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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Click HereClient 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 | PhD | Counseling Psychology | 2014 |
Dominican University | BA | Psychology | 2008 |
Office Address
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