Heather Thomas (She/Her)

LISW, CADC
Accepting Clients

18 years of mental health and substance use treatment experience, ready to work with you no matter what you are facing. All are welcome.

Addictions Counselor in Iowa

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

Welcome-I'm glad you are here! Whatever you may be experiencing from anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, and more, we can do this together. You are not alone. With 18 years of experience as both a direct therapist and clinical supervisor you can feel confident in our work together. Sometimes you aren't sure if you are ready for change or even where to begin. Let's begin together.

My Background and Approach

My passion is people. I have the credentials, training, and experience, to help you where you need it. More importantly, however, is that you matter. I care about you and what is happening in your life. I know there is a better tomorrow. I welcome clients of all backgrounds, beliefs, and identities. My experience has been serving diverse needs and diverse individuals. I have an LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) which is the highest level of licensure I can attain and a CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor). I've trained in many models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Feedback Informed Therapy, Solution Focused, and others.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I welcome every person, every belief, every background.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Addiction Counseling Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Divorce
  • Gambling Addiction
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis and Schizophrenia
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spirituality
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Evernorth
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 20 years of practice
  • Rate: $75 - 125/session

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