Approach
Evidence-based care with room for the whole person.
Different clients need different ways into the work. Dar uses practical, research-informed approaches when they fit the person, goal, and concern.
Care that meets you where you are.
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Dar draws from several established approaches and tailors the work to your goals, your comfort level, and what is getting in the way of the life you want to live.
You do not need to know which approach is right before you begin. The first conversation is a chance to talk about what has been hard and decide what kind of support may fit.
Methods
What each approach can offer
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
For experiences that still feel close, EMDR can help you process difficult memories at a pace that feels manageable, so they have less power over the present.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a practical approach for noticing the thoughts and habits that keep you stuck, then building tools to respond with more clarity and control.
Play Therapy Strategies
Children often communicate through play before they can explain everything in words. Play-based work gives them a safe, natural way to express feelings and practice coping skills.
Art Therapy Strategies
Creative activities can open a different way into the conversation when emotions feel hard to name. Art-based strategies invite reflection without putting anyone on the spot.
Strengths-Based Therapy
Rather than treating you as a problem to solve, this approach starts with what is already helping, then builds on your abilities, relationships, and resilience.
Mindfulness-Based Care
When your mind is racing or your stress response feels constantly switched on, mindfulness can help you slow down, notice what is happening, and create more room to choose your next step.
Motivational Interviewing
If part of you wants change and another part feels unsure, this collaborative approach helps you sort through the conflict without pressure or judgment.
Solution-Focused Support
When you want to focus on what can improve now, solution-focused work helps identify realistic next steps and the small changes that can make daily life feel more manageable.
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Trauma-focused care creates a steady, supportive space to understand how past experiences may be affecting your life today, without forcing you to revisit more than feels safe.
Start Here
Ready to ask about counseling?
Request an appointment online, call the practice, or send a message. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
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Phone(515) 446-8490
Emailwellnessworks47@gmail.com
702 SW 4th Street, Suite 103
Ankeny, IA 50023