Therapists in Davenport, IA and Nearby Locations

Find a therapist in Davenport, Iowa that meets your needs. Browse our comprehensive list of affordable and licensed therapists in Davenport to find a professional specializing in counseling people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and more.

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Olivia Outlund
LMSW, MSW
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Iowa City, Iowa

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Iowa

My practice is based on the belief that everyone should have access to a trained counselor who greets them with unconditional positive regard and creates a nonjudgmental space to collaborate. I aim to empower you to grow while working toward your...
Anne Wiser
LISW, Ph.D.
In-Person Sessions:

Iowa City, Iowa

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Iowa

I am a clinical social worker licensed to provide mental health services. I obtained my masters of social work from The University of Iowa in 2011. Prior to this, I obtained a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Colorado and as such,...
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Iowa City, Iowa

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Iowa

At times in our lives, each of us need objective support. I have guided and witnessed others as a mental health professional for the past 12 years, and throughout my life as a family member, a friend, and a teacher. I believe that at our core, each...
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Riverside, Iowa

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Iowa

Elisa has almost a decade of experience providing mental health and support services to clients of all ages. She has special interest in working with survivors of trauma and abuse and utilizing EMDR for the treatment. Elisa is able to provide mental...
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Iowa

Dr. Green earned her PhD in Counseling Psychology, with an emphasis in Health Psychology, from Iowa State University in 2004. Dr. Green is a licensed psychologist, researcher, and college educator who has devoted her professional life to...
Richard Stapleton
LMHC, LPCC 15, Ed.D.
In-Person Sessions:

Iowa City, Iowa

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Iowa, Minnesota

Rich Stapleton is Core Faculty at Walden University in the Master's in Mental Health Counseling Program, accredited by CACREP. He has been practicing since 2005 and started out his career working in Aurora, Colorado at an all-girls residential...
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Davenport, Iowa

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Iowa

Anxiety and depression have a way of taking over your life. Sometimes people don’t even know they have been struggling with anxiety and depression; they become used to it. You have probably already done a lot to cope on your own. I’m Margy, a...
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North Liberty, Iowa

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Iowa

We provide professional mental health services for individuals, children, adolescents, couples, families, and groups. We provide a nonjudgmental environment with an atmosphere the is nestled in the country. We also have an Equine Assisted Therapy...
Megan Carnahan
MSW, LISW
In-Person Sessions:

Iowa City, Iowa

My goal as your therapist is to help you address the issues that have kept you feeling "stuck" in life. I use an individualized approach when working with each client, and together we will facilitate the changes you desire. My role as therapist is...

An Overview of Mental Health in Davenport, Iowa

Davenport, Iowa is part of the “Quad Cities” area, which is comprised of cities in not only Iowa but also Illinois.

Davenport and the other Quad Cities (Bettendorf, Iowa as well as Rock Island and Moline, Illinois) are known for being the one-time stomping grounds of the infamous Buffalo Bill Cody. Buffalo Bill’s original home still stands in the Quad Cities area today.

John Deere’s globally renowned Deere & Company is headquartered near Davenport, and the late U.S. President Ronald Reagan began his radio broadcasting career in the Quad Cities. The area also has a rich Native American heritage and presence. Books and films alike have been inspired by Davenport and other Quad Cities.

While there are plenty of things for residents and visitors alike to do in Davenport and its sister cities that run alongside the Mississippi River, mental illness cannot always be distracted away. Like anywhere else, people of all backgrounds sometimes need the assistance of a qualified professional for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other mental illnesses. The good news is there are multiple treatment options in the Davenport, Iowa area.

Poverty and Mental Illness in Davenport, Iowa

As of July 2017, Davenport had 102,320 residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The poverty level for Davenport is 16.9%, which is substantially higher than both the state average of 10.7% and the U.S. average of 12.3%.

Therefore, finances could present a challenge to Davenport, Iowa residents seeking mental health care services.

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), poverty worsens the symptoms of serious mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

Poverty also makes it more probable that a person will experience a serious mental illness. Finally, anyone who has a mental health condition such as depression or schizophrenia is more likely to end up living in poverty after symptoms begin to appear. This applies to people of all education levels and professions.

Mental Health Statistics for Davenport, Iowa

According to a report from the American Psychological Association, Iowa has nearly 1,100 active psychologists. This indicates how pervasive the problem of mental illness is among people throughout the state.

About 37,000 Iowa residents deal with the symptoms of a serious mental illness daily, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Iowa. Approximately 20% of Iowa’s adult population, or about 600,000 people, regularly grapple with some type of mental illness.

According to SAMHSA’s Iowa Behavioral Health Barometer for 2015, the state has mental illness prevalence rates that are nearly identical to the national average. The percentage of major depressive episodes among Iowa children ages 12-17 in 2013-2014 was 10.4% — about half a percentage point lower than the U.S. average of 11% for the same period. The average for serious mental illnesses among Iowa adults in 2013-2014 was 4.6% — nearly half a percentage point higher than the national average of 4.2%.

Mental Health Resources for Davenport, Iowa

A SAMHSA online search engine lists four facilities in Davenport that offer inpatient and outpatient mental health services for children and adults. On the other hand, there are five providers of services related to substance abuse in Davenport, Iowa.

It appears that some Davenport residents may seek healthcare in neighboring communities such as Rock Island, Illinois (approximately one mile away), Moline, Illinois (approximately four miles away), and Clinton, Iowa (approximately 30 miles away) SAMHSA lists six additional mental health treatment options and 11 additional substance abuse treatment options within a 30-mile radius of Davenport, Iowa.

When planning your mental health care, is important to remember that some insurance companies will not cover out-of-state treatment unless it is an emergency.

Some of the inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment services available in Davenport and nearby cities offer low-cost or free treatment to people with low income and/or no insurance.

Challenges of Finding a Suitable Therapist in Davenport, Iowa

This website is dedicated to helping people in Davenport, Iowa and every other U.S. city find the best mental health treatment available.

While your employer or health insurer likely has a referral service, you are likely to end up frustrated after hours of completing rather personal forms. More often than not, providers recommended by your employer or health insurer have few or no appointments.