Attachment-based Therapists in Sioux City, IA

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Emily Ruppert
Mental Health Counselor, MA, tLMHC
Verified Verified
Sioux City, IA 51101
As a therapist, it is my goal to bring genuineness, acceptance, and empathy to the counseling environment. I am here to meet you exactly where you are in life, without judgment or shame. The work of the client can be challenging, and often begins with the daunting task of coming in the doors on that first day. Change is uncomfortable, and often avoided. I am here to facilitate that change, walk alongside you, and provide new insight and understanding.
As a therapist, it is my goal to bring genuineness, acceptance, and empathy to the counseling environment. I am here to meet you exactly where you are in life, without judgment or shame. The work of the client can be challenging, and often begins with the daunting task of coming in the doors on that first day. Change is uncomfortable, and often avoided. I am here to facilitate that change, walk alongside you, and provide new insight and understanding.
(712) 423-5975 x3 View (712) 423-5975 x3
Sarah Kosiba
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ADHD-CC
Verified Verified
Sioux City, IA 51106
Thank-you for taking the first steps in finding help. You or a loved one may be hurting from unhealed trauma, unhealthy communication patterns, anger, shame and regret. There is hope through the therapy process where adults, adolescents, families, and couples can develop the skills they need to heal themselves, to grow, and to thrive. My work is evidence-based, creative and unique. It is grounded in behavioral change, family systems, narrative, and traditional talk therapy, which has been shown to effectively reduce trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, and grief.
Thank-you for taking the first steps in finding help. You or a loved one may be hurting from unhealed trauma, unhealthy communication patterns, anger, shame and regret. There is hope through the therapy process where adults, adolescents, families, and couples can develop the skills they need to heal themselves, to grow, and to thrive. My work is evidence-based, creative and unique. It is grounded in behavioral change, family systems, narrative, and traditional talk therapy, which has been shown to effectively reduce trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, and grief.
(712) 624-7685 View (712) 624-7685
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Sarah Kay Kosiba
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sioux City, IA 51106
Happy to offer online therapy and remote EMDR. My work is evidence-based, unique, and creative. It is grounded in behavioral change, mindfulness, and traditional talk therapy, which has been shown to effectively reduce trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, childhood behavioral disorders, and grief. Through the therapy process adults, families, and children can find a safe place to develop the skills they need to heal, to grow, and to thrive. My goal is to make each session unique to the needs of each person so they can build upon what already makes them happy.
Happy to offer online therapy and remote EMDR. My work is evidence-based, unique, and creative. It is grounded in behavioral change, mindfulness, and traditional talk therapy, which has been shown to effectively reduce trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, childhood behavioral disorders, and grief. Through the therapy process adults, families, and children can find a safe place to develop the skills they need to heal, to grow, and to thrive. My goal is to make each session unique to the needs of each person so they can build upon what already makes them happy.
(712) 717-0477 View (712) 717-0477
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Mental Health Associates, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Sioux City, IA 51104
The mission of Mental Health Associates is to provide the highest quality mental health services, with a commitment to each individual at any stage of their life, and to provide research-based therapeutic services by highly trained and independently licensed professionals.
The mission of Mental Health Associates is to provide the highest quality mental health services, with a commitment to each individual at any stage of their life, and to provide research-based therapeutic services by highly trained and independently licensed professionals.
(712) 248-4641 View (712) 248-4641
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Molly F Pace
Counselor, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sioux City, IA 51106
I love helping people heal and to be a part of that process with them. We are either healing or healed, lets get through this together. I offer a range of modalities such as EMDR and art therapy, which get the whole brain on board and are both evidence based practices. Connecting with your therapist is one thing and effective interventions is another. I like working with individuals, couples, and families to develop this relationship and address the concerns they present with. Treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and general life stressors are what I do best.
