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Mary Blankenburg, Licensed Independent Social Worker in Iowa

Mary Blankenburg

Individual therapy

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LISW

Licensed Independent Social Workers (LISWs), like Mary Blankenburg, are social workers trained to provide psychotherapy and counseling.

Mary has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Iowa College.

Available virtually|IA
Specialties
Aging
Anxiety
Depression
Sexual Abuse
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Warm
Affirming

Hi there, I'm Mary!

Anxious or feeling low? I work with people to help them find their spark, their sense of well being, and at times recover from the effects of trauma. We can work on helping you learn how to be kinder and more connected to yourself and what's around you, find ways to feel safer in mind and body, and to be more able to do what is meaningful to you.

My focus

I like to work with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and life changes, and/or the effects of trauma by supporting them in the hard work of reconnecting to themselves. I appreciate how hard this is and provide help with encouragement and insightful feedback so they can reduce self-judgment and come to enjoy their lives.

My approach

I combine cognitive and mindful approaches that connect to embodied experiences, CBT, DBT, self-compassion, and polyvagal informed somatic therapy, as well as positive psychology and sometimes EMDR, to help people learns to self-regulate, connect to themselves compassionately, and engage with the world more effectively.

Expertise

Focus populations

Immune-Disorders
Recovery/12 Step Friendly
Transgender
Gay
HIV/AIDS
Police/Fire/First Responders
Racial Justice
Sex Worker
+ 8 more

Therapy types

  • Couples Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Arlo
  • Ascension-SmartHealth

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Iowa College.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions

Next appointmentFriday, May 1st