Up late, reading one more therapist’s page, tired of guessing who to trust.
Tyler J. Jensen, LMHC, LCMHCTherapist in Iowa City
Regardless of why you landed here, I am happy you did. There’s often a huge question looming when looking for the right therapist: can I trust this person with my mental health?
Here is who I am, what I am licensed to do, how I was trained, and how I work with you in session. It can give you a fuller picture of participating in therapy with me before you reach out.
01 / The CredentialsWhat I am licensed and trained to do
LicensedLicensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa, and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. My Iowa license is current through September 2028. Both licenses are public record. You can look me up by name on the Iowa and North Carolina counseling board websites.
Trained inEMDR, DBT skills work, Ego-State Therapy and NARM. With four approaches, we can choose the one that fits what you need right now.
CertifiedADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) through Evergreen Certifications. The certification adds to my clinical licenses. It took 30+ hours of training across 20 modules.
Studied AtI studied Psychology at Iowa State University, then I completed my master’s degree in Clinical Counseling and Rehabilitation studies at East Carolina University.
Where I workIn person here in Iowa City, and by telehealth anywhere in Iowa or North Carolina. My licenses cover both states, so you can join a session from wherever you are in either one.
02 / WHY I DO THIS WORKThe reason I built this practice
When clients ask how long I have been a therapist, I tell them I always have been in one way or another. It may sound like a cheesy therapist bit, but it’s an honest answer. Growing up, I could tell when a family member or a friend wasn’t alright, usually long before they admitted it. As I got older, I found out that most of the people around me did not pick up on feelings the way I did.
I do my own mental health work. I live with ADHD, and I lost my brother while I was getting my undergraduate degree. Grief taught me how layered pain can be, and how differently each of us feels it.
Very rarely is therapy a game revolving around a simple fix. Humans, and our emotions, are not simple. Therapy takes time, nuance and care, and a therapist who cares deeply about this work to help lead the way. I have been to the depths of emotional experience, and I am here for you when you are ready to explore your own.
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03 / How I WorkFour approaches, matched to what you bring
For memories that still hit as though they happened last week, whether from a single shock or from years of it. A trauma treatment with decades of research behind it.
Practical skills for handling strong emotions, riding out a crisis without making it worse, and keeping your relationships steadier.
For the parts of you that pull in opposite directions, and for the moments you feel detached from your body or your surroundings, which is called dissociation.
For the patterns you built early to get through childhood, which still shape how you connect with the people closest to you.
04 / The logisticsWhat it costs and how long it takes
I do not bill insurance, so you and I decide how your care goes. No insurance company sets a limit on the sessions you get.
You can still ask your insurer to pay you back. I will give you a superbill, which is an itemized receipt you send to them yourself.
You can also ask for a Good Faith Estimate before we start, and the No Surprises Act gives you the right to one. It lists what your care is likely to cost.
How long therapy takes is different for every client. One clear goal may take a handful of sessions, and patterns you have carried since childhood can take longer. I will give you my thoughts after the first few sessions, rather than a firm number on day one.
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A relaxed, 15-minute talk about what you need and whether we fit. By phone, by video, or in person.
$185
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Weekly 53-minute sessions shaped around your needs, in Iowa City or by telehealth in Iowa and North Carolina.
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05 / reach outA fifteen-minute call, and no obligation afterwards
Tell me what has been going on, and what you hope therapy with me can change. If I am not the right fit, I will tell you early and help you find a clinician who is.