Altoona, Iowa
Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling
For the relationship you know is possible.
At Healing Rock Counseling, couples therapy gives you and your partner a dedicated space to grow toward each other — with a skilled therapist guiding the way.
Feel heard, understood, and genuinely close to your partner.
The relationship you're hoping for is closer than it might feel right now. Our licensed couples therapists in Altoona, Iowa use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman-informed techniques to help partners communicate more openly, understand each other more deeply, and build something that feels as good on the inside as it looks from the outside.
You don't have to be in crisis to benefit. You just have to be willing to show up.
How CouplesTherapy Can HelpRebuild trust and deepen emotional connection
Navigate major life transitions as a team
Prepare for marriage and build a strong foundation
Work through parenting disagreements and co-parenting challenges
Reconnect after growing apart
Strengthen an already good relationship into a great one
What to Expect
Sessions typically last 45–55 minutes and give both partners a dedicated, confidential space to be heard.
Your first session is about getting comfortable — sharing your story, what's been feeling hard, and what you're both hoping for. From there, your therapist will work with both of you to identify patterns, open new ways of communicating, and build toward the relationship you're both looking for.
Progress looks different for every couple, and your therapist will always move at a pace that feels right for both of you. The only thing required is a willingness to show up.
Our Approach
We bring specialized, evidence-based training to every couples session — and a genuine belief that meaningful change in relationships is always possible.
✔ Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
✔ Gottman Method informed techniques
✔ A safe, neutral space where both voices are equally heard
✔ In-person sessions in Altoona and telehealth across Iowa
Frequently Asked Questions
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Couples therapy is a collaborative process where you and your partner work with a licensed therapist to improve communication, rebuild connection, and strengthen your relationship. At Healing Rock, every couples session is a neutral, supportive space where both voices are equally heard and valued.
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Reach out by phone at (515) 418-3837 or email us at info@healingrockia.com. We offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you find the right therapist for both of you. From there, we'll get you scheduled and walk you through everything you need to know before your first session.
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Our couples therapists bring specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman Method techniques — two of the most researched and effective approaches for lasting relationship change. We serve couples throughout Altoona, the Des Moines metro, and across Polk County, with both in-person and telehealth options available.
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Phone: (515) 418-3837 | Email: info@healingrockia.com | 700 1st Ave S, Suite C, Altoona, IA 50009. Email is typically the fastest way to hear back from us.
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If you're using insurance, your cost will depend on your individual plan. We accept Wellmark BCBS, United Healthcare and connected UHC plans, Midlands Choice (Cigna/Health Partners), and limited Aetna plans. For private pay clients, couples therapy sessions are $180 per session.
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Warm, balanced, and completely judgment-free. Our couples therapists are skilled at creating a space where both partners feel equally heard — never ganged up on, never dismissed. You'll leave every session feeling like progress is possible and that you made the right choice reaching out.