Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Altoona, IA
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Emily Hurlin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LISW, LCSW
When couples come to me, they're often stuck in a loop: the same argument, the same hurt, the same retreat to separate corners. I use the Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT), which I trained in directly under its founder, Dr. Stan Tatkin. We work with what happens between you in real time, so you learn how to calm each other, repair faster, and feel like a team again. I work with dating, engaged, married, and blended-family couples, and I welcome every orientation and relationship structure.
8 Years Experience
Online in Altoona, IA (Online Only)
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Annie Harton Kassell
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Most couples do not come to me in a crisis. They come in tired. The same argument on a loop, the roommate feeling, the distance that crept in so slowly neither of you can name when it started. I use the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help you get underneath the fight to what you are each actually asking for. The goal is not to win. The goal is to feel like a team again.
The best time to build a strong marriage is before you are standing in the hard part. Premarital work with me is not a box to check before the wedding. It is real conversation about money, family, faith, intimacy, and the expectations you each brought without knowing it. You will leave with a shared language for the seasons you cannot see yet.
11 Years Experience
Online in Altoona, IA (Online Only)
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Cynthia Leslie
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, MA, CPRS
Marriage is God’s first covenant with man, but it can come with its own set of challenges. Knowing God’s will for marriage can help bring harmony into the relationship. Having a toolbox to use can be invaluable to couples.
7 Years Experience
Online in Altoona, IA (Online Only)
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Dr. Tracy Mallett
Psychologist, Psy.D., L.M.F.T., Licensed Psychologist
Relationships are some of the most rewarding parts of life—but they can also bring stress, frustration, and conflict. I specialize in helping couples and partners navigate challenges such as communication difficulties, trust issues, emotional disconnection, infidelity, and differing values or expectations.
In therapy, couples gain a safe, structured space to explore underlying dynamics, improve understanding, and develop skills for healthy communication and problem-solving. My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Systems Theory, helping partners identify negative interaction patterns, manage emotional reactivity, and create new ways of relating that foster connection, empathy, and mutual respect.
Whether you are looking to repair a struggling relationship, navigate major life transitions together, or strengthen an already healthy partnership, therapy focuses on both insight and action—teaching practical strategies that partners can implement in daily life. I also support blended families, co-parenting couples, and couples navigating significant stressors such as relocation, career changes, or family illness.
My goal is to help couples build resilience, deepen intimacy, and create a relationship foundation that is not only functional but also fulfilling.
22 Years Experience
Online in Altoona, IA (Online Only)
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Amber McKinney-Morgan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
Relationships can be deeply fulfilling—and deeply challenging. I use evidence-based approaches like the Gottman Method alongside somatic and parts-based work to help couples improve communication, repair conflict, and strengthen emotional connection. Therapy provides a structured, supportive space to create lasting change together.
8 Years Experience
Online in Altoona, IA (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Altoona, IA Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Altoona, IA average 18 years of experience and charge around $179 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (32%), Internal Family Systems (IFS) (32%), and Somatic Therapy (32%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$179
Accept insurance
27%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 68% |
Online Only |
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| 32% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 32% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 32% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 32% | Somatic Therapy |
| 27% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 27% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 27% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 27% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 50% | Young Adult |
| 32% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 55% | Men |
| 50% | Christian |
| 41% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |