Cedar Valley Counseling Services

Welcome to Cedar Valley Counseling Services, a safe and supportive environment where you can work through life's challenges and find the strength to overcome them. With two convenient locations in Cedar Falls, we are dedicated to providing excellent service and empowering individuals, couples, and organizations to navigate life's difficulties with grace and resilience.

Our team of skilled therapists is committed to helping you identify your unique qualities, harness your strength, and grow personally through encouragement, guidance, and a safe sanctuary for self-exploration. We proudly serve Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and the surrounding Cedar Valley, fostering a judgment-free space for people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and orientations.

Individual Counseling

At Cedar Valley Counseling Services, we understand that life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you feeling stuck, anxious, or depressed. Our individual counseling services offer a safe space to untangle the complexities that are holding you back from being your best self. Through individual therapy, you can learn new coping tools, develop healthy communication skills, and receive support in making your mental health a top priority. We offer individual therapy services for adolescents, college students, and adults, addressing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem.

Couples Counseling

Sharing a life with someone can be both rewarding and challenging. When difficulties arise, it's essential to seek support and invest time in healing and strengthening your relationship. Our couples counseling services are designed to help couples navigate rough patches and improve their connection. By fostering open communication, trust, and understanding, couples can develop the tools needed to handle stress, learn to open up, and reignite the spark in their relationship. We encourage both partners to be open to the process and committed to the work, as a collaborative effort is crucial for successful couples therapy.

Business & Groups

Cedar Valley Counseling Services understands the importance of a healthy, supportive work environment. We offer tailored services to help businesses and organizations overcome challenges, build team trust, handle stress, set boundaries, and create a positive culture. Our team is ready to assist with critical incident response, health fair booths, and various educational opportunities. We are committed to promoting mental well-being and fostering a harmonious atmosphere in the workplace.

Our Counselors

Each of our caring, experienced therapists brings a unique perspective and skillset to the therapeutic process. Our diverse team includes:

• John Kohagen, LMFT: A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, work stressors, anger management, and LGBTQIA+ concerns.
• Josh Carlson, LMHC: A licensed Mental Health Counselor and U.S. Army veteran with expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD/Neurodivergence, work stressors, and relationship issues.
• Kayla Reisinger, LMHC: A Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a passion for supporting those who have experienced attachment issues, trauma, and disrupted attachment.
• Steve Dreesman, LMHC: A Licensed Mental Health Counselor focused on helping clients reach their goals through a collaborative, personalized approach.

Contact Us

At Cedar Valley Counseling Services, we value your time and understand the importance of a timely response. If you need to reach us, please call, fax, or email our office. Although we may be unavailable 24/7, we will do our best to return messages within one to two business days. If you are experiencing an emergency or have thoughts of harming yourself or others, please seek immediate emergency attention by calling 911.