Business Details
22 Years
experience
Mental Health Counseling Services in Iowa City
Established in 2004, Turning Point Counseling & Psychotherapy provides compassionate mental health services to individuals and families in Iowa City. Our team of licensed therapists brings decades of combined experience in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. We utilize evidence-based approaches including EMDR, play therapy, and narrative therapy to help clients achieve personal growth and healing. Our practice emphasizes building strong therapeutic relationships while respecting each client's unique potential for change. We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to address specific needs such as grief counseling, gender dysphoria support, and domestic violence recovery.Our therapists maintain advanced training in specialized modalities to ensure effective care for complex mental health concerns. We prioritize accessibility through flexible scheduling options and financial accommodations for qualifying clients. Our commitment to community extends to advocacy work for LGBTQ+ populations and collaboration with local support networks. We maintain strict confidentiality while fostering open communication about treatment goals and progress. Clients benefit from our combined expertise in both clinical practice and practical problem-solving strategies for daily life challenges.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Trauma Treatment
Play Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized EMDR therapy for trauma recovery since 2004
- Our therapists have 25+ combined years treating anxiety and depression
- We provide sliding scale fees based on income guidelines
- We accept major insurance plans and file claims for clients
- Our narrative therapy approach empowers clients to reframe life challenges
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health treatment for adults and adolescents addressing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Our therapists use evidence-based techniques to develop coping strategies and promote emotional growth. Sessions focus on building self-awareness and implementing practical solutions for daily challenges.
Trauma Treatment
Specialized trauma recovery using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for PTSD and complex trauma. This evidence-based approach helps process distressing memories and reduce emotional distress through guided bilateral stimulation techniques.
Couples Counseling
Therapeutic support for couples addressing communication issues, conflict resolution, and relationship rebuilding. Our approach focuses on improving emotional connection and developing healthy interaction patterns through structured therapeutic interventions.
Play Therapy
Developmentally appropriate treatment for children using play-based techniques to address emotional and behavioral challenges. This approach helps young clients express feelings and develop coping skills through guided therapeutic play activities.
Narrative Therapy
Client-centered approach focusing on personal strengths and values rather than problems. Therapists help clients reframe their life stories to promote positive change and develop new perspectives on challenging situations.
People
Chris Vincent
LISW
Licensed therapist with 25+ years experience treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. Specializes in EMDR and play therapy, focusing on client-centered growth and healing through therapeutic relationships.
Kat Nydam Olivier
LISW
Clinical social worker since 2008 specializing in narrative therapy. Expertise in relationship issues, gender dysphoria, and trauma recovery. Advocate for LGBTQ+ populations with extensive domestic violence support experience.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, EMDR for trauma, play therapy for children, and narrative therapy approaches tailored to each client's needs.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we work with major insurance plans. Clients should verify mental health benefits with their provider before starting treatment.
Are sliding scale fees available?
Yes, we offer income-based discounts for qualifying clients. Contact us to discuss eligibility requirements and application process.
What are your session fees?
Initial assessments cost $190, with subsequent 60-minute sessions at $165. Extended sessions available at additional rates.
Reviews (1)
T.
Dec 17, 2024
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DO NOT USE if you have PTSD. She will attempt to trigger you. She is not calm or kind and she does not stop talking. Ever.
