Michelle Cushman, Licensed Psychologist, PhD

Ankeny, Iowa

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Professions: Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Clinical Psychologist

Languages: English

My Approach to Therapy

I offer compassion and curiosity while challenging you to try out different ways of thinking, feeling, and acting. I will help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and explore different options to support meaningful change in your life. My goal is to empower you to move toward the life you want. I especially enjoy helping with: - people-pleasing - establishing and maintaining boundaries - emotional regulation - sensory overwhelm - interpersonal relationships. I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, irritability, depression, relationship concerns, or family-of-origin issues, including painful or traumatic experiences from the past. If you are nervous to reach out, it might be helpful to know that I also feel nervous meeting new clients!

My Practice & Services

Call or text me at 515-325-4133, or email me at MichelleCushmanPhD@gmail.com.

Had a Negative Therapy Experience?

You've learned what doesn't work for you, so let's talk about it so we can work together toward a more healing experience. I want to know what you liked and didn't like about previous therapy experiences to help me understand your wants and needs in the therapeutic relationship. I will tell you how my approach might be similar or different from previous experiences so you can make an informed decision about your care. I've had many clients express feeling more comfortable with me than in their previous therapy experiences, and I enjoy being able to offer a new perspective.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

Adults

Therapy Services & Specialties

Individual Therapy & Counseling

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Adjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAngerAnxietyCommunication ProblemsDepressionEmotional OverwhelmFamily of Origin IssuesInadequacy

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)Mindfulness-Based InterventionsMotivational Interviewing