Female Therapists in Fort Madison, IA
Abby is a fully licensed mental health clinician in Iowa. She is certified in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and specializes in personality disorders, substance use/addictive behaviors, and Christian counseling. Abby also enjoys working with teens and using art-based interventions during in person sessions. Abby will see ages 12 and above both in person in Fort Madison or via telehealth!
Abby is a fully licensed mental health clinician in Iowa. She is certified in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and specializes in personality disorders, substance use/addictive behaviors, and Christian counseling. Abby also enjoys working with teens and using art-based interventions during in person sessions. Abby will see ages 12 and above both in person in Fort Madison or via telehealth!
Sara Scott
Counselor, LMHC, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Madison, IA 52627 (Online Only)
I have been a professional counselor for 12 years. As a counselor I believe it is a privilege for me to be allowed into individual’s and couple’s lives on a deep and personal level. I believe you are the expert in your life and that together we will identify skills and techniques that will create a path to healing and growth that you are seeking.
I have been a professional counselor for 12 years. As a counselor I believe it is a privilege for me to be allowed into individual’s and couple’s lives on a deep and personal level. I believe you are the expert in your life and that together we will identify skills and techniques that will create a path to healing and growth that you are seeking.
Candi Francis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Madison, IA 52627
Life can feel hard, you feel stuck, no matter what you do. Maybe your child is having a lot of big emotions, taking over. Having a difficult time expressing them to get needs met. Getting out the door to school or activities just does not seem to go as planned. Fears and worries are taking over, and your sweet child just isn't themselves. You want your motto to be "A happy, healthy family" and yet it feels like it just doesn't quite get there. Thoughts of "How do I help this little person, be the best them and our family be the best us?" Sweet parents/caregivers, you and your little one(s) are amazing and I am so glad you found me!
Life can feel hard, you feel stuck, no matter what you do. Maybe your child is having a lot of big emotions, taking over. Having a difficult time expressing them to get needs met. Getting out the door to school or activities just does not seem to go as planned. Fears and worries are taking over, and your sweet child just isn't themselves. You want your motto to be "A happy, healthy family" and yet it feels like it just doesn't quite get there. Thoughts of "How do I help this little person, be the best them and our family be the best us?" Sweet parents/caregivers, you and your little one(s) are amazing and I am so glad you found me!
Mallori Vogelpohl
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Fort Madison, IA 52627
I believe we all need the right support when it comes to making important changes in our lives, whether that’s improving health, changing careers or deciding to pursue healing from past trauma. My hope is to work with women who are ready and willing to consider what change would look like for them and then identify and execute the steps necessary to achieve it.
I believe we all need the right support when it comes to making important changes in our lives, whether that’s improving health, changing careers or deciding to pursue healing from past trauma. My hope is to work with women who are ready and willing to consider what change would look like for them and then identify and execute the steps necessary to achieve it.
Online Therapists
Are you struggling with anxiety, self-image, trauma, transitions, parenting, or attachment-based concerns? I can help you use your strengths to achieve your goals. Through our work, you will discover the confidence you deserve and start to feel that life is meaningful once again.
Are you struggling with anxiety, self-image, trauma, transitions, parenting, or attachment-based concerns? I can help you use your strengths to achieve your goals. Through our work, you will discover the confidence you deserve and start to feel that life is meaningful once again.
As a therapist I feel so fortunate to be able to walk alongside my clients as they discover skills and strengths to help them thrive. Throughout my career I have worked with individuals of all ages who have faced many challenges and traumas. I graduated with my Masters in Social Work from St. Ambrose University then worked for a local non-profit agency in a variety of roles before exploring another social work path. My passion for mental health has brought me to Bee Well Child and Family Therapy.
As a therapist I feel so fortunate to be able to walk alongside my clients as they discover skills and strengths to help them thrive. Throughout my career I have worked with individuals of all ages who have faced many challenges and traumas. I graduated with my Masters in Social Work from St. Ambrose University then worked for a local non-profit agency in a variety of roles before exploring another social work path. My passion for mental health has brought me to Bee Well Child and Family Therapy.
