Therapy in Iowa

Jeff Wells  LMFT, CADC

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Hello.  My name is Jeff Wells and I have a private practice offering  therapy in Iowa.  The majority of my work is with individual adults, meeting either in-person or remotely.  I have a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, am licensed to practice independently, and am certified as an alcohol and drug counselor. My approach to therapy is very practical and here-and-now focused.  If you are interested, I would like to help you learn more about yourself, become more effective in daily life, and experience more of an abiding sense of peace and happiness.


The way I see it, this work is about Resilience and Joy. With those qualities in mind, therapy in my practice usually includes some skill building in the areas of mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), self soothing, and assertive communication. With CBT we gain insight into the nature of mind and emotions, and become more able to manage them rather than being controlled by them.


Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about my practice or if you would like to discuss beginning this important work.

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 27 Years
  • License: Iowa / 00244
  • School: JFK University, Orinda Ca
  • Year Graduated: 1996
  • Certificate: Iowa Board of Certification / 07078
  • Certificate Date: 2007


Areas of Focus

Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on the fact that what we are thinking dramatically impacts how we feel.  While circumstances matter and stressors are real, we often exacerbate our emotional pain by thinking in unskillful ways.  Common mental mistakes include jumping to conclusions, all or nothing thinking, arguing with reality, and disporportionate self-criticism.  When we are able to divest from these ways of thinking,  we descrease our unnecessary suffering , become more able to manage life's ups and downs, and have greater capacity to experience peace and happiness.

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The fact is that life happens in one place and time - Here and Now.  In order to live fully and to increase our skillfulness in the areas we value, there is no way around the need to live more fully in the present.  Using breathwork, body awareness, and other mindfulness practices, this becomes a way of life rather than a set of techniques.


A favorite encouragement of mine that helps to continually re-orient to the present:


This moment is your life

These circumstances are the ground of practice

This is always so



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Life is amazing and we are fortunate to get to live it.  However, it is also very difficult.  Navigating the demands of daily life, coming to terms with the givens of existence, and surviving more extreme stressors require skill, courage, and tenacity.  As part of self-development practice, I encourage people to become more physically and mentally fit.  Having a greater capacity to handle adversity helps us to be more relaxed in the present, less worried about the future, and more able to be a resource for others through difficult times.

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Having and maintaining healthy boundaries with others is a core life skill.  It requires knowing how we feel, what we are OK with or not, and being able to communicate our wants and needs to others.  Feeling better emotionally, having healthier relationships, and being able to communicate assertively are interrelated.

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Training resilience into mind and body helps us get through tough times better, while being more able to help others along the way.

Training resilience into mind and body helps us get through tough times better and to be more able to help others along the way.

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Fees & Payment Options

Fee: Feel free to inquire about my rates which vary according to session length; sliding scale available.

Forms of Payment: Cash, Check or Venmo

Accepted Insurance plans:

  • Anthem BCBS
  • Employee & Family Resources EAP
  • Health Partners of MN and WI
  • Wellmark BCBS   

For out-of-network claims I provide receipts that you can submit directly to your insurance company. Feel free to contact me with questions about fees and billing.

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Feel free to send me a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

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