Meg Hammes

Meet Meg: Meg is a compassionate, client-centered therapist who prioritizes your unique experiences and perspective. She takes a non-judgmental approach, fully embracing the belief that you are the expert in your own life. Meg sees her role as walking alongside you, offering support and guidance as you navigate your personal journey toward growth, healing, and self-discovery. Meg works primarily with adults, emerging adults, and couples, offering a safe and affirming space to address challenges such as relationship conflicts, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, self-esteem, and trauma. For couples, Meg takes a strengths-based approach to foster reconnection, improve communication, deepen understanding, and rebuild trust. Meg is committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates neurodiversity and affirms the experiences of individuals within Queer community. Her therapeutic style blends warmth, compassion, and a touch of humor, grounded in trauma-informed and multicultural perspectives. She strives to cultivate a safe, welcoming environment where you can feel comfortable exploring your emotions and experiences. You might seek Meg’s support to: Process traumatic life experiences and navigate difficult emotions in a safe, supportive space. Explore and affirm your identity, including gender identity and self-expression. Align your life with your core values and live authentically. Build resilience and skills to manage anxiety, depression, or life transitions. Strengthen your relationships, enhance communication, and set healthy boundaries. Training and Experience: Meg’s educational journey began with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in sociology and women’s studies from the University of Northern Iowa, focusing on feminist theory, eating disorders, and relationship violence. She earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from St. Ambrose University in Iowa, with a generalist specialty. Over the past 30 years, Meg has cultivated a wealth of experience working with children, families, couples, and adults across diverse settings, including crisis services, community organizations, private practice, and higher education. To deepen her ability to support clients, Meg has achieved certifications as a Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP II) and in EMDR therapy. She has also received advanced training in therapeutic modalities, including somatic processing, dialectical techniques, internal family systems, and mindfulness-based approaches. For couples counseling, Meg incorporates Gottman Method Level II techniques. Areas of focus and interest: Trauma recovery Couples counseling Gender affirming care Neurodivergent affirming care Identity exploration Women’s mental health Anxiety and depression Life transitions Mindfulness and resilience-building Meg believes in going beyond conventional talk therapy to create a healing experience tailored to your needs. Her mission is to empower you to live authentically, build meaningful relationships, and navigate life’s complexities with confidence and clarity. Licensed in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin