal Mental Health and Gottman Level I. I have personal interest in the Enneagram Types and find significant value in its use to raise insight on an individual and relational level.
In addition to working with adults, my 19+ years working with children has granted significant experience with individual as well as family therapy.
My belief, self-care is paramount. It is my goal to assist in all areas of life, in order for you to feel balanced and motivated. I work with individuals 16yrs old through adulthood. Whether struggling at home, school, or work I see my role as assisting you and your important others to identify goals, reflect on barriers, and build resources through your own strengths as well as the supports around you. I have earned a certification in Perinatal Mental Health and Gottman Level I. I have personal interest in the Enneagram Types and find significant value in its use to raise insight on an individual and relational level.
Dustin Daugherty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50317
Waitlist for new clients
I also have many years working with children and parents to resolve family conflicts.
If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or a trauma that you just can't seem to "get over", give me a call. These are all areas that I love helping people overcome. I have over 10 years of clinical experience working in the mental health profession. I specialize in working through family problems with individuals and their families. I believe in empowering people to successfully discharge from therapy and take back control of their lives.
I also have many years working with children and parents to resolve family conflicts.
If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or a trauma that you just can't seem to "get over", give me a call. These are all areas that I love helping people overcome. I have over 10 years of clinical experience working in the mental health profession. I specialize in working through family problems with individuals and their families. I believe in empowering people to successfully discharge from therapy and take back control of their lives.
I enjoy mending families and relationships. I enjoy working with children, helping them to overcome difficult situations, communicate their emotions and needs, healing from trauma, and developing their goals. I enjoy helping those struggling with mental illness fight through their symptoms, realize their worth, and push them over that mountain to what they want to accomplish. I enjoy working with people like you. We all have problems, we all go through tough times. Let me help you get through your current struggle.
I enjoy mending families and relationships. I enjoy working with children, helping them to overcome difficult situations, communicate their emotions and needs, healing from trauma, and developing their goals. I enjoy helping those struggling with mental illness fight through their symptoms, realize their worth, and push them over that mountain to what they want to accomplish. I enjoy working with people like you. We all have problems, we all go through tough times. Let me help you get through your current struggle.
Serving Children and Families in the Des Moines Area for over 9 years. Specializing in Youth, Adolescent ages, and pre/post natal parenting.
Serving Children and Families in the Des Moines Area for over 9 years. Specializing in Youth, Adolescent ages, and pre/post natal parenting.
Nolan Marie Vitzthum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, ACSW, RPT-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50301 (Online Only)
My primary specialties include children, families, attachment, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor and Certified EMDR Therapist practicing in Iowa and Wyoming. I believe in the power of healing through connection. We all have stories to tell, my role is to help you share yours. I feel this is what makes the therapeutic process so wonderful—creating a space of safety and trust for you to grow and heal in sharing your story and working through some of the most vulnerable parts of your life. Let's work together to help you re-write your story and create a narrative which truly represents you.
My primary specialties include children, families, attachment, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor and Certified EMDR Therapist practicing in Iowa and Wyoming. I believe in the power of healing through connection. We all have stories to tell, my role is to help you share yours. I feel this is what makes the therapeutic process so wonderful—creating a space of safety and trust for you to grow and heal in sharing your story and working through some of the most vulnerable parts of your life. Let's work together to help you re-write your story and create a narrative which truly represents you.
Jeremy Overbaugh values and enjoys working with children, adolescents, and families who are responding to a broad range of problems and concerns in their lives and relationships. He offers a relaxed, non-judgmental approach to therapy, with the goal of providing collaborative and effective treatment to the individuals he works with. Jeremy's primary areas of clinic focus include: ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, anger/behavioral issues, PTSD/trauma, ASD, family conflict/separation/divorce issues and school difficulties. Jeremy offers individual adult and couples therapy, as well.
Jeremy Overbaugh values and enjoys working with children, adolescents, and families who are responding to a broad range of problems and concerns in their lives and relationships. He offers a relaxed, non-judgmental approach to therapy, with the goal of providing collaborative and effective treatment to the individuals he works with. Jeremy's primary areas of clinic focus include: ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, anger/behavioral issues, PTSD/trauma, ASD, family conflict/separation/divorce issues and school difficulties. Jeremy offers individual adult and couples therapy, as well.
