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I want to show people that small changes can have a huge impact in their day-to-day function.
I empower individuals and couples to overcome personal obstacles to improve their relationships using clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions. I focus on relationships first, including my relationship with my clients. I spend time getting to know the whole person while helping you make changes in all aspects of your life and environment.

Credentials:
Bachelors of Science in Psychology; University of Georgia
Advanced Masters degree in Community and School Counseling; University of North Carolina

Nathan McCarty is both a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an AAMFT approved supervisor. He has practiced in many settings, including private practices, universities, intensive in-home care, and outpatient care. EFT and EMDR training is part of Nathan's training.

Nathan provides clinical supervision for those seeking licensure in the state of Iowa, particularly focused on working with couples and marriages.

It can be difficult and sometimes unmanageable to cope with hopelessness, anxiety, and other stressors in daily life. I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families to cope with, understand, and overcome these stressors. The goal of my work is to establish trust and working relationships to educate about the impact on mental health, how to manage stressors, and how to identify preventative techniques for addressing those issues.

Each person has a unique story to tell. The reason I chose to become a counselor is to help people tell their stories the way they see fit. To help individuals overcome obstacles that are currently standing between them and their ideal way of life, I utilize clinically proven and evidence-based techniques as well as my own unique skills and thinking patterns. In order for me to help an individual achieve a happy, healthy life, I think getting to know them is essential.

Credentials:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice from Ashford University
Master of Arts in Counseling from Northwestern University

I provide psychotherapy services to individuals with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and borderline personality disorder who are seeking additional skills to manage their symptoms. My approach is integrative, primarily utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Through EMDR, anxiety, depression, and traumatic events are addressed using the brain's natural problem-solving mechanisms. Our first step will be to develop skills for regulating emotions and coping with distress before processing negative or traumatic experiences.

Through a collaborative relationship, we will empower your personal growth in a way that feels right to you. I look forward to supporting you on your mental wellness journey. In the event that we are not a perfect match, I will assist you in finding a professional who can help you reach your objectives. Your well-being is always my first priority.

I offer a warm and empathetic environment to listen to my clients and allow them to share openly and safely. I want to help you achieve your goals in life and offer you the tools that are necessary for you to live your best life. I specialize in helping clients with anxiety and depression concerns, along with experience providing gender-affirming care for members of the LGBTQIA+ population.

I use a person-centered approach in my sessions to assist my clients in feeling understood, respected, and appreciated at all times. I tailor my therapeutic approach based on the needs of the person and work to find the resources and skill-building techniques you need to reach your goals.

My name is James (Jim) Allington and I am a licensed psychologist and I have a Health Services Psychologist certification from the National Register of Health Services Psychologists. My preferred pronouns are he / his and I have completed Safe Zone Training (Specialty training with people who identify as LGBTQIA?). I’ve been fortunate to work in many settings, ranging from Community Mental health, state as well as governmental institutions, and universities.

I have training in long-term and short-term therapy, as well as Group treatment. I have worked with people in all stages of life from childhood to advanced age. I am familiar with Behaviorism, many forms of Cognitive therapies, Solution-Focused approaches, and several empirically validated treatments. I also have formal training and experience with administering a variety of assessments and with giving supervision.
I have training in a variety of therapeutic approaches and will bring to our work the sum of years of experience. The most effective way to engage in therapy is to work together collaboratively. I look forward to being a part of your journey.

Credentials:
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Austin Peay State University.
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from Spalding University.

You are welcome here. I work with ages 3 years old to late adulthood. I happily welcome the LGBTQA+ community. I use a warm, person-centered approach to provide you an open, safe space for sharing at your pace. I also integrate direct and exploratory therapy types to best fit your mental health goals and needs; although I do integrate both, I lean more on the exploratory therapy type side. I’m very receptive to your feedback, as I’m always learning and growing. My genuine purpose as a therapist is to provide you a collaborative experience and be your mutual advocate; so, you can be in the driver’s seat of your own life journey.
For teenagers and adults, I work in a mainly individual setting. For children, I often use play therapy techniques because little ones truly thrive through play. I routinely incorporate you, the caregivers in a portion of the session structure because your input is valuable to me.
You’ve already taken a big step towards personal healing by researching therapist options. 🙂 The best way to reach out to me is through the "email" option on this profile. -Fun fact about me: I enjoy singing lessons, and cuddling with my two cats.

Thank you for taking the first step towards healing! I have current availability for clients who are struggling with life transitions, relationship difficulties, depression and anxiety or stressful life experiences. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and strength-based approach to help you feel safe and encouraged in your journey.

I believe that by deepening our understanding of ourselves, we can unlock the tools we need to thrive. By providing space to express past traumas, confusing life circumstances, I offer a meaningful and tailored healing experience for each client. My practice is client-centered, utilizing integrative therapies with holistic mindfulness-based approaches. I am culturally competent and welcome clients from all walks of life.

