Lesbian Therapists in Sioux City, IA

“Change is the only constant in life.” -Heraclitus, Greek Philosopher- Life is a series of changes, ranging in frequency and severity, all requiring us to make adjustments. Stress resulting from uncertainty can heavily impact our self-esteem, our ability to engage in relationships, and to make healthy choices. With the right tools, and a great system of support, you are capable of navigating such changes. My office is a safe, inclusive, non-judgmental space to build a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship.

We are a team of highly skilled folks who serve a wide variety of client needs. Our agency specifically focuses on support people who have struggled with trauma or complex trauma needs, including child sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, religious trauma, refugee experiences and survivors of torture. We also support clients who are navigating key identity struggles including transgender and gender diverse clients, racial identity and trauma, grief and loss, and relationship and life transitions. We are experts in multicultural care, and in experiences of anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and BPD.

I am a therapist with 30 years of experience. We all just want to live our best lives, have meaningful relationships, and take care of the people and things we need to take care of. Life throws so many things at us. I know this from my personal and professional life and I am here to support you on your journey towards a happier and healthier journey towards becoming True to You!

Happy to offer online therapy and remote EMDR. My work is evidence-based, unique, and creative. It is grounded in behavioral change, mindfulness, and traditional talk therapy, which has been shown to effectively reduce trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, childhood behavioral disorders, and grief. Through the therapy process adults, families, and children can find a safe place to develop the skills they need to heal, to grow, and to thrive. My goal is to make each session unique to the needs of each person so they can build upon what already makes them happy.

My approach to working with clients is one that is solution-focused. We all need help from time to time in our lives. I work with clients to identify their strengths in order to assist them in working through their limitations. Together, through collaboration, I work with clients to identify solutions for some of life's most overwhelming problems. I work with clients to develop an individualized treatment plan to ensure that their specific needs are being addressed in the counseling setting.

I provide support to individuals, families and couples who are affected by the struggles of daily life such as stress, anxiety, depression or those who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect. I encourage and empower clients to find the balance and the path that is right for their own individual needs and lifestyle choices.

Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light- Albus Dumbledore. I believe a small amount of hope helps a person get through most obstacles in life. Hope, to me, is the little bit of light in the darkness. My ultimate goal is to help my clients find their light. The common thread throughout my career as a therapist has been the treatment of trauma, adverse experiences, and toxic stress. Regardless of where a client is on their journey towards healing, I help them continue to take the steps to move forward.

Be empowered! My goal is to help create wholeness and harmony in your life. I design individualized treatment plans based on an eclectic and experiential style. I effectively tailor each therapy session to fit the unique needs of each of my clients. I empower adults and children alike- focusing on improving self-care, self-esteem, and building self-confidence. I have extensive education and training treating mood disorders, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, adjustment disorders, personality, addictions, abuse, and life issues. I provide a sliding fee schedule to fit your financial needs. I look forward to the opportunity to empower you to be your best!

I love helping people heal and to be a part of that process with them. We are either healing or healed, lets get through this together. I offer a range of modalities such as EMDR and art therapy, which get the whole brain on board and are both evidence based practices. Connecting with your therapist is one thing and effective interventions is another. I like working with individuals, couples, and families to develop this relationship and address the concerns they present with. Treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and general life stressors are what I do best.

I believe we are all capable of great things in our lives. My job as a therapist is to help my clients deal with the difficult things in their lives so that they are able to reach their potential whether that be in their job, parenting, self improvement, or their marriage. I work with Individuals, couples, and families. I have experience working with both adults and children, but my caseload primarily consist of adults and couples.

I earned my Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa and my Bachelors degree in Psychology and Social Work from the University of South Dakota. I have over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have experience treating all age groups from diverse backgrounds and for a variety of concerns. Including, mental illness, addiction, abuse/neglect, domestic violence, adjustment issues, anxiety and panic disorders, depression, life transitions, mood disorders, relationship problems and self-esteem issues. I am a trained EMDR therapist and specialize in treating trauma survivors.

The mission of Mental Health Associates is to provide the highest quality mental health services, with a commitment to each individual at any stage of their life, and to provide research-based therapeutic services by highly trained and independently licensed professionals.

Do you want to make changes in your life? I want to help you explore your options. I want to help you become the person you want to be. We live in a very complicated and changing world having to navigate many different situations and experiences; that we don't always feel equipped to handle emotionally. I believe we are all here on this earth to help each other and my goal is to help you become the best you can be.

Every person is capable of reaching their full potential and living a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life. If you are struggling, psychotherapy provides a broad set of tools to achieve those goals. I offer comprehensive mental health service am committed to providing healing and restoration to for those experiencing personal, relational, sexual, and psychological issues. I am committed to helping individuals through a direct therapeutic approach that is tailored for every client. Couples therapy allows individuals to work through relationship dynamics, conflict, and stressors while improving communication and shared intimacy.

I am an openly queer and transgender clinical mental health counselor. I have a passion for working with marginalized populations, particularly serving LGBTQIA+ clients in rural communities. I strive to make my office environment affirming and approachable. I utilize a person-centered approach to counseling because I firmly believe that you are the expert of your own life and experiences. Whatever your life experiences may be, and the obstacles you have faced along the way, I am here to work with you. I will collaboratively set goals with you and you will be an active participant in your treatment every step of the way.