Adam Dollen

Adam Dollen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on practical, person-centered care. He helps people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at finding workable steps forward.

He creates a calm, non-judgmental space to talk through what’s happening. Sessions focus on understanding patterns and learning simple tools to reduce stress and improve mood. Many people bring relationship strain, grief, worry, or feelings of isolation to sessions.

Adam draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and emotionally-focused work. He also uses solution-focused strategies to set clear short-term goals. These methods are adapted to each person so sessions stay practical and focused on daily life.

With 24 years of experience in mental health, he has supported people with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, and grief. He also addresses concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, parenting strain, and hospice and end-of-life counseling when those topics come up.

Sessions are offered in English and take place with consideration for how clients live and work in Iowa. If someone is thinking about beginning therapy, Adam asks them to use the site’s Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to his availability.

How core approaches guide online counseling

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a strong therapeutic relationship, helping people feel heard and guiding the pace of work. It’s useful for discussing difficult emotions and making sense of life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT is practical for anxiety, depression, and managing daily stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different strategies, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients and the therapist work together to decide which methods to use and how to apply them between sessions.

Confirm session options before booking to learn which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering flexibility around work or caregiving schedules. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and CBT tools during ordinary routines so progress can be practiced in real time.