Addiction Therapists in Iowa City, IA
I have worked in the mental health and substance abuse field for 20+ years.
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.
I have worked in the mental health and substance abuse field for 20+ years.
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.
Perhaps behaviors include substance/alcohol abuse or low motivation.
Are you struggling with your self esteem? Do you often doubt yourself? Do you feel anxious, trapped and "get in your head" a lot? Do you often feel sad or "blah." These feelings can seem overwhelming. The good news is you deserve to feel better and I can help you do this. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa and Kansas. I'm also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. My practice supports those who want to create a richer, more meaningful life by reducing stress, anxiety, depression and fear. I can help you create a greater sense of self confidence and purpose. You can manifest the things you want in life!
Perhaps behaviors include substance/alcohol abuse or low motivation.
Are you struggling with your self esteem? Do you often doubt yourself? Do you feel anxious, trapped and "get in your head" a lot? Do you often feel sad or "blah." These feelings can seem overwhelming. The good news is you deserve to feel better and I can help you do this. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa and Kansas. I'm also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. My practice supports those who want to create a richer, more meaningful life by reducing stress, anxiety, depression and fear. I can help you create a greater sense of self confidence and purpose. You can manifest the things you want in life!
In my career I have worked with people dealing with addiction, grief, divorce/marital issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, legal problems, family and relationship issues.
Limited availability for New Clients. Call/email for free consultation. I specialize in working with people with anxiety, addiction, depression and marital concerns. I have extensive training and certification in addiction counseling and offer SAP/DOT evaluations.
In my career I have worked with people dealing with addiction, grief, divorce/marital issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, legal problems, family and relationship issues.
Limited availability for New Clients. Call/email for free consultation. I specialize in working with people with anxiety, addiction, depression and marital concerns. I have extensive training and certification in addiction counseling and offer SAP/DOT evaluations.
I am a mental health counselor with a certification in substance abuse.
The ideal client is a human being who wants to better understand and have compassion for themselves by utilizing mindfulness and somatic healing techniques. I combine my counseling degree with my undergraduate degree in human physiology to help approach individuals issues from a psychophysiological perspective. I specialize in trauma, substance abuse and perinatal mental health disorders, along with general mental health.
I am a mental health counselor with a certification in substance abuse.
The ideal client is a human being who wants to better understand and have compassion for themselves by utilizing mindfulness and somatic healing techniques. I combine my counseling degree with my undergraduate degree in human physiology to help approach individuals issues from a psychophysiological perspective. I specialize in trauma, substance abuse and perinatal mental health disorders, along with general mental health.
I specialize in general mental health across the lifespan, substance use issues, trauma, chronic health conditions, individuals in the medical profession, and young professionals.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or trauma that affects your day-to-day life? In my practice, I start by understanding where you are now and the unique challenges you are facing. Together, we will create a personalized plan to help you move forward in the direction you want to go. I am committed to offering a safe and supportive environment, with both in-person and virtual appointments available on a confidential platform. Whether you're seeking to overcome obstacles, build coping skills, or simply need someone to talk to, I am here to support you every step of the way.
I specialize in general mental health across the lifespan, substance use issues, trauma, chronic health conditions, individuals in the medical profession, and young professionals.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or trauma that affects your day-to-day life? In my practice, I start by understanding where you are now and the unique challenges you are facing. Together, we will create a personalized plan to help you move forward in the direction you want to go. I am committed to offering a safe and supportive environment, with both in-person and virtual appointments available on a confidential platform. Whether you're seeking to overcome obstacles, build coping skills, or simply need someone to talk to, I am here to support you every step of the way.
I offer assistance in a wide variety of issues that adults face: anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, addiction, divorce, life transition, and grief.
Hello! I have worked with children and adults over the course of my career. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with adults and have training in a wide variety of issues that adults face. With regards to children, I have been trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Adlerian Play Therapy (I am currently not working with children). I am also a also a Board approved supervisor and do enjoy working with therapists in training as they develop their competencies. I am currently only taking adult clients. Verdant Counseling has expanded to five clinicians and has immediate openings for clients ages 6+.
I offer assistance in a wide variety of issues that adults face: anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, addiction, divorce, life transition, and grief.
Hello! I have worked with children and adults over the course of my career. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with adults and have training in a wide variety of issues that adults face. With regards to children, I have been trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Adlerian Play Therapy (I am currently not working with children). I am also a also a Board approved supervisor and do enjoy working with therapists in training as they develop their competencies. I am currently only taking adult clients. Verdant Counseling has expanded to five clinicians and has immediate openings for clients ages 6+.
Sometimes life happens and leaves us saying "I just can't handle it anymore!" You are not alone and you're in the right place to find help. I am a Christian counselor that uses evidence based approaches that nourish the mind, body, and spirit. My passion is working with couples and families. I specialize in relationship concerns, addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Change is possible and I'm committed to providing a safe environment for you to grow.
Sometimes life happens and leaves us saying "I just can't handle it anymore!" You are not alone and you're in the right place to find help. I am a Christian counselor that uses evidence based approaches that nourish the mind, body, and spirit. My passion is working with couples and families. I specialize in relationship concerns, addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Change is possible and I'm committed to providing a safe environment for you to grow.
Acceptance Recovery Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, CADC, MSL
Verified Verified
Iowa City, IA 52246
If you are looking for help for a family member, you can make a huge difference in your loved one's substance use and treatment.
Do you or a loved one struggle with drinking or drug use? Are you living day-to-day with no real hope for the future? Have you turned to other unhealthy habits- food, gambling, toxic relationships? Have you tried therapy or treatment in the past and walked away feeling worse than when you started?
If you are looking for help for a family member, you can make a huge difference in your loved one's substance use and treatment.
Do you or a loved one struggle with drinking or drug use? Are you living day-to-day with no real hope for the future? Have you turned to other unhealthy habits- food, gambling, toxic relationships? Have you tried therapy or treatment in the past and walked away feeling worse than when you started?
Jennifer L Adrian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFA, LISW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Iowa City, IA 52245
**NO OPENINGS AT THIS TIME** I enjoy helping clients create rich and meaningful lives. I specialize in individual therapy with adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, adjustments to life stressors, and more. I also love working with artists and creative people. I primarily use the Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) Model with clients, an evidence-based model that stems out of cognitive behavioral therapy, and the idea that our thoughts, emotions and behaviors are closely connected. Clients learn many skills related to mindfulness, radical acceptance, and self-compassion.
**NO OPENINGS AT THIS TIME** I enjoy helping clients create rich and meaningful lives. I specialize in individual therapy with adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, adjustments to life stressors, and more. I also love working with artists and creative people. I primarily use the Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) Model with clients, an evidence-based model that stems out of cognitive behavioral therapy, and the idea that our thoughts, emotions and behaviors are closely connected. Clients learn many skills related to mindfulness, radical acceptance, and self-compassion.
I have experience in working with people who have depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship, co-dependency, emotional intensity and various other emotional and mental health concerns.
Most of my adult life I have worked in the mental health field assisting individuals in their journey of finding a path to a healthier and more satisfying life. I have been honored to work with people from various walks of life and assist them in the process of re-discovering their values, redefining the meaning of happiness and reinventing their lives. To me, there is nothing more satisfying than to notice the growth and the positive change taking place in counseling process.
I have experience in working with people who have depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship, co-dependency, emotional intensity and various other emotional and mental health concerns.
Most of my adult life I have worked in the mental health field assisting individuals in their journey of finding a path to a healthier and more satisfying life. I have been honored to work with people from various walks of life and assist them in the process of re-discovering their values, redefining the meaning of happiness and reinventing their lives. To me, there is nothing more satisfying than to notice the growth and the positive change taking place in counseling process.
