Female Therapists in Iowa City, IA

I welcome you as you are. Leading with authenticity and connection as core values, I endeavor to bring truth and heartfelt engagement to each therapeutic encounter. Working with somatic based practices, creative exploration, inquiry, and collaborative dialogue, I am committed to supporting individuals and couples in leading more integrated and easeful lives. Normalizing the full-spectrum of the human experience and emotional field, my approach to psychotherapy is one guided by honesty, existential query, love, and the wisdom of the body so we may more fully inhabit the present moment.

My passion is working with children and adolescents experiencing a variety of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, LGBTQ+, life adjustments, and grief. I have a special interest working with clients who are/have experienced trauma and life transitions. I will help clients overcome challenging situations and build on self-awareness and resilience skills.

With compassion and in a non-judging atmosphere, I partner with you to help you develop your personal wisdom and achieve the changes you aspire to. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I conducted brain research. My knowledge of how the brain functions guides my psychotherapy practice. I provide mental health counseling to adults with a variety of diagnoses. I have experience helping people resolve a wide range of problems, including depression, anxiety, unstable mood, low self-esteem, trauma & abuse including PTSD.

Hello! I work with individuals (18+) and couples on a variety of issues. My practice is based on the belief that everyone should have access to a trained counselor who greets them with unconditional positive regard and creates a nonjudgmental space to collaborate. I aim to empower you to grow while working toward your goals and build upon the resilience and strengths you have already cultivated throughout your life.

Sometimes life gets difficult and reaching out for help can be even more difficult. This is especially true when we may be experiencing the effects of disability. My philosophy as a counselor is help you navigate these challenging times and help you reach your full potential emotionally, mentally, or socially. I believe focusing on the individuals strengths that they already posses will help facilitate change. As well as conceptualizing and addressing struggles in a wholistic lens allows for deeper understanding of what may be occurring.

I have been providing psychotherapy to adults and children since 1997. My expertise includes the treatment of depression, anxiety, grief and trauma. I have advanced training in EMDR, which is used to treat traumatic stress. I see therapy as the building of a relationship which focuses on the goals of growth and healing. I view my clients as persons who possess limitless potential for change, problem solving and wholeness. My role is to help clients learn about themselves as well as develop new perspectives and skills for living a more balanced and fulfilling life.

While my specialties are ADHD, ASD, anxiety and panic disorders, and parental support, I mainly just enjoy connecting with folks who have identified that therapy might be helpful for them. I like building relationships and getting to know people through the therapeutic lens. While I primarily use CBT, ACT, and DBT, I believe that a safe space wherein someone can be vulnerable and authentic is the strongest foundation for healing. My therapeutic demeanor is casual and warm, and I love nothing more than helping someone feel seen, heard, and like there's a path forward.

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.

I work well with clients whose concerns are related to anxiety, eating disorders, OCD, grief/loss, trauma, mood disorders, depression, perfectionism, and concerns related to identity. I enjoy helping people build skills to more effectively respond to their distress, and to engage in their lives with an increased sense of purpose and awareness of their values. I worked in a college counseling center for 10 years before co-founding a private practice, and work well with people who are making a life transition.

I consider it my privilege to join with others as they share their stories of who they are, the challenges and joys of where they have been and assisting them as they discover what lies ahead in their life's journey. Anyone who has a curiosity about who they are, how life events and circumstances affect them, have a willingness to change with a hope of where they want to be in life... is welcome.

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.

Welcome to Anew Healing Center! Everything about you, whether it be people-pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, ADHD, dissociation, addictions, chronic illness, or other ways to cope, is invited and welcomed here. All of these have protected you and brought you to this point in time and I’m so grateful you are here. By combining somatic therapy with relationship and connection, healing begins. An awareness of your physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual self will begin to unfold through nervous system regulation. A sense of safety and trust in the moment emerges and the possibility of moving to a new normal begins.

The ideal client is a human being who wants to better understand and have compassion for themselves by utilizing mindfulness, neuroscience, 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 substance abuse and perinatal mental health disorders, along with general mental health.

Everyone deserves a space to express themselves authentically and be accepted for who they truly are. I seek to see my clients fully, guiding them in a process of exploration and reflection, and leading them to deeper trust and understanding of themselves. I believe that healing and growth occur through experiencing safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship, and through this experience, my clients develop new ways of interacting with themselves and others. I am able to see clients in IA, OR, and WA via teletherapy. Please note that I do not currently accept insurance.

Celia (She/Her) has been providing psychotherapy for over 30 years, and loves the work more than ever. She is ready to support your growth, help you discover your strengths, and help you make sense of the sorrow and confusion that trouble you. Your needs and feelings are the keys to your future well-being. In therapy you will unfold a new relationship to those feelings and needs, to understand what you have been trying to tell yourself, .You will discover how you can approach difficult situations with self-knowledge, self-love and skillful tenacity. It will get better. It might get amazing. Give it a chance.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with many years of experience working with a diverse background of clients. I have a warm and positive approach that focuses on you. I strive to create a safe space by building a trusting relationship where we can work as a team. I am passionate about providing holistic care that is personalized to each individual’s unique needs. I have experiencing working with neurodiversity, grief and loss, chronic illness, depression, anxiety, the LBGTQ community, and trauma. I use an approach that examines factors of injustice and oppression on feelings of self-worth and personal development.

Our distinct hands-on experience-based approach is designed to empower clients to analyze their situations, make connections, and find their own solutions through personal and physical experiences. It is effective because it embraces the philosophy that humans learn best by doing. Clients have reported that they have been able to change and grow more effectively and quickly than through traditional approaches.

I believe that everyone deserves respect, dignity, and kindness. I create collaborative relationships with my clients to help them attain their therapeutic goals in an authentic way and I believe focusing on my clients strengths can create hope for the future. I work with individuals and couples to find solutions as I believe the client is the expert in their own life. I am dedicated to compassion and grace towards my clients and my intention is to support you on your journey moving towards healing and growth so you may feel connected to yourself and the world around you in a meaningful way.

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.