Kevin D West
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50317
I specialize working with adults and children (ages 8 to 17) with a focus in the areas of anxiety, anger control, parenting, ADHD, relationships and depression. Everyone has points in their lives where they may question themselves or have to deal with difficult situations they may, or may not, have been expecting. I want to help people find ways to help them realize their potential. I work with clients by exploring and educating them about the strengths they already have and how they can be a force for positive change.
I specialize working with adults and children (ages 8 to 17) with a focus in the areas of anxiety, anger control, parenting, ADHD, relationships and depression. Everyone has points in their lives where they may question themselves or have to deal with difficult situations they may, or may not, have been expecting. I want to help people find ways to help them realize their potential. I work with clients by exploring and educating them about the strengths they already have and how they can be a force for positive change.
Mark Cowan is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 25 years' experience providing Clinical Social Work. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and Psychology from Iowa State University and received his Master's in Social Work form the University of Iowa. Mark has worked with individuals, children/adolescents and families throughout his career. Specialties include family conflict, trauma, adolescent work, depression/anxiety, relationship difficulties, sexual issues and men's issues.
Mark Cowan is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 25 years' experience providing Clinical Social Work. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and Psychology from Iowa State University and received his Master's in Social Work form the University of Iowa. Mark has worked with individuals, children/adolescents and families throughout his career. Specialties include family conflict, trauma, adolescent work, depression/anxiety, relationship difficulties, sexual issues and men's issues.
Our specialties include: Psychological Testing and counseling with Children, Teens, Adults, and families as well as Elder Adults in or out of nursing homes.
Clinicians at Central Iowa Psychological Services put client's first and see ourselves as facilitators for your growth. We help you deal with emotional problems, relationship/family concerns, and several learning and behavioral issues with all ages. We use psychological testing and empirically-based counseling strategies along with our expert knowledge and experience in helping people change. We are located in Ames, Ankeny, and Des Moines Iowa. You can view our therapist's specialties and resume's on our web site at www.iowacounseling.com.
Our specialties include: Psychological Testing and counseling with Children, Teens, Adults, and families as well as Elder Adults in or out of nursing homes.
Clinicians at Central Iowa Psychological Services put client's first and see ourselves as facilitators for your growth. We help you deal with emotional problems, relationship/family concerns, and several learning and behavioral issues with all ages. We use psychological testing and empirically-based counseling strategies along with our expert knowledge and experience in helping people change. We are located in Ames, Ankeny, and Des Moines Iowa. You can view our therapist's specialties and resume's on our web site at www.iowacounseling.com.
Danielle L Sodergren
Counselor, LMHC, IAADC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ankeny, IA 50021
Waitlist for new clients
I work with both children (ages 5 and up) and adults.
My goal is to help clients gain understanding and insight into the underlying causes of thoughts and behaviors that may no longer serve them. I take an integrative approach to psychotherapy, using a number of different evidence based therapeutic techniques tailored to meet the individual needs of each of my clients.
I work with both children (ages 5 and up) and adults.
My goal is to help clients gain understanding and insight into the underlying causes of thoughts and behaviors that may no longer serve them. I take an integrative approach to psychotherapy, using a number of different evidence based therapeutic techniques tailored to meet the individual needs of each of my clients.
Elaina C Riley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ankeny, IA 50023
Whether child or adult, the journey is much the same, though the process differs.
Hello Beautiful People! I enjoy seeing all ages, adults, children, and teens. I see both non-traumatized people, who are usually dealing with anxiety and issues with mood, and people who experienced trauma, who deal with pain and many complexities of distress. I believe people get to where they want to if they just keep trying and do not give up. I would call that growing. I believe people want to feel regarded, respected, like they belong, and satisfied about something in their lives. I like to partner with people to create a map of how to untangle the knots, dislodge the stuck places, and move through obstacles to feeling better.
