I am a licensed professional in Iowa with three years of experience. Specializing in body-based trauma therapy, I take a trauma-informed approach. I work with a variety of issues, including special needs, depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma, grief, and stress management.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Denise Thelander. 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.
She is an incredible person and she has helped me in so many ways. So thankful for her expertise.
Written on Aug 24, 2026 after therapy with Denise for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Denise made me feel comfortable opening up right away! She listens and asks questions to better understand my needs. I highly recommend her!
Written on Dec 08, 2024 after therapy with Denise for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
She’s the first therapist I’d had who hasn’t dismissed my emetaphobia. Most people look past it and just go to my anxiety and ocd but emetaphobia is my biggest struggle and controls my life so I need someone who will help me find relief and will listen to me. She’s the only one who’s actually listened to me.
Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Denise for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Denise is a great therapist! I would recommend anyone to see her.
Written on Nov 08, 2024 after therapy with Denise for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Denise is lit ends very attentively and offers amazing support
Written on Nov 03, 2024 after therapy with Denise for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Denise is a great listener, but also an excellent problem solver.
Written on Oct 14, 2024 after therapy with Denise for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue