Female Therapists in Manchester, IA

My professional experience over the past twenty-seven years has concentrated on children, teenagers, adults, couples and families including in-home and private practice. I am familiar with how individuals and families often require collaboration across settings and between service providers. My focus is on listening and finding the best approach to help someone meet their goals out of therapy. I realize that finding a therapist can be difficult. I work hard to establish a relationship in which a person feels understood and respected. I am a faith base counselor for those who are looking for that.

It's not always easy taking the first step to seek out counseling, but chances are, if you are here, you are recognize that something isn't working for you and you are ready to make some changes in your life. Working collaboratively, counseling can address these issues to help you achieve your personal wellness goals.

Do you find yourself staring at the mirror comparing yourself to others, questioning the decisions you’re making, and experiencing fearful thinking about how to make change or the idea of change itself? Your world is full of chaos that whirls more out of control each day and the more you try to hold on the more difficult it seems to keep your grip. Like your body isn’t able to support you or keep up with you- creating fear, anxiety, and other feelings you can’t even begin to describe. Like the mirror in front of you is cracking in a million directions and you don’t know how to fix the image of the person standing in front of you.

Welcome! I am Caitlyn, and I’m thrilled to embark on a collaborative journey with you towards growth, resilience, and fulfillment. As a therapist, I specialize in a collaborative approach that emphasizes your strengths and operates within the framework of Symbolic Experiential Therapy (SET) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (BFBT). In our sessions, I believe in harnessing the power of your inherent strengths and resources to navigate life’s challenges and cultivate positive change. Together, we’ll explore your unique experiences, beliefs, and emotions in a safe, supportive environment.

“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.

As you or your loved one’s mental health provider, I promise to always be creative, fun, positive, honest and persistent. No matter your circumstance, I will provide you with unconditional positive regard and focus on your strengths. I have a a heart for healing that is part of my DNA. I also happen to be a lover of all things circus (just ask my three pet chickens). One day, I hope to spend part of my time as a clown doctor providing hope and healing through humor.

No matter why you are seeking therapy, my goal is to make you feel comfortable while helping you to explore whatever life stressor you are currently experiencing in a safe and accepting environment. I have helped individuals, couples, and families to develop open communication, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and overall improvement in each client's emotional wellbeing and life satisfaction. I also have experience working on issues such as depression and mood disorders, anxiety, grief and loss, oppositional defiant disorder, self-harm, and other adjustment-related stressors.

Whether you are new to therapy or you are looking to return to a safe space; it is my intention to provide a supportive environment to help you feel better. I use a combination of evidence based interventions that are tailored to your unique needs. My practice has roots from humanistic and integrative frameworks and I am trained in Polyvagal EMDR and have specialized training in EMDR for perinatal trauma, anxiety and mood disorders through The Touchstone Institute. I have certificates in ACT, DBT and CBT modalities and am informed in Internal Family Systems. I will collaborate with you to select the most effective modality.

Hi, my name is Susanna Luu, PhD. I'm a clinical psychologist specializing in a holistic approach to treating mental health concerns through a cognitive behavioral therapy lens. I am currently licensed in Iowa. My communication style in down to earth and genuine. I will not mask my unique "real" qualities and try to bring in humor as much as I can. This is model an example of healthy communication. Further, I am always client-centered. Although I love to see clients have growth, I will always ask if clients are ready to explore the next steps of processing and meet them where they are at.

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.

Hello! I'm very excited to meet you! My name is Rebekka. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and graduated with my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Iowa in May of 2021.

My purpose and passion as a therapist exists in helping my clients face their issues head-on and reassuring them that they're not alone in their fight. I strive to build strong and trusting relationships with my clients because I firmly believe that a collaborative relationship between client and therapist is most effective. It’s important to me to show up for my clients and to be present for them because they have taken that tough first step towards finding healing, and to me, it is an honor to come alongside them on their journey.

My emotions make me feel out of control. I just want to live authentically & be accepted as me, but self-doubt & fear get in my way. My family/spouse is unhealthy at best & abusive at worst. I've lived so much of my life trying to be enough for everyone else that I lost myself in the process. I'm not even sure of who I am anymore. I thought they loved me, but then how could they treat me this way? My relationship feels like a constant rollercoaster. One minute things are great & then it's terrible. Worse, I have no clue how we even got here. It feels like madness. No contact? Limited contact? I just don't know what to do!

Clients consistently report that I create a calm and safe therapy space that is dynamic with an intuitive, 'down to earth' style balancing being kind and diplomatic, with being quite direct and clear with feedback and tools. I treat a variety of mental health conditions, and additionally offer support and guidance around a vast array of life issues. I am passionate about finding and tailoring what works for YOUR needs. I specialize in anxiety, trauma (including complicated grief), interpersonal issues, and mood disorders. Again, focusing in and utilizing the tools that serve you best.

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.

Hello and welcome! I am currently taking new clients. Are you or someone you love struggling with the day-to-day? Are you feeling lost, stuck, or disconnected? Have you had a life event that you're struggling to cope with? Are you interested in learning more about how to become the best version of yourself? Are you or someone you love struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder? Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community and are needing a safe space to just simply be your true authentic self? I see children, adolescents, young adults, and families who are looking for someone to travel along the journey of therapy with.