Mental Health Resources
Articles on anxiety, depression, trauma, and the therapy process — written to help you make sense of what you're experiencing and feel more confident about reaching out.
Healing from trauma is not a straight line — and it does not look the way most people expect. Here is an honest, grounded look at what the recovery process actually involves, and what to expect along the way.
Starting EMDR therapy can feel uncertain — especially if you have heard it described in clinical terms that do not quite capture what it is like in the room. Here is a clear, honest picture of what your first EMDR session actually involves.
Telehealth therapy has become a mainstream option for mental health care — but questions remain about whether it is as effective as in-person therapy, who it is right for, and what to expect. Here is a clear, honest guide.
Psychologists, social workers, life coaches, licensed counselors — the options can feel overwhelming. Here's a plain-language guide to understanding the differences and finding the right fit for you.
If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, knowing where to turn can make all the difference. Here is a clear, practical guide to crisis resources available in Iowa City and the surrounding area.
You don't need a gym membership or a weekend getaway to find relief from stress. The Iowa City metro area is full of free and low-cost ways to reset — from riverside trails to community arts spaces. Here are some of our favorites.
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns — but it's also one of the most treatable. Learn what anxiety really is, how it shows up in daily life, and how working with a therapist can help you reclaim a sense of calm.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating — especially if you've never done it before. Here's an honest look at what the first session is actually like, so you can walk in feeling prepared rather than anxious.
Trauma doesn't only live in memories — it lives in the body. Understanding the connection between trauma and physical sensation is key to why trauma-informed therapy goes beyond simply talking about what happened.
Everyone feels sad sometimes. But depression is something different — a persistent shift in how you experience yourself and the world. Understanding the distinction can help you recognize when it's time to seek support.
The word 'talk' is costing us more than we realize — professionally, legally, and clinically. Two landmark court cases make the stakes impossible to ignore.
When helping professionals reach their breaking point, the system calls it burnout. But burnout and moral injury are not the same thing — and treating one when you're suffering from the other doesn't work.
School counselors are often the first mental health touchpoint a child or family ever encounters. Here's why they matter, what they can and cannot provide, and how they collaborate with outside therapists to support students.
Iowa City's shift to app-based parking may save the city money — but for elderly and disabled residents, the emotional and practical costs are real and largely invisible.
Practical strategies to ease kids back into school routines, reduce behavioral stress, and find Iowa City resources for the whole family.
EMDR is one of the most researched trauma treatments available. Here is what it is, what it treats, what to ask your therapist, and how to support your healing between sessions in Iowa City.
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