Dijana Dugalic LISW

(she/her)

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Addictions Counselor in Ankeny, IA

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About My Clients

Dijana works with adolescents (ages 12 and older) and adults, providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.

My Background and Approach

Dijana (Deanna) is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) who earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa. She has worked in the field of social work since 2005 and has been providing psychotherapy since 2014. Dijana believes that therapy works best when clients feel safe, heard, and accepted. She takes a collaborative approach, meeting clients where they are while helping them build on their strengths, develop effective coping skills, and work toward meaningful change. She strives to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel empowered throughout their healing journey. Her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrat

Client Focus

Age
Teens (14–18), Adults, Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Languages
Bosnian

Qualifications

License
LISW, State of Iowa · #072629
Education
Masters of Social Work
Additional credentials
EMDR
ERP
Years in practice
12 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Health Partners
  • Midlands Choice
  • Wellmark
  • Evernorth

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Friday 9:00 PM – 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

1345 Southwest Park Square Drive
Suite 206
Ankeny, IA 50023
515-216-0670 

Access & Transport

  • Parking available
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 41.7123632°, -93.6166456°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 12 years of practice
  • Languages: Bosnian
  • Sliding scale: Available on request

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1345 Southwest Park Square Drive
Suite 206
Ankeny, IA 50023

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