Key details
- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Iowa / 096915
- NPI1619525433
- Experience24 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIowa
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused steps
About Adam
Adam Dollen is an Iowa LMHC with 24 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, grief, depression, relationship strain, or persistent anger. He also helps people managing ADHD, addictions, parenting challenges, and family-related concerns.
Adam keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens to how problems show up in daily life and helps clients name patterns that keep repeating. Then he introduces simple, evidence-informed strategies to try between sessions. Conversation is direct and focused on what can change now.
He draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and solution-focused strategies. Those methods are used to address mood, impulsivity, communication problems, and the fallout from trauma or attachment wounds. The goal is clearer thinking and more useful reactions to stressors rather than long lectures about theory.
Adam has worked with people dealing with abandonment, trust and attachment issues, blended family tensions, body image and self-esteem concerns, and challenges like guilt or isolation. He also supports clients facing end-of-life decisions and hospice-related grief. His practice pays attention to how emotion and behavior link up in everyday situations.
If someone wants to begin, he asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription-based sessions can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location. Prospective clients should use the online therapy options button to start the process.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says so they feel understood. It helps when someone needs a space to sort through strong feelings and clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behavior and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for anger, anxiety and mood problems. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus in stressful moments.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the process. The therapist and client review current struggles, goals and preferences together and try methods that feel practical. This is a collaborative process with adjustments made as needed based on what works for the client.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice new skills in everyday settings and then discuss what happened in the next meeting.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, anger, ADHD, addictions and related family issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-informed methods and focuses on clear steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 24 years of experience as a clinician working with a wide range of mood and behavior concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMHC licensed in Iowa and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.