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Ann Ghabel, LISW

Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Parenting issues Depression
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About me

I am licensed in Iowa with 10 years of professional work experience as a therapist. In addition I worked for 40 years in an inpatient child psychiatry unit as a nurse and taught psychiatric nursing. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I am a Brainspotting practioner, this is a tool that may be used to help people improve understanding and insight about issues causing distress. It is also useful for people who have experienced emotional trauma.

Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Professional experience

9yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Parenting issues Depression

Additional areas of focus: Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

IA LISW 04853

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ann Ghabel. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Very caring and knowledgeable

Written on Oct 25, 2024 after therapy with Ann for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder

Ann is very kind and has really helped me with understanding how to combat my anxiety

Written on Aug 12, 2024 after therapy with Ann for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, career difficulties, and coaching

Very caring good listener very helpful

Written on Feb 18, 2024 after therapy with Ann for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Ann is working on digging into my past and explains things to me in a better understanding. She listens and asks questions. She helps me to resolve issues.

Written on Dec 20, 2023 after therapy with Ann for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd

Ann has been amazing! So professional, thoughtful and responsive when I needed her and her expertise most! Definitely recommend for others in need!

Written on Oct 25, 2023 after therapy with Ann for 1 month

Very good listener.

Written on Jul 08, 2023 after therapy with Ann for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes