Female Therapists in Linn County, IA
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.
Christy Aquino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, MEd
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
My areas of focus include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, life transitions, divorce, parenting, women's health issues, eating disorders, career coaching, life coaching, and trauma.
My goal is to meet each person where you are and help you navigate through life's opportunities, challenges or stressors. As a clinician with over 20 years of experience, my job is to help you reach your goals through a variety of therapeutic approaches. The time we spend together is about you and your life journey - past, present and future.
My areas of focus include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, life transitions, divorce, parenting, women's health issues, eating disorders, career coaching, life coaching, and trauma.
My goal is to meet each person where you are and help you navigate through life's opportunities, challenges or stressors. As a clinician with over 20 years of experience, my job is to help you reach your goals through a variety of therapeutic approaches. The time we spend together is about you and your life journey - past, present and future.
Emily Nicole Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker ready to accompany you on your journey to healing. During our time together, I will provide a safe, comfortable, and warm environment where you are able to explore and process the challenges you are facing. I have experience working with clients processing trauma, life adjustments, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and sexual health.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker ready to accompany you on your journey to healing. During our time together, I will provide a safe, comfortable, and warm environment where you are able to explore and process the challenges you are facing. I have experience working with clients processing trauma, life adjustments, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and sexual health.
Chelsea Cheney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, TLMFT
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 (Online Only)
I believe that everyone's capable of experiencing an emotionally healthy and fulfilling life regardless of their unique circumstance. With therapy to find insight into past pain and trauma, wounds old and new can be healed, and tools can be discovered to deal with present and future challenges. My clients are ready to be the agents of change in their lives through their personal growth instead of waiting for the world around them to change. I believe that through therapy with me, individuals have the innate wisdom and courage that can be discovered to find their best paths forward with compassion for self and others.
I believe that everyone's capable of experiencing an emotionally healthy and fulfilling life regardless of their unique circumstance. With therapy to find insight into past pain and trauma, wounds old and new can be healed, and tools can be discovered to deal with present and future challenges. My clients are ready to be the agents of change in their lives through their personal growth instead of waiting for the world around them to change. I believe that through therapy with me, individuals have the innate wisdom and courage that can be discovered to find their best paths forward with compassion for self and others.
We all have a story to tell, and no one story is the same as the next. We are all humans out here trying to do the best we can with what we have and what we know; however, sometimes we forget that we don’t need to do it alone. In exchange for you telling your story, I will provide you with a safe and inclusive experience. I can be a sounding board with new perspectives, a provider of encouragement that challenges you to see and seek your true potential, and/or an advocate who holds you accountable in working towards a better life.
We all have a story to tell, and no one story is the same as the next. We are all humans out here trying to do the best we can with what we have and what we know; however, sometimes we forget that we don’t need to do it alone. In exchange for you telling your story, I will provide you with a safe and inclusive experience. I can be a sounding board with new perspectives, a provider of encouragement that challenges you to see and seek your true potential, and/or an advocate who holds you accountable in working towards a better life.
Erin Duncan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Waitlist for new clients
Asking for help may be one of the hardest things that you do in your life, congratulations to you, on taking this courageous first step towards getting help with whatever you may be struggling with. I am passionate about this work and consider it an honor to sit with others and bear witness to all aspects of their healing journeys. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is essential to one’s success in therapy and I am committed to honoring everyone’s unique family dynamics, community, culture, ethnicity, age, and gender.
Asking for help may be one of the hardest things that you do in your life, congratulations to you, on taking this courageous first step towards getting help with whatever you may be struggling with. I am passionate about this work and consider it an honor to sit with others and bear witness to all aspects of their healing journeys. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is essential to one’s success in therapy and I am committed to honoring everyone’s unique family dynamics, community, culture, ethnicity, age, and gender.
Accepting new clients to the agency. Hooray! You are here! You have taken a courageous first step on the road to healing, whether you are looking for yourself or someone you love. As the counselor, I am here to walk by your side! I strive to create a safe and welcoming space for you as you process and work through past and/or present challenges. We will work as a team to address challenges, set obtainable goals, and to work towards those goals in and outside of our therapy sessions.
Accepting new clients to the agency. Hooray! You are here! You have taken a courageous first step on the road to healing, whether you are looking for yourself or someone you love. As the counselor, I am here to walk by your side! I strive to create a safe and welcoming space for you as you process and work through past and/or present challenges. We will work as a team to address challenges, set obtainable goals, and to work towards those goals in and outside of our therapy sessions.
Erin Forbes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Hiawatha, IA 52233
As a therapist, I believe that a person is more than just the sum of their experiences. Each one of us is made up of our unique thoughts, emotions and ideas. I have devoted my career to finding ways of honoring who you are, as well as who you want to become. My clients range from children to adults, and my special interests are with teens, parents and families. I am clinically trained to help individuals and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, impulsivity, conflicts and grief. My style is direct, non-judgmental and supportive, as we work together to create a treatment plan that uniquely fits your needs.
As a therapist, I believe that a person is more than just the sum of their experiences. Each one of us is made up of our unique thoughts, emotions and ideas. I have devoted my career to finding ways of honoring who you are, as well as who you want to become. My clients range from children to adults, and my special interests are with teens, parents and families. I am clinically trained to help individuals and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, impulsivity, conflicts and grief. My style is direct, non-judgmental and supportive, as we work together to create a treatment plan that uniquely fits your needs.
Taking the first step towards change, healing & growth can be difficult. I am a laid back therapist who loves seeing clients get to their best selves in a non-judgmental, unbiased space. I pride myself on being down to earth, positive, and relatable. You won't find a traditional atmosphere in my office, which I believe is one of my strengths. I provide individual therapy for clients aged 18 years and older. I am trained in EMDR, DBT, and CBT techniques and utilize strength-based and client-centered approaches.
Taking the first step towards change, healing & growth can be difficult. I am a laid back therapist who loves seeing clients get to their best selves in a non-judgmental, unbiased space. I pride myself on being down to earth, positive, and relatable. You won't find a traditional atmosphere in my office, which I believe is one of my strengths. I provide individual therapy for clients aged 18 years and older. I am trained in EMDR, DBT, and CBT techniques and utilize strength-based and client-centered approaches.
To sit with another and truly be present and hear them can provide healing and relief. I assist individuals looking for help and healing from various issues and concerns including loss/grief, depression, anxiety, relationship troubles and low self esteem. I can help you identify negative perceptions or behaviors that may be keeping you from living a more fulfilling and happy life.
To sit with another and truly be present and hear them can provide healing and relief. I assist individuals looking for help and healing from various issues and concerns including loss/grief, depression, anxiety, relationship troubles and low self esteem. I can help you identify negative perceptions or behaviors that may be keeping you from living a more fulfilling and happy life.
Briannan prides herself on being genuine, flexible, and continuing to learn always. She provides school-based and virtual therapy services assisting a variety of people with different diagnoses. She is especially passionate about working with children and adolescents with trauma, attachment, adjustment disorders, relationship stressors, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, impulse control, disordered eating, grief and loss, adoption/parenting difficulties, and anger management. She is also open to working with adults with a variety of diagnoses.
Briannan prides herself on being genuine, flexible, and continuing to learn always. She provides school-based and virtual therapy services assisting a variety of people with different diagnoses. She is especially passionate about working with children and adolescents with trauma, attachment, adjustment disorders, relationship stressors, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, impulse control, disordered eating, grief and loss, adoption/parenting difficulties, and anger management. She is also open to working with adults with a variety of diagnoses.
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“Your doubts create mountains. Your actions move them.” – Mel Robbins. The journey of life is filled with challenges. When depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or significant life transitions enter the picture, it can feel overwhelming. Coping with the flood of emotions and the sense of isolation that often accompanies stress and loss can be daunting. Trying to tackle these issues alone or ignoring them may only intensify the emotional turmoil. However, you don't have to navigate this path solo. Therapy offers a supportive and collaborative space where we can explore your unique personality, values and strengths.
“Your doubts create mountains. Your actions move them.” – Mel Robbins. The journey of life is filled with challenges. When depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or significant life transitions enter the picture, it can feel overwhelming. Coping with the flood of emotions and the sense of isolation that often accompanies stress and loss can be daunting. Trying to tackle these issues alone or ignoring them may only intensify the emotional turmoil. However, you don't have to navigate this path solo. Therapy offers a supportive and collaborative space where we can explore your unique personality, values and strengths.
Emily Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Marion, IA 52302
Waitlist for new clients
I work primarily with children and teens; I use both play therapy and talk therapy techniques with clients as appropriate as we work together in therapy. I have a passion for experiential therapy. I believe the most important element of therapy is the therapist's unconditional positive regard for the client. A client's capacity for growth increases according to how much they believe others believe in them. As a therapist, I am sometimes the first person a child/teen will trust besides their parent(s) who says, "You are good. You are capable of growth and change. I believe in you."
I work primarily with children and teens; I use both play therapy and talk therapy techniques with clients as appropriate as we work together in therapy. I have a passion for experiential therapy. I believe the most important element of therapy is the therapist's unconditional positive regard for the client. A client's capacity for growth increases according to how much they believe others believe in them. As a therapist, I am sometimes the first person a child/teen will trust besides their parent(s) who says, "You are good. You are capable of growth and change. I believe in you."
Struggling with your relationship, identity, anxiety, frustration, and/or just not feeling "you"? This can be so frustrating and debilitating! Through time together we can find "you" again. Want to not only find "you", but better "you"? Lets walk that journey together! I offer exclusively telehealth services in the evenings, which can be ideal for those individuals/couple who work during the day or before heading into your second/third shift job. (I work with people as late as midnight!)
Struggling with your relationship, identity, anxiety, frustration, and/or just not feeling "you"? This can be so frustrating and debilitating! Through time together we can find "you" again. Want to not only find "you", but better "you"? Lets walk that journey together! I offer exclusively telehealth services in the evenings, which can be ideal for those individuals/couple who work during the day or before heading into your second/third shift job. (I work with people as late as midnight!)
Sometimes we are just at a loss. Life can be overwhelming and we all need validation that we have the strength to carry on. You might wish that you were more confident as a parent, in your relationships, career, or in yourself. Maybe you would like to regain your identity after having a child, be less worried about everything in life, or establish boundaries with others. Sometimes you just need someone to say “you’re not alone” and that “you can do this.” Our work is to embrace these challenges and fears, and to find the strength within to move forward.
Sometimes we are just at a loss. Life can be overwhelming and we all need validation that we have the strength to carry on. You might wish that you were more confident as a parent, in your relationships, career, or in yourself. Maybe you would like to regain your identity after having a child, be less worried about everything in life, or establish boundaries with others. Sometimes you just need someone to say “you’re not alone” and that “you can do this.” Our work is to embrace these challenges and fears, and to find the strength within to move forward.
Lexy Howell Child And Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Immediate openings for new clients. It is difficult to see your child struggle and even more difficult when you don't know how to help them. I specialize in helping kids and teens use their strengths to take steps toward their goals. I will create a strong and safe therapeutic alliance, allowing your child to become vulnerable and open up about their problems. I work in a supportive manner and implement solutions that build on your child's unique needs and strengths.
Immediate openings for new clients. It is difficult to see your child struggle and even more difficult when you don't know how to help them. I specialize in helping kids and teens use their strengths to take steps toward their goals. I will create a strong and safe therapeutic alliance, allowing your child to become vulnerable and open up about their problems. I work in a supportive manner and implement solutions that build on your child's unique needs and strengths.
M. Catherine Gornet
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA , t-LMFT
Verified Verified
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
Cat believes that each one of us has the intuitive ability to heal and restore ourselves with ordinary awareness in present living. She invites you into a warm, non-judgemental and supportive environment to begin the important work of finding peace of mind and joy in everyday living. When we enjoy mental wellness, we feel connected to those close to us and the beauty of the natural world. Cat offers uncomplicated guidance for a variety of mental health concerns in a down to earth, attentive, and friendly way.
Cat believes that each one of us has the intuitive ability to heal and restore ourselves with ordinary awareness in present living. She invites you into a warm, non-judgemental and supportive environment to begin the important work of finding peace of mind and joy in everyday living. When we enjoy mental wellness, we feel connected to those close to us and the beauty of the natural world. Cat offers uncomplicated guidance for a variety of mental health concerns in a down to earth, attentive, and friendly way.
“It all begins with the relationship.” When I begin working with any client, my immediate focus is to grow and create a strong and safe therapeutic alliance. No matter what stressor or concern brings you in, I will work with you in a supportive and collaborative manner to identify and implement solutions that work for you.
“It all begins with the relationship.” When I begin working with any client, my immediate focus is to grow and create a strong and safe therapeutic alliance. No matter what stressor or concern brings you in, I will work with you in a supportive and collaborative manner to identify and implement solutions that work for you.
Rachel Brookens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, tLMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
You are the meaning maker, the ever persistent expert of your life and experiences. Your unique humanity will be given space here. If you are curious to explore the profound power of choice, the expansive space between a naturally programmed reaction and your authentic chosen response, and in deepening an authentic connection to yourself and others, this may be the space for you. I seek to honor your autonomy and provide a space where creative expression, curiosity, and ingenuity might collide to present you with new avenues to explore. Let’s release expectations, and bravely explore the possibilities of your authenticity together.
You are the meaning maker, the ever persistent expert of your life and experiences. Your unique humanity will be given space here. If you are curious to explore the profound power of choice, the expansive space between a naturally programmed reaction and your authentic chosen response, and in deepening an authentic connection to yourself and others, this may be the space for you. I seek to honor your autonomy and provide a space where creative expression, curiosity, and ingenuity might collide to present you with new avenues to explore. Let’s release expectations, and bravely explore the possibilities of your authenticity together.
As a therapist, I strive to help people get connected and reconnected with their lives by being true to themselves and living lives they can be proud of. I strive to teach, inspire, and help each client to reach achievable goals in order to enrich their lives.
As a therapist, I strive to help people get connected and reconnected with their lives by being true to themselves and living lives they can be proud of. I strive to teach, inspire, and help each client to reach achievable goals in order to enrich their lives.
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Female Therapists
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.