Life Is A Journey | We All Have A Story

We have moments of joy, moments of pain, happiness and sorrow. Each of our stories are unique. At times things may be going smoothly, at other times, we may find ourselves struggling or feeling stuck. Perhaps you are being faced with a major life decision, relationship stressors or experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety. No matter you may be going through we are here to help support you along the way.

About The Therapist

Kristin Helm, Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), has over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. She received a Masters Degree in Social Work from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from State University of New York at Brockport. Kristin has worked with a wide range of individuals and presenting issues. She specializes in the treatment of trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, co-occurring substance use issues, anxiety and depression.

Therapeutic Approaches

Kristin’s treatment approach includes a wide range of evidence-based practices including:

Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS Informed Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (IFS Informed EMDR)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Trauma Informed Care (TIC)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy (PCT)

Counseling-Services | Therapeutic Approaches

Credentials

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) State of Iowa
Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Iowa Wesleyan University
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (Part I and II with 10 hours of consultation)
Level II Certification in the Chronological Assessment of Suicide Events (CASE Approach)
Partners for Change Outcome Management System (PCOMS) trainer

Professional Affiliations/Committees

American Association of Suicidology (AAS)
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
NASW Iowa Chapter Ethics Review Committee member

Counseling Services We Provide

Individual Therapy

At Compassionate Counseling we utilize a wide range of evidence based techniques to support you through navigating life’s challenges while empowering you to live the life you always wanted.

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Couples Therapy

Relationships are an integral part of our lives. Our connection with others is complex and at times can be challenging. At Compassionate Counseling we offer couples therapy to help you and your partner move through challenging times to renew your connection and love.

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If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, go to your local hospital or call 911. You can also access the Suicide Prevention Crisis Hotline by dialing 988.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, go to your local hospital or call 911. You can also access the Suicide Prevention Crisis Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.