Christian therapists in Altoona, Iowa IA
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Serving Christian
Dr. Amy Hecht
Psychologist, PhD
My practice is grounded in one central idea: that family, in all of its forms, deserves to be understood, supported, and thoughtfully nurtured. I have the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families at some of the most meaningful—and often most vulnerable—moments in their lives. Whether someone is building a family, navigating challenges within one, or redefining what family means to them, my goal is always to create a space that feels both safe and genuinely supportive.
A significant part of my work focuses on family building, including comprehensive evaluations for adoption, assisted reproduction, and other non-traditional pathways to parenthood. I have extensive experience working with adoptive parents, intended parents, and families formed through surrogacy, donation, and other modern family-building processes. These evaluations are not just procedural—they are an opportunity to reflect, prepare, and enter parenthood with clarity and confidence.
In addition to evaluation work, I provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families. I approach this work with warmth, directness, and deep respect for each person’s experience. Whether addressing relationship strain, life transitions, trauma, or the complexities of parenting, I aim to help people better understand themselves and each other, and to move forward with intention.
I have a particular passion for working with non-traditional families—those whose paths may fall outside of conventional expectations but are no less meaningful or deserving of support. My practice is inclusive, affirming, and grounded in the belief that there is no single “right” way to build or be a family.
Above all, I strive to offer a space where people feel seen, understood, and guided—not judged. This is deeply personal work, and I consider it an honor to be part of my clients’ journeys.
26 Years Experience
Online in Altoona, IA Iowa
Serving Christian
Candace Plattor
Drug and Alcohol Counselor, M.A. in Counselling Psychology from Adler University
When a family is ravaged by addiction - of any kind - everyone is affected and everyone needs to heal. At Love With Boundaries Addiction Family Counselling, we work with the family members first, so that they can make the changes they need to make to truly help the addicts they love. The results we achieve are amazing - the addicts and their families begin to make healthier life choices so that recovery from the devastation of addiction leads to their new way of life.
35 Years Experience
Online in Altoona, IA Iowa (Online Only)
Serving Christian
Kate E. Stephenson
Life Coach, ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Holistic Life, Career & Executive
Have you made time and space for you today? Most of us haven't—and therapy isn't the only way to do it. Consider Holistic Life Coaching instead. As a certified professional coach, I am here to encourage you to take a breath, take a beat to consider who you are, where you are, and if you are feeling satisfaction in your own success. If you aren't, I invite you to have a conversation with yourself about what can be done differently—allow me to moderate that conversation. Together we can help you live into your own definition of success and begin to feel it deeply. To breathe it in and live.
7 Years Experience
Online in Altoona, IA Iowa (Online Only)
Serving Christian
Farrah Bonde
Registered Social Worker, LISW
As a mental health therapist and proud owner of a small, private, locally run practice, Farrah is deeply committed to serving her community with care and integrity. She offers a compassionate, understanding approach grounded in years of experience, creating a space where clients feel heard, supported, and respected. Farrah’s goal is to help you feel less overwhelmed and stressed by providing practical tools, thoughtful guidance, and steady encouragement as you work through life’s challenges and move toward greater balance and well-being.
27 Years Experience
Online in Altoona, IA Iowa (Online Only)
Serving Christian
Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
Life can feel so heavy when anxiety won’t let your mind rest, when fear wakes you at night, or when stress and self-doubt erode your confidence and faith. When burnout creeps in and relationships begin to crack, holding it all together can start to feel overwhelming.
At Rising Calm Center, we understand that weight. Our Christian counselors help young professionals, couples, and families find calm, rebuild trust, and walk in the peace Jesus promised—rather than performing under the pressures this world demands.
We integrate faith-based wisdom with evidence-based care, drawing from CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT, Gottman, EFT, Narrative Therapy, trauma-informed work, tapping, and breathwork. This combination helps you retrain your nervous system, heal emotional and spiritual wounds, and live with genuine peace.
Clients often come to us struggling with anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, grief, burnout, relationship conflict, or a sense of spiritual disconnection. Here, you’ll find compassion, honesty, and practical tools to feel safe in your body and centered in your spirit again.
What we offer:
• Free consultations for new clients — relief can start now
• Same-week availability, including evenings (Mon–Thu until 8 p.m.)
• Sliding-scale rates for affordable care
• In-person, telehealth, or phone sessions
You don’t have to face the storm alone. There is calm on the other side—and together, we can find it.
14 Years Experience
Online in Altoona, IA Iowa
Christian therapists in Altoona, Iowa Statistics
Christian therapists in Altoona, Iowa average 14 years of experience and charge around $196 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Loss or Grief (79%), Anxiety or Fears (74%), and Stress (74%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$196
Accept insurance
21%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
Online Only |
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| 37% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Loss or Grief |
| 74% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Stress |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 63% | Depression |
| 58% | Life Coaching |
| 58% | Divorce |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Christian |
| 89% | Women |
| 84% | Men |
| 74% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 68% | Jewish |