A safe space for you to sort through what’s heavy and move toward what matters.
ONLINE THERAPY
MY APPROACH TO THERAPY
Dacoda “Cody” Tentis, LISW
My approach to therapy is integrative, laid back, non-judgmental, and confidential.
I provide virtual mental health therapy to clients throughout the state of Iowa. As a licensed therapist, I can help you sort through a variety of things including trauma & abuse, difficulty with emotions, relationship issues, unhealthy patterns, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, depression, stress and other difficulties.
I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Loras College and my Master’s degree from St. Ambrose University. Before becoming a therapist, I worked in a variety of human service roles, including personal trainer, caregiver, wellness coach, group home worker, and an inpatient mental health worker. All of these roles helped shape my perspective on mental health and helping others.
My work is integrative and grounded in a person-centered approach. I incorporate tools and perspectives from CBT, DBT and ACT. I am also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART) which is a brief, structured form of therapy that helps clients process distressing memories and symptoms by changing how those memories are stored in the brain. ART removes triggers by erasing negative images from view. ART uses guided eye movements and visualization techniques to reduce emotional and physical reactions to past experiences while allowing you to stay fully in control. Many clients report significant relief in just a few sessions. If you’d like to learn more, click here.
What to Expect with Online Therapy
Online therapy sessions are held virtually on a secure and confidential platform, so you can attend from wherever you feel most comfortable in your home. When it’s time for your appointment, you simply click the link to join from your phone or computer. You must be physically located in the state of Iowa during sessions.
The first session is a little different from the others. We’ll spend some time talking about your background, what brought you to therapy, and any questions you may have. Together, we can begin identifying goals and discussing what you hope to get out of therapy.
In future sessions, we’ll focus on the concerns that matter most to you, working together to better understand what you’ve been experiencing and explore ways to move forward.
In-network insurance providers:
Wellmark Bluecross and Blueshield
More to come!