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Adam Dollen

Practical, collaborative therapy for lasting change

LMHC Iowa

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Adam

Adam Dollen is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 24 years of clinical experience who draws on practical, evidence-informed methods to help people change patterns that no longer serve them.

Background and approach

He combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness and solution-focused tools to help clients notice unhelpful thinking, develop manageable skills, and try new ways of responding to stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. Working from a collaborative, client-centered stance, he creates a space where concerns about relationships, addiction, parenting, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem can be explored without judgment.

His practice also addresses a wide range of related issues such as attachment and abandonment, blended family challenges, communication problems, impulsivity, and feelings of isolation. Adam tailors interventions to each person’s situation rather than relying on a fixed protocol, and he emphasizes practical strategies that can be practiced between sessions.

He sees clients in Iowa and offers a mix of formats to fit different schedules and preferences, inviting interested people to begin with a short matching process to determine whether it feels like a good fit.

Practical Approaches Adapted for Online Therapy

Adam frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. He also brings a client-centered orientation that focuses on building rapport, listening carefully to each person’s experience, and shaping goals around what the client finds most meaningful. Emotionally-Focused Therapy elements can be used when relationship patterns and emotional bonds are a central concern, helping people explore and restructure interaction patterns that contribute to distress.

Choosing the most suitable approach is part of the therapeutic process; he works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying strategies together, checking in about what helps, and adjusting the plan over time so it remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Adam is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to stay connected when in-person meetings are difficult. These options support continuity of care and flexible scheduling so that individuals can access licensed professionals in a format that works best for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Adam address in therapy?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, family and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem issues, along with related topics like attachment, communication, and isolation.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
The practice emphasizes evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, trauma-focused work, and solution-focused strategies within a client-centered, collaborative stance.
How much professional experience does he have?
Adam brings 24 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is credentialed as an LMHC with licence IA LMHC 096915 and provides services in Iowa.
Does he offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
He sees clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are therapy costs handled?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that may be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to arrange the initial session.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Iowa

Languages

English