Alexa Hopson
Counselor, MA, MS, tLMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (Online Only)
Hello :) I'm so glad you've taken the first step to better your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. We all have human needs that we are trying to meet, and sometimes it feels as though we are not adequately meeting those needs. It can be frustrating, disheartening, exhausting, and overwhelming. You are not alone in your struggles! I am here to walk this path with you.
Hello :) I'm so glad you've taken the first step to better your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. We all have human needs that we are trying to meet, and sometimes it feels as though we are not adequately meeting those needs. It can be frustrating, disheartening, exhausting, and overwhelming. You are not alone in your struggles! I am here to walk this path with you.
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.
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.
Interplay Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Iowa City, IA 52245 (Online Only)
Susan G Schmitz, MSW, LISW and Sarah K Anderson, MSW, LISW work with adults, adolescents and some older elementary school-aged children along with their families. Common presenting issues include anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulty with life transitions such as divorce, grief and loss, and relationship issues. We employ a strengths-based approach within a non-judgmental, eclectic framework. We will work together to tailor treatment plans to your needs. Each of us offers a unique, yet similar approach, having been trained a generation apart, but within the same theories and modalities.
Susan G Schmitz, MSW, LISW and Sarah K Anderson, MSW, LISW work with adults, adolescents and some older elementary school-aged children along with their families. Common presenting issues include anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulty with life transitions such as divorce, grief and loss, and relationship issues. We employ a strengths-based approach within a non-judgmental, eclectic framework. We will work together to tailor treatment plans to your needs. Each of us offers a unique, yet similar approach, having been trained a generation apart, but within the same theories and modalities.
Anna Siddall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, tLMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Not all of us are given the book on how to have healthy and fulfilling relationships with others or ourselves. It takes courage to explore and share what we are struggling with and begin to write (or rewrite) our book on how we want to feel and be in the world. You deserve to experience connection, relief, and acceptance in order to feel secure enough to explore and take risks in life. My goal is to get curious about the blocks that keep you from experiencing those qualities and collaborate with you to remove them.
Not all of us are given the book on how to have healthy and fulfilling relationships with others or ourselves. It takes courage to explore and share what we are struggling with and begin to write (or rewrite) our book on how we want to feel and be in the world. You deserve to experience connection, relief, and acceptance in order to feel secure enough to explore and take risks in life. My goal is to get curious about the blocks that keep you from experiencing those qualities and collaborate with you to remove them.
Nancy K. Vermeersch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
WELCOME! You may be struggling with an unhappy relationship, grieving the loss of a loved one, feeling depressed or anxious, interested in improving your life balance and wellness, or simply wanting a closer relationship with God. If so, I invite you to call me for a consultation. We can identify new patterns, coping skills and strategies so you can feel you are thriving in life with success and joy.
WELCOME! You may be struggling with an unhappy relationship, grieving the loss of a loved one, feeling depressed or anxious, interested in improving your life balance and wellness, or simply wanting a closer relationship with God. If so, I invite you to call me for a consultation. We can identify new patterns, coping skills and strategies so you can feel you are thriving in life with success and joy.
Hanna Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Allow me to assist you with processing through emotional experiences from the comfort of your own space. My education and training is focused on helping you heal from significant events that have happened to you. While working together, you may gain a better understanding of how past or current experiences have impacted your self-worth and overall well-being. I ensure that you feel supported and empowered throughout your therapeutic journey.
Allow me to assist you with processing through emotional experiences from the comfort of your own space. My education and training is focused on helping you heal from significant events that have happened to you. While working together, you may gain a better understanding of how past or current experiences have impacted your self-worth and overall well-being. I ensure that you feel supported and empowered throughout your therapeutic journey.
Are you or someone you love struggling? You are not alone and things will improve with the right connection to your therapist. For over a decade my passion has been counseling teens, adults, families and couples in handling stressful life transitions and mental health challenges. My strengths-based narrative approach utilizes compassion, humor and counseling techniques to help all ages with: anger, ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, school & career performance, relationship issues, self harm, suicide ideation, eating disorders and self-esteem challenges. Let's connect to begin your healing journey.
