Relationship Issues Therapists in Polk City, IA
I bring a diverse background of mental health and therapy skills from my 10+ years in practice. My clinical expertise is in relationship issues, high conflict relationships, boundary setting, anxiety and depression. I have a great understanding of pregnancy and stepfamily challenges, and I have specialized training in perinatal mood disorders. I have worked in community mental health centers, and hospitals the majority of my career, and recently opened my own therapy practice, Pink Couch Wellness.
I bring a diverse background of mental health and therapy skills from my 10+ years in practice. My clinical expertise is in relationship issues, high conflict relationships, boundary setting, anxiety and depression. I have a great understanding of pregnancy and stepfamily challenges, and I have specialized training in perinatal mood disorders. I have worked in community mental health centers, and hospitals the majority of my career, and recently opened my own therapy practice, Pink Couch Wellness.
My approach to counseling involves first building a strong empathetic relationship with the individual by getting to know them and their unique life story.
Welcome! My name is Riley Rodemaker (He/Him) and I am a tLMHC at LifeWorks - Ankeny. I know that reaching out for help can be very difficult and I have a lot of respect for the bravery that it takes. My hope is that we can work together to help you feel better. I believe that empathy and compassion serve as the foundation for any helping relationship. I am a generalist counselor (meaning I have some experience with a variety of issues); however, I especially enjoy working with clients on issues related to anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and suicide/self-harm.
My approach to counseling involves first building a strong empathetic relationship with the individual by getting to know them and their unique life story.
Welcome! My name is Riley Rodemaker (He/Him) and I am a tLMHC at LifeWorks - Ankeny. I know that reaching out for help can be very difficult and I have a lot of respect for the bravery that it takes. My hope is that we can work together to help you feel better. I believe that empathy and compassion serve as the foundation for any helping relationship. I am a generalist counselor (meaning I have some experience with a variety of issues); however, I especially enjoy working with clients on issues related to anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and suicide/self-harm.
Currently accepting new clients! I am a compassionate and collaborative mental health counselor who will help you focus on your experience to formulate and achieve your individual or family goals. I believe you are the expert in your life and should be in the driver’s seat of your therapy experience. I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment and committed to helping you build the skill and insight you need to heal. I am skilled in helping you identify your strengths and work through your challenges to achieve your goals.
Currently accepting new clients! I am a compassionate and collaborative mental health counselor who will help you focus on your experience to formulate and achieve your individual or family goals. I believe you are the expert in your life and should be in the driver’s seat of your therapy experience. I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment and committed to helping you build the skill and insight you need to heal. I am skilled in helping you identify your strengths and work through your challenges to achieve your goals.
Hello! I'm currently accepting new clients. As a dedicated therapist, I'm known for compassionate and strength-based approaches. My commitment to individualized care offers empathetic support and evidence-based strategies tailored to meet your needs. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced significant life challenges and have offered guidance and support for those struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, family conflict, parenting, sexual abuse, and trauma.
Hello! I'm currently accepting new clients. As a dedicated therapist, I'm known for compassionate and strength-based approaches. My commitment to individualized care offers empathetic support and evidence-based strategies tailored to meet your needs. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced significant life challenges and have offered guidance and support for those struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, family conflict, parenting, sexual abuse, and trauma.
Fein Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Polk City, IA 50226
Do you need someone to talk to about your family, job, climate change, social justice or relationships? Are you struggling with loss, abuse or harassment in the recent or distant past? Do you feel misunderstood or question your identity or direction in life? Do you feel like life has handed you some lemons? If this sounds like you, I offer confidential mental health counseling for individuals, couples and families in a private 1857 farmhouse set on a nature sanctuary. I strive to provide a safe space for survivors, and people from diverse racial, gender ethnic religious and spiritual backgrounds. Diversity is celebrated here.
Do you need someone to talk to about your family, job, climate change, social justice or relationships? Are you struggling with loss, abuse or harassment in the recent or distant past? Do you feel misunderstood or question your identity or direction in life? Do you feel like life has handed you some lemons? If this sounds like you, I offer confidential mental health counseling for individuals, couples and families in a private 1857 farmhouse set on a nature sanctuary. I strive to provide a safe space for survivors, and people from diverse racial, gender ethnic religious and spiritual backgrounds. Diversity is celebrated here.
