Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Cedar Rapids, IA

Have you noticed persistent feelings of sadness or emptiness that seem difficult to shake off? Are you finding it difficult to navigate changes such as the journey to parenthood? Are you struggling with your relationship with food or your body and feeling like you are not good enough? Whether It's your first ever therapy appointment or you are deciding to re-establish in therapy after some time, congratulations on taking the courageous step towards prioritizing your mental health. Step into a safe space that is dedicated to providing compassionate support to navigating life's twists and turns.

My hope for you as my client, is that you move toward caring for yourself, and creating a life that is in line with your values. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, client-focused, and goal-oriented. I use a strengths-based approach to therapy, and believe in taking a practical approach to problem-solving. I primarily work with individual adults and couples. I look forward to supporting you as you go through this journey!

Farrah is accepting new patients. Farrah has worked in both private and nonprofit mental health settings for over twenty years. Her clinical expertise includes working with teens, adults, couples, and families struggling with a wide range of emotional, relationship, and professional challenges. Farrah has extensive experience helping clients work through trauma, grief, divorce, life transitions, work stress, anxiety and depression. Farrah creates a safe space for her clients to be open, learn new skills and work through difficult issues while supported.

I am an experienced therapist who is dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety/depression, OCD and BPD/EID. My practice is informed by various therapeutic approaches including person-centered, strength-based, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and exposure response therapy (ERP). I continue to strive toward increasing my knowledge base and use of additional evidence-based therapeutic approaches to inform my practice and provide clients with the skills they need to reach their full potential.

My goal is to make self-growth and change something feasible to commit to (even when you simultaneously feel stuck or fearful in the process). With a collaborative, person-centered approach I am here to help you navigate life’s challenges while also honoring our humanness. I will help you explore solutions for change and provide tools to help recognize the situations that are outside of your control. I have a passion for working with those struggling with mood regulation, substance abuse, emotional intensity, codependency, and destructive internal or external behaviors. Strong emphasis on DBT and CPT as well as MI techniques.

As a therapist, I believe that a person is more than just the sum of their experiences. Each one of us is made up of our unique thoughts, emotions and ideas. I have devoted my career to finding ways of honoring who you are, as well as who you want to become. My clients range from children to adults, and my special interests are with teens, parents and families. I am clinically trained to help individuals and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, impulsivity, conflicts and grief. My style is direct, non-judgmental and supportive, as we work together to create a treatment plan that uniquely fits your needs.

Each day presents new opportunities, challenges, gifts, and stressors, no matter what stage of life we are in. I believe everyone is deserving of mental wellbeing, and that we all hold the strength and resilience to achieve it. I believe that compassion and connection are the keys to growth and change, and I use my strengths of empathy, humor, and a non-judgmental approach to build strong, trusting relationships with my clients. I strive to create a warm and nurturing environment for clients to experience feelings of safety and stability to heal and cultivate lasting change.

You deserve to feel seen, heard, and accepted as you are - right now. From there, we can reflect on: what would you like your life to look like 3 months from now, 6 months from now, or in a year? I truly consider it a privilege to walk alongside you as you share your story, uncover and rediscover your strengths, and take steps toward the life you most want. I am not here to fix you, because you are not broken; you are becoming.

Does your child put themselves down, worry all the time, or appear sad or depressed? Is your child struggling with social isolation or being bullied? Raising a healthy and happy child is harder than ever. If you’re feeling confused, frustrated or stuck, I can work to assist your child in coping with personal and social challenges.

Are you struggling to move forward? Do you feel overwhelmed all the time? We have immediate openings with a therapist or psychologist. Let us help you find a solution to your problems. We will listen, support and help you build the courage to face your challenges.

Flawed with good intentions. I believe this is how many of us would describe ourselves. There's times when our intentions miss the mark & we struggle to express ourselves in ways that are healthy & effective in our relationships. With 20+ years in the mental health field, I've worked with many people just like you who can have difficulty communicating in ways that feel comfortable & genuine. Utilizing a variety of evidence-based approaches, I'll work with you to sort through feelings & situations that create or perpetuate distress & to find calm in who you are & who you want to be. I'm here to help you uncover your potential.

IN-PERSON or TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS! Accepting New Clients! King Family Therapy Services works with families, couples and individuals of all ages. We offer treatment plans, customized to maximize successful outcomes, for each person seeking services. Rhonda is a compassionate professional, empowering clients with a collaborative, strength-based approach to therapy, using clinically tested, evidenced-based interventions.

I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker ready to accompany you on your journey to healing. During our time together, I will provide a safe, comfortable, and warm environment where you are able to explore and process the challenges you are facing. I have experience working with clients processing trauma, life adjustments, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and sexual health.

Stacy Grooms is a graduate of Mt. Mercy University, having earned her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in August of 2021. Stacy strives to offer a therapeutic environment that is inclusive, safe, and nonjudgmental. Stacy is excited to work with couples and families as well as individual adults, teens, and children. Particularly couples with fidelity, communication, and intimacy issues. Families in times of turmoil. Individuals with panic disorders, personality disorders, OCD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression.

Working in a variety of social work and mental health settings over the past 20 years, has taught me to implement a straightforward, nonjudgmental, compassionate, and empathetic approach, when working with people. As an interactive therapist, I offer a safe and supportive environment, where I encourage people to utilize their voice, not only to build on their own strengths and resiliency, but to collaborate together to address their needs and goals during this process.

Life is hard. It's especially hard when we do it alone. My goal as a counselor is to help you reach your goals, by facing your issues head on and with courage. While I am bold, I am equally gentle and strive to empower you to achieve hard things. My philosophy is if we don't take control of our issues, they may take control of us. I find great importance in walking alongside you in compassion and support while giving you a safe space to work toward the change you desire, so you can be the best version of yourself. You can do hard things and you don't have to do it alone!

"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't." - John Green. I specialize in working with adolescents, children (ages 10 and up) and adults. Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, depression, isolation, or low self-esteem.

Welcome! I’m glad you’re interested in learning more about who I work with. If you can’t remember how happiness feels or wonder if you have ever felt it, if you wake up each morning and your first thoughts are of exhaustion and dread to the day ahead, if you use alcohol, food or other substances just to function, if you feel behind in your life–like everyone is doing better at this stage, if you seem to keep picking partners and relationships that leave you feeling worse, if your worries feel crushing and lonely, and you think that you must be the only one who has these thoughts… then it is time to rest and heal with support.

Briannan prides herself on being genuine, flexible, and continuing to learn always. She provides school-based and virtual therapy services assisting a variety of people with different diagnoses. She is especially passionate about working with children and adolescents with trauma, attachment, adjustment disorders, relationship stressors, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, impulse control, disordered eating, grief and loss, adoption/parenting difficulties, and anger management. She is also open to working with adults with a variety of diagnoses.