Therapists in Iowa
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Rachel Staron
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Davenport, IA 52807
Waitlist for new clients
Common concerns I treat include helping clients develop awareness and improve coping skills to manage anxiety, postpartum symptoms, grief, substance abuse, historical trauma, and relational stressors.
Throughout therapy, I will join you where you are on this part of your journey and encourage you to become an active participant in your healing process. I strive to provide a compassionate and accepting environment where you feel understood. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship as the primary modality of change in order to address your individual needs. When collaborating, I utilize techniques that employ your strengths to help you thrive. My therapeutic lens includes a combination of cognitive behavioral, client-centered, and Adlerian therapy, along with warmth and humor, to address stressors in your life.
Common concerns I treat include helping clients develop awareness and improve coping skills to manage anxiety, postpartum symptoms, grief, substance abuse, historical trauma, and relational stressors.
Throughout therapy, I will join you where you are on this part of your journey and encourage you to become an active participant in your healing process. I strive to provide a compassionate and accepting environment where you feel understood. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship as the primary modality of change in order to address your individual needs. When collaborating, I utilize techniques that employ your strengths to help you thrive. My therapeutic lens includes a combination of cognitive behavioral, client-centered, and Adlerian therapy, along with warmth and humor, to address stressors in your life.
![Photo of Kristine Marie Taylor, MA, LMHC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ba38e11-c560-46bc-b003-c47903fca5fa/1/320x400.jpeg)
I want to help clients build the strength and confidence to face major life transitions and effectively work through uncomfortable emotions. If someone is struggling with postpartum depression, for example, I will support them until they realize they’re not alone and they are feeling able to cope. When you work with me, you’ll become more confident in asking for help and reaching out to resources and supports. Overall, I will help you find a sense of hope that it's not always going to be like this.
I want to help clients build the strength and confidence to face major life transitions and effectively work through uncomfortable emotions. If someone is struggling with postpartum depression, for example, I will support them until they realize they’re not alone and they are feeling able to cope. When you work with me, you’ll become more confident in asking for help and reaching out to resources and supports. Overall, I will help you find a sense of hope that it's not always going to be like this.
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Gillian Murray
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, tLMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hiawatha, IA 52233
We all have struggles, and sometimes we need support in working through our struggles. I use a non-pathologizing, collaborative approach to support you in moving towards your goals. I will meet you where you are and will hold space for all of the parts that make up you as an individual.
We all have struggles, and sometimes we need support in working through our struggles. I use a non-pathologizing, collaborative approach to support you in moving towards your goals. I will meet you where you are and will hold space for all of the parts that make up you as an individual.
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Elizabeth Schachter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Iowa City, IA 52245 (Online Only)
Looking to feel confident in your choices as a person and/or parent and connected to the people in your life? Wishing life came with instruction manuals? Looking to gain more control over your emotional reactions and feelings of worry? I can help. Therapy is a place where you can work to understand yourself, feel seen and be heard. Together, in a safe space we can work on making mindset shifts, building self-acceptance and developing positive coping mechanisms and setting and working towards your goals. I also have extensive experience working with young child and partnering with parents offering guidance and support.
Looking to feel confident in your choices as a person and/or parent and connected to the people in your life? Wishing life came with instruction manuals? Looking to gain more control over your emotional reactions and feelings of worry? I can help. Therapy is a place where you can work to understand yourself, feel seen and be heard. Together, in a safe space we can work on making mindset shifts, building self-acceptance and developing positive coping mechanisms and setting and working towards your goals. I also have extensive experience working with young child and partnering with parents offering guidance and support.
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My emotions make me feel out of control. I just want to live authentically & be accepted as me, but self-doubt & fear get in my way. My family/spouse is unhealthy at best & abusive at worst. I've lived so much of my life trying to be enough for everyone else that I lost myself in the process. I'm not even sure of who I am anymore. I thought they loved me, but then how could they treat me this way? My relationship feels like a constant rollercoaster. One minute things are great & then it's terrible. Worse, I have no clue how we even got there. It feels like madness. No contact? Limited contact? I just don't know what to do!
My emotions make me feel out of control. I just want to live authentically & be accepted as me, but self-doubt & fear get in my way. My family/spouse is unhealthy at best & abusive at worst. I've lived so much of my life trying to be enough for everyone else that I lost myself in the process. I'm not even sure of who I am anymore. I thought they loved me, but then how could they treat me this way? My relationship feels like a constant rollercoaster. One minute things are great & then it's terrible. Worse, I have no clue how we even got there. It feels like madness. No contact? Limited contact? I just don't know what to do!
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I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist dedicated to supporting individuals in their pursuit of mental wellness. My approach to therapy is to provide genuineness, empathy, and acceptance in a nonjudgmental environment. I bring a holistic and integrative approach to my practice. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and strive to create a warm and empathetic environment where clients feel heard and understood. By combining evidence-based techniques with a person-centered approach, I assist clients in gaining insight, developing coping skills, and fostering personal growth.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist dedicated to supporting individuals in their pursuit of mental wellness. My approach to therapy is to provide genuineness, empathy, and acceptance in a nonjudgmental environment. I bring a holistic and integrative approach to my practice. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and strive to create a warm and empathetic environment where clients feel heard and understood. By combining evidence-based techniques with a person-centered approach, I assist clients in gaining insight, developing coping skills, and fostering personal growth.
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Sampson Family Therapy Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50309
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.
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.
![Photo of Jennifer Cobb, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d830eaa7-ebf5-4b92-9ec8-15a134c21b31/3/320x400.jpeg)
My therapy sessions are designed to promote personal growth as defined by you. I believe that emotional and behavioral challenges are a result of our brains not working in a way that helps us achieve our goals. In therapy you will learn ways to help your brain heal and learn how to cope with daily challenges. I have specialized in working with youth and adults and enjoy the many stages of life. I enjoy using humor and fun to connect and promote healing.
My therapy sessions are designed to promote personal growth as defined by you. I believe that emotional and behavioral challenges are a result of our brains not working in a way that helps us achieve our goals. In therapy you will learn ways to help your brain heal and learn how to cope with daily challenges. I have specialized in working with youth and adults and enjoy the many stages of life. I enjoy using humor and fun to connect and promote healing.
![Photo of Kasey Connor, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/54d99516-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
It takes a lot of courage to seek outside help when you or your family is struggling. If you choose to work with Kasey, the importance of feeling safe and comfortable is understood and is the framework for building trust in the counseling environment. Kasey's hope is that you will feel the support you need to create the changes you would like to see in your life.
It takes a lot of courage to seek outside help when you or your family is struggling. If you choose to work with Kasey, the importance of feeling safe and comfortable is understood and is the framework for building trust in the counseling environment. Kasey's hope is that you will feel the support you need to create the changes you would like to see in your life.
![Photo of McKenzie Carpenter, LMFT, MA, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ff461606-6cab-437b-80d7-8bc77e3dfbfc/1/320x400.jpeg)
My approach to therapy is tailored to fit your needs. I utilize a variety of techniques and theories to provide you with the best possible care in a comforting environment. I pride myself in my genuine approach to nonjudgmental listening and working with clients to discover new possibilities for growth. I provide counseling to individuals, children, families, and couples by assisting them in recognizing their potential strengths and resilient ability to overcome life’s challenges. I strive to provide competent, compassionate, and client-centered counseling that supports individuals in processing past issues and managing struggles.
My approach to therapy is tailored to fit your needs. I utilize a variety of techniques and theories to provide you with the best possible care in a comforting environment. I pride myself in my genuine approach to nonjudgmental listening and working with clients to discover new possibilities for growth. I provide counseling to individuals, children, families, and couples by assisting them in recognizing their potential strengths and resilient ability to overcome life’s challenges. I strive to provide competent, compassionate, and client-centered counseling that supports individuals in processing past issues and managing struggles.
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Therapy is an investment in your relationship to self, others, and your future health. We all go through various transitions and experiences in life that can overwhelm our capacity to cope and make sense of who we are and where we are going. Working with a clinician in this process of self-exploration can provide insights as well as actionable steps to take to lead to a healthier and more regulated version of who you already are. I firmly believe that people arrive in the therapy space with resources already within that are ready to be discovered and encouraged.
Therapy is an investment in your relationship to self, others, and your future health. We all go through various transitions and experiences in life that can overwhelm our capacity to cope and make sense of who we are and where we are going. Working with a clinician in this process of self-exploration can provide insights as well as actionable steps to take to lead to a healthier and more regulated version of who you already are. I firmly believe that people arrive in the therapy space with resources already within that are ready to be discovered and encouraged.
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Shelly Blanchard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Waterloo, IA 50701 (Online Only)
In my sessions, I like to focus on the entire person: the mind, body, and spirit. I do provide Christian counseling if that is something you are interested in. I offer therapy with individuals, couples, and families and am happy to say that I love the work I do. When you come to my office, you will be able to share the things in your life that you are struggling with and know that what you share will be met with compassion. You will be able to let me know what you would like to talk about during each session and what you would like to get out of therapy.
In my sessions, I like to focus on the entire person: the mind, body, and spirit. I do provide Christian counseling if that is something you are interested in. I offer therapy with individuals, couples, and families and am happy to say that I love the work I do. When you come to my office, you will be able to share the things in your life that you are struggling with and know that what you share will be met with compassion. You will be able to let me know what you would like to talk about during each session and what you would like to get out of therapy.
![Photo of Hillary Cibula, LISW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9117ae49-4de7-430c-ab2f-28caf36c985b/1/320x400.jpeg)
My goal is to provide you with attentive, empathetic, and reflective therapy in the exploration of your life through listening, meeting you where you're at, providing tools to move you forward, and helping to guide you on a path to feeling better.
My goal is to provide you with attentive, empathetic, and reflective therapy in the exploration of your life through listening, meeting you where you're at, providing tools to move you forward, and helping to guide you on a path to feeling better.
![Photo of Kristine Lindell, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b682d3e5-b4dc-403c-81e2-8e5e5d907eb4/1/320x400.jpeg)
Serving adults, kids, and teens, I know all the challenges and transitions we face in life can be overwhelming. It can be so difficult to feel whole and healthy after experiencing hardship, trauma, anxiety, depression, or high levels of stress. If you-or someone you love-is feeling stuck, ungrounded, or overwhelmed, I offer guidance to heal deeply. Using techniques that address body/mind/soul, I invite you to heal in a way that honors all that you are, & all that you've been through. With the right support, the severity of symptoms of ADHD, depression & anxiety, life transitions, grief, or other struggles can be reduced.
Serving adults, kids, and teens, I know all the challenges and transitions we face in life can be overwhelming. It can be so difficult to feel whole and healthy after experiencing hardship, trauma, anxiety, depression, or high levels of stress. If you-or someone you love-is feeling stuck, ungrounded, or overwhelmed, I offer guidance to heal deeply. Using techniques that address body/mind/soul, I invite you to heal in a way that honors all that you are, & all that you've been through. With the right support, the severity of symptoms of ADHD, depression & anxiety, life transitions, grief, or other struggles can be reduced.
![Photo of Nolan Marie Vitzthum, MSW, LISW, ACSW, RPT-S, EMDR, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/042305b1-4ba1-4f27-815e-78178decad51/2/320x400.jpeg)
Nolan Marie Vitzthum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, ACSW, RPT-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Humboldt, IA 50548 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor and Certified EMDR Therapist practicing in Iowa and Wyoming. I believe in the power of healing through connection. We all have stories to tell, my role is to help you share yours. I feel this is what makes the therapeutic process so wonderful—creating a space of safety and trust for you to grow and heal in sharing your story and working through some of the most vulnerable parts of your life. Let's work together to help you re-write your story and create a narrative which truly represents you.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor and Certified EMDR Therapist practicing in Iowa and Wyoming. I believe in the power of healing through connection. We all have stories to tell, my role is to help you share yours. I feel this is what makes the therapeutic process so wonderful—creating a space of safety and trust for you to grow and heal in sharing your story and working through some of the most vulnerable parts of your life. Let's work together to help you re-write your story and create a narrative which truly represents you.
