Relational Psychotherapy therapists in Urbandale, IA
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Louis Hoffman
Psychologist, PhD
I believe psychotherapy is most effective when it is grounded in a genuine, collaborative relationship characterized by empathy, authenticity, and respect. My approach is existential-humanistic and relational, recognizing that each person brings a unique history, perspective, and way of experiencing the world. Rather than viewing people primarily through the lens of symptoms or diagnoses, I seek to empathetically understand the whole person, including their struggles, strengths, relationships, values, and aspirations.
I see therapy as an opportunity not only to address emotional distress but also to deepen self-understanding, explore life's challenges, and discover new possibilities for living more authentically and meaningfully. I strive to create a therapeutic space where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and challenged in ways that support growth. I believe meaningful change emerges through authentic encounter, increased awareness, and the courage to engage more fully with ourselves, others, and the world.
25 Years Experience
Online in Urbandale, IA
Relational
Emily Hurlin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LISW, LCSW
Most couples who reach out to me have already tried talking it through, sometimes for years, and they're worn out from having the same fight in slightly different words. I work differently. Drawing on PACT, Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR, I help partners notice what's happening in their bodies and nervous systems when things go sideways, so change sticks where insight alone hasn't. I work with betrayal, gridlocked conflict, intimacy struggles, blended families, and couples preparing for marriage. If you're ready for something more than communication tips, I'd be glad to hear from you.
8 Years Experience
Online in Urbandale, IA (Online Only)
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Dr. George Lough
Psychologist, Ph.D., S.E.P.
My therapy is informed by my education, training, personal therapy, and life experiences. My experience doing psychotherapy and being in therapy myself has tauht me that it is important for us to understand how our past history affects our current lives. I am also a cancer-survivor and I have empathy, understanding, and guidance for people going through difficult life circumstances.
48 Years Experience
Online in Urbandale, IA (Online Only)
Relational
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Something in you may already know that what you're carrying runs deeper than the problem that brought you here. I work with individuals and couples who want to understand what is happening in their relationships, in their sexual lives, and in themselves, including anxiety and patterns that keep repeating, and what might be getting in the way. I work psychoanalytically, and I draw on clinical sexology, hypnosis, and awareness of the body.
I'm curious about what happens to our own wants and our sense of ourselves when someone else becomes important to us, and how that shows up in the way we desire and the way we hold back. The work is exploratory and depth-oriented, and people usually meet with me regularly over time. It tends to suit people who want to understand themselves more fully, and it is less likely to suit someone looking for a few quick sessions.
I offer a free 10-minute introductory consultation, and I meet with people primarily online, including internationally.
7 Years Experience
Online in Urbandale, IA (Online Only)
Relational
Shelley Klammer
Counselor/Therapist, MTC, REACE, FOT, CHyp
Do you consider yourself spiritual, empathic, intuitive, creative, deep-thinking, or highly sensitive (HSP)? Do you sometimes struggle with emotional overwhelm, anxiety or depression? If you sense you have wounded inner child defense patterns from the past that block you from moving forward into the authentic self-expression of your needs and aspirations, I invite you into a therapy space where your originality, inner imagery, thoughts, and feelings can lead you towards greater wholeness, strength, and maturity.
20 Years Experience
Online in Urbandale, IA (Online Only)
Relational Psychotherapy therapists in Urbandale, IA Statistics
Relational Psychotherapy therapists in Urbandale, IA average 21 years of experience and charge around $280 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (86%), Codependency (71%), and Depression (71%).
Average years in practice
21 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$280
Accept insurance
29%
Offer sliding scale
29%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 43% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 71% |
Online Only |
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| 29% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 71% | Codependency |
| 71% | Depression |
| 57% | Divorce |
| 57% | Infidelity |
| 57% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 57% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 86% | Senior |
| 43% | Young Adult |
Client Focus
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Asian |
| 29% | Buddhist |
| 29% | Native American |
| 29% | Women |