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Meg Hammes

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Clinical Social Worker Meg M Hammes Hope and Healing Counseling
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Couples Counseling, Abuse Survivors,
Insurance: BlueCross and BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, UMR, Midlands Choice

Introduction

Meg is a client-centered therapist who takes a non-judgmental perspective, fully acknowledging that you are the expert in your own life. Meg firmly believes that personal growth occurs within the context of relationship, insight, and vulnerability, seeing her role as providing support throughout your journey. Meg primarily works with adults, emerging adults, and couples grappling with a spectrum of topics including conflict within relationships, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, self-esteem, and trauma. When working with couples, Meg engages in a strengths-based approach aimed at facilitating reconnection, effective communication, mutual understanding, and trust restoration. Meg is deeply committed to providing neurodivergent affirming care as well as affirming care for individuals within the Queer community. Meg holds licenses in social work in Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota as a clinical/independent social worker (LCSW, LISW, LICSW). Meg has followed her passion regarding supporting resilience by becoming a certified trauma specialist trained in complex trauma (CCTP II) and holds a certification in EMDR. Meg also has trained in various therapeutic modalities including somatic processing, dialectical techniques, internal family systems, and mindfulness-based and neurobiological informed treatment. Meg is Gottman Methods level II trained. Meg endeavors to empower you in crafting an authentic life aligned with your values. By fostering an environment where openness and vulnerability are embraced, moving beyond conventional talk therapy to foster healing. SPECIALTIES: Trauma, EMDR, Couples counseling, College students, Life transitions, Identify formation, Women’s mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness based approaches, Compassion Fatigue

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LISW #007383 (IA) We've used a trusted third-party service to verify this practitioner's license.
  • LCSW #11031 (WI)
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Specialties

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Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Communities

  • Feminism
  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Trans & Non-Binary
  • LGBTQIA+

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Agnostic

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Meg Hammes accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • UMR
  • Midlands Choice

Pay out-of-pocket

Meg Hammes has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

Therapy Associates Hope and Healing
Decorah, IA 52101-1716
Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Meg Hammes accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Meg Hammes is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Meg Hammes offer telehealth appointments? Meg Hammes does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Meg Hammes specialize in? Meg Hammes specializes in the following areas: Abuse Survivors, Anxiety, College Mental Health, Communication Issues, Coping Skills, Couples Counseling, Depression, Family Conflict, Gender Identity, Grief, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Social Anxiety, Stress, Transgender Issues, Trauma, and Compassion Fatigue.

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