Altoona, Iowa
Individual Therapy
One-on-One Support for Whatever You're Carrying.
Support for navigating life’s challenges, understanding your emotions, and moving forward with greater clarity and confidence.
One-on-One Support Designed Around You
Imagine feeling lighter. More like yourself. Clearer on who you are and where you're headed. Individual therapy at Healing Rock Counseling gives you a dedicated, completely confidential space to get there — at your own pace, on your own terms.
Our licensed therapists in Altoona, Iowa take a person-centered approach — meaning every session is shaped around you, your goals, and your life. There's no script, no judgment, and no one-size-fits-all plan. Just consistent, compassionate support from someone who's genuinely invested in seeing you thrive.
How Individual Therapy Can HelpManage anxiety, stress, or overwhelm
Process trauma or difficult past experiences
Navigate life transitions and major changes
Improve self-esteem and self-understanding
Develop healthier coping strategies
Gain clarity and emotional balance
What to Expect
Sessions typically last 45–55 minutes and provide a confidential space to talk openly and honestly.
During your first session, you’ll discuss what brings you in, share your goals, and begin building a comfortable connection with your therapist. Together, you’ll create a path forward that feels supportive and manageable.
Therapy moves at your pace, and you are always in control of your process.
Our Approach
We take a compassionate, client-centered approach that honors your experiences and respects your comfort level.
✔ a safe and supportive environment
✔ nonjudgmental guidance
✔ evidence-based therapeutic techniques
✔ personalized care tailored to your goals
Frequently Asked Questions
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At Healing Rock Counseling, we offer individual therapy for adults, teens, and young adults ages 15 and up. Our licensed therapists in Altoona, Iowa are trained in a range of evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, somatic therapy, and Internal Family Systems — so your care is always tailored to what actually works for you.
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Reach out — that's the hardest part, and we promise to make everything after that as easy as possible. Contact us by phone at (515) 418-3837 or email us at info@healingrockia.com. We offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can get a feel for our team before committing to anything. From there, we'll match you with the right therapist and get you scheduled.
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With 10 providers on our team, you have real options — not just whoever happens to have availability. Every licensed clinician at Healing Rock is trained in EMDR, which is rare for a practice our size. And unlike larger group practices, we take the time to thoughtfully match each client with the right therapist based on your needs, personality, and goals. Finding your fit matters to us.
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You can reach us by phone at (515) 418-3837, by email at info@healingrockia.com, or through the contact form on our website. Email is typically the fastest way to hear back from us. Our office is located at 700 1st Ave S, Suite C in Altoona, Iowa — just minutes from Des Moines and easily accessible from across Polk County.
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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. We encourage you to call your insurance provider before your first session to verify your coverage.
For private pay clients, individual therapy sessions are priced as follows:
Intake session: $200
53+ minute session: $180
38–52 minute session: $160
16–37 minute session: $140
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Warm, unhurried, and completely judgment-free. From your very first call or email, our goal is to make you feel like reaching out was absolutely the right decision. Your therapist will show up fully present every session — genuinely invested in you, your progress, and your goals. You'll never feel rushed, and you'll always feel like a person here — not just an appointment on a calendar.