Therapists in Coralville, IA

I fully believe that everyone is capable of making positive change and being their best self if given the opportunity and individualized support they need. And hence: I make a significant effort both in building relationships with people from all walks of life and creating a healthy environment where individuals can cultivate and enhance skills while also developing new ones. Building relationships comes from my inherent passion to see others succeed in their growth and personal goals achievement.

I am a licensed therapist and clinically certified hypnotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. My approach to treatment and healing integrates the mind, body, and spirit, while providing a safe, empathetic and nurturing environment. I specialize in treating emotional and behavioral disorders including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, codependency and relationship issues. I assist clients in understanding/releasing self-defeating patterns and the self-limiting beliefs and behaviors that keep us from living our best lives.

Our providers at Tanager offer services to children that inspire, empower, and heal. We come from a variety of backgrounds and offer a range of specialties and skill sets to achieve improved wellness. Tanager's Mental Wellbeing Clinic provides preventative services and treatment options to children, young adults, and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, or relational difficulties in their lives. Our professional team provides a full continuum of comprehensive, holistic, and integrated services for children and families.

I specialize in therapy for depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. Everyone has the potential to grow through psychotherapy and lead a more fulfilling life. I work with pre-teens, teenagers and adults of all ages.

Working with adolescents, and adults in a counseling, coaching and /or mentoring capacity is a joy! My approach is client-centered, strengths-based and integrative with a focus on identity and value. Specialized training in trauma-based approaches have helped me to understand more deeply the integration of body, mind and spirit. I can help with adoption, anger, anxiety, boundaries, burnout, codependency, depression, loneliness, parenting, phobias, relationships, self-esteem, sexual abuse, singleness, stress management, spiritual integration and trauma.

I (she/her) am a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in relational therapy, with a focus on attachment, and human sexuality. My approach to therapy is compassionate, authentic, and humanistic. I work systemically, with an emphasis on emotions, and believe we are all doing the best we know how to do, and have the ability to change when we learn how to engage differently with ourselves and with the people in our lives. In all my work I hold the space for a person to feel vulnerable, yet supported while empowering them to look within for internal strengths as a foundation for the work.

Have you ever asked yourself, "why am I so unhappy"? Do you find that your relationships go sour way too soon? Do you have a history of trauma? Does your anxiety and depression prevent you from enjoying life? Do you want to improve your self-confidence, self-esteem and regain a sense of purpose and meaning in your life? If so, I believe I can help. With the right tools and resources you CAN learn to manage your emotional and behavioral reactions to life stress and triggers from the past.

I consider it a privilege to walk alongside those who have survived trauma and assist them in healing, empowering themselves and improving their quality of life. I also enjoy working with those who are going through transitions in their life, having spent the past 8 years of my career helping college students of all ages navigate transitions. Whether you are struggling to adjust after a loss, a change in relationship status or a career, we can work together to navigate this change effectively.

In this hectic world, we can go through situations that feel bigger than our ways to cope. I'm here to help you get back to a place that feels good, where you can navigate life with confidence. Whether you want to process what you're going through, heal from the past, feel more in control of your life, or simply feel less anxious or overwhelmed, I will make sure your therapy space is safe, builds off your strengths, and helps you feel more centered (never judged or shamed).

Do you feel like you’re on high alert all of the time—constantly walking on eggshells, worrying about what could happen and on the lookout for danger? Are you consumed with incessant, looping thoughts that make it difficult to focus on tasks at hand and be present with the people around you? Perhaps you engage in perfectionistic thinking and are overly hard on yourself, always second guessing your decisions, stressing about making a mistake and thinking you could have done something better. Welcome to my profile, and approach: with Mindfulness informed choices, we can transform our lives into ones of meaning, reducing our suffering.

I am passionate about helping others reach their true potential and I am incredibly excited to have the opportunity to work with you to overcome mental health problems, trauma, grief and loss, relationship problems and other life struggles and transitions. Individuals from all backgrounds are welcome - care is confidential and non-judgmental. My goal is to help you become the best possible version of yourself.

You don't need to face life's difficulties alone. We all struggle at times with situations that affect with our ability to experience contentment and feel at peace with ourselves and in our relationships. Solving problems can seem overwhelming and when friends and family aren't enough, you may want an objective perspective. I believe in each person's potential to make positive changes that lead to a more satisfying life. Let me assist you in your journey. I primarily work with adolescents and adults.

Whether you are feeling anxious, helpless, stuck or depressed, you do not have to overcome the challenges of life alone. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them identify ways to improve their quality of life. I believe that humans are resilient and have the resources to face obstacles in life. I appreciate each individual's unique personality and background. Contact me to learn more about my services and/or set up an initial appointment.

I believe that the essence of life is Divine and that all good flows from that source. Thus, any strength that emerges in my work occurs as I align myself with Divine love, wisdom, and purpose. Holism describes my perspective, thus systematically exploring many areas of a client's life helps prepare the ground for resolving current problematic issues or for encouraging and supporting growth and transformation.

All of us have some hard and difficult times in life and we need some help. Although this can be humbling, it usually pays off in the end. I am a very flexible and laid back person and am here to help you with whatever it is you are struggling with. There will be no judgment and we will work on what only you want to work on. I believe there is no magic answer to everything and not everything works for everybody, so it is you and I trying to figure out what works best for you.

Through somatic therapies and trauma-informed approaches, I will guide you toward developing the ability to be with, and relate to uncertainty in a way that creates new possibilities. Focusing on certainty or "getting everything right" often results in exhausting cycles of anxiety or anger, freeze and sometimes depression/collapse. Embracing uncertainty means learning the practice of leaning into resources wherever you are, whatever is going on, in a constantly changing world. I look forward to guiding you toward relating to your body, mind, others and the outside world in a more sustainable way.

As a mother, grandmother, teacher and former family and divorce mediator, I am sensitive to finding the right words to soothe, comfort and connect with others so that each person feels heard, understood and valued. In therapy I will help you recognize, accept, investigate and nurture your feelings. From this connected place your interactions with others will reflect your heart instead of your threatened brain. My approach is based on the science of neurobiology, the wisdom of Buddhist philosophy, a dose of humor, and the warmth we generate together.

James R. Smith, LISW, counselor/therapist, provides mental health counseling and therapy in Iowa City, Iowa, and surrounding area. Mr. Smith uses a Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy approach to teach people how to deal effectively with negative self-talk. Clients learn to diminish their destructive thinking and promote inner calm. Clients will also learn to enhance positive thought and action. James R. Smith, LISW, also encourages couples to communicate more effectively and more completely with each other. Each partner will learn to listen deeply to their mate and reflect clearly what they understand about their partner's needs and concerns.

We all experience stressful events, but if these have started to affect daily life functioning, it is time to get help! I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and have successfully used these approaches to help teens, adults and families suffering from depression, anxiety, abuse, conflict and PTSD.