Hello! My name is Dakota Phelps and I am licensed in both Iowa and Texas. I currently reside in Texas. I have 8 years total in practice, however the first four years was with substance use recovery. I not only specialize in that, but also anxiety, depression, trauma, and general issues with life. This could include issues within marriage, work, friendships, parenting, sexual identity, etc. I’m easy to talk to and believe that nobody should ever be judged for what they are going through. I tend to see all perspectives and tend to have a laid back approach. I look forward to helping and talking to you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Men's issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IA LISW 098362
TX LCSW 103894
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dakota Phelps. 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.
Dakota worked well with me to work around obstacles that developed in our communication.
Written on Nov 26, 2023 after therapy with Dakota for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
So far, Dakota has been responsive and helpful in my therapy process.
Written on Oct 07, 2023 after therapy with Dakota for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve found my person! Dakota is absolutely amazing. I feel beyond comfortable and relaxed when talking to her. She allows me to be my complete self, without ever feeling judged or ashamed. Dakota listens intently, and offers resources and guidance as I need them. She’s very patient and I never feel like I’m talking to a stranger. Highly recommend!
Written on Oct 06, 2023 after therapy with Dakota for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I have been in therapy for a little over a year. I just joined BetterHelp and was paired with Dakota! I am so thrilled to have someone who listens and cares outside of our weekly session. .Dakota has given me worksheets to help me dig deeper in my life. Dakota checks on me a few times during the week and that alone has helped. I am so thrilled with my experience from BetterHelp! Thank you BetterHelp and thank you Dakota!
Written on Aug 28, 2023 after therapy with Dakota for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd