The reality is that life is challenging. We are all human, and we all struggle. My goal is to assist people in finding the best path for their lives in a way that allows them to explore options and speak truth without the fear of judgment or rejection. If you choose to invest your time with me, I will honor it by being timely and attending to you and the presenting concerns with respect and acceptance. There is something very sacred about the journey that you are on, and I would consider it an honor to be a small part of that journey.
Michelle
Monday 8am-3pm
Tuesday 8am-3pm
Wednesday 8am-2pm
Thursday 8am-3pm
Friday 8am-3pm
(Hours may vary with extended hours June, July and August.)
Johnston Station
5525 Merle Hay Road Suite 305
Johnston, Iowa 50131
Call 515-276-4832
to schedule an
appointment with
Michelle
If you are a current client please click the link above, enter your username and password to access the calendar. If you are a new client please follow steps below to register as a client.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of therapy that integrates body and mind in the healing process. This approach has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that have been successfully used to assist clients with various traumas, anxiety and PTSD.Michelle is EMDR certified in level I and Level II
If clients express a desire to address their concerns from a spiritual perspective, Michelle will work with them within a biblical world view and understanding. Michelle has been active in the church in a variety of areas. She has been married more than 30 years and has two daughters.
Art in therapy includes the encouragement of free self-expression through painting, drawing, or modeling. This tool is useful in discovering and exploring new ways to approach and explore issues you may want to bring to our work together.
Before registering, please call or e-mail Michelle to inquire about services and to schedule your initial appointment. After you have scheduled your first appointment with Michelle, please complete the following 3 steps:
1. Click the "REGISTER AS A CLIENT" button and fill in your client information. Upon submitting this information you will also be asked to complete a biographical information form.
2. Review the "NOTICE OF PRIVACY" (HIPPA) form.
3. Review the "Informed Consent" form.
To schedule an appointment on-line or change an existing appointment please do the following:
Click the "SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT" button and log in with your unique "username" and "password" to access your account. Click on "set, view, or reschedule appointments" to view the current day or "Show Whole Month" schedule. Available appointments are identified by a "green plus sign" in the daily view that you can click on to schedule an appointment. Existing appointments can be canceled without penalty if done 24 hours in advance by clicking on the "trash can" next to your identified appointment.
* If Michelle's schedule is full, or you are not able to schedule, please e-mail or call Michelle to let her know you would like to be on her waiting list.
If you need crisis care, please utilize the following:
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Emergency - 911, emergency room, or shelter
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255
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Domestic Violence - 800-799-7233 (SAFE)
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Text "HOME" to 741741 for immediate support
Michelle Coon, LISW
Michelle counsels those experiencing issues such as Depression, Grief and Loss, ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post-Partum Depression, Life Transitions, Marital Distress, Divorce, Sexual Concerns, Trauma, and Anxiety. A passion of Michelle’s is to assist clients in accessing their own personal strengths and beliefs in order to recognize their potential, improve relationships, and practice better self-care. If clients express a desire to address their concerns from a spiritual perspective, Michelle will work with them within a biblical world view and understanding. Michelle has been active in the church in a variety of areas. She has been married more than 28 years and has two daughters.
Michelle Coon is a Licensed Social Worker practicing at the independent level in the State of Iowa. She earned her Masters degree in Social Work with a Family Therapy emphasis from the University of Iowa. Michelle uses a holistic multi-theoretical approach to address a wide range of client concerns. She is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT Therapy) and utilizes Art Therapy in her practice. Additionally, Michelle is trained in the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is a therapeutic process for resolving trauma by using an approach that integrates body and mind.
Areas of interest include:
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT Therapy)
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Integration of client faith and values in psychotherapy
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Pre-Marital, Marriage and Parenting issues
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Career planning, satisfaction and conflict
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing(EMDR)
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Art therapy
Memberships and Awards
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Member of Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
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Recipient of the Greg Gahl Shining Star Award
Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield
United Healthcare
Private Pay
**If you have insurance through a different company, they may provide coverage. A call to your insurance company can provide you with more information about your mental health benefits.
