I am licensed in Iowa and Illinois with 9 years of professional clinical work experience. I have a Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling, a Masters of Divinity with 4 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education, and over 15 years of Ministerial/Pastoral Practice. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & dementia caregiver stress. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Amazing therapist!
Written on Jan 23, 2026 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and
It has been a great experience so far. He’s very intelligent and down to earth I feel completely comfortable telling him what’s really going on in my life.
Written on Jan 08, 2026 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great guy. Listens and uses personal experience to relate.
Written on Jan 05, 2026 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He is a very good listener. He allows me to fully express my ideas. He approach is thorough, but not overwhelming
Written on Dec 24, 2025 after therapy with Sergio for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Listens well, and helps me apply what we talked about in real life situations
Written on Dec 12, 2025 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Listens and is direct. Calm and supportive. And easily reachable. Very helpful along my journey of healing.
Written on Nov 29, 2025 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Good man brother in christ and wisdom that exceeds my own good combo
Written on Nov 10, 2025 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I would recommend Rev Ayala anyone that is looking for a therapist he is a kind of therapist to anyone when your problems are struggling with anything recommended to anyone God bless
Written on Jul 08, 2025 after therapy with Sergio for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Rev Ayala has been super helpful in my journey through healing. I like that he has the church background because he is able to help me navigate through multiple points.
Written on Jul 04, 2025 after therapy with Sergio for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Sergio has been awesome! Though it was a short time, he does an excellent job of listening, brings great thoughts to the conversations, and will use faith, if needed!
Written on May 18, 2025 after therapy with Sergio for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions
Rev Ayala is a true professional!!! He is compassionate, understanding and he listens to my concerns, worries and struggles. I’ve only had a couple sessions with him but I feel like we have talked for years. Highly recommended.
Written on May 14, 2025 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Extremely thankful for this guy. Thorough and genuine.
Written on Jan 20, 2025 after therapy with Sergio for 1 year on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and adhd
Rev. Ayala is extremely knowledgeable and understands the importance of moral freedom. He understands my faith and what I am going through because he has lived the experience as a Catholic male.
Written on Dec 28, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
Rev Ayala has been excellent, we only had two sessions but his willingness to adapt, comprehend and try to reach out to you is great, and very respectful; Thank’s a lot!!!
Written on May 25, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Absolutely thee Best
Written on May 04, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Rev. Ayala is very good at what he does. He listens to me and guides me through my struggles
Written on Mar 04, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Rev. Ayala is the best therapist who has EVER provided service to me. His insight helped to instill hope and confidence regarding my choices and suggestions in making the best choices for having a good quality of life. His therapy skills are a blessing.
Written on Feb 15, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
I truly believe that he’s one of the best therapists that I ever had. Confidence and trust is something that I found with him.
Written on Jan 27, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Rev Ayala seems to actually care, is open to exploring topics and letting the conversation wonder, while steering it back to my needs. I would strongly recommend him.
Written on May 19, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes
Hes fantastic
Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Christian therapists are few and far between, and it took me a while to connect with one. Rev Sergio and I have been working together for a short time, however both his insight and feedback has already helped me so much. Thankful for him and his work.
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He listens to me attentively and offers sound advice for what I'm dealing with on an everyday basis. Yet, he helps me see the brighter side of myself and life in God. Thank you
Written on Oct 16, 2022 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
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