I love helping people heal and to be a part of that process with them. We are either healing or healed, lets get through this together. I offer a range of modalities such as EMDR and art therapy, which get the whole brain on board and are both evidence based practices. Connecting with your therapist is one thing and effective interventions is another. I like working with individuals, couples, and families to develop this relationship and address the concerns they present with. Treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and general life stressors are what I do best.
(712) 435-1338 View (712) 435-1338
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Turner Therapy and Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sioux City, IA 51106
"There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds" Laurell K. Hamilton. I believe that everyone has within themselves the ability to heal. I find it a privilege to walk with individual's on their personal journey to healing and living a full life. I have seen the therapeutic process open doors for individual healing. Being a part of the healing processes is a privilege where the opportunity for individuals to let go a little at a time presents, opening the door to hope and wholeness.
"There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds" Laurell K. Hamilton. I believe that everyone has within themselves the ability to heal. I find it a privilege to walk with individual's on their personal journey to healing and living a full life. I have seen the therapeutic process open doors for individual healing. Being a part of the healing processes is a privilege where the opportunity for individuals to let go a little at a time presents, opening the door to hope and wholeness.
(712) 318-1683 View (712) 318-1683
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Robin M Capers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Sioux City, IA 51101
In today's world, we are busy, stressed, overwhelmed... I am experienced with helping people through life's challenges. I have been a therapist (clinician) since 2002. I am a licensed independent social worker. I earned a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa and a Doctorate in Social Work from Capella University. I believe the greatest gift you can give the world is a healthy you.
In today's world, we are busy, stressed, overwhelmed... I am experienced with helping people through life's challenges. I have been a therapist (clinician) since 2002. I am a licensed independent social worker. I earned a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa and a Doctorate in Social Work from Capella University. I believe the greatest gift you can give the world is a healthy you.
(712) 522-5723 View (712) 522-5723
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Angela Ericson
Counselor, LMHCt, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Sioux City, IA 51101
Have you ever wanted to feel empowered in your life and learn how your thoughts, emotions & actions/behaviors affect the life you are living? I look forward to visiting with you about your desire to become more aware & observant of your choices & the environments you spend your time in. I enjoy working with clients of all ages & diverse backgrounds. Having worked in multiple community positions in both private & government sector, along with volunteering with local and national organizations, I have observed human behavior for a better part of my life. I utilize Mindfulness (CBT) and multiple therapeutic modalities.
Have you ever wanted to feel empowered in your life and learn how your thoughts, emotions & actions/behaviors affect the life you are living? I look forward to visiting with you about your desire to become more aware & observant of your choices & the environments you spend your time in. I enjoy working with clients of all ages & diverse backgrounds. Having worked in multiple community positions in both private & government sector, along with volunteering with local and national organizations, I have observed human behavior for a better part of my life. I utilize Mindfulness (CBT) and multiple therapeutic modalities.
(712) 216-4607 View (712) 216-4607
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Sara Malcom
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sioux City, IA 51106
Welcome! You are taking a huge step in the right direction for your mental health! Hi, I’m Sara and I am a trauma-informed therapist with a Christian worldview. I work with teenagers and adults, including first responders and military. I specialize working with individuals who are seeking therapy for the first time! My approach with clients is empathetic, non-judgmental, and encouraging.
Welcome! You are taking a huge step in the right direction for your mental health! Hi, I’m Sara and I am a trauma-informed therapist with a Christian worldview. I work with teenagers and adults, including first responders and military. I specialize working with individuals who are seeking therapy for the first time! My approach with clients is empathetic, non-judgmental, and encouraging.
(480) 660-4501 View (480) 660-4501
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Kimberly Keiser
Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sioux City, IA 51106
Every person is capable of reaching their full potential and living a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life. If you are struggling, psychotherapy provides a broad set of tools to achieve those goals. I offer comprehensive mental health service am committed to providing healing and restoration to for those experiencing personal, relational, sexual, and psychological issues. I am committed to helping individuals through a direct therapeutic approach that is tailored for every client. Couples therapy allows individuals to work through relationship dynamics, conflict, and stressors while improving communication and shared intimacy.
Every person is capable of reaching their full potential and living a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life. If you are struggling, psychotherapy provides a broad set of tools to achieve those goals. I offer comprehensive mental health service am committed to providing healing and restoration to for those experiencing personal, relational, sexual, and psychological issues. I am committed to helping individuals through a direct therapeutic approach that is tailored for every client. Couples therapy allows individuals to work through relationship dynamics, conflict, and stressors while improving communication and shared intimacy.
(605) 644-6907 View (605) 644-6907
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Janie Snieder
Counselor, MA, LIMHP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sioux City, IA 51106
I have been providing counseling services for over 20 years in the South Sioux City community. I am independently licensed in the state of Nebraska and also provide mental health consultation geared toward social-emotional learning with young children. I am passionate about helping people and do my best to make therapy a warm and comfortable place to be.
I have been providing counseling services for over 20 years in the South Sioux City community. I am independently licensed in the state of Nebraska and also provide mental health consultation geared toward social-emotional learning with young children. I am passionate about helping people and do my best to make therapy a warm and comfortable place to be.
(712) 253-3925 View (712) 253-3925
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Robyn Watchorn Newbrey, LLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, LIMHP
Verified Verified
Sioux City, IA 51103
I enjoy helping people grow and change through challenges in life. I help others feel comfortable and safe sharing their struggles.
I enjoy helping people grow and change through challenges in life. I help others feel comfortable and safe sharing their struggles.
(712) 301-6529 View (712) 301-6529
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ABCD Therapy & Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sioux City, IA 51101  (Online Only)
We are a team of highly skilled folks who serve a wide variety of client needs. Our agency specifically focuses on support people who have struggled with trauma or complex trauma needs, including child sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, religious trauma, refugee experiences and survivors of torture. We also support clients who are navigating key identity struggles including transgender and gender diverse clients, racial identity and trauma, grief and loss, and relationship and life transitions. We are experts in multicultural care, and in experiences of anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and BPD.
We are a team of highly skilled folks who serve a wide variety of client needs. Our agency specifically focuses on support people who have struggled with trauma or complex trauma needs, including child sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, religious trauma, refugee experiences and survivors of torture. We also support clients who are navigating key identity struggles including transgender and gender diverse clients, racial identity and trauma, grief and loss, and relationship and life transitions. We are experts in multicultural care, and in experiences of anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and BPD.
(515) 824-5002 View (515) 824-5002
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Kimberly J Cournoyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC-MH, QMHP
Verified Verified
Sioux City, IA 51101
Weekdays, limited evening appointments and weekend appointments. Families and individuals going through all of life's transitions will find support and direction that will help them through their next journey as well. Relief and management of symptoms related to trauma, conflict, relationship issues or management of emotions such as anger, grief and self-harm. Kimberly has training in TF-CBT (Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and is trauma-responsive in identifying emerging defense responses to trauma and resolving unmet attachment needs.
Weekdays, limited evening appointments and weekend appointments. Families and individuals going through all of life's transitions will find support and direction that will help them through their next journey as well. Relief and management of symptoms related to trauma, conflict, relationship issues or management of emotions such as anger, grief and self-harm. Kimberly has training in TF-CBT (Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and is trauma-responsive in identifying emerging defense responses to trauma and resolving unmet attachment needs.
(605) 644-6920 View (605) 644-6920
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Jackie Paulson
Counselor, LMHC , CYT
Verified Verified
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 717-0453 View (712) 717-0453

