Personal Statement

Taking the steps to choose to seek therapy can be a difficult decision which takes courage, strength and perseverance. As a psychologist, I hope to be able to assist you in improving the quality of your life whether this be your first or 100th time in therapy. Many individuals find themselves unhappy, in distress or stuck in their lives. Often I have noticed that one of the main reasons we feel this way is due to not allowing ourselves to be who we authentically are as human beings.

Although it can be scary to be who we truly are, when we live a life in line with ourselves and our values we are free to actually live our lives. In our work you will be supported to discover and embody the authentic you.

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Client Focus (Age)

  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19)
  • Adults

Therapy Specialties

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Borderline Personality
  • Codependency
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • Obesity
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Trauma Focused

Modality

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Group

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • Optum
  • United Behavioral Health

Years in Practice

7 years

Services Fee

  • Therapy Session $50-$160

Payments Accepted

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Licenses

License Name License State Year
Licensed Psychologist (LP) 076994 IA 2015

Education

School Degree Major Year
Iowa State University PhDCounseling Psychology2014
Dominican University BAPsychology2008

Office Address


Authentic Therapy of Iowa

Authentic Therapy of Iowa

Located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Dr. Sara Schwatken of Authentic Therapy is happy to accept new clients in Webster County and the surrounding areas.

822 Central Avenue, Suite 401

Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

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