Top Iowa therapists who accept cash payments

Helping people on the spectrum and those with mood disorders are my primary specialties but I also spend a great deal of time helping people with anxiety and depression. I have been counseling people since 2013 and have an extensive business background, prior to moving into psychology. I help people with everything from career counseling to coordination with medication providers. I teach Psychopharmacoloy and Psychological Testing and Assessments for a major university. I also have a syndicated short radio feature about positive living. I have two MA's, one in Professional Counseling and one in Management & Leadership and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I do practice solutions-focused therapy, which helps people to take control of their issues, utilizing a great deal of education.

I have a MA in Christian Counseling from Columbia Evangelical Seminary in 2000 and another MA in Community Counseling from Chadron State in 2008, and have been a fully licensed mental health practitioner since 2012. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort. The ultimate goal is to assist clients in attaining goals set for treatment. My specializations include working with clients who suffer from issues related to anxiety, depressive symptoms, self-esteem/self-worth, work-related issues, relationship conflict, breakups/divorce, familial discord, and issues related to race, culture, gender, and religion.

In a world that continues to turn with or without us, we often wonder where we can get off in order to regroup. When we are expected to fulfill all of the everyday roles that we have taken on, we tend to lose touch with ourselves. My purpose is to provide an open, restorative and non-judgmental healing space for you. I am pleased to work with individuals who want help with anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. As well as providing support during life transitions, unexpected changes and personal growth. I don't believe in the cookie cutter approach, everyone is different and has different needs. I believe the client should have complete autonomy on their journey. I am here to support you as you move through healing from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger management or even if you just need someone to listen. The goal for me is to make sure that the client feels welcomed, respected and safe. I look forward to walking with you on this new journey.

Hello! I’ve been providing therapy services since 2014, and I specialize in supporting people through trauma recovery, life transitions, and challenges like anxiety, ADHD, depression and burnout. I can help you navigate self-esteem, challenges at work and at home, parental stress, burnout, personal conflicts and difficult relationships . If you feel pulled in all directions, unable to fit it all in, I will be happy to help you reconnect with yourself, achieve better functioning, and create a new sense of balance in your life. Let’s work together!

I am licensed in California with 6 years of professional work experience working as a psychiatric social worker at Los Angeles County. I’ve worked as a therapist doing counseling, biopsychosocial assessments, creating treatment plan, crisis intervention and case management. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, incarceration, family dynamic, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I also have experience working with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders and substance abuse disorders. I’ve been utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with clients where thoughts, feelings and behavior are connected. I also utilize narrative therapy, solution focused therapy, problem solving therapy, exposure therapy, and behavioral therapy in my practice. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.

Greetings, My name is Felicia Madlock, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker within the state of Illinois and Indiana. Are you ready to explore, address, and/or remove barriers that are preventing you from moving forward? My goal is to empower my clients to lead full, integrated lives. Together we will create an individualized plan targeting your stressors. Through an integrated approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered Therapy, we will develop healthier coping skills and have a renewed sense of empowerment. Change is possible. Open to working with adolescents 13 years and older.

Relationship Specialist & Pattern Disruptor Stop managing conflict. Start re-coding the connection. If you feel stuck in painful patterns, overthinking every interaction, or emotionally drained by chronic relationship stress, you don't need a 'safe space' to vent—you need a strategic intervention. I view psychological distress and anxiety as a 'systems error' rather than a permanent personality trait. My clinical approach is designed to identify the 'glitches' in your cognitive programming that keep you grounded in disconnection. Through evidence-based therapeutic interventions, we dismantle the invisible scripts running your life so you can finally stop surviving your mind and start leading it. This isn't just emotional support; it's a recalibration of your emotional reality and a structural upgrade to your mental health.

I specialize in supporting clients who feel stable in their lives but know there’s more they want to explore within themselves. With 17 years of experience as a therapist, I blend a grounded, intuitive approach with evidence-based tools, emotional awareness, and mindset work. My style is calm, collaborative, and insight-driven. I focus on helping clients understand their patterns, reconnect with themselves, and make aligned, empowered choices. I love working with people who are curious, self-reflective, and ready to grow in a meaningful and authentic way.

I truly believe that our feelings and needs deserve to be heard and met by those around us. I meet my clients with compassion and non-judgment, providing a space to nurture growth and acceptance as we collaboratively explore your relationships, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. I've been witness to the amazing and profound change that can come from being able to feel comfortable in expressing our most painful and challenging experiences in an environment that cultivates growth and exploration. I aim to meet my clients with unconditional positive regard and genuine empathy. I specialize in treating trauma & substance use issues. I am trained in numerous evidence-based psychotherapies such as EMDR, Parts & Memory, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I believe strongly in building strong rapport in order to provide a safe and nurturing environment to grow in.

Are you struggling with relationship difficulties, divorce transition, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, and/or difficult life transitions, I will hold space for you. Are you in a difficult relationship, feeling like things in life are out of control, or feeling stuck and unable to get over some of life's hurdles? In a confidential, caring environment, my commitment in counseling is to partner with you to identify solutions that work for you. Therapy is not a one size fits all and I want to always leave room for what feels most authentic to you. As your Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, Certified Play Therapist, Life Coach, and Yoga Teacher I will listen with compassion and mindfulness. My focus is on wellness. I use a strength-based and holistic approach that can allow you to create the life you want. Looking at the whole person, I believe Mind, Body, Spirit, and Heart are all vital in the healing process to reduce stress, create balance, and find joy in your life. I am always inspired to help identify true goals based on how you define what healing looks like for you. Working with teens and adults I provide a means to positively cope, to adapt and to learn from these times. This is accomplished by using a variety of techniques; mainly reinforcing positive thought patterns, applying constructive coping outlets; as well as incorporating Play Therapy techniques. Ultimately, my wish is for individuals to move forward with their lives and to regain a sense of hope for their future. I look forward to working with you!