Family Therapy in Iowa
As a family social worker at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, I've helped many people in crisis.
"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't." - John Green. I specialize in working with adolescents, children (ages 10 and up) and adults. Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, depression, isolation, or low self-esteem.
As a family social worker at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, I've helped many people in crisis.
"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't." - John Green. I specialize in working with adolescents, children (ages 10 and up) and adults. Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, depression, isolation, or low self-esteem.
Wendy M Woolf
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Dubuque, IA 52002
Waitlist for new clients
My primary approaches to therapy are Cognitive Behavioral and Brief and Solution Focused but every body is wired differently and I enjoy being creative and collaborating with each client and family to find what works for their journey.
Kids, adolescents and families are my passion. When I’m not at Building Blocks Counseling Center, I may be found on the University of Dubuque campus as an adjunct psychology professor, mentoring up and coming psychology professionals, or working with new moms who are experiencing postpartum depression. I am the mother of two boys, one that spent 3 months in the NICU, so we have had quite an adventure in our time as a family. My mission is to assist individuals in exploring and processing life experiences while learning tools to build healthy foundations on which to grow into stronger and healthier versions of themselves.
My primary approaches to therapy are Cognitive Behavioral and Brief and Solution Focused but every body is wired differently and I enjoy being creative and collaborating with each client and family to find what works for their journey.
Kids, adolescents and families are my passion. When I’m not at Building Blocks Counseling Center, I may be found on the University of Dubuque campus as an adjunct psychology professor, mentoring up and coming psychology professionals, or working with new moms who are experiencing postpartum depression. I am the mother of two boys, one that spent 3 months in the NICU, so we have had quite an adventure in our time as a family. My mission is to assist individuals in exploring and processing life experiences while learning tools to build healthy foundations on which to grow into stronger and healthier versions of themselves.
I work with all age ranges of individuals, couples and families. My goal is to help you reach your goals, no matter what they are or the stage of life you are in. I have experience with mood disorders, conduct disorders, personality disorders, family dysfunction, past trauma and eating disorders. I look forward to working with you!
I work with all age ranges of individuals, couples and families. My goal is to help you reach your goals, no matter what they are or the stage of life you are in. I have experience with mood disorders, conduct disorders, personality disorders, family dysfunction, past trauma and eating disorders. I look forward to working with you!
Julie Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charles City, IA 50616
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 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.
A sampling of the issues that I am most interested in are: trauma, attachment/bonding, divorce, self-esteem, adjustment issues, stress, bullying, depression, anxiety, family issues, and grief/loss.
I enjoy using my knowledge of human development and family systems to serve my clients' unique needs. In addition, my experience with children, adults and families helps to cultivate an environment of growth for my clients. I give unconditional regard to all of my clients, and walk with them on their individual journeys. Personal growth can sometimes be uncomfortable, but I assure you, you do not have to experience it alone. Going through discomfort is part of the growth process, and you will be stronger because of it! My hope is that each person I work with will gain insight from guided self-exploration and goal setting.
A sampling of the issues that I am most interested in are: trauma, attachment/bonding, divorce, self-esteem, adjustment issues, stress, bullying, depression, anxiety, family issues, and grief/loss.
I enjoy using my knowledge of human development and family systems to serve my clients' unique needs. In addition, my experience with children, adults and families helps to cultivate an environment of growth for my clients. I give unconditional regard to all of my clients, and walk with them on their individual journeys. Personal growth can sometimes be uncomfortable, but I assure you, you do not have to experience it alone. Going through discomfort is part of the growth process, and you will be stronger because of it! My hope is that each person I work with will gain insight from guided self-exploration and goal setting.
Mackenzie Behof
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
My expertise extends to navigating major life transitions, coping with academic or career-related stress, and addressing family dynamics.
Accepting new clients! I recognize that making the decision to come to therapy can be overwhelming and unfamiliar. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment for my clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I use a combination of approaches to best fit the needs of each person including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing.
My expertise extends to navigating major life transitions, coping with academic or career-related stress, and addressing family dynamics.
Accepting new clients! I recognize that making the decision to come to therapy can be overwhelming and unfamiliar. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment for my clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I use a combination of approaches to best fit the needs of each person including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing.
I am a family systems oriented therapist, although I utilize a variety of therapeutic orientations, including EMDR, Compassion Focused therapy and Emotionally Focused therapy.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapy who enjoys working clients 17 and older. My passion is working with both individuals and couples and helping them navigate life graciously and with self compassion. I view the therapeutic relationship to be compassion filled and client-centered, meeting the client where they are at. I believe in utilizing a strength-based, holistic approach in working with clients, and I focus on relationships for the basis of making change.