I am a compassionate therapist who works alongside you, recognizing you as the expert on your own life. With a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and a 200-hour yoga certification, I help clients explore their body's sensations and emotions to foster self-awareness. My training in Hypnosis has deepened my personal understanding of the mind-body connection, though it's not part of therapy. Currently, I’m in a year-long Hakomi Training, focusing on somatic exploration for lasting transformation. I create a safe, collaborative space where you can evolve at your own pace and reconnect with your authentic self.
I am a compassionate therapist who works alongside you, recognizing you as the expert on your own life. With a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and a 200-hour yoga certification, I help clients explore their body's sensations and emotions to foster self-awareness. My training in Hypnosis has deepened my personal understanding of the mind-body connection, though it's not part of therapy. Currently, I’m in a year-long Hakomi Training, focusing on somatic exploration for lasting transformation. I create a safe, collaborative space where you can evolve at your own pace and reconnect with your authentic self.
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My professional experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of concerns including symptoms associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, relationship distress, self-harm, domestic violence and much more. With over 15 years of mental health experience my empathetic, client-centered approach empowers my clients to feel heard and understood through the therapeutic relationship.
My professional experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of concerns including symptoms associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, relationship distress, self-harm, domestic violence and much more. With over 15 years of mental health experience my empathetic, client-centered approach empowers my clients to feel heard and understood through the therapeutic relationship.
Full Heart Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ankeny, IA 50023
We also treat depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, infidelity, marital issues and more.
At Full Heart Family Therapy, we work with individuals, couples, and families on a variety of mental, emotional, and relational issues. Your therapist will strive to understand your story and your vision for your future, so we can help you overcome obstacles and create the life that you hope for. Our goal is to help you create a full life and a full heart!
We also treat depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, infidelity, marital issues and more.
At Full Heart Family Therapy, we work with individuals, couples, and families on a variety of mental, emotional, and relational issues. Your therapist will strive to understand your story and your vision for your future, so we can help you overcome obstacles and create the life that you hope for. Our goal is to help you create a full life and a full heart!
You are the expert on you. As a therapist, I work to assist you in identifying your goals, processing your thoughts, and creating a safe space to explore and strive towards personal growth. Whether addressing a situational life stressor, substance use, family/ relationship conflicts, personal identity, or symptoms of trauma – I strive to create a judgement free, client centered environment. I have a professional history working in the areas of substance use and systemic trauma in both residential and community environments. I have an educational focus in trauma-informed care.
You are the expert on you. As a therapist, I work to assist you in identifying your goals, processing your thoughts, and creating a safe space to explore and strive towards personal growth. Whether addressing a situational life stressor, substance use, family/ relationship conflicts, personal identity, or symptoms of trauma – I strive to create a judgement free, client centered environment. I have a professional history working in the areas of substance use and systemic trauma in both residential and community environments. I have an educational focus in trauma-informed care.
Providers have experience with many concerns - anxiety, depression, family problems, relationship problems, and trauma.
We're accepting new clients! Willow Grove Therapy strives to be a welcoming, safe space. Our therapists enjoy helping a variety of people - from age 10 through retirement - to feel more fulfilled and grounded in their daily lives. Our goal is always to meet clients where they are and offer support to move in the direction of their goals.
Providers have experience with many concerns - anxiety, depression, family problems, relationship problems, and trauma.
We're accepting new clients! Willow Grove Therapy strives to be a welcoming, safe space. Our therapists enjoy helping a variety of people - from age 10 through retirement - to feel more fulfilled and grounded in their daily lives. Our goal is always to meet clients where they are and offer support to move in the direction of their goals.
I believe in fostering a supportive therapeutic relationship where you can explore, heal, and grow.
Whether you're struggling with overwhelming anxiety, facing relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck in a transition period, I'm here to help. I have a passion for working with adults to help them overcome these challenges and helping couples who may want to improve their communication skills or want guidance in navigating new challenges. In life, we sometimes find ourselves in a season that is too heavy, difficult, or overwhelming, and we don’t have to handle it on our own! Together, we'll work to identify effective coping strategies, grow your self-esteem, employ new thinking patterns, and develop healthier boundaries.
I believe in fostering a supportive therapeutic relationship where you can explore, heal, and grow.
Whether you're struggling with overwhelming anxiety, facing relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck in a transition period, I'm here to help. I have a passion for working with adults to help them overcome these challenges and helping couples who may want to improve their communication skills or want guidance in navigating new challenges. In life, we sometimes find ourselves in a season that is too heavy, difficult, or overwhelming, and we don’t have to handle it on our own! Together, we'll work to identify effective coping strategies, grow your self-esteem, employ new thinking patterns, and develop healthier boundaries.
Kathy Fox
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, t-MFT
Verified Verified
Urbandale, IA 50322 (Online Only)
Currently accepting new clients via Telehealth. I specialize in helping individuals and couples who seek to enhance, repair or save a relationship, prepare for marriage, discern the best path for a relationship in crisis, end a relationship (if decided), recover from a relationship that has ended, or grieve the passing of a partner or other loved one.
Currently accepting new clients via Telehealth. I specialize in helping individuals and couples who seek to enhance, repair or save a relationship, prepare for marriage, discern the best path for a relationship in crisis, end a relationship (if decided), recover from a relationship that has ended, or grieve the passing of a partner or other loved one.
Jen Gauerke
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CADC, CGP
Verified Verified
Ankeny, IA 50021
Waitlist for new clients
Every person has the potential for growth. Yet, people can work very hard and not make progress. Old ineffective patterns, habits, even addictions, dominate and prevent happiness and growth. Hope can dwindle and lead many to believe they are broken or defective. There is hope! With extensive training and experience in treating trauma and addiction, I explore with you the reasons that patterns persist. I am invested in helping people understand themselves, as they build personal and relationship satisfaction. You can create a life, not simply existing, but full of creativity, connection and enjoyment.
Every person has the potential for growth. Yet, people can work very hard and not make progress. Old ineffective patterns, habits, even addictions, dominate and prevent happiness and growth. Hope can dwindle and lead many to believe they are broken or defective. There is hope! With extensive training and experience in treating trauma and addiction, I explore with you the reasons that patterns persist. I am invested in helping people understand themselves, as they build personal and relationship satisfaction. You can create a life, not simply existing, but full of creativity, connection and enjoyment.
Lars Peterson, LISW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Urbandale, IA 50322
Have you been struggling with anxiety or stress that gets in the way of the life you want to live? Is a relationship just not working right now and you know it could be better? Do you want to make changes and you feel stuck? I utilized Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, the Gottman approach and EMDR to help you heal and "get back on track".
Have you been struggling with anxiety or stress that gets in the way of the life you want to live? Is a relationship just not working right now and you know it could be better? Do you want to make changes and you feel stuck? I utilized Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, the Gottman approach and EMDR to help you heal and "get back on track".
Angie Appelgate
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, CDWF
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ankeny, IA 50023
As a therapist and group facilitator, I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I provide a caring and supportive relationship to clients to help them grow and change in positive ways. I enjoy working with families to create more productive and supportive family dynamics. I love working with clients to help empower them to process and heal from adverse and traumatic life experiences, change unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors, and explore and overcome shame messages that are keeping them from living a wholehearted life as well as foster hope and move towards more authentic living.
As a therapist and group facilitator, I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I provide a caring and supportive relationship to clients to help them grow and change in positive ways. I enjoy working with families to create more productive and supportive family dynamics. I love working with clients to help empower them to process and heal from adverse and traumatic life experiences, change unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors, and explore and overcome shame messages that are keeping them from living a wholehearted life as well as foster hope and move towards more authentic living.
Julie McClatchey, LISW, PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Johnston, IA 50131
My areas of interest and strength include depression and anxiety; relationship issues; caregiving stress; aging issues; work issues, life transition; and grief.
I have been in the mental health field for over 30 years. My first goal is to help you feel safe to share your story. We will work together to identify where you are feeling stuck; better understand your issues; experience healing from recent and past hurts; learn new ways to manage stress; identify solutions, and take action toward your goals. I am an interactive therapist who believes in the importance of non-judgmental listening and emotional support while providing feedback, guidance, and education. I currently have a wait list of 4-6 wks.
My areas of interest and strength include depression and anxiety; relationship issues; caregiving stress; aging issues; work issues, life transition; and grief.
I have been in the mental health field for over 30 years. My first goal is to help you feel safe to share your story. We will work together to identify where you are feeling stuck; better understand your issues; experience healing from recent and past hurts; learn new ways to manage stress; identify solutions, and take action toward your goals. I am an interactive therapist who believes in the importance of non-judgmental listening and emotional support while providing feedback, guidance, and education. I currently have a wait list of 4-6 wks.
Brian L Bentley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CADC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Urbandale, IA 50322
I am an emotion focused and cognitive behavioral therapist that incorporates a systemic, relational perspective to my work. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples create the relationship they desire, providing families with the tools necessary to create meaningful relationships, and assisting those in need of support and counsel with a variety of mental health issues. I use 28 years of marital and family counseling experience to provide therapy in the areas of marital therapy, affair reconciliation, divorce adjustment, sexual & drug addictions, depression, and anxiety.
I am an emotion focused and cognitive behavioral therapist that incorporates a systemic, relational perspective to my work. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples create the relationship they desire, providing families with the tools necessary to create meaningful relationships, and assisting those in need of support and counsel with a variety of mental health issues. I use 28 years of marital and family counseling experience to provide therapy in the areas of marital therapy, affair reconciliation, divorce adjustment, sexual & drug addictions, depression, and anxiety.
Sampson Family Therapy Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50310
We strive to schedule clients in a timely fashion with commitment to cultivating a good working relationship between clients and therapists.
Sampson Family Therapy Services staff strive to engage in a collaborative process with clients, coworkers, and the community to welcome growth, embrace strengths and successes, and acknowledge our role in making wellness a priority for others and ourselves. We work with many client needs and make it a priority to provide attentive and consistently accessible therapy services. It is the mission of Sampson Family Therapy Services, LLC to embody a dynamic and progressive therapeutic service environment for the cultivation of health and well-being for clients served, employees, and the community at large.
We strive to schedule clients in a timely fashion with commitment to cultivating a good working relationship between clients and therapists.
Sampson Family Therapy Services staff strive to engage in a collaborative process with clients, coworkers, and the community to welcome growth, embrace strengths and successes, and acknowledge our role in making wellness a priority for others and ourselves. We work with many client needs and make it a priority to provide attentive and consistently accessible therapy services. It is the mission of Sampson Family Therapy Services, LLC to embody a dynamic and progressive therapeutic service environment for the cultivation of health and well-being for clients served, employees, and the community at large.
Do you feel worried, sad or overwhelmed? Are you trying to overcome past experiences, such as the loss of a loved one? Do you have ADHD, and despite all your talents, you need strategies to manage life? Are you struggling with LGBTQ+ concerns, such as coming to terms with your true identity? Or maybe you have a loved one you know that recently came out and needs support to navigate their new life? Are you having issues with your friends, family or romantic partners? Are you considering opening up your relationship? These are common issues faced by many of us, and talking to a professional expert can be very helpful.
Do you feel worried, sad or overwhelmed? Are you trying to overcome past experiences, such as the loss of a loved one? Do you have ADHD, and despite all your talents, you need strategies to manage life? Are you struggling with LGBTQ+ concerns, such as coming to terms with your true identity? Or maybe you have a loved one you know that recently came out and needs support to navigate their new life? Are you having issues with your friends, family or romantic partners? Are you considering opening up your relationship? These are common issues faced by many of us, and talking to a professional expert can be very helpful.
Coordinates for Connection Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, tLMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Ankeny, IA 50021
Together, we'll tackle stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
My ideal clients range from individuals of all ages, couples, and families. They face challenges like parenting struggles, relationship issues, existential crises, and mental health concerns. They seek growth, connection, and courage to make life changes. Their goals are to flourish in relationships, overcome fears, and find meaning. They desire unconditional acceptance and support to become their best selves. My practice, Coordinates for Connection Psychotherapy, provides compassionate, trusting, and transformative care, helping clients leave feeling better and more empowered.
Together, we'll tackle stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
My ideal clients range from individuals of all ages, couples, and families. They face challenges like parenting struggles, relationship issues, existential crises, and mental health concerns. They seek growth, connection, and courage to make life changes. Their goals are to flourish in relationships, overcome fears, and find meaning. They desire unconditional acceptance and support to become their best selves. My practice, Coordinates for Connection Psychotherapy, provides compassionate, trusting, and transformative care, helping clients leave feeling better and more empowered.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.