Services
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”
― Rumi
Individual Therapy
Therapy offers a safe and supportive place to process hard things. The foundation of the therapy process is the collaboration and trust between client and therapist. Reasons individuals may seek counseling include:
Difficulty controlling worry or managing stress
Recurring intrusive and distressing thoughts
Changes in your typical functioning (i.e. problems sleeping, loss of interest, difficulty focusing, etc.)
Struggles with self-esteem, confidence, or identity
Problems in your interpersonal relationships (i.e. conflict, lack of trust, poor boundaries, etc.)
Grief and loss
Fears of specific objects or situations that create stress in your day-to-day routine
Couples Therapy
Relationships naturally go through change and stress. Sometimes couples need support to grow together. Couples counseling offers a neutral ground to help couples gain skills to increase emotional connection and improve the quality of their relationship. Goals of couples counseling may include:
Improve communication
Increase trust
Enhance intimacy and connection
Explore resentment and anger
Create shared dreams
Resolve reoccurring issues
Increase understanding and compassion
Strengthen friendship and attachment
Treatment Approaches
EMDR Therapy
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy. It can help treat several concerns, including trauma. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping, to help the brain reprocess distressing memories and bring adaptive resolutions to painful experiences.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
ACT focuses on helping clients develop psychological flexibility: the ability to experience all emotions (distressing and pleasant) rather than trying to escape, avoid or suppress them. This approach uses concepts and techniques to help clients change their perspective on psychological suffering, increase mindfulness, identify their values, and live a meaningful life.
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Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy
ERP is an evidence-based, behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders. It is considered the gold standard treatment for OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). The goal of ERP is to help clients confront unwanted thoughts and fears without needing to make them "right" or "fix " them by engaging in compulsive behaviors. This process involves gradually exposing clients to situations that invoke their obsessions in a safe environment.
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Ages Served
Adults and Teens
Cost of Services
Initial Assessment: $185
Individual 60 min session: $160
Couples/family 60 min session: $160
Insurances Accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Wellmark
United Healthcare
UMR
Medicaid: Wellpoint (Amerigroup), Iowa Total Care, Molina
Insurance coverage depends on the benefits of your health plan. Before scheduling your first appointment, please contact your insurance provider to clarify your coverage and avoid any unexpected out-of-pocket costs.
Questions to ask your insurance provider
Do I have mental health coverage under my plan?
Do I have a co-pay or co-insurance?
Do I have a deductible? If, how much is it? Note, if you have a deductible you will owe the full amount for sessions until the deductible is met. Insurances do offer a discount, so be sure to ask how much a visit will cost out-of-pocket.
Do I have a limit on the number of visits I can have in one year?
Do I need pre-authorization before services will be covered?
Is Elizabeth/Liz Kist an in-network provider with my plan?
Self-pay
If you do not have insurance and will be paying for services out-of-pocket, you have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much services may cost. For information regarding the No Surprise Act, please go to: