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Joanna Primus
Counselor, LMHC, CADC, NCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
506 West 1st Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Let's Connect (319) 281-0179
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Now accepting new clients. When we face challenges in life, we go to what has worked in the past. We distract ourselves, distance ourselves, or self-medicate with food, relationships, substances and more. At some point, these methods do more harm than good. Let's work together to identify the ways you cope and find better options. I will create a comfortable and safe environment free from judgment that encourages self-discovery. I have experience helping people with trauma, relationships, self-esteem, body image, substance use, anxiety, depression, OCD, binge eating disorder, suicidal thoughts and more.
I work to understand your unique experience and together we will build a plan that works for you. You already have what it takes to heal yourself, and I will focus on building up your innate strengths. I believe in developing the collaborative relationship between us in order to provide a warm and genuine therapeutic experience.
I use a down-to-earth approach, genuine compassion, and humor to make therapy a rewarding process. Reaching out for help is a big step, and it takes courage. You have the power to make changes in your life, and I would be honored to walk beside you on this journey.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Joanna Primus now - (319) 281-0179
Let's Connect (319) 281-0179
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Finances
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Midlands Choice
- Wellmark BCBS
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Joanna Primus
Counselor, LMHC, CADC, NCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 114831 Joanna Primus
- In Practice for 5 Years
- License: Iowa Board of Certification 20017 / 2019
- Attended University of Northern Iowa , Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2022
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Substance Use
- Self Esteem
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
Location
Primary Location
The Nightingale Center
506 West 1st Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 281-0179Email me
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (319) 281-0179
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Joanna Primus
Counselor, LMHC, CADC, NCC