Therapists in Iowa
Your emotions are on a constant rollercoaster. Just when it seems like the ride is ending the rollercoaster starts to gain speed again. You’re quick to react to anything that bothers you. You find myself arguing and explosive to the people you care about most. Your marriage is on the verge of divorce and are constantly arguing with your children. Friendships are nonexistent. It’s hard to stay focused at work, you are being passed up for promotions, and find you’re in conflict with co-workers a lot. You’re always stressed out and feel like you are on the verge of a mental breakdown.” Sound familiar?
Your emotions are on a constant rollercoaster. Just when it seems like the ride is ending the rollercoaster starts to gain speed again. You’re quick to react to anything that bothers you. You find myself arguing and explosive to the people you care about most. Your marriage is on the verge of divorce and are constantly arguing with your children. Friendships are nonexistent. It’s hard to stay focused at work, you are being passed up for promotions, and find you’re in conflict with co-workers a lot. You’re always stressed out and feel like you are on the verge of a mental breakdown.” Sound familiar?
Are you feeling dissatisfied with your life? Feeling like you have an idea of where you want to go and yet it seems like there is always something that keeps getting in your way! You keep getting started but can't seem to get to the finish line. It's time to take back control of your life. Hypnosis is a natural process in which your mind is more receptive to positive suggestion, insight and letting go of negative feelings. Discover how you can overcome old habits and step into a new way of living your life.
Are you feeling dissatisfied with your life? Feeling like you have an idea of where you want to go and yet it seems like there is always something that keeps getting in your way! You keep getting started but can't seem to get to the finish line. It's time to take back control of your life. Hypnosis is a natural process in which your mind is more receptive to positive suggestion, insight and letting go of negative feelings. Discover how you can overcome old habits and step into a new way of living your life.
Dr. Mark Poeppe ("Peppy") specializes in psychological, neuropsychological, and forensic assessment for ages 6-85. Common testing referrals include ADHD, ASD, ID Waivers, civil and criminal litigation, personality disorders, etc. In addition, Dr. Poeppe provides counseling to adults and adolescents. Common counseling referral reasons include anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, relational concerns, life transitions, and self-improvement. His approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and a deep commitment to enhancing your well-being. For more details about Dr. Poeppe and his full scope of services, please visit www.pepsych.org.
Dr. Mark Poeppe ("Peppy") specializes in psychological, neuropsychological, and forensic assessment for ages 6-85. Common testing referrals include ADHD, ASD, ID Waivers, civil and criminal litigation, personality disorders, etc. In addition, Dr. Poeppe provides counseling to adults and adolescents. Common counseling referral reasons include anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, relational concerns, life transitions, and self-improvement. His approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and a deep commitment to enhancing your well-being. For more details about Dr. Poeppe and his full scope of services, please visit www.pepsych.org.
Life is a journey with challenging twists and turns that can be hard to navigate alone. Many feel stuck and unsure how to move forward. My goal is to guide people in overcoming these obstacles and pursuing a fulfilling life. I help individuals realize their desired selves by collaboratively identifying goals and working together to achieve them. My services support couples with communication issues, infidelity recovery, and daily struggles, as well as individuals facing trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about supporting Veterans, drawing on my military background.
Life is a journey with challenging twists and turns that can be hard to navigate alone. Many feel stuck and unsure how to move forward. My goal is to guide people in overcoming these obstacles and pursuing a fulfilling life. I help individuals realize their desired selves by collaboratively identifying goals and working together to achieve them. My services support couples with communication issues, infidelity recovery, and daily struggles, as well as individuals facing trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about supporting Veterans, drawing on my military background.
Kristin Rodenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Urbandale, IA 50322
Grief. We all have it, and no one wants to talk about it. Fortunately, you have found my page and I want to talk about it. From child loss to infertility, from boundaries to someone's death; grief and loss are abundant. Through extensive trainings and a willingness to sit and listen to the hard things I am happy to walk this lonely journey with you. Maybe then it won't be so lonely.
Grief. We all have it, and no one wants to talk about it. Fortunately, you have found my page and I want to talk about it. From child loss to infertility, from boundaries to someone's death; grief and loss are abundant. Through extensive trainings and a willingness to sit and listen to the hard things I am happy to walk this lonely journey with you. Maybe then it won't be so lonely.
Judy Nemmers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50310 (Online Only)
To those around you, you may look like you have it all together. But on the inside, you are screaming. You're hiding the obsessive thoughts and "crazy" compulsions you engage in so you can maybe lower your level of anxiety. You can't sleep due to your anxiety. You've tried to make changes, but it never gets better. These are secrets that you think no one will understand.
To those around you, you may look like you have it all together. But on the inside, you are screaming. You're hiding the obsessive thoughts and "crazy" compulsions you engage in so you can maybe lower your level of anxiety. You can't sleep due to your anxiety. You've tried to make changes, but it never gets better. These are secrets that you think no one will understand.
There are many experiences in life that can leave us feeling lost and alone, which often leads to periods in our life where we experience emotional or physical distress. It is during these trying times that navigating and asking for help can sometimes be difficult. I am here to help you feel comfortable sharing and processing through your thoughts, feelings, and concerns while discovering what it looks like to live a more authentic life.
There are many experiences in life that can leave us feeling lost and alone, which often leads to periods in our life where we experience emotional or physical distress. It is during these trying times that navigating and asking for help can sometimes be difficult. I am here to help you feel comfortable sharing and processing through your thoughts, feelings, and concerns while discovering what it looks like to live a more authentic life.
Grace C Mae Advocate Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW, RPT-S, CAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Grace C Mae Advocate Center is based on our founder's experiences of having a child born with complex medical needs and hidden disabilities. Grace took Dr. Gilbaugh on a journey of self-discovery--which led her to be inspired to help others in their times of need. Our therapists work with people of all ages, and many types of problems. It is our mission to help people find solutions to their unique and diverse problems. We work hard to restore hope, and to find solutions. We approach our work with compassion and no judgement. We have offices in Cedar Rapids, Marengo, Marshalltown, and Washington.
Grace C Mae Advocate Center is based on our founder's experiences of having a child born with complex medical needs and hidden disabilities. Grace took Dr. Gilbaugh on a journey of self-discovery--which led her to be inspired to help others in their times of need. Our therapists work with people of all ages, and many types of problems. It is our mission to help people find solutions to their unique and diverse problems. We work hard to restore hope, and to find solutions. We approach our work with compassion and no judgement. We have offices in Cedar Rapids, Marengo, Marshalltown, and Washington.
Caitlyn Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, BA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Welcome! I am Caitlyn, and I’m thrilled to embark on a collaborative journey with you towards growth, resilience, and fulfillment. As a therapist, I specialize in a collaborative approach that emphasizes your strengths and operates within the framework of Symbolic Experiential Therapy (SET) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (BFBT). In our sessions, I believe in harnessing the power of your inherent strengths and resources to navigate life’s challenges and cultivate positive change. Together, we’ll explore your unique experiences, beliefs, and emotions in a safe, supportive environment.
Welcome! I am Caitlyn, and I’m thrilled to embark on a collaborative journey with you towards growth, resilience, and fulfillment. As a therapist, I specialize in a collaborative approach that emphasizes your strengths and operates within the framework of Symbolic Experiential Therapy (SET) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (BFBT). In our sessions, I believe in harnessing the power of your inherent strengths and resources to navigate life’s challenges and cultivate positive change. Together, we’ll explore your unique experiences, beliefs, and emotions in a safe, supportive environment.
Rachel C Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50312
My approach in therapy is about establishing connection with my clients and validating their experiences. I enjoy creating a space where people feel respected, safe, and able to share anything that may be on their minds. The effect of having one’s feelings and thoughts acknowledged and understood is a significant component in working toward progress and relief of symptoms they struggle to manage. I also believe that therapy is a collaborative process. I work together with clients and families to identify goals that enable them to feel empowered to make healthier decisions.
My approach in therapy is about establishing connection with my clients and validating their experiences. I enjoy creating a space where people feel respected, safe, and able to share anything that may be on their minds. The effect of having one’s feelings and thoughts acknowledged and understood is a significant component in working toward progress and relief of symptoms they struggle to manage. I also believe that therapy is a collaborative process. I work together with clients and families to identify goals that enable them to feel empowered to make healthier decisions.
No two families are exactly alike. I'm honored to be able to learn about people, how they grew up, and how they're living now. I firmly believe everyone has the opportunity to reimagine their world, strengthening the bonds that heal them and limiting relationships that are less helpful. I love doing the work, and I look forward to joining people's conversations about life. I began my career as a therapist performing in-home therapy with a wide variety of clients. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, work-related issues, anger management, and family of origin stressors.
No two families are exactly alike. I'm honored to be able to learn about people, how they grew up, and how they're living now. I firmly believe everyone has the opportunity to reimagine their world, strengthening the bonds that heal them and limiting relationships that are less helpful. I love doing the work, and I look forward to joining people's conversations about life. I began my career as a therapist performing in-home therapy with a wide variety of clients. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, work-related issues, anger management, and family of origin stressors.
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Attempting to cope with a mental health concern is often a lonely and exhausting process. Additionally, pursuing counseling can often be a difficult decision to make, but one that I believe is worthwhile. As a counselor, my role is to help support you through your healing journey and empower you to rediscover your own unique strengths and resources as a means to promote such healing. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental environment for you to share your own unique life story.
Attempting to cope with a mental health concern is often a lonely and exhausting process. Additionally, pursuing counseling can often be a difficult decision to make, but one that I believe is worthwhile. As a counselor, my role is to help support you through your healing journey and empower you to rediscover your own unique strengths and resources as a means to promote such healing. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental environment for you to share your own unique life story.
Marina McCollom
Counselor, Marina , MA, t-LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
I love to see people who feel hopeless find hope. I am passionate about helping individuals grow deeper in their relationship with God, but I welcome those from all faith backgrounds. After successfully navigating my own mental health journey, I felt led by God to serve others who are going through difficult life circumstances. I desire for my clients to experience compassion, empathy, and understanding from me, as we work together toward healing and restoration. My focus in therapy is to come alongside my clients, understand their unique challenges and personal experiences, and empower them towards change.
I love to see people who feel hopeless find hope. I am passionate about helping individuals grow deeper in their relationship with God, but I welcome those from all faith backgrounds. After successfully navigating my own mental health journey, I felt led by God to serve others who are going through difficult life circumstances. I desire for my clients to experience compassion, empathy, and understanding from me, as we work together toward healing and restoration. My focus in therapy is to come alongside my clients, understand their unique challenges and personal experiences, and empower them towards change.
Are you seeking support and empowerment on your journey of personal growth and healing? Whether you're facing challenges with mood and anxiety, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, relationships, grief, loss, or stress, know that you're welcome here. Your unique experiences and goals matter, and I'm here to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for exploration and positive change.
Are you seeking support and empowerment on your journey of personal growth and healing? Whether you're facing challenges with mood and anxiety, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, relationships, grief, loss, or stress, know that you're welcome here. Your unique experiences and goals matter, and I'm here to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for exploration and positive change.
I work together with each individual to identify strengths, inter-relational patterns, and motivation for change. I see clients 14 and older with a particular focus on teens and young adults. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing suicidal ideation and self-harm/non-suicidal self-injury, with additional experience in depression, anxiety, body image, life transitions, and identity.
I work together with each individual to identify strengths, inter-relational patterns, and motivation for change. I see clients 14 and older with a particular focus on teens and young adults. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing suicidal ideation and self-harm/non-suicidal self-injury, with additional experience in depression, anxiety, body image, life transitions, and identity.
I am currently accepting referrals for in person and telehealth, some weekend availability. Thank you for taking a moment to look through my profile, Counseling can be a scary step and finding the right person for you is essential. A little about me, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I work with people of all ages and see individuals, couples, families. Therapy is a wonderful resource and a place to gain insights, grow in a safe and nonjudgmental space. My goal is to assist you in utilizing your own strengths to assist in achieving your goals Working with you to heal and be become their best.
I am currently accepting referrals for in person and telehealth, some weekend availability. Thank you for taking a moment to look through my profile, Counseling can be a scary step and finding the right person for you is essential. A little about me, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I work with people of all ages and see individuals, couples, families. Therapy is a wonderful resource and a place to gain insights, grow in a safe and nonjudgmental space. My goal is to assist you in utilizing your own strengths to assist in achieving your goals Working with you to heal and be become their best.
Life is full of adventures and hardships that all too often leave us feeling weak, broken, unloveable, ashamed, lost and alone. This journey can be incredibly challenging as well as isolating, especially when we struggle to find healthy support. I see my role as a counselor to be a supportive guide. Utilizing a non-judgmental and compassionate approach, I work to provide direction through safe exploration of feelings, thoughts and beliefs that interfere with healthy growth. I have a passion for assisting individuals in navigating the way to stability, self-love and wholeness.
Life is full of adventures and hardships that all too often leave us feeling weak, broken, unloveable, ashamed, lost and alone. This journey can be incredibly challenging as well as isolating, especially when we struggle to find healthy support. I see my role as a counselor to be a supportive guide. Utilizing a non-judgmental and compassionate approach, I work to provide direction through safe exploration of feelings, thoughts and beliefs that interfere with healthy growth. I have a passion for assisting individuals in navigating the way to stability, self-love and wholeness.
Tina Sullivan
Counselor, LMHC, MS, C-DBT, BS
Verified Verified
Woodbine, IA 51579
Not accepting new clients
"Often when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else," Fred Rogers. My approach is client-centered. My focus as a therapist is to build a safe and trusting environment for my clients to become their true authentic selves. I believe in a perfect effort, not perfection. My therapeutic counseling sessions will give you the extra strength to push through questions, concerns, and frustrations that have held you back in life. I do not believe one therapeutic approach works for everyone.
"Often when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else," Fred Rogers. My approach is client-centered. My focus as a therapist is to build a safe and trusting environment for my clients to become their true authentic selves. I believe in a perfect effort, not perfection. My therapeutic counseling sessions will give you the extra strength to push through questions, concerns, and frustrations that have held you back in life. I do not believe one therapeutic approach works for everyone.
I am a compassionate therapist who works alongside you, recognizing you as the expert on your own life. With a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and a 200-hour yoga certification, I help clients explore their body's sensations and emotions to foster self-awareness. My training in Hypnosis has deepened my personal understanding of the mind-body connection, though it's not part of therapy. Currently, I’m in a year-long Hakomi Training, focusing on somatic exploration for lasting transformation. I create a safe, collaborative space where you can evolve at your own pace and reconnect with your authentic self.
I am a compassionate therapist who works alongside you, recognizing you as the expert on your own life. With a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and a 200-hour yoga certification, I help clients explore their body's sensations and emotions to foster self-awareness. My training in Hypnosis has deepened my personal understanding of the mind-body connection, though it's not part of therapy. Currently, I’m in a year-long Hakomi Training, focusing on somatic exploration for lasting transformation. I create a safe, collaborative space where you can evolve at your own pace and reconnect with your authentic self.
Douglas Brink
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT, LISW
Verified Verified
Mason City, IA 50401 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
"Effective consultation has nothing to do with the length of time put in and everything to do with the choice to change, joined with the necessary understanding and support to do so."
"The goal is to rapidly understand how your past and inheritance has shaped you, which then allows you to appreciate your present, understand your strengths and challenges, and unlock your future."
-Accomplished in a straight forward, supportive, good humored and common sense style-
"Effective consultation has nothing to do with the length of time put in and everything to do with the choice to change, joined with the necessary understanding and support to do so."
"The goal is to rapidly understand how your past and inheritance has shaped you, which then allows you to appreciate your present, understand your strengths and challenges, and unlock your future."
-Accomplished in a straight forward, supportive, good humored and common sense style-
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How does your Therapist compare?
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in Iowa who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
| 74% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 72% | Stress |
| 70% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 85% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 70% | Wellmark BCBS |
| 55% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Iowa see their clients
| 83% | In Person and Online | |
| 17% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |