2980 99th St, Ste 1
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 635-3300
Holding Hands Family Therapy, PLLC provides mental health therapy services for individuals, couple's & families - children, teens, and adults.
Holding hands signifies supporting, guiding, and connecting with one another. It is a beautiful act of humanity.
Our Providers
Hallie Henely, LMFT
Welcome to Holding Hands Family Therapy! My name is Hallie and I am a therapist here and I am also the owner; I see clients for therapy and I also handle the administrative work for our team. I'm looking forward to supporting you with your mental health goals or answering any questions you have about being seen by one of our providers or myself.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and I have experience working with children, teens, and adults with various emotional needs. I graduated from Wartburg College with my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, then received my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mount Mercy University.
I tend to develop a teamwork approach with my clients where you are the expert on you, and I'm the expert on mental health and change. Developing a trusting, comfortable relationship is an important part of the therapy process. I enjoy using humor, games, art and music in my therapy sessions - whatever fits for you!
My experience working with children has given me creative skills to support kids in fun, interactive ways other than with talk therapy only. Sometimes kids find it too overwhelming to talk face to face about their concerns. Play therapy is a great way for kids to express themselves and process in very natural ways.
I find it helpful to focus on my client's strengths, as well as validating their hardships. I use many different approaches in therapy, but one of them includes having a trauma-informed lens. This just means that I believe our dysfunction sometimes comes from us having to adjust and survive through the hard stuff we've been through in life. The aftermath of those situations sometimes leaves us with unhelpful thoughts about ourselves, such as "I'm worthless". I utilize EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy to help clients challenge those unhelpful thoughts, transforming those thoughts to more helpful ones, like "I have value".
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Shayna Bell, MS, T-LMHC, NCC
Hi there, I'm Shayna and I'm a provider here who sees children, teens and adults.
The idea of beginning therapy can be incredibly overwhelming. It is often a time when many of us feel our most vulnerable, whether this is your first experience or you’ve been through a previous therapeutic journey. It is my hope and intention to create an inviting, safe, and inclusive space when you enter my office. I have experience working primarily with children and adolescents, but I enjoy working with every developmental age group, including adults.
My goal is to assist you in identifying and recognizing your strengths and how you can utilize those strengths to reach your goals and overcome the hardships life often throws at us. Whether you’re experiencing loss, processing previous trauma or difficult life events, navigating your relationships, or have a desire to grow and explore your values and how those values fit into your life and provide meaning, I am here to support you and hold space for you. As a therapist, I value collaboration and teamwork and will develop an individualized approach that is best suited for you. My approach to therapy is one that allows you to lead as the expert of your own life.
I graduated from Simpson College with my Bachelor of Arts Degree in 2015 before pursuing my Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Drake University. I have training in a variety of areas, but am particularly well versed in play therapy and providing services from a trauma informed lens. I utilize several approaches and techniques including, but not limited to, Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Developing a trusting relationship is key, and I genuinely believe you have the ability to be who you want to be and to become the best version of yourself, someone who is able to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. There are times in life when we all need a little bit of extra support, and that’s okay. Reaching out for support can be incredibly difficult, but I’m glad you’re here! Please feel free to reach out to me at anytime
ShaynaB@HoldingHandsFamilyTherapy.com
Direct phone number: (515) 513-3200
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Tel: 515-635-3300
Fax: 515-635-3344