Relationships bring challenges and concerns. Being a partner to someone means sharing life with them, and life isn’t always easy. Relationship counseling is an excellent option for people who want to deepen their relationship, work on problems, or maintain a good balance of emotional intimacy.
Available Treatment Options
Therapist and counselor interventions for relationships include creating a safe space for partners to speak their truths, processing emotions related to the relationship, working on communication skills and boundaries, and encouraging growth.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Relationship Issues
Whether we realize it or not, our past experiences teach us to adapt to difficult situations. Often our solutions are helpful, but sometimes a strategy we use has significant drawbacks. If we rely on these for future challenges, we can develop unhealthy patterns, feeling stuck with the same drawbacks. Using an approach informed by interpersonal, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral therapies, I...
I specialize in treating trauma, grief, anxiety and depression. As an experienced clinician, I'm able to help from the very first session. Learn more about me at https://vanovercounseling.com. Talking to an experienced therapist that is skilled with your specific concerns is one of the best decisions you can make. Finding the right fit (for you) is easier said than done. I'm skilled in many...
“...Be transformed by the renewing of your mind...”- Romans 12:2. Whether you're a child, teen or an adult, the journey of life can sometimes create unwanted circumstances that cause elements of fear, stress, anxiety, sadness, grief, shame and even a sense of lost control. I am here to help! It is my passion and highest desire to assist those seeking to reclaim their greatest quality of life. I...
It’s not unusual to feel depressed or anxious when life’s challenges seem too difficult to manage. If this is getting in the way of your relationships, your work, or even just your day-to-day life, a therapist can help you get back on track. Together, we’ll figure out what’s interfering with your well-being and how to address it. Clients tell me I have helped them understand themselves better,...
I utilize a growth-oriented approach to empower people to problem solve and make changes to pursue the life they envision. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) strategies are used in my practice, with an emphasis on the use of trauma-sensitive mindfulness, to equip people with the skills needed to overcome life’s stressors and challenges. In dialectics, we acknowledge the opposing sides of each...
Understanding the importance of self-discovery and the journey to happiness, I strive to aid those achieve the best version of themselves by enhancing their skills to breakthrough their barriers. With my passion and background in helping individuals deal with traumatic experiences, I truly believe each person has the innate potential to achieve their full healthy selves. I been have been workin...
It's not easy asking for help. When walking through life's challenges finding a trained therapist you feel comfortable with is extremely important. My goal is to balance supportive connection with skilled intervention, helping clients create healthy and meaningful lives. I believe in a holistic, integrative approach to therapy that includes all dimensions of health. I perceive every person who...
Congratulations for getting this far in your quest to enrich your life! Calling me (or any therapist) can be another challenging step. I offer a FREE 30-minute session to help you find the best person to assist you. My Therapeutic Approach revolves around you and your goals. My training supports our collaboration for your success attaining the life you want and deserve drawing on Family Systems...
Do you find yourself anxious and worried all the time, having rapid mood swings, panic attacks, or becoming easily frustrated? Are your relationships struggling and does it seem as though you are always stressed out or overwhelmed? Is it hard to make decisions or to remain focused and pay attention? Counseling may help you break free from what is holding you back so that you can live a more...
It is in the experience of others and my own that at one time or another all of us have faced, is facing or will face some kind of adversity, distress, depression, anxiety, loss, abuse, neglect and trauma. During these seasons in life, fear, loneliness and/or being overwhelmed can feel like being stuck in quick sand. The more we fight to overcome, the more we sink, and hope can diminish. Other...
I am a therapist because I love to watch people evolve and become happier and healthier versions of themselves. My approach to therapy is both eclectic and collaborative. Each person has a unique set of circumstances and a story that is intricately woven together by experiences. My goal is to provide a safe place of connection, education and encouragement that will allow for an organic process ...
I have assisted many clients in gaining insight into the issues that they are struggling with and healthier options that work for them. No client is the same as the next. We are all unique and take different paths in life and deserve a space to be heard. Clients struggle to connect with emotions, processing and regulating their emotions and struggle with finding positive solutions. Sometimes in...
"We think we listen but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know." Carl Rogers - Everyone at one time or another deals with sometimes more than they can handle and needs someone to really listen to them. I want to offer a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can be...
We are excited to offer high-quality mental health counseling services in Iowa – Council Bluffs and Missouri Valley. Our providers are trained and experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families....
I am certain that no amount of research or birthing classes can prepare a person for the challenges of parenthood. As a mother myself, I understand some of the difficulties that come during the perinatal time period. Having the support you need can make a positive impact during this unique time. In therapy you can find a nonjudgmental space for processing and support. As a therapist I hope to...