I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Iowa, and I work with adults (18 and up) in both individual and couples therapy. I have experience working with diverse clients on a wide-range of concerns, that include grief and loss, anxiety, depression, substance use, family-of-origin concerns, interpersonal functioning, trauma, identity-based concerns, and sex/intimacy concerns. I work best with individuals who are motivated and interested in change, and in engaging with deep exploration of their own behaviors and experiences.
I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Iowa, and I work with adults (18 and up) in both individual and couples therapy. I have experience working with diverse clients on a wide-range of concerns, that include grief and loss, anxiety, depression, substance use, family-of-origin concerns, interpersonal functioning, trauma, identity-based concerns, and sex/intimacy concerns. I work best with individuals who are motivated and interested in change, and in engaging with deep exploration of their own behaviors and experiences.
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Accepting New Clients. My focus is to help people get traction under their feet and feel greater harmony with how they relate to themselves and others. We live in unprecedented times of social isolation & collective anxiety. My aim as a counselor is to support you in recognizing your inherent abilities to grow & find meaningful connections. Please contact me today to get started. Telehealth offered.
Anxiety & Depression, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Substance Use.
Accepting New Clients. My focus is to help people get traction under their feet and feel greater harmony with how they relate to themselves and others. We live in unprecedented times of social isolation & collective anxiety. My aim as a counselor is to support you in recognizing your inherent abilities to grow & find meaningful connections. Please contact me today to get started. Telehealth offered.
In addition to mental health therapy, I have extensive experience with substance use disorders.
I enjoy working with individuals ready to start their journey with therapy in a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential environment. My approach is eclectic, utilizing a collaborative approach to help foster positive life changes that improve quality of life. I work with individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns including: depression, anxiety, work and family stressors, communication difficulties, marital problems, life transitions, trauma, substance use, gambling, co-occurring disorders, and adjustment to disability.
In addition to mental health therapy, I have extensive experience with substance use disorders.
I enjoy working with individuals ready to start their journey with therapy in a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential environment. My approach is eclectic, utilizing a collaborative approach to help foster positive life changes that improve quality of life. I work with individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns including: depression, anxiety, work and family stressors, communication difficulties, marital problems, life transitions, trauma, substance use, gambling, co-occurring disorders, and adjustment to disability.
I am a clinical social worker and have worked with clients on many issues, including anxiety and depression, addiction, family conflict, identity and LGBTQ+ issues. My therapeutic style is casual and based on a mutual exchange of ideas, knowledge, and understanding. I believe all people have the capacity for growth and learning. My approach combines multiple therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral, dialectical, trauma-informed, and mindfulness based treatment which I will adapt to fit your specific needs and concerns.
I am a clinical social worker and have worked with clients on many issues, including anxiety and depression, addiction, family conflict, identity and LGBTQ+ issues. My therapeutic style is casual and based on a mutual exchange of ideas, knowledge, and understanding. I believe all people have the capacity for growth and learning. My approach combines multiple therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral, dialectical, trauma-informed, and mindfulness based treatment which I will adapt to fit your specific needs and concerns.
Addison Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Iowa City, IA 52240 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Seeing clients across Iowa via Telehealth! I have a tremendous understanding of the social, emotional, psychological, and societal impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences, and am aware of the importance of identifying and addressing toxic stress in both children and adults. I am also well-versed on the numerous symptoms of trauma. I understand how these symptoms can perpetuate other secondary effects such as addiction, eating disorders, difficulties with learning and processing information, and building and sustaining relationships.
Seeing clients across Iowa via Telehealth! I have a tremendous understanding of the social, emotional, psychological, and societal impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences, and am aware of the importance of identifying and addressing toxic stress in both children and adults. I am also well-versed on the numerous symptoms of trauma. I understand how these symptoms can perpetuate other secondary effects such as addiction, eating disorders, difficulties with learning and processing information, and building and sustaining relationships.
Lindabeth Rivera
Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC, CADC, CATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Iowa City, IA 52242
I have had experience counseling clients with substance abuse, counseling adolescents and teens, counseling suicidal clients, as well as, sexual assault Survivors.
" What consumes your mind, controls your life" Are you or someone you know dealing with something right now that does not seem to end? Feeling like giving up? Frustrated? Afraid? Feeling confused and needing direction? Maybe you have been feeling like no one understands, or that you can handle it on your own. As much as we would all like to handle it on our own, the truth is everyone can use someone to talk with. I am a believer in experiences making you who you are. These experiences can either consume you, or shape you.
I have had experience counseling clients with substance abuse, counseling adolescents and teens, counseling suicidal clients, as well as, sexual assault Survivors.
" What consumes your mind, controls your life" Are you or someone you know dealing with something right now that does not seem to end? Feeling like giving up? Frustrated? Afraid? Feeling confused and needing direction? Maybe you have been feeling like no one understands, or that you can handle it on your own. As much as we would all like to handle it on our own, the truth is everyone can use someone to talk with. I am a believer in experiences making you who you are. These experiences can either consume you, or shape you.
Bickford Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Iowa City, IA 52240 (Online Only)
I've worked with children and adults dealing with a wide-variety of issues such as trauma, addiction, mental health concerns, intimate partner violence, PTSD and child abuse (as well as many other life-altering issues).
Thanks for taking the time to read my profile! My name is Tarin Bickford and I've been a clinical social worker for more than two decades. My approach to therapy is multi-faceted and I incorporate many modalities into my work (although I primarily use cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment and solution-focused therapy).
I've worked with children and adults dealing with a wide-variety of issues such as trauma, addiction, mental health concerns, intimate partner violence, PTSD and child abuse (as well as many other life-altering issues).
Thanks for taking the time to read my profile! My name is Tarin Bickford and I've been a clinical social worker for more than two decades. My approach to therapy is multi-faceted and I incorporate many modalities into my work (although I primarily use cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment and solution-focused therapy).
, cutting), mood & anxiety disorders, trauma, borderline personality disorder, substance abuse, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist & Health Service Provider, educator, & award winning mental-health researcher. My primary specialty is in psychological evaluation as well as understanding and preventing suicide. I only use empirically supported treatments to provide you with the best opportunity for recovery. My therapeutic style is active, collaborative, directive, and goal oriented.
, cutting), mood & anxiety disorders, trauma, borderline personality disorder, substance abuse, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist & Health Service Provider, educator, & award winning mental-health researcher. My primary specialty is in psychological evaluation as well as understanding and preventing suicide. I only use empirically supported treatments to provide you with the best opportunity for recovery. My therapeutic style is active, collaborative, directive, and goal oriented.
Trauma, disordered eating, substance abuse, codependency, body image concerns, anxiety, social anxiety, sexual concerns, depression, and psychedelic integration.
My hope is to be your ally in facing any and all concerns you bring, whether they appear insurmountably huge, or small, bothersome, and elusive. As a counselor, it is my honor to meet you wherever you are: free of judgment and full of compassion. My therapeutic presence is dynamically engaging while also calm, authentic, and accepting. You can expect my counseling to be queer friendly, trauma informed, sex-positive, and to hold HAES views (health at every size). I am open minded and work well with a wide variety of clients. Together, we can work through the release of trauma and limiting narratives. We will work to empower you.
Trauma, disordered eating, substance abuse, codependency, body image concerns, anxiety, social anxiety, sexual concerns, depression, and psychedelic integration.
My hope is to be your ally in facing any and all concerns you bring, whether they appear insurmountably huge, or small, bothersome, and elusive. As a counselor, it is my honor to meet you wherever you are: free of judgment and full of compassion. My therapeutic presence is dynamically engaging while also calm, authentic, and accepting. You can expect my counseling to be queer friendly, trauma informed, sex-positive, and to hold HAES views (health at every size). I am open minded and work well with a wide variety of clients. Together, we can work through the release of trauma and limiting narratives. We will work to empower you.
Melinda Ann Green
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LMHC, HSP
Verified Verified
Iowa City, IA 52240
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.
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What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.