- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Stress management
About Aileen
Aileen Barnhouse is an LMHC licensed in Iowa with 17 years of counseling experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, and attention deficit disorder. Her approach centers on practical steps and clear goals so sessions feel focused and manageable.
Aileen primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which keeps the person and their perspective at the center of care. In sessions she helps clients identify strengths and build skills they can use between meetings.
Conversations are meant to be straightforward. She helps people notice patterns that get in the way and then tries out small changes to see what helps. Sessions include identifying useful strengths, setting concrete goals, and practicing techniques for stress and anxiety management.
Aileen has worked with adults who struggle with motivation, self-confidence, and the challenges that come with life transitions. She also has experience supporting adults with ADHD and with concerns such as isolation, guilt, and communication problems. Her focus is on practical tools rather than abstract theory.
People who choose her typically want clear steps and real skills they can use day to day. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to set goals and plan the next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to the person and basing sessions on their perspective. It helps when someone needs space to talk through decisions, clarify values, or explore what matters most in everyday life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and then tries practical changes. It is often used for stress, anxiety, low mood, and attention-related struggles by breaking problems into specific, manageable steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the person's needs. Decisions about techniques and pacing are made together so the plan feels doable.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people try techniques in the settings where they live and then talk about what worked at the next meeting.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD, plus related issues such as isolation and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, using conversation to identify strengths and try out small changes between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 17 years of professional counseling experience practicing in Iowa.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is an LMHC licensed in Iowa and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.