Matt has been a licensed clinician for over 6 years. Matt creates dynamic change in assisting clients identify barriers to their success in a variety of ways and settings. Matt is trained in and is working toward certification in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Matt is one of the only clinicians in this area who is open about being a Christian counselor/therapist. Matt strives to welcome people from all walks of life. Matt is also actively working on becoming a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). Matt is a trained Sand Tray Therapist and is working on credentialing with the International Association of Sandtray Therapists (IAST). Matt is also working toward certification with the Iowa Infant and Early Childhood Association as an endorsed Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist. Matt served as the first Multi Systemic Therapist in the history of the state of Iowa (2019-2023).
Matt incorporates CBT, DBT, EMDR, Play Therapy including Sand Tray, faith-based approaches, trauma-based approaches, and other modalities into his work.

Matt is a military veteran of 10 years and continues to serve in the reserves. Matt has fostered several professional partnerships with local first responders including police and sheriff's departments, fire departments, ambulatory departments, dispatch centers, and corrections facilities. Matt is a Certified First Responder Counselor (2024). Matt serves the greater eastern Iowa and western Illinois community by directly contacting and continuing to foster stronger and deeper relationships with first responders who are able and willing to create change for themselves and their departments. Matt also does school-based therapy through local high schools. Matt is very down to earth and is eager to help anyone who walks through the door. Matt accepts clients as young as 3 years old and up. Matt does offer in-person support and virtual telehealth.

Matt is licensed in Iowa, Illinois, and Wyoming.

Bachelor's of Arts- Judson University
Master's of Science- Upper Iowa University

Before you read anything else, I want you to know three things: You have worth and infinite value, there is always a reason to have hope, and while you may feel alone on your life story, you do not have to figure everything out on your own. That said, if you are looking for support, I hope you consider meeting with me. I utilize and provide practical, applicable, and evidence-based approaches throughout treatment, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), while also utilizing a blend of trauma informed care, psychoeducation and bibliotherapy.

I am willing, per client’s choice, to incorporate into that treatment the lens of Christian faith. I strive to never allow concepts of faith to overshadow the reality of mental health challenges, nor have the reality of mental health challenges eclipse the hope that can be found through faith.

I work with teenagers, adults, older adults, couples, and families. I enjoy working in the areas of aging, anxiety, OCD, trauma, ADHD, grief, life changes, and anger issues. I also enjoy helping those who are: adult children of parents with mental illness, and survivors of abuse. Lastly, I enjoy providing a safe judgement-free space and helping those battling various addictions, such as drugs alcohol, food, technology, video games, and pornography.

"Tomorrow is a new day!" As a tLMHC, I strive to encourage clients to give life another chance with tomorrow being a brand new day. Whether it be poor body image, fear of the future, struggles with relationships, peers, family members, food, low self-esteem, or even thoughts of ending it all, I provide hope in giving tomorrow the chance it deserves.

Eating and mood disorders, self-esteem, life transitions, and peer and/or family relationships are areas I have more expertise in. I apply Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while incorporating some Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques under the eyes of a Person-Centered approach. We will focus on the thought patterns that contribute to your emotion and experience while learning to apply mindfulness and grace to yourself all while you are the expert in the session.

Not only do I offer a safe and supportive space for you to be vulnerable in, but I also offer a space for you to come as you are meaning WE will take the therapeutic process at YOUR own pace. I believe YOU are the expects of your own life while I am here just to guide you along the way by challenging you to see the situation from a new angle.

Trauma comes in many forms. Whether it's the death of a loved one, abuse & violence, DHS involvement, a bad breakup, chronic illness, criminal justice involvement, chemical dependency, or loss of parental rights; experiencing trauma can feel very isolating. You might find yourself feeling detached from others or having difficulty developing authentic connections with people. Maybe you feel lost and uncertain about how to carry on. Or maybe you're finding yourself lashing out at others with little or no reason. Somedays it can feel like nobody understands your pain or how broken you feel.

Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, explosive anger, relationship problems, and addiction are the natural consequences of trauma. You don't deserve to feel like this. Help and support is available whenever you are ready.

I believe it is a privilege and an honor to accompany those I work with along their journey to their most authentic and true self. I find myself in constant awe of the resiliency of the human spirit and the power of family, including chosen family. I strive to empower those I serve to find and develop their strengths in order to make themselves whole again.

I am currently pursuing my play therapy certification and have interests in attachment issues, ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship dynamics, sex therapy, pornography addiction, medicap trauma, and the social pressures of being single or divorced. I enjoy working with couples, individuals, families, and children.
My approach is integrative using strength based, I.F.S. (Internal Family Systems), and C.B.T. (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).

Change is possible and my goal is to work together to inspire hope and help you discover the tools you need to solve your unique concerns. Let's explore the possibilities together.

I provide a very straight-forward and direct solution focused approach for addressing barriers of life. I understand that sometimes we all can use a safe space to process situations that come along with being human in a sometimes less than humane world. I provide guidance through instructing the use of various breathing exercises, grounding, stabilization, and relaxation techniques to provide clients with tools for minimizing stress responses.
I am a licensed therapist, certified trauma professional, and Veteran, who utilizes an integrated approach of several evidence-based body therapy techniques including, but not limited to somatic experiencing and bi-lateral therapies. I specialize in teaching tools for reducing negative symptoms of trauma as well as depression and anxiety disorders.
Unprocessed memories may trigger body sensations that dictate how you respond to your world. If these responses to triggers are presenting problems in your life, there is hope in minimizing those stored negative body sensations that are presenting a problem.