Therapists in Mills County, IA

I am a licensed mental health therapist with experience working with person's of all ages. I utilize a variety of therapy techniques from Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Art therapy, EMDR and Sand Tray and Play therapy techniques. I have specific training in Play therapy techniques from KC play therapy. My focus is to develop a treatment plan that is unique and specialized for your needs and concerns.

I have four years of experience working in a therapeutic setting with individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, self-esteem issues, anxiety, grief/loss, as well as many other mental health challenges. I'm not only interested in individual work but also I have an interest in couples counseling to support people in achieving higher relationship satisfaction. I'm open to working with clients ranging in age from early adolescents to older adults (12 to 99).

People are unique, and I help them make changes by entering into a relationship that honors who they are. This relationship fosters a safe place to heal old wounds, explore the vast realm of possibility, and reach a more peaceful state of mind, body, and spirit. To enhance our work together, I am experienced in many ways to communicate and integrate information. This may include traditional talk therapy, EMDR, play and art therapy techniques, and EMDR as a tool to enhance insight into oneself and a person's role in relationships and their environment.

I'm so happy that you are ready to make positive changes and I appreciate the opportunity to explain how I can help. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy working with both individuals and couples, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, and grief. I specialize in relationships, life transitions, self-esteem, and goal setting and achievement. I believe that each client is unique and I pride myself on personalizing my approach based on my clients' values and beliefs, offering a safe, comfortable environment where they feel heard, accepted, and supported.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Iowa as well as a nationally certified counselor. I have experience working with adolescents, teens, adults, families and couples. I have a passion for working with individuals, couples and families to find a balance that is suitable to them. I will work through the process and stages with the client to meet their needs or struggles. My preferred methods of therapy include: Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral and Person-Centered Therapy. I have an interest in working with clients dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and marital or family issues.

Life can feel overwhelming at times and when you don't feel heard it creates areas of struggle within it and these past few years have created even more of these feelings for several individuals. From anxiety, depression, grief, and even trauma I am here to help you and work through issues to help keep you at your best mental health state.

Where to begin? This question is so frequently asked and the answer is more simple than most think. The answer is to begin by allowing someone to help. Just allowing someone to provide you a space where you can begin your journey with support and acceptance. At the Center For Healing And Hope, therapy provides an environment of acceptance and understanding in which you and your therapist can work together to address any difficulties or challenges you may be facing.