Couples Counseling Therapists in Iowa
I offer individual counseling, couples counseling, and group skills training.
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 offer individual counseling, couples counseling, and group skills training.
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.
For couples, I use PACT to promote care and connection between partners.
"If you don't know where you're going, you may never get there." My work supports clients in getting clear with where they want to be going in life, and in learning and applying skills to take meaningful steps aligned with guiding values. I offer clients practical tools and techniques to create more flow and vitality in life. Come away from therapy with more flexibility, humor and confidence to meet life's challenges and see them as opportunities.
For couples, I use PACT to promote care and connection between partners.
"If you don't know where you're going, you may never get there." My work supports clients in getting clear with where they want to be going in life, and in learning and applying skills to take meaningful steps aligned with guiding values. I offer clients practical tools and techniques to create more flow and vitality in life. Come away from therapy with more flexibility, humor and confidence to meet life's challenges and see them as opportunities.
Navigating the complexities of daily life can often feel overwhelming, particularly when faced with unprocessed trauma, behavioral challenges in children, or a lack of support in relationships. In my practice, I strive to create a calm and supportive environment for women, children, couples, and families, fostering growth and resilience through person-centered therapy. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, attachment, women’s issues, relationships, Adverse Childhood Experiences, family dynamics, and building resilience.
Navigating the complexities of daily life can often feel overwhelming, particularly when faced with unprocessed trauma, behavioral challenges in children, or a lack of support in relationships. In my practice, I strive to create a calm and supportive environment for women, children, couples, and families, fostering growth and resilience through person-centered therapy. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, attachment, women’s issues, relationships, Adverse Childhood Experiences, family dynamics, and building resilience.
Julie Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charles City, IA 50616
I work with children 10 years of age and older, couples and families.
I am a Licensed Independent Level Social Worker (LISW). I have been involved in the human service field for 28 years and have been providing therapy services for 18 years. I have a varied background with experience in corrections, in-home family therapy, mental health emergency evaluations and community mental health. I have extensive experience working with adolescents, domestic violence victims, people struggling with parenting issues, chronic mental illness, depression and anxiety.
I work with children 10 years of age and older, couples and families.
I am a Licensed Independent Level Social Worker (LISW). I have been involved in the human service field for 28 years and have been providing therapy services for 18 years. I have a varied background with experience in corrections, in-home family therapy, mental health emergency evaluations and community mental health. I have extensive experience working with adolescents, domestic violence victims, people struggling with parenting issues, chronic mental illness, depression and anxiety.
Counseling can be a challenging process and I am committed to my role as your partner and advocate on this journey. Everyone deserves to have a place they can come to be seen, heard, and validated without judgement. You can count on my inclusive and compassionate support, wherever you are in life and whatever brings you in to speak with me.
Counseling can be a challenging process and I am committed to my role as your partner and advocate on this journey. Everyone deserves to have a place they can come to be seen, heard, and validated without judgement. You can count on my inclusive and compassionate support, wherever you are in life and whatever brings you in to speak with me.
I have worked 27 years with kids, families, couples, and individuals.
Taking new clients. I offer telehealth and in person sessions. Feeling stuck in same unhealthy situations and relationships which produce anxiety, anger, depression and broken trust? We can explore communication patterns, attachment styles, and past traumas affecting relationships. I provide a nonjudgmental environment to work on your issues. I am experienced in areas of anxiety, depression, grief, chronic pain, spirituality, and family issues of parenting, caretaking, LGBTQA issues, adoption, infertility. First I listen to your life situation, then give homework, and then build on your strengths so you can reach your life goals.
I have worked 27 years with kids, families, couples, and individuals.
Taking new clients. I offer telehealth and in person sessions. Feeling stuck in same unhealthy situations and relationships which produce anxiety, anger, depression and broken trust? We can explore communication patterns, attachment styles, and past traumas affecting relationships. I provide a nonjudgmental environment to work on your issues. I am experienced in areas of anxiety, depression, grief, chronic pain, spirituality, and family issues of parenting, caretaking, LGBTQA issues, adoption, infertility. First I listen to your life situation, then give homework, and then build on your strengths so you can reach your life goals.
Rebecca Long
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, t-LMFT, MA Ed
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Hiawatha, IA 52233
I am certified in the EFT approach to couples therapy and the EFIT approach to individual therapy.
Your lived experience is complex and beautiful. When life upends what once felt stable, you might question how to move forward. Through the lenses of attachment theory and mind-body connection, I help clients understand the "why" of their symptoms and the validity of their experience. Together, we find a way forward that feels authentic, life-giving, and even more beautiful than before. I hold safe, collaborative and affirming space for all.
I am certified in the EFT approach to couples therapy and the EFIT approach to individual therapy.
Your lived experience is complex and beautiful. When life upends what once felt stable, you might question how to move forward. Through the lenses of attachment theory and mind-body connection, I help clients understand the "why" of their symptoms and the validity of their experience. Together, we find a way forward that feels authentic, life-giving, and even more beautiful than before. I hold safe, collaborative and affirming space for all.
We are here to walk with you when you need it most. Lutheran Family Service (LFS) has an expert team of compassionate therapists and counselors to help you with marital and relationship problems, depression and suicidal thoughts, anxiety and worry, trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, grief and loss, parenting concerns, life transitions, work and career concerns, or chronic mental illness.
We are here to walk with you when you need it most. Lutheran Family Service (LFS) has an expert team of compassionate therapists and counselors to help you with marital and relationship problems, depression and suicidal thoughts, anxiety and worry, trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, grief and loss, parenting concerns, life transitions, work and career concerns, or chronic mental illness.
It is a sacred act for me to create a safe, trusting relationship with you and an accepting environment where you can be fully yourself.
I have worked with individuals and couples for eight years and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I enjoy helping adults learn new skills to deal with anxiety, codependency, romantic relationships, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, peer relationships, personal growth, low self-esteem, spirituality, stress, trauma & PTSD, and work-life balance.
It is a sacred act for me to create a safe, trusting relationship with you and an accepting environment where you can be fully yourself.
I have worked with individuals and couples for eight years and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I enjoy helping adults learn new skills to deal with anxiety, codependency, romantic relationships, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, peer relationships, personal growth, low self-esteem, spirituality, stress, trauma & PTSD, and work-life balance.
Julie Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North Liberty, IA 52317
“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.
Kari Lee Stearns-Lamb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW, LSOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Davenport, IA 52803
My priority is you, and what you need to feel successful in your life. I believe in the holistic approach. This allows you to heal by taking all of your life experiences into consideration during the treatment process. Beginning therapy can be scary, and you may find yourself unsure, but you do not have to be. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. I strongly believe in nonjudgmental therapy, and a trusting relationship. It is a true privilege to work with each of my clients, and I honor the relationships and the trust placed with me.
My priority is you, and what you need to feel successful in your life. I believe in the holistic approach. This allows you to heal by taking all of your life experiences into consideration during the treatment process. Beginning therapy can be scary, and you may find yourself unsure, but you do not have to be. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. I strongly believe in nonjudgmental therapy, and a trusting relationship. It is a true privilege to work with each of my clients, and I honor the relationships and the trust placed with me.
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I also work with couples struggling to find connection and intimacy within their relationships with their spouses and partners.
Welcome, I am a tLMHC at Goldfinch Counseling in Windsor Heights, IA. Mental health is something that I am so passionate about and I believe that every individual deserves a space to be heard, validated, and supported. My mission is to convey an inclusive, innovative, non-judgmental, and compassionate environment for all clients. I would love to get to know you and see if we would be a good fit for this journey together.
I also work with couples struggling to find connection and intimacy within their relationships with their spouses and partners.
Welcome, I am a tLMHC at Goldfinch Counseling in Windsor Heights, IA. Mental health is something that I am so passionate about and I believe that every individual deserves a space to be heard, validated, and supported. My mission is to convey an inclusive, innovative, non-judgmental, and compassionate environment for all clients. I would love to get to know you and see if we would be a good fit for this journey together.
I have helped many individuals and couples find healing and understanding in desperate situations.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with 30 + years of experience. I specialize in working with adolescents (ages 15-18) and adults and couples/marriage. Life is too short to allow loss of connection with intimate partners, let anxiety manage you instead of you manage anxiety, or let depression or trauma interfere with your life.
I have helped many individuals and couples find healing and understanding in desperate situations.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with 30 + years of experience. I specialize in working with adolescents (ages 15-18) and adults and couples/marriage. Life is too short to allow loss of connection with intimate partners, let anxiety manage you instead of you manage anxiety, or let depression or trauma interfere with your life.
Nicole Hamilton-Brahm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (Online Only)
I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 5 years of experience in the therapeutic setting. I have worked for 11 years, providing crisis counseling to individuals and families impacted by crime and trauma. I believes therapeutic alignment and understanding are the most important things in counseling. I support individuals in learning new skills to cope, eliminating symptoms, and achieving behavioral change in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship issues, self-harm, and body image issues. I have experience in many different therapy modalities and will support you on your journey.
I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 5 years of experience in the therapeutic setting. I have worked for 11 years, providing crisis counseling to individuals and families impacted by crime and trauma. I believes therapeutic alignment and understanding are the most important things in counseling. I support individuals in learning new skills to cope, eliminating symptoms, and achieving behavioral change in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship issues, self-harm, and body image issues. I have experience in many different therapy modalities and will support you on your journey.
Dr. Donald M. Kaesser
Psychologist, PC, PhD
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50312 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I use 35+ years of DIRECT clinical experience to help in addressing issues that have become obstacles in your life and help you meet your goals in the context of an honest, caring, and direct professional relationship. Individuals, couples/relationships, addictions/substance abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, aging, sexuality, and sexual 'orientation' issues, as well as family matters are among the range of aspects of people's lives with which I effectively work. Counseling may be brief/problem-oriented, or extended/depth psychotherapy depending on your needs. I enjoy individuals, couples, and seniors. Psychotherapy is my calling!
I use 35+ years of DIRECT clinical experience to help in addressing issues that have become obstacles in your life and help you meet your goals in the context of an honest, caring, and direct professional relationship. Individuals, couples/relationships, addictions/substance abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, aging, sexuality, and sexual 'orientation' issues, as well as family matters are among the range of aspects of people's lives with which I effectively work. Counseling may be brief/problem-oriented, or extended/depth psychotherapy depending on your needs. I enjoy individuals, couples, and seniors. Psychotherapy is my calling!
Jennifer Jorgensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, tLMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Iowa City, IA 52240
I believe that everyone deserves respect, dignity, and kindness. I create collaborative relationships with my clients to help them attain their therapeutic goals in an authentic way and I believe focusing on my clients strengths can create hope for the future. I work with individuals and couples to find solutions as I believe the client is the expert in their own life. I am dedicated to compassion and grace towards my clients and my intention is to support you on your journey moving towards healing and growth so you may feel connected to yourself and the world around you in a meaningful way.
I believe that everyone deserves respect, dignity, and kindness. I create collaborative relationships with my clients to help them attain their therapeutic goals in an authentic way and I believe focusing on my clients strengths can create hope for the future. I work with individuals and couples to find solutions as I believe the client is the expert in their own life. I am dedicated to compassion and grace towards my clients and my intention is to support you on your journey moving towards healing and growth so you may feel connected to yourself and the world around you in a meaningful way.
I have experience working with adolescents, adults, families/ couples and multi-family therapy in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
Hi. My name is Dr. Jim Hanson and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I work with individuals and couples. My main approach is Cognitive-Behavioral, which means that we will focus on the role thoughts and behaviors play in psychological functioning and well-being. For couples counseling, I prefer the Gottman method, pioneered by John and Julie Gottman. The counseling relationship is very important and I believe that this therapeutic relationship must include trust, mutual respect and empathy. As your therapist, this relationship will allow us to work together to foster positive growth and development.
I have experience working with adolescents, adults, families/ couples and multi-family therapy in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
Hi. My name is Dr. Jim Hanson and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I work with individuals and couples. My main approach is Cognitive-Behavioral, which means that we will focus on the role thoughts and behaviors play in psychological functioning and well-being. For couples counseling, I prefer the Gottman method, pioneered by John and Julie Gottman. The counseling relationship is very important and I believe that this therapeutic relationship must include trust, mutual respect and empathy. As your therapist, this relationship will allow us to work together to foster positive growth and development.
Laura Travagiakis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
I specialize in experiential and emotionally focused therapy to help clients work through a variety a issues including anxiety and mood disorders, life transitions, relationship issues and more.
Everyone deserves a safe place to express their emotions, find the inner strength needed to make fulfilling change and be their best self. I believe that no two people experience life the same way and I will work with you to develop a treatment plan that works best for your needs and goals in a compassionate and judgment-free space. Change can be difficult. It is my hope that therapy can help you feel empowered to meet that difficulty with the strength and resources necessary for living a balanced and mentally well life.
I specialize in experiential and emotionally focused therapy to help clients work through a variety a issues including anxiety and mood disorders, life transitions, relationship issues and more.
Everyone deserves a safe place to express their emotions, find the inner strength needed to make fulfilling change and be their best self. I believe that no two people experience life the same way and I will work with you to develop a treatment plan that works best for your needs and goals in a compassionate and judgment-free space. Change can be difficult. It is my hope that therapy can help you feel empowered to meet that difficulty with the strength and resources necessary for living a balanced and mentally well life.
Leslie Caton Frey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Iowa City, IA 52240
Feeling stuck in a relationship, job, or past experience? Maybe you don't understand why you feel the way you do or why you can't stop doing something that hurts or start doing something you want. Maybe you're dealing with something really painful that you need to work through but don't know how. You're the expert on your life, your strengths, and what you need to thrive. Sometimes you - and all of us - just need a little help to see it.
Feeling stuck in a relationship, job, or past experience? Maybe you don't understand why you feel the way you do or why you can't stop doing something that hurts or start doing something you want. Maybe you're dealing with something really painful that you need to work through but don't know how. You're the expert on your life, your strengths, and what you need to thrive. Sometimes you - and all of us - just need a little help to see it.
Whether you are considering making a change, experiencing anxiety related to performance, challenged by a personal or professional relationship, or coping with events of the past, you are not alone.
We all struggle at times with situations that affect 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 on your journey. I primarily serve individuals, couples, and teens. Whether you are looking for a place to reflect or a place to work together on an action plan for change, let's find your path together.
Whether you are considering making a change, experiencing anxiety related to performance, challenged by a personal or professional relationship, or coping with events of the past, you are not alone.
We all struggle at times with situations that affect 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 on your journey. I primarily serve individuals, couples, and teens. Whether you are looking for a place to reflect or a place to work together on an action plan for change, let's find your path together.
