Therapists in Waterloo, IA

I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Iowa, who has been working in the counseling field for over 20 years. I primarily serve adults and adolescents who struggle with depression and anxiety, relationship distress, stress management, eating concerns, and histories of trauma.

I strive to empower individuals and help others achieve their goals through insight and developing personal strengths. I believe developing healthy relationships, finding life balance, and restoring an individual's inner world is vital in establishing one's overall well-being. Everyone goes through challenges and hardships in life. I respect how difficult it is to ask for help and receive support during these times. Building a therapeutic rapport, creating a safe place in the counseling process, and respecting every individual's life journey is important to me.

Have you drifted away from the closeness you used to have in your relationship or even started to resent each other? I use my training to help people connect deeply and learn to appreciate and enjoy each other again. Do you feel overwhelmed by multiple responsibilities and stresses? Have you lost touch with yourself? I can help you learn to manage your responsibilities, reduce stress, take better care of yourself, and increase enjoyment in life again.

I enjoy working with clients who believe in their potential to change and have the motivation to make those changes. Some of the issues I have extensive experience working with, include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship/marital problems, abuse, trauma or grief. Regardless of how long you have been struggling with the issues(s) you are seeking counseling for, I will help you navigate through them and provide the support that is needed.

I am a Licensed Independent Level Social Worker (LISW) and certified substance abuse counselor (IADC). I have been providing therapy since 2009, working in community mental health and hospital settings. I am able to work with individuals struggling with addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, and parenting issues.

I specialize in working with adolescents, teens, and young adults. I primarily work with anxiety and depression disorders, trauma, bi-polar disorder, and adjustment to life event concerns. I am both EMDR and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy trained. While I am currently unable to accept new clients, many members of The Olive Branch group have immediate openings!

Hello! I am excited you're shopping around trying to find a therapist that fits your needs. I could be that therapist for you. I believe we are all the experts in our lives! We just need someone to help us navigate our complex thoughts and ideas as we continue this journey. You deserve someone who will actively listen and validate your unique experiences. You also deserve someone who will challenge you while meeting you where you're at. Together you and I can foster a collaborative therapeutic relationship to make this therapeutic process more comfortable. I follow a holistic form of therapy, focusing on the mind, body, and soul.

It takes a great deal of courage to reach out during vulnerable times and making the decision to seek help is a big step, which is why I focus on building a supportive and trusting therapeutic relationship in a safe environment. I focus on empowering clients to gain overall well-being by providing a non-judgmental atmosphere. A cornerstone of my work is to become an ally for clients to assist them in achieving their goals and recognizing their strengths. Although I work with clients with many different concerns, my passion lies in assisting with symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and self-esteem.

I have a unique approach to clinical intervention using holistic and integrated body-based approaches. I enjoy helping individuals, and families identify what motivates them, how to better utilize their strengths, and to become more present in everyday interactions. I have a passion for walking with adolescents and young adults through the various challenges of and difficulties in life. I am seasoned in addressing a variety of issues including anxiety, stress management, depression, grief and loss, trauma and life adjustment issues. I have a deep-seeded belief in an integrative approach to wellness.

Life doesn't revolve around 9-5! I cater to shift workers and busy lifestyles by offering Evening, Late Night and NEW Night Owl time slots. I am currently accepting new clients and accept most major insurances in the states of Iowa and Texas.

I have 30 years experience with youth, families, adults and school staff. Multiple trainings on body based approach to healing trauma, and increasing resiliency zone. Clients discover their identity, as I mine hearts to find/extract the ore treasured within. Raised on a cattle ranch: I am practical, hard working and love the outdoors. My joy is to help the afflicted , the broken hearted and proclaim liberty to captives. I love using metaphor to clarify vision/focus around personal and crisis issures. I am a Christian, believing in the Bible / prayer and will gladly integrate in the process if requested.

Everyone deserves understanding and acceptance, especially when navigating personal challenges. I'm here to provide that support. I work inclusively with all individuals, with a special focus on the LGBTQ and trans communities. As a gender-affirming therapist, my aim is to guide you through your unique journey toward self-discovery and well-being.

Life is difficult, unpredictable, and not always beautiful. As a therapist, I will support you in working through the feelings that accompany those difficult times and work towards developing healthy view of yourself. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed with the stresses of everyday life, parenthood or work, experienced trauma, want to mend a relationship, explore attachment, or just need support through a trying time, I am here to help you reach your goals.

Each of us can point to some aspect of our lives that we'd like to change. As your therapist, my intention is to help you identify changes you'd like to make; collaborate with you in setting realistic, achievable goals for yourself; teach you to incorporate coping skills to ease through transitions; desensitize unprocessed trauma; and fully support you while we walk this journey together. Your comfort is my priority, and I offer compassion and understanding without judgment.

I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults. I also provides family and marriage counseling. My practice approach consists of cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, positive psychology as well as others. I recently completed my certification in mental health and integrative medicine and believes that a holistic approach is beneficial to help manage life’s challenges.

As a Counseling Psychologist, I help you cope with life challenges that affect your emotional, mental and physical health. The life concerns you face in relationships, in your career, at school, or with your health can impair your functioning and cause distress, depressed moods, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. My goal is to help you improve your sense of well‐being, alleviate feelings of distress and resolve crises. My background includes working at college counseling centers, private practice, healthcare settings, and an employee assistance program.

I love working with folks from teens to elders, people who are at a crossroads in their lives , who need a compassion listener and an insightful, candid person to join them on the path for a while. Sometimes we meet for just a few sessions on that path; sometimes we work together for a longer distance. I cherish the collaborative nature of good therapy; we work together to find solutions and the next step on your path!

Accepting New Clients. Often what brings people to therapy can be summed up by the word “stuck”. You might be stuck in a rut; under a cloud of sadness or depression; caught in the spin cycle of anxiety; trying to process relationship issues or a big decision; or wanting to move past trauma or grief & loss. Maybe someone or something in your life has given you a soft or firm nudge in the direction of therapy. We’ll work through whatever you bring to therapy in a way that prepares you to meet any difficulties along the road while you reach your goals.

I am honored that you took one of the first steps in the therapeutic process by researching therapists through this site and found me! So, let me tell you a little about myself and my philosophy before you decide if I’m the right person to work with you. As you know, my name is Nicole and I am the owner of Counseling Connection. I chose the name “Counseling Connection” for my practice because I have noticed, throughout my career, that everyone has a need to connect. Whether we like to readily admit it or not, we do want to connect with the world around us, the people in it, and we often want and need to connect with ourselves.