Online Therapy in Iowa
Compassionate and evidence-based therapy for anxiety, OCD, grief, trauma, and life’s difficult seasons.
Hi, I’m Ava.
I deeply value caring well for the people I work with and providing them with quality, personalized mental health care.
My heart is to help people find lasting joy by equipping them with tools to care for their mental health and rest in the love and faithfulness of Jesus.
“In Your presence there is fullness of joy”
- Psalm 16:11 -
“In Your presence there is fullness of joy” - Psalm 16:11 -
Our Values
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I believe meaningful change happens in the context of a genuine relationship. I want you to feel comfortable being YOU in our sessions together, and that requires real relationship.
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Therapy isn't just about talking through your problems, it's about understanding what's happening, addressing what's keeping you stuck, and learning how to move forward. I want to offer honest feedback and gentle challenge when it's needed, while always treating you with dignity, grace, and care.
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I take the work of counseling seriously. I know I am working with real people that have real feelings and lives. I strive to provide thoughtful, individualized care grounded in evidence-based approaches so that our work together is not only supportive, but genuinely helpful.
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My Christian faith shapes the way I see people and the way I approach counseling. I believe every person is uniquely created in the image of God and has inherent worth and dignity. For clients who desire it, I’m honored to incorporate biblical truth into our work and help you see yourself through God’s eyes, rest in His love and faithfulness, and find hope in the Gospel.
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Who I Help
I work with adults who feel like they are simply going through the motions and struggling to find joy in their lives. Whether you are overwhelmed with anxiety, battling intrusive or unwanted thoughts or OCD, feeling crushed by the weight of grief or trauma, or struggling to navigate your relationships and set boundaries in a healthy way, there is hope for you and joy can be found.
Discover Joy, Even in the Hard Places
As a therapist, my goal is to help you make space for your emotions, understand what they’re telling you, and build healthy coping skills that carry you through life’s challenges. Together, we’ll work toward healing, resilience, and the deep joy that comes from walking with Christ, even in the midst of struggle.
You don’t have to do this alone.
Schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation with me to discover if Fullness of Joy is the right fit for you. I’d love to meet you!