Career Counseling Therapists in Marion, IA

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Brandon Wall
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marion, IA 52302
I specialize in couples and individuals therapy and have a special interest in depression, anxiety, life decision and career problems.
My passion in life is to help you thrive. My approach to marriage, family, and relationships is unique because I am keenly aware of how your view of the world, yourself, and how you view others affects all aspects of your life and your relationships. I'm a compassionate straight shooter who will help you reshape your past and set a firm foundation for the future. I focus less on diagnosing you and more on helping you to connect deeply with others and discover solutions to move forward. My desire is for you not to have to come back.
I specialize in couples and individuals therapy and have a special interest in depression, anxiety, life decision and career problems.
My passion in life is to help you thrive. My approach to marriage, family, and relationships is unique because I am keenly aware of how your view of the world, yourself, and how you view others affects all aspects of your life and your relationships. I'm a compassionate straight shooter who will help you reshape your past and set a firm foundation for the future. I focus less on diagnosing you and more on helping you to connect deeply with others and discover solutions to move forward. My desire is for you not to have to come back.
(319) 774-1831 View (319) 774-1831
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Core Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Counselor, LMCH, EMDR
Verified Verified
Marion, IA 52302
www.corecounselingwellness.com. Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Eating, Relatinshionship Challenges, Motivation, Career Change, Life Adjustments, and Wellness. Therapeutic modalities: •EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing •CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy •DBT: Dialectic Behavioral Therapy. Certified Wellness Coach and Yoga RYT 200. Lisa approaches counseling holistically, an inner discovery process, including all areas of wellness – emotional, social, psychological.
www.corecounselingwellness.com. Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Eating, Relatinshionship Challenges, Motivation, Career Change, Life Adjustments, and Wellness. Therapeutic modalities: •EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing •CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy •DBT: Dialectic Behavioral Therapy. Certified Wellness Coach and Yoga RYT 200. Lisa approaches counseling holistically, an inner discovery process, including all areas of wellness – emotional, social, psychological.
(319) 271-8908 View (319) 271-8908
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Traci Biddle
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marion, IA 52302
I enjoy seeing a range of clients from older adults to elementary age kiddos. My job is to help you work towards what you want to get out of counseling, no matter what may be going on in your life. There are a lot of ways to accomplish that goal so let's work together to find what works for you!
I enjoy seeing a range of clients from older adults to elementary age kiddos. My job is to help you work towards what you want to get out of counseling, no matter what may be going on in your life. There are a lot of ways to accomplish that goal so let's work together to find what works for you!
(319) 318-0491 View (319) 318-0491
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Megan C Crawford
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Marion, IA 52302
Need help navigating challenging life circumstances and transitions? These can include relationship struggles, divorce, single parenting, a loved one struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, or the loss of a loved one. Megan strives to make therapy a safe space to explore feelings, fears, strengths, and to address thoughts that can block personal growth. Though engaging in therapy with Megan, gain the courage and strength to make positive decisions that support your emotional well-being because you are worth it.
Need help navigating challenging life circumstances and transitions? These can include relationship struggles, divorce, single parenting, a loved one struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, or the loss of a loved one. Megan strives to make therapy a safe space to explore feelings, fears, strengths, and to address thoughts that can block personal growth. Though engaging in therapy with Megan, gain the courage and strength to make positive decisions that support your emotional well-being because you are worth it.
(319) 988-2419 View (319) 988-2419
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Sara Lenz
Counselor, LMHC, CST
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Marion, IA 52302
Making the decision to seek help is one of the bravest things a person can do and I am proud to be able to offer that help. I believe that change is possible when there is support and compassion present, which is why I use a mixture of therapeutic techniques to elicit those changes. I work with individuals, couples, and families to identify solutions and implement positive changes in the lives of my clients. Utilizing a strengths based approach allows hope to be a building block for that change and shift attention away from perceived weaknesses.
Making the decision to seek help is one of the bravest things a person can do and I am proud to be able to offer that help. I believe that change is possible when there is support and compassion present, which is why I use a mixture of therapeutic techniques to elicit those changes. I work with individuals, couples, and families to identify solutions and implement positive changes in the lives of my clients. Utilizing a strengths based approach allows hope to be a building block for that change and shift attention away from perceived weaknesses.
(319) 774-6081 View (319) 774-6081
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Melissa Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Marion, IA 52302
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.
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.
(319) 774-4550 View (319) 774-4550
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Heidi Powers
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Marion, IA 52302
Waitlist for new clients
Do you have increasing concerns about your child’s mood and behavior? Perhaps your child has experienced a change, loss, traumatic experience or is struggling with peer relationships. As a parent, when your child is hurting, you hurt with them. While it can be difficult to ask for help, you don’t have to face these struggles alone. Many children experience mental and behavioral health challenges that are treatable. Through therapy, your child can develop healthy coping tools, improve emotional regulation, and learn positive and appropriate ways to get their needs met.
