Sarah Wagener
Counselor, MS, tLMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Van Meter, IA 50261
Let's Connect (515) 516-6475
The journey to and through parenthood can be a wild ride. So much is changing within you, and maybe life is changing a lot around you, too. It can be hard to build confidence in yourself when you're struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, mom/dad guilt, or picking up the pieces after trauma and loss. There’s so much pressure to be perfect, and to do it all with little to no help. Maybe you compare yourself to others – they got pregnant right away, and I didn’t. They make this look so easy… why am I struggling so much? I just want to feel like myself again. Yep, I see you! It's possible to grow through this, not just go through it.
I combine my experience in labor/delivery/postpartum nursing and mental health counseling to create a specialized therapy experience for parents and parents to be. I strive to create a space that is warm, affirming, and judgement free. I also believe in the power of laughter. We're going to do the work, and tears may come – but we're going to laugh, too.
This journey may not look or feel the way you thought it would. Things can be scary, things can be hard – and that's okay. You were never meant to do this alone. When you're ready to reach out, I will be here to sit with you, embrace your imperfection, celebrate your growth, and empower you to live your most authentic life.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Wellmark BCBS
- Out of Network
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Sarah Wagener
Counselor, MS, tLMHC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Iowa / 117992 Supervised by Susan Roggendorf (Iowa / 072145) Sarah Wagener
- In Practice for 1 Year
- Membership with Postpartum Support International 121219 / 2023
- Degree/Diploma from St. Ambrose University Bachelor of Science in Nursing / 2016
- Attended Upper Iowa University, Master of Science in Counseling, Graduated 2022
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (515) 516-6475
Sarah Wagener
Counselor, MS, tLMHC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Infertility
- Birth Trauma
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Grief
- Healthcare Workers
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (515) 516-6475
Sarah Wagener
Counselor, MS, tLMHC
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Feminist
- Interpersonal
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (515) 516-6475
Sarah Wagener
Counselor, MS, tLMHC
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (515) 516-6475
Sarah Wagener
Counselor, MS, tLMHC