I am a family systems oriented therapist, although I utilize a variety of therapeutic orientations, including EMDR, Compassion Focused therapy and Emotionally Focused therapy.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapy who enjoys working clients 17 and older. My passion is working with both individuals and couples and helping them navigate life graciously and with self compassion. I view the therapeutic relationship to be compassion filled and client-centered, meeting the client where they are at. I believe in utilizing a strength-based, holistic approach in working with clients, and I focus on relationships for the basis of making change.
I believe that every person at some point of life experience a personal or interpersonal challenge, when working with a professional will help you get through this trying time. I am committed to walk this part of your life journey with you; to find and apply coping strategies and tools to make this a time of learning and growth for you. My goals in life are to love, learn and grow. I bring this to my family, my work as psychologist or consultant, my students at UNI, and our community here in Iowa.
I believe that every person at some point of life experience a personal or interpersonal challenge, when working with a professional will help you get through this trying time. I am committed to walk this part of your life journey with you; to find and apply coping strategies and tools to make this a time of learning and growth for you. My goals in life are to love, learn and grow. I bring this to my family, my work as psychologist or consultant, my students at UNI, and our community here in Iowa.
I have experience working with people of all ages, but my passion and expertise are with teens and young adults. I have training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR. I enjoy working with a wide range of client's on a wide-range of issues: depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, behavioral/school problems, and issues within the family system. My goal is to help my clients learn skills that they can implement and live up to their greatest potential. I look forward to hearing from you.
I have experience working with people of all ages, but my passion and expertise are with teens and young adults. I have training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR. I enjoy working with a wide range of client's on a wide-range of issues: depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, behavioral/school problems, and issues within the family system. My goal is to help my clients learn skills that they can implement and live up to their greatest potential. I look forward to hearing from you.
Carter DeVary
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
I provide an open and accepting environment that empowers clients to share their concerns without judgment. From a systemic perspective, I focus on helping individuals, couples and families develop a greater sense of self within their relationships, leading clients to develop and maintain healthy and sustainable relationships beyond therapy. I work with a broad range of clients including individual teenagers to older adults, couples and families, with a diverse set of problems and needs including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, couple and marital issues, blended family problems, and many more.
I provide an open and accepting environment that empowers clients to share their concerns without judgment. From a systemic perspective, I focus on helping individuals, couples and families develop a greater sense of self within their relationships, leading clients to develop and maintain healthy and sustainable relationships beyond therapy. I work with a broad range of clients including individual teenagers to older adults, couples and families, with a diverse set of problems and needs including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, couple and marital issues, blended family problems, and many more.
My experience is with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, adoption related issues, substance abuse, family conflict, child welfare, and managing life events.
Making the decision to start therapy can be a very vulnerable time, whether it be for you or your child. In therapy you will have a safe and judgement free space to meet your goals. I enjoy working with children and adults to recognize strengths and build on them to assist you in meeting your well being needs. Whether you are struggling to overcome an incident or event, wanting to make specific changes in your life, or looking to improve your overall quality of life and feel better about yourself, we will work together.
My experience is with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, adoption related issues, substance abuse, family conflict, child welfare, and managing life events.
Making the decision to start therapy can be a very vulnerable time, whether it be for you or your child. In therapy you will have a safe and judgement free space to meet your goals. I enjoy working with children and adults to recognize strengths and build on them to assist you in meeting your well being needs. Whether you are struggling to overcome an incident or event, wanting to make specific changes in your life, or looking to improve your overall quality of life and feel better about yourself, we will work together.
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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.
Nicole Turner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Immediate Availability! Hi! I’m Nicole, and I provide mental health therapy for kids, teens, adults, families, and couples. I provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone! A lot of my prior experience is in advocacy and case management. I love working with expecting parents and new parents, but I am also interested in working with family dysfunction, trauma, divorce, depression, anxiety, and much more! I’m an ally to the LGBTQ+, BIPOC, armed forces, neurodivergent, and immigrant/refugee communities. I use different approaches during therapy that are trauma informed and strengths based. Let me know how I can assist you!
Immediate Availability! Hi! I’m Nicole, and I provide mental health therapy for kids, teens, adults, families, and couples. I provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone! A lot of my prior experience is in advocacy and case management. I love working with expecting parents and new parents, but I am also interested in working with family dysfunction, trauma, divorce, depression, anxiety, and much more! I’m an ally to the LGBTQ+, BIPOC, armed forces, neurodivergent, and immigrant/refugee communities. I use different approaches during therapy that are trauma informed and strengths based. Let me know how I can assist you!
Emily Loynachan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50265
I enjoy working with clients of all ages (age 6 and older) and provide individual, parent, and family therapy. I help clients with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and various life challenges. I enjoy serving LGBTQ+ (especially transgender) clients and their loved ones. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as an engineer and then I was a stay at home mom for 9 years. I had a transformative experience with therapy after some challenges with the birth of my third child. This experience inspired me to go back to school in my forties and become a therapist so I could help others who may be struggling.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages (age 6 and older) and provide individual, parent, and family therapy. I help clients with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and various life challenges. I enjoy serving LGBTQ+ (especially transgender) clients and their loved ones. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as an engineer and then I was a stay at home mom for 9 years. I had a transformative experience with therapy after some challenges with the birth of my third child. This experience inspired me to go back to school in my forties and become a therapist so I could help others who may be struggling.
I work with mood disorders, identity and career concerns, low self-esteem, being hard on the self, family of origins concerns, relationship struggles, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression difficulties.
I believe that childhood interactions play a huge part in the development of psychological pain, wounds, and hurts. I am sensitive to the process of therapy and work hard to make it a safe and trusting space for you and myself to work together. The here and now interactions in the room are important and I intentionally use them to foster the healing process. Your strengths and goals are important to the way I work because my aim is to free up the energy that has been suppressed by pain so that you can focus on the things that are important to you.
I work with mood disorders, identity and career concerns, low self-esteem, being hard on the self, family of origins concerns, relationship struggles, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression difficulties.
I believe that childhood interactions play a huge part in the development of psychological pain, wounds, and hurts. I am sensitive to the process of therapy and work hard to make it a safe and trusting space for you and myself to work together. The here and now interactions in the room are important and I intentionally use them to foster the healing process. Your strengths and goals are important to the way I work because my aim is to free up the energy that has been suppressed by pain so that you can focus on the things that are important to you.
Areas of specialty include: Anxiety, Depression, Play Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Trauma, Family Issues, Relationship Issues.
Katie Eastman is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and mental health therapist providing therapy to individuals of all ages. Katie earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Northern Iowa in 2018. Katie is passionate about using a variety of therapeutic modalities to inform her practice.
Areas of specialty include: Anxiety, Depression, Play Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Trauma, Family Issues, Relationship Issues.
Katie Eastman is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and mental health therapist providing therapy to individuals of all ages. Katie earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Northern Iowa in 2018. Katie is passionate about using a variety of therapeutic modalities to inform her practice.
Whether online or in person, my sessions use a person and/or family centered approach that uses the mind's natural ability to heal.
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.
Whether online or in person, my sessions use a person and/or family centered approach that uses the mind's natural ability to heal.
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.
M. Catherine Gornet
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA , t-LMFT
Verified Verified
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
As a marriage and family therapist, Cat is a dedicated couples counselor, loves to work with family groups and welcomes all individual clients, whatever your stripe.
Cat believes that each one of us has the intuitive ability to heal and restore ourselves with ordinary awareness in present living. She invites you into a warm, non-judgemental and supportive environment to begin the important work of finding peace of mind and joy in everyday living. When we enjoy mental wellness, we feel connected to those close to us and the beauty of the natural world. Cat offers uncomplicated guidance for a variety of mental health concerns in a down to earth, attentive, and friendly way.
As a marriage and family therapist, Cat is a dedicated couples counselor, loves to work with family groups and welcomes all individual clients, whatever your stripe.
Cat believes that each one of us has the intuitive ability to heal and restore ourselves with ordinary awareness in present living. She invites you into a warm, non-judgemental and supportive environment to begin the important work of finding peace of mind and joy in everyday living. When we enjoy mental wellness, we feel connected to those close to us and the beauty of the natural world. Cat offers uncomplicated guidance for a variety of mental health concerns in a down to earth, attentive, and friendly way.
Women's Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Ankeny, IA 50023
Do you need someone to talk to about your family, job, 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, LGBTQ, and people from diverse racial, ethnic religious and spiritual backgrounds. Naturally, diversity is celebrated here.
Do you need someone to talk to about your family, job, 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, LGBTQ, and people from diverse racial, ethnic religious and spiritual backgrounds. Naturally, diversity is celebrated here.
Janel Harrington
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Iowa City, IA 52240
My accepting approach is secured in the notion that we all deserve to be welcomed just as we are, including the problems and struggles we bear. Even if our problems have no straightforward answers, we can learn to live with and through them when we are better connected to ourselves and others. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I aspire to enable this connection. My training is rooted in Systems Theory, which views individuals, couples, and families through their relationship network. I take care to recognize how family of origin, cultural, and contextual factors inform our habits, perceptions, and sense of well-being.
My accepting approach is secured in the notion that we all deserve to be welcomed just as we are, including the problems and struggles we bear. Even if our problems have no straightforward answers, we can learn to live with and through them when we are better connected to ourselves and others. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I aspire to enable this connection. My training is rooted in Systems Theory, which views individuals, couples, and families through their relationship network. I take care to recognize how family of origin, cultural, and contextual factors inform our habits, perceptions, and sense of well-being.
