Alison Ekwena, LISW
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Depression
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About me
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Iowa with extensive experience working with children, teens, families and individuals. I enjoy working with individuals to overcome obstacles that limit happiness, relationships and success. I work with issues of stress and anxiety, depression, adhd, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I also have experience in helping families adjust to adoption, foster care, and blended families. It takes courage to move forward and seek help and shows a strong desire for positive changes toward a more fulfilling and happier life. Understanding how our history and experiences in the past may be positively or negatively impacting progress is often part of that process. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Professional experience
25yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment Issues, Blended Family Issues, Communication Problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Family Problems, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Isolation/Loneliness, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Post-traumatic Stress, Young Adult Issues
License information
IA LISW 05787
Reviews
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So far we have only had a few sessions but myself and others have already seen a difference in me. Thank you Alison for understanding and working me threw some of the most difficult times.
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Alison for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues