Brandon foley
LMHC:
My role as an intern counselor is to provide a safe space for individuals to honor and explore where they are at, where they have been, and where they would like to be. My approach is trauma-informed, person centered, and free of judgment. All of one’s hurts, hopes, joys, and struggles are welcome in this space as I assist clients in discovering meaning in even their most difficult experiences. Counseling is an opportunity for us to deepen our connection with ourselves in the present, while moving forward in life with greater authenticity and ability to connect with others.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Iowa in 2011. Currently, I’m working on a Master’s Degree in Counseling at Drake University. Prior to this, I’ve worked for ten years in Human Services; facilitating one on one counseling and group counseling with people affected by substance abuse, mental health disorders, physical and intellectual disabilities, chronic illness, grief, PTSD, LGBTQA+ issues, sexual orientation and gender identity issues, and life transitions.
Outside of working with people, I enjoy traveling, hiking, photography, meditation, film, concerts, and cozying up to a good book next to my cat, Frankie.
Lanae Greene- Intern
Life’s journey sends us down unique paths that oftentimes creates moments of feeling lost, burdened, hopeless, and uninspired. The world around us complicates that journey, feeling the pressures of surviving and pushing through to keep moving, even when we feel stuck or have lost our way.
As a student Clinical Mental Health counselor at Drake University, I have learned the necessary tools to support times in your life that may seem complex or stressful, and I am grateful to become part of your experience to gain understanding of the importance and value of your role in this world.
There is importance in understanding the holistic self and the connection between our culture, societal systems and the way we behave. Using a person-centered approach, I will guide you through your life timeline and cultural experiences and encourage awareness to how your world plays a fundamental role in how you respond to the environment around you.
Together, we will work toward rebuilding your strength and resilience, and I look forward to walking with you on your journey to rediscover your life’s purpose.
Marcus Walsh - T-LMHC
ABOUT Marcus Walsh tLMHC LMT 200RYT SEP
Experience:
Masters of Science in Counseling Education at Drake University, Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Philosophy from The University of Iowa, Licensed Massage Therapist in Iowa, Certified in Mindful Awareness in Body-Oriented Therapy (MABT), Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), EMDR trained, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) Level 1 trained, Yoga Teacher/Yoga Nidra trained, Oncology Massage Therapist/Trauma-informed Board-Certified Bodyworker, Death Doula, Board Member and Regional Champion of Iowa for The Society for Oncology Massage.
Specialties:
Body-Oriented Psychotherapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Sensorimotor Art Therapy, Haptic Therapy
Somatic and Body-Oriented Therapies were developed to heal and integrate features of trauma which have been resistant to other forms of therapy.
I’ve done additional work in the study of dissociative disorders and interventions to support integration.
Developmental Trauma, Dissociation, War Trauma, Grief, End of Life, Oncology, Medical Trauma, Caregiver/Vicarious Trauma, Survivorship, Aging and Geriatric Issues.
I work with adults: Individual and Group sessions.
Approach:
I use a holistic and integrative medical approach for my work. It incorporates the whole body and explores the somatic nature of trauma within the body. Using attention and orientation to explore past traumas with various interventions, in an embodied way. I hold space for your experiences and attune to your story with compassion and curiosity. Through co-regulation, we cultivate resilience and restore coherence for regulation of the bodymind. Somatic therapies are body-oriented, meaning we explore physiological patterns connected to trauma within the body. Through this subconscious process, we facilitate discharging the trauma. We co-create a path through, with resources needed to arrive there, and process the latent trauma so you may live more fully integrated/embodied again.
Juanita De La Paz- PrACTICUM STUDENT
We might often feel that the pain we are experiencing is too overwhelming to deal with on our own. I am here to walk alongside you and help you feel supported as you navigate life’s challenges, helping you process and work through patterns in your life that have you feeling stuck. I value highlighting your strengths and identifying ways you have already adapted to adversities in your life, while helping you explore new ways of healing. Culture is also an important part of each of our lives and a source of strength for many, so I value integrating this into our work together as well. Therapy is your own unique journey, and I aim to tailor my approach to meet your needs. I am currently a practicum student at Drake University in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s program and have also earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Iowa. I also have experience working with clients dealing with suicidal ideation and other mental health crises for the past 4 years as a crisis counselor. I look forward to starting this journey with you when you are ready!