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Online Therapy for Adults in Iowa

Relational, trauma-informed therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and learning to trust yourself again.

Therapy Services for Adults in Iowa

I provide virtual individual therapy for adults throughout Iowa. My work is relational, trauma- and attachment-informed, and tailored to you- not built around a one-size-fits-all approach.

Anxiety Therapy for Overwhelm & Self-Worth

If your mind rarely slows down, therapy can help you understand the anxiety beneath the overthinking, self-criticism, and pressure to “do better,” so you can build more self-trust and ease.

Relationship, Codependency & Boundaries Therapy

For those who struggle with people-pleasing, guilt, or over-functioning in relationships, we’ll work on patterns of codependency, communication, and learning how to stay connected without losing yourself.

Burnout, Trauma & Attachment Therapy

If you’ve been carrying too much for too long, we’ll explore how past experiences and survival strategies still shape your stress and relationships- and how to begin responding to your needs in the present.

I Also Support Clients With

Neurodivergence & ADHD · Motherhood & Identity · LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy · ENM, Polyamory & Nontraditional Relationships · Therapy for Therapists & Helping Professionals

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What Therapy With Me Feels Like

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Collaborative

You’re an active part of this process. We’ll decide together what feels important, establish goals that actually matter to you, and adjust our work as your needs change.

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Compassionate

There’s room here for the parts of your story you’re proud of- and the parts you wish were different. We’ll approach both with curiosity and compassion rather than shame.

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Gently Challenging

Feeling validated matters, but I also believe therapy can help us notice things we can’t always see on our own. I’ll ask questions, help you connect patterns, and gently challenge you when it may help you grow.

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Down-to-Earth

You don’t have to perform therapy correctly. You can laugh, swear, not know what you’re feeling, change your mind, or tell me something I suggested absolutely did not work. Therapy is a relationship between two humans.

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Online Therapy Across Iowa

You shouldn’t have to live near a therapist’s office to find someone who feels like the right fit. Maris is licensed in Iowa and provides virtual therapy to adults throughout the state, making it possible to meet from the privacy and comfort of your own space.

Des Moines · West Des Moines · Cedar Rapids · Iowa City · Davenport · Ames · Waterloo · Council Bluffs · Dubuque · Ankeny · Urbandale · Waukee · Bettendorf · Cedar Falls

If your city isn’t listed here, that doesn’t mean you’re outside Maris’s service area. Virtual therapy is available to clients located throughout Iowa.

Looking for an Online Therapist in Iowa?

Maybe you've been thinking about therapy for months. Maybe you only recently realized something needs to change.

You don't need to figure everything out before reaching out.

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to tell me a little about what you're looking for, ask questions, and see whether we might be a good fit.

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