Do you have increasing concerns about your child’s mood and behavior? Perhaps your child has experienced a change, loss, traumatic experience or is struggling with peer relationships. As a parent, when your child is hurting, you hurt with them. While it can be difficult to ask for help, you don’t have to face these struggles alone. Many children experience mental and behavioral health challenges that are treatable. Through therapy, your child can develop healthy coping tools, improve emotional regulation, and learn positive and appropriate ways to get their needs met.
(319) 900-1662 View (319) 900-1662
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Ann Gavin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Marion, IA 52302
Hello. Do you feel overwhelmed and underappreciated? Does your life feel out of control or unbearable? Having a person who listens without judgement is instrumental to the healing process. No one should go through life alone. A therapist can be an advocate, a cheerleader or even a coach for your life. I welcome you to come and share your burdens with me and we will work out a solution together.
Hello. Do you feel overwhelmed and underappreciated? Does your life feel out of control or unbearable? Having a person who listens without judgement is instrumental to the healing process. No one should go through life alone. A therapist can be an advocate, a cheerleader or even a coach for your life. I welcome you to come and share your burdens with me and we will work out a solution together.
(319) 595-4760 View (319) 595-4760
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Molly Chambers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Marion, IA 52302
Reach out by email for fastest contact. The most powerful predictor of whether therapy will be effective is your relationship with your therapist. Finding the right one can feel overwhelming but you are already on your way. My approach is warm, empathetic and straightforward. I am accepting and direct in nature while focusing on strengths and growth. I do not "beat around the bush" as they say, while also being understanding and kind. I know how important it is to find the right "fit" with a therapist so I offer free 30 minute intro sessions so you can determine if I am the right therapist for you.
Reach out by email for fastest contact. The most powerful predictor of whether therapy will be effective is your relationship with your therapist. Finding the right one can feel overwhelming but you are already on your way. My approach is warm, empathetic and straightforward. I am accepting and direct in nature while focusing on strengths and growth. I do not "beat around the bush" as they say, while also being understanding and kind. I know how important it is to find the right "fit" with a therapist so I offer free 30 minute intro sessions so you can determine if I am the right therapist for you.
(319) 327-8120 View (319) 327-8120
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Tara Wilford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Marion, IA 52302
I believe that you are the expert of your life and that as your therapist, I would offer an outside perspective to assist with reframing and providing interventions for in-between sessions to help you make the most of your therapeutic experience and achieve your goals. Everyone deserves to have opportunities to grow and be their best version of themselves, regardless of self-perceived or societal-imposed limitations. Talk therapy is highly effective, however I also like to emphasize research-based treatment modalities and provide tangible feedback and interventions that are realistically applicable to the individual.
I believe that you are the expert of your life and that as your therapist, I would offer an outside perspective to assist with reframing and providing interventions for in-between sessions to help you make the most of your therapeutic experience and achieve your goals. Everyone deserves to have opportunities to grow and be their best version of themselves, regardless of self-perceived or societal-imposed limitations. Talk therapy is highly effective, however I also like to emphasize research-based treatment modalities and provide tangible feedback and interventions that are realistically applicable to the individual.
(319) 895-1932 View (319) 895-1932
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Dillon Fawcett
Counselor, MA, TLMHC
Verified Verified
Marion, IA 52302
Life is hard, especially when we do it alone. Let's do it together. My goal is to help you reach your goals, by facing your issues head on and with courage. While I am bold, I am equally gentle and strive to empower you to achieve hard things. My philosophy is if we don't take control of our issues, they may take control of us. I find great importance in walking alongside you in compassion and support while giving you a safe space to work toward the change you desire, so you can be the best version of yourself. You can do hard things and you don't have to do it alone!
Life is hard, especially when we do it alone. Let's do it together. My goal is to help you reach your goals, by facing your issues head on and with courage. While I am bold, I am equally gentle and strive to empower you to achieve hard things. My philosophy is if we don't take control of our issues, they may take control of us. I find great importance in walking alongside you in compassion and support while giving you a safe space to work toward the change you desire, so you can be the best version of yourself. You can do hard things and you don't have to do it alone!
(319) 308-4823 View (319) 308-4823
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Stephanie Grobstich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Marion, IA 52302
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.
(319) 271-6435 View (319) 271-6435
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Dan Chute
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Marion, IA 52302
Everyone has their own story or life experiences. I assist clients with helping them process through this, challenging negative thought patterns, develop coping skills, and help resolve these previous experiences or emotions affecting them. I hope to provide a different view of the things that you are looking to address or explore in order to help you move forward in life successfully based on goals that you have set forth for yourself personally and professionally.
Everyone has their own story or life experiences. I assist clients with helping them process through this, challenging negative thought patterns, develop coping skills, and help resolve these previous experiences or emotions affecting them. I hope to provide a different view of the things that you are looking to address or explore in order to help you move forward in life successfully based on goals that you have set forth for yourself personally and professionally.
(319) 320-1646 View (319) 320-1646

More Therapists Nearby

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Elise Perea
Counselor, MEd, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402  (Online Only)
Services include: telehealth for individuals and couples, and career coaching and advising, online workshops and classes.
It can be hard to find a therapist if you have shift work or a full schedule, so I am offering sessions from 5am-Noon. In our office, we work on life transitions, gaining insights, making changes, improving relationships, and learning how to to feel more calm and settled. Here you can find out more about healthier coping techniques, and reduce the frequency and severity of symptoms of depression, ADHD and anxiety. It is a good and safe place to improve confidence and self-esteem, address parenting, marital and vocational stress, and to explore and express your identity and needs, wants and goals both personally and professionally.
Services include: telehealth for individuals and couples, and career coaching and advising, online workshops and classes.
It can be hard to find a therapist if you have shift work or a full schedule, so I am offering sessions from 5am-Noon. In our office, we work on life transitions, gaining insights, making changes, improving relationships, and learning how to to feel more calm and settled. Here you can find out more about healthier coping techniques, and reduce the frequency and severity of symptoms of depression, ADHD and anxiety. It is a good and safe place to improve confidence and self-esteem, address parenting, marital and vocational stress, and to explore and express your identity and needs, wants and goals both personally and professionally.
(319) 559-4866 View (319) 559-4866
Photo of Marguerite Harper, LPC, LMHC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Marguerite Harper
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that each client is the expert in his or her own life and that my job is to offer insights and techniques that "feel right" for the client, while providing a supportive, non-judgmental counseling relationship that fosters trust and personal growth.
My areas of specialty include adult ADHD (I am an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider,) anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions and stress management. Are you struggling with ADHD symptoms including emotional dysregulation, poor time management, trouble starting or finishing tasks, and/or job or school stress? ADHD is so much more than what is typically known. I would love to talk with you about how to understand your ADHD and help you put some effective strategies in place. We can work on other issues that may be affecting your quality of life so that you can feel happy, productive and joyful.
I believe that each client is the expert in his or her own life and that my job is to offer insights and techniques that "feel right" for the client, while providing a supportive, non-judgmental counseling relationship that fosters trust and personal growth.
My areas of specialty include adult ADHD (I am an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider,) anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions and stress management. Are you struggling with ADHD symptoms including emotional dysregulation, poor time management, trouble starting or finishing tasks, and/or job or school stress? ADHD is so much more than what is typically known. I would love to talk with you about how to understand your ADHD and help you put some effective strategies in place. We can work on other issues that may be affecting your quality of life so that you can feel happy, productive and joyful.
(303) 731-3885 View (303) 731-3885
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Sara Nightingale Rome
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Waitlist for new clients
I work best with clients who are challenged by symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, trauma-related struggles, Bipolar Disorder, life transitions ( job changes, marriage, divorce, having children, etc), acute stress, and overall mental well-being.
My goal as a therapist is to create a caring, supportive, and non-judgmental environment so a client can feel safe being themselves. I believe it is through this safety that the work to heal, learn, grow, and understand ourselves can happen. In order to gain contentment in life, breaking free from the patterns that have kept life in discontentment is key. I view therapy as a partnership between therapist and client so working together is essential to making lasting changes.
I work best with clients who are challenged by symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, trauma-related struggles, Bipolar Disorder, life transitions ( job changes, marriage, divorce, having children, etc), acute stress, and overall mental well-being.
My goal as a therapist is to create a caring, supportive, and non-judgmental environment so a client can feel safe being themselves. I believe it is through this safety that the work to heal, learn, grow, and understand ourselves can happen. In order to gain contentment in life, breaking free from the patterns that have kept life in discontentment is key. I view therapy as a partnership between therapist and client so working together is essential to making lasting changes.
(319) 458-5240 View (319) 458-5240
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Jewels Julie Holladay
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MA, MS
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402  (Online Only)
I offer a safe ONLINE counseling space for you through Rosefinch Therapy. I have worked with a variety of people from all racial backgrounds and gender identities. I enjoy assisting people on their mental health journeys; offering an open mind, hope, inspiration, mindful calming tools/techniques and support for a healthier lifestyle to meet your therapy goal(s). Having worked in education, I also have a unique understanding of the challenges often faced by young adults as they navigate the behavioral, emotional, and academic challenges of life, school and beyond into the workplace. Please contact me email/text for quickest response.
I offer a safe ONLINE counseling space for you through Rosefinch Therapy. I have worked with a variety of people from all racial backgrounds and gender identities. I enjoy assisting people on their mental health journeys; offering an open mind, hope, inspiration, mindful calming tools/techniques and support for a healthier lifestyle to meet your therapy goal(s). Having worked in education, I also have a unique understanding of the challenges often faced by young adults as they navigate the behavioral, emotional, and academic challenges of life, school and beyond into the workplace. Please contact me email/text for quickest response.
(319) 458-5752 View (319) 458-5752
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Anne Lindyberg
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Have you had therapy before that has helped, yet after a while the same challenges keep coming back? Have you had trauma therapy, yet got stuck at a certain point? Do you have a strong startle response? Are your relationships presenting challenges that persist in spite of your best efforts? Have you suffered a painful loss? Are you at a transition point, keenly aware that your present actions will lay a foundation for the rest of your life? Maybe you just want to get it right the first time?
Have you had therapy before that has helped, yet after a while the same challenges keep coming back? Have you had trauma therapy, yet got stuck at a certain point? Do you have a strong startle response? Are your relationships presenting challenges that persist in spite of your best efforts? Have you suffered a painful loss? Are you at a transition point, keenly aware that your present actions will lay a foundation for the rest of your life? Maybe you just want to get it right the first time?
(319) 774-7450 View (319) 774-7450
Photo of Julie Peterson, LISW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Julie Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
“Before you assist others, put your oxygen mask on first." Prioritizing your wellness is essential. Perhaps you feel pulled in a million directions or you have suffered a loss. Perhaps you are stuck in an unhealthy relationship or you constantly compare yourself to others. Breaking unhealthy cycles of thought can be life-changing.
“Before you assist others, put your oxygen mask on first." Prioritizing your wellness is essential. Perhaps you feel pulled in a million directions or you have suffered a loss. Perhaps you are stuck in an unhealthy relationship or you constantly compare yourself to others. Breaking unhealthy cycles of thought can be life-changing.
(319) 250-2155 View (319) 250-2155
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Evergreen Therapy Center
Psychologist, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, LISW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Are you struggling to move forward? Do you feel overwhelmed all the time? We have immediate openings with a therapist or psychologist. Let us help you find a solution to your problems. We will listen, support and help you build the courage to face your challenges.
Are you struggling to move forward? Do you feel overwhelmed all the time? We have immediate openings with a therapist or psychologist. Let us help you find a solution to your problems. We will listen, support and help you build the courage to face your challenges.
(319) 220-3971 View (319) 220-3971

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Career Counseling Therapists

How do I know if I need career counseling?

Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.

Who can benefit from career counseling?

Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.

How long does career counseling typically last?

The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.

How to prepare for career counseling?

Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.