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Adam Dollen

Adam Dollen

LMHC

Therapist · Iowa · 24+ years of experience

Experienced LMHC helping reduce anger and stress

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  • Client-centered care
  • Practical strategies
  • Mindfulness tools

About Adam

Adam Dollen is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 24 years of experience. He helps people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. Many clients come because relationships are tense, anger feels hard to manage, or everyday stress is wearing them down.

In sessions he offers a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through what’s happening. He listens for the patterns that keep problems repeating and works with each person to try practical steps. Those steps are grounded in methods that aim to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while also increasing emotional awareness.

His background includes long experience using client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches alongside mindfulness and solution-focused strategies. That blend is used to address issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, ADHD, and self-esteem struggles. He also supports people dealing with family and parenting stress, communication problems, and anger.

Adam pays attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, impulsivity, and the emotional effects of divorce or blended-family changes. He also brings experience helping people facing hospice and end-of-life concerns and those coping with isolation or intellectual disability-related challenges.

If someone is unsure where to start, he encourages a short consultation to talk about goals and see if his style fits. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before scheduling.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

Iowa

Languages

English

How these approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and building a trusting relationship. Online sessions using this approach let people talk through their concerns while the therapist reflects and helps them find clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT online often includes brief exercises and homework to practice between sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name strong emotions and how those affect connections with others, which can be useful for anger and relationship struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that make sense for the person. It’s a collaborative effort where adjustments can be made if something isn’t working.

Session format details are not specified here, so please confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a longer visit isn't possible. Therapists can offer structured exercises, guided mindfulness practices, and step-by-step CBT tools that fit into everyday life without requiring extra time away from regular routines.

At a glance

Listed location
Iowa
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Iowa)
LMHC · No. 096915
NPI
1619525433

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Adam commonly address?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and relationship difficulties.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions focus on a supportive, nonjudgmental conversation and practical steps. He blends client-centered listening with cognitive and solution-focused techniques.

How much experience does he have?

Adam has 24 years of professional experience as a licensed clinician, which informs his work with long-term and complex concerns.

Where does he practice and what are his credentials?

He is based in Iowa and holds the LMHC credential, listed as IA LMHC in his documentation.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only and he does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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