- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Mindfulness practices
About Adam
Adam Dollen is an Iowa LMHC with 24 years of clinical experience helping people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. He works with adults who face stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship troubles, ADHD, addiction concerns, and family-related issues including blended family challenges.
He focuses on clear, practical work. Sessions are a place to talk through what is happening and try tools that can make daily life easier. He combines approaches to match each person’s needs rather than using a single method for everyone.
In session he draws on client-centered methods to listen and prioritize what matters to the person in front of him. He also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking and build different habits. Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce reactivity and increase awareness.
For people coping with trauma or patterns that repeat, he brings trauma-focused elements and solution-focused steps to set small, achievable goals. That mix can help with practical problems like communication, impulsivity, anger, or the stress of blended household roles.
Adam aims to help people make changes they can carry into daily life. To begin, he asks a few questions, discusses goals, and suggests approaches to try. Prospective clients are invited to use the site’s matching tools to schedule a first appointment.
How Adam’s approaches translate to online work
Adam combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally-focused ideas. Client-centered work means the session starts with what matters to the person and builds from there. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depression. Emotionally-focused elements help name and work through feelings that affect close relationships, which can be useful for blended household tensions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will review goals and preferences and recommend methods to try. This is collaborative - adjustments are made as progress is tracked and new needs appear.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten a check-in when time is limited, or avoid travel. It also allows people to continue regular work on communication, emotion regulation, and problem-solving from their regular routine. Confirm the session options offered and then schedule a first appointment if the format fits your needs.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he work with?
He helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, addictions, and related problems like anger, self-esteem, and isolation.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a mix of client-centered listening, CBT, mindfulness, emotionally-focused ideas, and solution-focused steps to find what works for each person.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of experience as a clinician working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) registered in Iowa and practices there.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.