Therapists in Cedar Rapids, IA

I take great pride in helping my clients develop their inner resilience, knowledge, and empathy. My commitment to them motivates me to utilize my skills and experience to foster a deeper comprehension and empathy for those I assist. I integrate a range of systemic therapy techniques, with a particular emphasis on a collaborative approach that aims to uncover and address dysfunctional patterns that may be perpetuating or contributing to harmful cycles. I strongly encourage open and honest communication, and I provide valuable feedback throughout the entire process.

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.

New client availability for Summer 2024. Life has a way of being overwhelming, confusing, and challenging- no judgement, this is tricky stuff. If you have found that you’ve been ignoring, dismissing, or arguing more often than you'd like, please know that I see you and you are simply, wonderfully, thoroughly human. Therapy can be a space where you create movement towards your goals, develop new strategies for coping, and explore the joy available to you. I'm looking forward to sharing this space with you.

Therapy does not have to be a scary path that we take alone, but can be an extremely rewarding and eye-opening experience that I would deem as a privilege to be able to forge with you. Mental health and life can come with its challenges but when faced together challenges can be conquered with grace and understanding and it is my goal is to help you reach your full potential on your journey through life. Mental health is not about our destination but about the journey of us getting there and the beautiful roads that we take on the way.

My goal is to meet the client where they are and help them navigate through life. As a clinician with over 20 years of experience, my job is to help every person who walks through my door to reach their goals through a variety of therapeutic approaches. The time we spend together is about you and your life journey - past, present and future.

You really can have your cake and eat it, too! You can learn to enjoy food guilt free and stop avoiding mirrors. Hating what you see in the mirror directly affects how and what you eat, creating emotional eating and periods where you don't eat at all (or only very little). This fosters a fear of food, not trusting yourself around food, and a desire for more self control or willpower. I call this the diet roller coaster and it's not a fun (nor healthy) place to be. Let's get you off the diet roller coaster and end your history of yo-yo dieting.

Each one of us possesses a vastly different collection of experiences, which means we all view life differently. This is one reason I value a collaborative approach when working with you. As your therapist, I believe that you are the expert of your life. My goal is to help you feel heard, understood, and to work together to develop a treatment approach based upon your unique desires and needs. While utilizing a non-judgmental, flexible approach, it is my duty to help you uncover your hopes and to create the future you wish to see. I hope to help you find the courage to embrace vulnerability and show up as the most authentic you.

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.

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.

Melany is passionate about therapy because she has experienced its transformative power in her own life and in the lives of others. Through therapy she gained a freedom and confidence she wouldn’t have known without the journey of therapy. Now she longs to help others experience the same. Melany strives to approach every situation with compassion, empathy,

Parenting a teen can be difficult; I’m here to help break down feelings and thoughts so that each party feels heard and understood. I enjoy working with families pre and post adoption, as well as teens struggling with communication issues, disordered eating, body image issues, anxiety, or depression.

My direct phone is 319-364-5106. My areas of special interest are grief counseling and helping those coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions, spirituality , relationship issues, existential struggles, and recovery from domestic violence. I have years of experience doing individual, premarital, and couple therapy. I am especially sensitive to those who've had losses and are coping with sadness, sorrow, or grief. My clients tell me I have exceptional listening skills and the ability to make each person feel valued. I value each person's story and honor it as I help people find meaningful, healthy, and productive lives.

I believe that every person deserves an opportunity to learn how to heal and invest in themselves. Beginning therapy can be an intimidating process that’s unique to everyone. While life is full of unexpected trials and tribulations, therapy can give you the tools to manage, learn, and grow from these challenges. My goal is to ensure that you feel comfortable and heard throughout our sessions together. I am committed to accepting all of what you bring into the therapeutic space, welcoming all thoughts, feelings, and experiences that might be weighing on you during this time.

Trauma comes in many forms. Whether it's the death of a loved one, abuse & violence, DHS involvement, a bad break-up, chronic illness, criminal justice involvement, chemical dependency, or loss of parental rights; experiencing trauma can feel very isolating. You might find yourself feeling detached from others or having difficulty with developing authentic connections with people. Maybe you feel lost and uncertain about how to carry on. Or maybe you're finding yourself lashing out at others with little or no reason. Somedays it can feel like nobody understands your pain or how broken you feel.

Welcome! My name is Haillie and I know how challenging it can be to reach out for help, but I want you to know I am thankful you are here. I enjoy using a collaborative approach in therapy to create a safe and trusting environment for clients to express their thoughts and feelings. Personal expression in the therapy space is so important and I provide a judgement free space. I want my clients from every area of life to feel welcome and free to show up as they are.

I am a licensed independent social worker with over 15 years experience. I have provide therapy services to toddlers with their parents, children, adolescents, teens. I am a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) trained in Adlerian Play Therapy and have specialized training in the evidenced based treatment of Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). My office provides a PCIT suite to offer PCIT services effectively. I am also trained in trauma informed Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).

Genuineness and empathy are incredibly important in the therapeutic relationship. Having over 20 years of social work experience, I believe my knowledge and experience will help assist you to find the solutions you need to feel better and more settled in your unique circumstances. You are brave to take the first step in finding a therapist, and I'm excited to work with you as you start your journey.

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.

In our busy and sometimes stressful lives, self-care is imperative. Tending to our own mental health may become necessary if the struggle becomes overwhelming to manage alone. Once you've made the decision that therapy is the next step for you, finding the right neutral, compassionate, non-judgmental and empathetic therapist is of the utmost importance. My mission is to build a therapeutic alliance with you using a collaborative approach to reach your goals. The evidence-based approaches and interventions that I use are designed to assist you in further identifying and tapping into the strengths you already possess.