ABOUT US
Therapy for parents ready to feel like themselves again.
Whether parenthood is a budding idea or you're months into an overwhelming postpartum journey, you might be wondering "what on Earth have I gotten myself into?" And we get it. We've been through it too. It's totally normal to feel this way and it's not going to last forever. At Ampersand Therapy Co., we help new, expecting, and busy parents move through a variety of different parenthood-related challenges to feel like themselves again. We investigate the root causes behind your concerns and form goal-based plans to make long-term, positive change a reality.
A personalized approach to therapy.
Therapy is chock-full of fancy jargon. But the thing is, what works for one person may or may not work for you. We could type up a bunch of psychology speak here, but the explanation most reflective of what we do is actually pretty simple. We believe in personalized therapy that is both meaningful and effective. It has to begin with you feeling comfortable enough to be vulnerable. We get to know you; you get to know us. Once we've built a trustful foundation, we'll figure out which research-based therapy method is most aligned to make a tangible impact in your life.
But in case you're after the fancy jargon, our practice…
Is person-centered, trauma informed, and strengths based.
Draws from several modalities including somatic, cognitive behavioral (CBT), acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
Most importantly: will never put you in a box that you don't fit in.
Meet the Founder
Anne Miller
LCSW, PMHC, therapist and Ampersand Therapy Co. founder
Hi! I'm Anne. I'm a licensed social worker and therapist specializing in postpartum and perinatal mental health. After over 20 years of professional experience working with individuals and families in human service organizations, education, and healthcare, I founded Ampersand Therapy Co. I'm direct and collaborative – I love to talk through the process together so you know exactly where we're at and where we're going. Whether we work together for 3 months or multiple years, I want you to feel confident that our time together has provided lifelong tools to make a difference.
At this practice,
We acknowledge our privilege.
We also recognize how it plays a role in therapist-client relationships. As a white, cis-gendered woman – I fully acknowledge that my lens of the world can impede my ability in understanding experiences of people who are part of marginalized groups.
I remain committed to listening and learning, furthering my own education of power systems while offering a place of safety where all are welcome to be themselves.
We proudly support
All LGBTQIA+ individuals and gender identities. We believe Black Lives Matter. There's no such thing as an "illegal" human to us. We believe your body is your choice and that health comes in all shapes and sizes. We're committed to calling out ableism to work toward dismantling it.
If you're with us on these values, we're the right therapy practice for you.
We might be a good fit if you want to work on…
– Feeling on edge/anger
– Relationships
– Adjusting to change
– Being present
– Burnout
– Stress and anxiety
– Impostor syndrome
– Feeling stuck
– Overthinking
– Healthy coping skills
– Feeling like yourself again
– Your mental health
– Your relationship with yourself
– Your relationships with others
– Finding balance amid chaos
PHONE: (515) 259 - 0138
EMAIL: hello@therapywithanne.org
Get in touch with us via phone, email, or drop your details in the form and we’ll get back to you soon. We serve Iowa, Indiana, South Carolina, Idaho, and Florida.
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