Whether child or adult, the journey is much the same, though the process differs.
Hello Beautiful People! I enjoy seeing all ages, adults, children, and teens. I see both non-traumatized people, who are usually dealing with anxiety and issues with mood, and people who experienced trauma, who deal with pain and many complexities of distress. I believe people get to where they want to if they just keep trying and do not give up. I would call that growing. I believe people want to feel regarded, respected, like they belong, and satisfied about something in their lives. I like to partner with people to create a map of how to untangle the knots, dislodge the stuck places, and move through obstacles to feeling better.
You do not need to be a child, or an artist to utilize the amazing reflective qualities of art.
Welcoming new client, in person or for Telehealth with availability for daytime Wednesday and Thursday. (availability updated 6/6/24) Art therapist that provides an alternate approach to traditional psychotherapy. No art experience required. Specializing in Child (6+), Adolescent, and Adults.
You do not need to be a child, or an artist to utilize the amazing reflective qualities of art.
Welcoming new client, in person or for Telehealth with availability for daytime Wednesday and Thursday. (availability updated 6/6/24) Art therapist that provides an alternate approach to traditional psychotherapy. No art experience required. Specializing in Child (6+), Adolescent, and Adults.
I enjoy working with adults and children aged 4-11.
Just as sometimes people get sick and need to visit a doctor, sometimes people need to visit a therapist. This could be due to a clinical diagnosis such as depression or anxiety, the desire to cope with past trauma, or just in response to the many and varied challenges of life. It takes courage and determination to reach out for help, and I hope that I can help. I believe we all have the ability to achieve lasting change and peace on our own, we just sometimes need help finding the way.
I enjoy working with adults and children aged 4-11.
Just as sometimes people get sick and need to visit a doctor, sometimes people need to visit a therapist. This could be due to a clinical diagnosis such as depression or anxiety, the desire to cope with past trauma, or just in response to the many and varied challenges of life. It takes courage and determination to reach out for help, and I hope that I can help. I believe we all have the ability to achieve lasting change and peace on our own, we just sometimes need help finding the way.
I've been counseling children and adults since 2006, working in private practice and inpatient hospital settings.
Therapy is a process of personal growth and empowerment. Ultimately, therapy requires an individual to commit to making meaningful changes in their behavior and ways of thinking, both of which impact the way we feel. The work that goes into therapy requires great dedication-on the part of both the client and the therapist. It is the professional relationship that develops between them that forms the foundation of the change process. My goal as a therapist is to ensure that every client with whom I work feels heard, comfortable speaking with me, and has a sense of direction and renewed hope by the time the session is over.
I've been counseling children and adults since 2006, working in private practice and inpatient hospital settings.
Therapy is a process of personal growth and empowerment. Ultimately, therapy requires an individual to commit to making meaningful changes in their behavior and ways of thinking, both of which impact the way we feel. The work that goes into therapy requires great dedication-on the part of both the client and the therapist. It is the professional relationship that develops between them that forms the foundation of the change process. My goal as a therapist is to ensure that every client with whom I work feels heard, comfortable speaking with me, and has a sense of direction and renewed hope by the time the session is over.
Central Iowa Psychological Services
CADC, PsyD, LISW, PhD, ARNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ankeny, IA 50023 (Online Only)
Central Iowa Psychological Services helps enable children, teens, adults, and families to live more fulfilling and productive lives, children to be more resilient, and families to be happier and healthier. We serve the greater Des Moines area through multiple community sites, collaborations with local partnerships, and telehealth services. Conveniently located in West Des Moines, Ames, and Ankeny, our caring staff welcomes clients in a safe and accepting environment.
Central Iowa Psychological Services helps enable children, teens, adults, and families to live more fulfilling and productive lives, children to be more resilient, and families to be happier and healthier. We serve the greater Des Moines area through multiple community sites, collaborations with local partnerships, and telehealth services. Conveniently located in West Des Moines, Ames, and Ankeny, our caring staff welcomes clients in a safe and accepting environment.
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Child psychologists in Altoona, 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 Altoona 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 Altoona 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.