Where Aileen stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Iowa / 00869
- NPI
- 1366586539
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Iowa
About
- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Codependency support
About Aileen
Aileen Barnhouse is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, and ADHD. She also addresses codependency and related concerns such as communication problems, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness.
Aileen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as her primary method. CBT helps people notice how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. In sessions she helps clients try new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
She also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to what the person already knows about themselves. That approach supports people in clarifying values, identifying strengths, and choosing practical next steps they can try between sessions.
In early sessions Aileen helps people identify strengths and concrete goals. She works step by step, breaking down problems into manageable tasks. Clients leave with specific skills to use in real situations rather than abstract concepts.
Her background includes long-term work with adults who have ADHD and with those handling life transitions and caregiving stress. She draws on practical tools from CBT alongside a conversational, person-focused approach to make progress that fits daily life.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Aileen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT is direct and skills-focused and is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing ADHD-related challenges.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and helping people draw on their own strengths. That approach supports people who want guidance while keeping the sessions grounded in their priorities and values.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. This is a collaborative process that adjusts as needs and priorities become clearer.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer alternatives when scheduling around work or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises and client-centered conversations to remote formats while focusing on practical skills the client can use between sessions.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She also works with codependency-related issues like communication problems and guilt.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Client-Centered Therapy. Sessions focus on practical skills and on listening to what the client already knows about their situation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional counseling experience working with adults on a range of concerns including ADHD and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Iowa. Her practice and licensing are located in that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details depend on your location.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.