Gail Garwood
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Iowa City, IA 52240
Let's Connect (319) 774-4306
Does it feel like life is moving along — you’re getting by on the day to day —but something is missing. Some struggle to make things better but don’t always have an idea of how. Maybe you don’t get along with important people in your life, your stress levels feel suffocating, or you are going through a life transition and feel lost. You want to feel less emotional or be better at connecting with others. You want to be able to think your way through difficult situations. You want to make choices that align you with your goals. Here’s the good news: if you recognize that you feel stagnated, you are on the brink of change.
I specialize in helping clients to heal the wounds that keep getting triggered, that lead to emotional imbalance and frustration or keep them from reaching their goals. I especially love to work with adult individuals to live their best Self; by calming anxiety, not taking things so personally, supporting themselves, and communicating better.
Working together, the goal is to help you create more connectedness, improve resilience, and experience more joy. Let me help you to feel better, improve your relationships and have a healthier and more fulfilling life. What emerges is a stronger version of you: one with more confidence that can make a difference in the world.
Call or Email Gail Garwood now for a free 15 minute consultation - (319) 774-4306
Let's Connect (319) 774-4306
Finances
Fees
- Pay by Cash
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Midlands Choice
- Wellmark BCBS
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (319) 774-4306
Gail Garwood
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 00710 Gail Garwood
- In Practice for 26 Years
- Attended University of Northern Iowa, Graduated 1998
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Building self-awareness and personal trust
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Peer Relationships
- Personal Growth
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (319) 774-4306
Gail Garwood
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Last Modified: 27 Mar 2024