Relationship Issues Therapists in Cedar Rapids, IA

Hi. Welcome. I’m so happy you’re here. Therapy can be such a life altering experience when you are with the right therapist for YOU. It is important to me that I provide a safe, warm, & accepting space for you to explore & learn about yourself. Whether you’re presently going through something incredibly confusing or painful, looking to heal things from your past, or hoping to work toward being your best self in the future, I’d be honored to support you on your way. I’m here to be with you as you face the emotions, thoughts & behavior that have got you stuck.

As a clinician trained in Generalist Practice as well as Adlerian Therapy, I enjoy working with teenagers and young adults. I have over 15 years experience working with adolescents, teens, and young adults facing a multitude of issues as a social work professional. Contact me to discuss how I might help you, your child, or your family.

I work with individuals, children 3+, teens, couples and families. I primarily specialize in play therapy and am currently receiving training to help kiddos process through their struggles utilizing play. I also work closely with families to help find solutions by looking at the larger system. I choose to look at your strengths to help encourage you to push forward on your journey with therapy. My goal is to connect with you and to honor your experiences while working with you to achieve your goals.

My goal in therapy is to create that space through acceptance, connection, and compassion. Through a collaborative process I hope to help individuals find their voice, create balance through mindfulness, and work towards their goals. I understand that working towards change can be overwhelming and that embracing openness can allow for new experiences in life. I am willing to be there with you to find peace within and be present the way you want to in life, through creating new meaning.

Since 2006 I have been working with adults, children and couples offering an empathetic, collaborative and client centered approach. In a safe and compassionate space for clients to explore themselves, healing is possible. Drawing from a number of both traditional and holistic methods, we create a treatment plan to support healing and transformation.

I enjoy using practical approaches to assist individuals and couples improve their communication, activate their strengths, learn new skills, and better ways of coping with emotions and relationships. From 1999 to 2012 I taught a class on relationships at the University of Iowa. When it's useful, I help my clients by sharing information from the class with them.

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 here to provide a safe place to work with you on your individuals needs and take an objective perspective. I have spent over 4 years providing crisis family and individual counseling to at risk youth. In addition, I have experience working with adults in group and individual settings. I have also been trained in Adlerian Play Therapy and utilize this theory in work with children and adolescents.

I am accepting New Clients! I treat Individuals, Couples, and Adolescents. I strive to meet each client where they are authentically with empathy, curiosity, and compassion to foster connected relationships. I work to empower clients to feel comfortable with who they are and who they want to be. Everyone deserves a place to feel safe, understood, and to belong. Many of us can feel overwhelmed, rejected, and alone but don't know where to turn. Whether you are depressed, anxious, have experienced significant trauma, or just need someone to understand you and your lived experience. Everyone has the right to be at peace.

Imagine yourself feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling to focus due to ADHD, or dealing with the heavy weight of depression. Perhaps you've experienced trauma that's left a lasting impact, or you're finding it difficult to navigate through grief after losing someone important to you. Maybe you're facing challenges in your relationships, feeling misunderstood, or having trouble connecting with others. These are some of the issues my clients face.

When you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed to the point it is impacting your day-to-day life, it helps to talk with someone who is both kind and practical — offering hope and nonjudgmental support, but also collaborating with you on finding real solutions. We all need a guide sometimes when life is hard. I am the type of therapist who will provide validation when you need it but also encourage you to take charge of the things within your control. I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, stress, trouble communicating with a partner or family, and job burnout. In particular, I enjoy working with educators at all levels.

Your lived experience is complex and beautiful. When life upends what once felt stable, you might question how to move forward. Through the lenses of attachment theory and mind-body connection, I help clients understand the "why" of their symptoms and the validity of their experience. Together, we find a way forward that feels authentic, life-giving, and even more beautiful than before. I hold safe, collaborative and affirming space for all.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a Board Approved Supervisor. I am currently providing supervision for Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers. I have space to take on several more Master's level mental health professionals for individual supervision and am hoping to start a group in September 2024. I have about 15 years of experience and have done therapy with individuals, couples, and families.

Deciding that we need help is not an easy thing to admit. It's even more difficult to reach out to get the help we know we deserve. No matter what you are dealing with in life, may it be daily anxiety and depression or transitioning through a phase in your life that turned out to be more difficult than you thought. I am here to listen and help you through these times. I hope that with my help you can live your life the way you have always wanted and feel proud for the work you have done to truly take care of yourself.

Hi, I'm Cara Kelley. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) with 7 years of experience in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Person Centered, and other modalities. Everyone is different and I tailor my sessions to the individual and their needs. I dedicate myself to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion and understanding.

Matt Cohen, Ph.D. is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker, The University of Kansas '94) He works as a group facilitator and a licensed workplace mediator, and counsels individuals and couples 18 years and older. Matt has also given national seminars about working with difficult people in the workplace. He is a certified workplace mediator, coach/educator, and trains others in mediation. He has traveled nationally and internationally to present and conduct workshops using movement, storytelling, and play as a technique to build community and spontaneity. He has a Ph.D. in Film and Media Studies and taught at UIOWA for 9 years.

I provide confidential, professional therapy for a variety of issues and concerns. From resolving depression or anxiety to healing past trauma, improving relationships to ending addiction; therapy with me is about no longer managing or coping, but instead getting to the source of your issues and discovering what helps you heal. Whether this is your first time considering therapy or you're feeling ready to return, I help people from all walks of life find solutions and feel better.

Here are 3 ways to heal from feeling overwhelmed: manage your responses, learn healthy boundaries, and implement new skills. Empowerment begins with a safe place to learn meaningful life skills and talk about your mental health needs.

Current Openings Available! Individual and Couples.....Experienced Therapist specializing in providing a holistic approach to healing mental and emotional symptoms. I provide psychodynamic psychotherapy; in which the goal is to come to terms with the unique underlying reasons for your distress. I treat each client as an individual. There are no scripted treatment protocols. We work where you find yourself today. Many clients who come to me have been unsuccessful in previous therapy and are feeling STUCK. Why is it so hard to change patterns? Why do you find yourself in the same pattern again and again?