Services
What I offer
Individual Counseling
As we start our journey together, my counseling style is rooted in biblical principles and uses various counseling techniques from frameworks such as Internal Family Systems, attachment theory, and EMDR. A typical first session starts by understanding what is bringing you to counseling and past experiences that have informed today’s problems. Together, we will work to seek God’s will to heal from afflictions holding you back from walking in your calling. I see many people from many religious and cultural backgrounds, so wherever you are in your journey, you are welcome.I see people from various religious and cultural backgrounds, so wherever you are in your journey, you are welcome.
If using insurance to cover counseling, cost can vary based on your plan. Please check with your provider for information regarding fees and copay.
Marriage Counseling
My belief for marriage is to honor God, even when marriage doesn’t look like what you had hoped it would be. The goal is always healing and restoration, but that relies upon each person’s willingness to do the work necessary to attain it. At times, counseling can be a place to discover the next steps for a couple and find the resources to take those steps. Wherever you are at, together we can collaborate about what each participant needs. I have been trained in the Gottman Method and utilize material from their research.
Marriage counseling is not typically covered by insurance, so I encourage everyone to check with their insurance plan to see what is covered. If this service is not in your plan, please reach out to discuss additional options.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing is a type of therapy used in helping those that have experienced trauma begin to process the event(s) that allows the brain to move from emotionally stuck to being unhindered by the event. More can be found by visiting the EMDR website.
EMDR can be utilized in varying degrees to meet whatever your needs may be, but in some cases, learning to tolerate and identify how emotions are processed in your body is needed to effectively participate in the EMDR protocol. Each person’s body and brain are different, so each person will be treated based on individual needs. Together, we will work together at the pace you need.Together, we will collaborate at the pace you require.
Since EMDR is considered a type of therapy, it falls under the category of individual counseling and is, therefore, covered by insurance. Check with your insurance company for the out-of-pocket charges of individual counseling.
Supervision & Consultation
Understanding the impact of mental health has a profound impact on the overall well-being of individuals and communities. To support the cultivation of positive mental health in your workplace, church, or organization, I offer interactive training sessions tailored to the needs of both groups and individuals.
Topics can include mental health awareness, stress management, self-care strategies, mindfulness practices, self-reflection exercises, and resilience techniques. If you work with people and have challenges with interpersonal dynamics, I provide consultation and coaching to help you navigate situations from a mental health perspective. I provide a plethora of stories from my failures and successes as a counselor that will help you connect with the people you serve.
Additionally, if you are a newly temporary licensed counselor needing to meet the state of Iowa’s supervision requirements, I will be available to provide supervision starting in May 2025.
The cost of supervision and consultation is completely dependent on the need, and in some cases, there is no charge. Contact me to inquire about your needs!
“Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward.”
— C.S Lewis