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I was born and raised in Honduras and moved to New Orleans in 2008, where I completed my master’s in clinical mental health counseling. I enjoy working with individuals through the different life stages especially children, couples and families. I am passionate about social justice, diversity/multicultural issues, neuro-divergence, mindfulness and physical/mental wellness. As a “systemic thinker”, I believe it is important to focus on an individual’s family of origin and identifying family dynamics and patterns to help them solve their problems.
I was born and raised in Honduras and moved to New Orleans in 2008, where I completed my master’s in clinical mental health counseling. I enjoy working with individuals through the different life stages especially children, couples and families. I am passionate about social justice, diversity/multicultural issues, neuro-divergence, mindfulness and physical/mental wellness. As a “systemic thinker”, I believe it is important to focus on an individual’s family of origin and identifying family dynamics and patterns to help them solve their problems.
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Melissa Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Anamosa, IA 52205
No matter why you are seeking therapy, my goal is to make you feel comfortable while helping you to explore whatever life stressor you are currently experiencing in a safe and accepting environment. I have helped individuals, couples, and families to develop open communication, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and overall improvement in each client's emotional wellbeing and life satisfaction. I also have experience working on issues such as depression and mood disorders, anxiety, grief and loss, oppositional defiant disorder, self-harm, and other adjustment-related stressors.
No matter why you are seeking therapy, my goal is to make you feel comfortable while helping you to explore whatever life stressor you are currently experiencing in a safe and accepting environment. I have helped individuals, couples, and families to develop open communication, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and overall improvement in each client's emotional wellbeing and life satisfaction. I also have experience working on issues such as depression and mood disorders, anxiety, grief and loss, oppositional defiant disorder, self-harm, and other adjustment-related stressors.
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If you’ve ever thought about starting therapy, now is a great time and I am ready to work with you wherever you are on your journey. My therapy sessions are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, where you will be accepted no matter what. I serve clients of all ages and I am able to meet you in person or through virtual therapy.
If you’ve ever thought about starting therapy, now is a great time and I am ready to work with you wherever you are on your journey. My therapy sessions are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, where you will be accepted no matter what. I serve clients of all ages and I am able to meet you in person or through virtual therapy.
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Lexy Howell Child And Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Immediate openings for new clients. It is difficult to see your child struggle and even more difficult when you don't know how to help them. I specialize in helping kids and teens use their strengths to take steps toward their goals. I will create a strong and safe therapeutic alliance, allowing your child to become vulnerable and open up about their problems. I work in a supportive manner and implement solutions that build on your child's unique needs and strengths.
Immediate openings for new clients. It is difficult to see your child struggle and even more difficult when you don't know how to help them. I specialize in helping kids and teens use their strengths to take steps toward their goals. I will create a strong and safe therapeutic alliance, allowing your child to become vulnerable and open up about their problems. I work in a supportive manner and implement solutions that build on your child's unique needs and strengths.
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Beth Hlas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, t-LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
Are you in search of a supportive presence that also encourages personal growth while challenging you? Are you desiring to reconnect with your partner, but uncertain about where to start? Perhaps you're facing the challenges of grief, be it from the loss of a loved one, a pet, a divorce, or the many other forms of grief that life brings our way.
Are you in search of a supportive presence that also encourages personal growth while challenging you? Are you desiring to reconnect with your partner, but uncertain about where to start? Perhaps you're facing the challenges of grief, be it from the loss of a loved one, a pet, a divorce, or the many other forms of grief that life brings our way.
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists
What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.
When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.
How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviors. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.
Are there specific medications for postpartum depression?
In 2019, the FDA approved the first medication designed to treat postpartum depression. The medication is called brexanolone and is delivered intravenously by a medical professional over the course of a few days. However, typical antidepressants, which are more accessible, can also treat postpartum depression. The disorder is often best treated through a combination of medication and therapy.