- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Adam
Adam Dollen is an Iowa LMHC with 24 years of clinical experience who works with people dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, and related concerns. He describes helping people whose outward lives look fine while they feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in repeating patterns. Adam uses practical approaches to help clients make sense of what’s going on and try new ways of coping.
He focuses on clear, actionable strategies rather than jargon. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, identifying unhelpful thinking or behavior patterns, and practicing new skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are often used to test thoughts and change behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help manage racing thoughts and intense emotions.
Adam also incorporates elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address relationship and attachment concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy features appear when the work emphasizes immediate steps and measurable changes. His trauma-informed perspective means attention to how past hurt can shape present reactions and relationships.
People who bring issues such as ADHD, addictions, parenting strain, anger, or low self-esteem will find a focus on practical coping and clearer communication. Additional topics Adam addresses include abandonment and attachment issues, blended family challenges, body image, and isolation or loneliness.
Sessions are approached with collaboration in mind. He helps clients identify priorities and develop manageable plans. To begin, clients are asked to use the site’s matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How Adam’s approaches translate to online sessions
Adam commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness techniques in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence, which helps with anxiety, stress, and low mood. Mindfulness techniques teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and calm racing thoughts.He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy when relationship or attachment issues are central. EFT aims to clarify emotions and patterns between people so that clients can change how they respond to each other. Together these approaches give both skills for daily coping and ways to look at interactions that keep problems going.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and choose methods that fit their needs. That collaborative decision is revisited as work progresses so techniques can be adjusted.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific online formats. Ask about available session types when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a weekday, allow a shorter check-in when time is tight, or let someone avoid travel time, helping therapy fit into everyday life without adding extra steps.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, family and trauma-related issues.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions focus on practical strategies, clear communication, and collaborative problem solving rather than long theoretical explanations.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of clinical experience as a mental health counselor in Iowa.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMHC licensed in Iowa and practices from that state.
Can people who don’t live in the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking by following the site’s scheduling steps, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.