Online Therapists

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Inga Eanes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Are you struggling with the pressures of life? Do you have strong, over whelming emotions that seem to come from out of nowhere? Do you feel angry, or irritable, most of the time and don’t know why? Perhaps you don’t feel anything at all, and wish there was more to life than what you are experiencing now. Perhaps you already have a mental health diagnosis or another diagnosis of infertility or cancer or are struggling with a chronic illness. Are you part of the military, or a military family member, and are struggling with all that comes with that role including traumatic experiences, secondary trauma, and stress from many moves?
Are you struggling with the pressures of life? Do you have strong, over whelming emotions that seem to come from out of nowhere? Do you feel angry, or irritable, most of the time and don’t know why? Perhaps you don’t feel anything at all, and wish there was more to life than what you are experiencing now. Perhaps you already have a mental health diagnosis or another diagnosis of infertility or cancer or are struggling with a chronic illness. Are you part of the military, or a military family member, and are struggling with all that comes with that role including traumatic experiences, secondary trauma, and stress from many moves?
(712) 423-6945 x7 View (712) 423-6945 x7
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Britney Randolph
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Manning, IA 51455
I began working as a helping professional in 2006 as a certified nurse’s aide. I always knew I wanted to help others in some capacity. When I started taking college classes, my path to becoming a therapist was not yet clear; until I found social work. After receiving my bachelor’s degree in social work from Buena Vista University in 2011, I did work ranging from helping families involved with Iowa DHHS to working as a counselor for patients in inpatient substance abuse treatment. While working as a counselor, I realized that I had a passion for meeting people where they are in their journey and assisting to meet their goals.
I began working as a helping professional in 2006 as a certified nurse’s aide. I always knew I wanted to help others in some capacity. When I started taking college classes, my path to becoming a therapist was not yet clear; until I found social work. After receiving my bachelor’s degree in social work from Buena Vista University in 2011, I did work ranging from helping families involved with Iowa DHHS to working as a counselor for patients in inpatient substance abuse treatment. While working as a counselor, I realized that I had a passion for meeting people where they are in their journey and assisting to meet their goals.
(712) 217-2351 View (712) 217-2351
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Child Glow Therapy, PLLC
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Spencer, IA 51301
Childhood is filled with fun and challenge. I have been helping kids and their families find happier, more functional lives for many years. Treatment at Child Glow Therapy is person centered, trauma informed as well as gently shared.
Childhood is filled with fun and challenge. I have been helping kids and their families find happier, more functional lives for many years. Treatment at Child Glow Therapy is person centered, trauma informed as well as gently shared.
(712) 430-1413 View (712) 430-1413
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The Cord: Where Science Meets Connection
Counselor, LIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
The Cord’s founders, Cathy and Stefanie also founded the Attachment and Trauma Center Institute and created the Integrative Attachment Trauma Protocol (IATP-C). This protocol, along with other modalities that focus on neurobiology, trauma, and attachment theory inform our treatment. The Cord's therapists, who are also independent contractors, focus on attachment, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma and adoption issues. We help adults, families, and children/adolescents. When working with families, our collaboration with parents is an essential part of whole family healing.
The Cord’s founders, Cathy and Stefanie also founded the Attachment and Trauma Center Institute and created the Integrative Attachment Trauma Protocol (IATP-C). This protocol, along with other modalities that focus on neurobiology, trauma, and attachment theory inform our treatment. The Cord's therapists, who are also independent contractors, focus on attachment, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma and adoption issues. We help adults, families, and children/adolescents. When working with families, our collaboration with parents is an essential part of whole family healing.
(402) 512-1942 View (402) 512-1942
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Rachelle Bartlett
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Council Bluffs, IA 51502  (Online Only)
Rachelle Bartlett, M.S., LMHC, LMHP Rachelle is currently certified as a Disaster Mental Health Counselor, PCIT-Iowa (attachment) therapist, MRT facilitator, and EMDR trained. She uses attachment theory, Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamics, DBT, Sand Tray, Gestalt intervention, and Motivational Interviewing techniques. Rachelle spent the past several years as an on-call Crisis Response Therapist and specializes in suicidality, homicidal ideations, self-harm, and chronic mental health symptomology.
Rachelle Bartlett, M.S., LMHC, LMHP Rachelle is currently certified as a Disaster Mental Health Counselor, PCIT-Iowa (attachment) therapist, MRT facilitator, and EMDR trained. She uses attachment theory, Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamics, DBT, Sand Tray, Gestalt intervention, and Motivational Interviewing techniques. Rachelle spent the past several years as an on-call Crisis Response Therapist and specializes in suicidality, homicidal ideations, self-harm, and chronic mental health symptomology.
(712) 409-7829 View (712) 409-7829
Attachment-based Therapists

Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?

Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?

Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?

Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?

Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.