Are you or someone you love struggling? You are not alone and things will improve with the right connection to your therapist. For over a decade my passion has been counseling teens, adults, families and couples in handling stressful life transitions and mental health challenges. My strengths-based narrative approach utilizes compassion, humor and counseling techniques to help all ages with: anger, ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, school & career performance, relationship issues, self harm, suicide ideation, eating disorders and self-esteem challenges. Let's connect to begin your healing journey.
Hello, my name is Lisa Schmitz Beecher. My wish is to help you achieve maximum results toward the issues you would like to resolve. I bring a seasoned and compassionate approach toward helping teens and adults. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, emotional eating, grief/loss, life transitions, stress management, perfectionism and self-criticism.
Hello, my name is Lisa Schmitz Beecher. My wish is to help you achieve maximum results toward the issues you would like to resolve. I bring a seasoned and compassionate approach toward helping teens and adults. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, emotional eating, grief/loss, life transitions, stress management, perfectionism and self-criticism.
Melinda Ann Green
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LMHC, HSP
Verified Verified
Coralville, IA 52241
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Green is an award winning psychologist and a nationally recognized researcher. She is a former collegiate professor of Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience. Dr. Green treats clients with a variety of presenting concerns including eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. Dr. Green specializes in the treatment of eating disorders using the latest advances in treatment science.
Dr. Green is an award winning psychologist and a nationally recognized researcher. She is a former collegiate professor of Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience. Dr. Green treats clients with a variety of presenting concerns including eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. Dr. Green specializes in the treatment of eating disorders using the latest advances in treatment science.
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.
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.
Emma Schutte
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Iowa City, IA 52246 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Trauma happens when stressful experiences deplete our physical, mental, or emotional resources. Unresolved traumas can persist as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, physical pain or illness, and other distressing symptoms that wreak havoc on our daily lives. I do not believe that we "get over" our traumas, but rather that we find a way through them. As your therapist, I will walk beside you as you navigate your trauma journey and regain ownership over your personal story.
Trauma happens when stressful experiences deplete our physical, mental, or emotional resources. Unresolved traumas can persist as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, physical pain or illness, and other distressing symptoms that wreak havoc on our daily lives. I do not believe that we "get over" our traumas, but rather that we find a way through them. As your therapist, I will walk beside you as you navigate your trauma journey and regain ownership over your personal story.
Hello my name is Alyssa. I welcome you to the beginning of your journey to thriving. I believe we all deserve someone to sit with us in times of joy as well as times of sorrow and anger. I would love to join you on your journey. No matter who you are, where you are from or what you look like we all deserve to feel seen and heard.
Hello my name is Alyssa. I welcome you to the beginning of your journey to thriving. I believe we all deserve someone to sit with us in times of joy as well as times of sorrow and anger. I would love to join you on your journey. No matter who you are, where you are from or what you look like we all deserve to feel seen and heard.
You’re here, looking for a space where you can be heard without judgement. You say everything is “fine”, but you know it’s not. Maybe things have just been overwhelming. You’re looking for a space where you’ll feel comfortable and safe so that you can be free to express yourself. Maybe you’re not even sure how to do that. You just know that you need something different. Therapy can help you discover how to express yourself and move your life in the direction that you want it to go.
You’re here, looking for a space where you can be heard without judgement. You say everything is “fine”, but you know it’s not. Maybe things have just been overwhelming. You’re looking for a space where you’ll feel comfortable and safe so that you can be free to express yourself. Maybe you’re not even sure how to do that. You just know that you need something different. Therapy can help you discover how to express yourself and move your life in the direction that you want it to go.
I am a licensed counselor specializing in anxiety-related issues. I can also help you find ways to better cope with depression, self-worth, eco-anxiety/climate grief, life transitions, relationships, and other concerns. You can anticipate an accepting, open, and non-judgmental relationship that holds the heaviness of life's challenges and encourages change.
I am a licensed counselor specializing in anxiety-related issues. I can also help you find ways to better cope with depression, self-worth, eco-anxiety/climate grief, life transitions, relationships, and other concerns. You can anticipate an accepting, open, and non-judgmental relationship that holds the heaviness of life's challenges and encourages change.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.