Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 10 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression and 7 more.
Teresa Nundahl
(she/her)
New to Grow
About me
Have you spent much of your life taking care of everyone else-your children, your spouse, your parents, your family, your work-only to reach this point and realize you're not quite sure where you fit in anymore? If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who especially enjoys working with women 55+ who are navigating the changes that come with this stage of life. You may be adjusting to an empty nest, changes in your marriage or family relationships, caregiving responsibilities, retirement, or simply finding yourself asking, "What do I want to do for myself now?" Sometimes, the hardest part is giving yourself permission to find out.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Your first session is not about having all the answers. It's about having a conversation. I'll take time to get to know you, understand what has brought you to therapy, and learn what you would like to be different in your life. We'll talk about your experiences, your relationships, your strengths, and the goals that matter to you. Most importantly, you can expect to be met with warmth, compassion, and without judgment. We'll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. You don't have to tell your entire story all at once, and you don't have to know exactly where therapy needs to take you. We can figure that out together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I believe meaningful therapy involves both looking back and moving forward. Sometimes, we need to understand the experiences, relationships, and beliefs that have shaped how we see ourselves. Other times, we need to focus on what we can do differently today. Often we need both. My approach combines evidence-based therapies including Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). I tailor our work to you rather than expecting you to fit into a particular therapy model. I especially want to help build the confidence to set boundaries, care for yourself without guilt, reconnect with the things that bring you joy, and begin making choices based on what you want-not simply what everyone else needs from you. Therapy isn't about becoming a different person. It's about reconnecting with the person you may have lost sight of along the way. You have spent much of your life taking care of others. It may be time to make some room for you.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal client is a woman 55+ who has spent much of her life caring for others and is beginning to realize that she has lost touch with herself along the way. She may feel guilty putting her own needs first, struggles to set boundaries, or finds herself continuing to say yes when she really wants to say no. She may be thinking, "I've spent my whole life taking care of everyone else." "What do I want now?" From the outside, her life may look perfectly fine, while internally she feels stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure about what comes next. She may come to therapy feeling uncertain about whether she is allowed to prioritize herself. My goal is to help her develop greater confidence in herself and her choices, learn to care for herself without guilt, establish healthier boundaries, reconnect with her interests and sense of identity, and create meaningful changes in her life.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Other specialties
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
Grief
Health/Medical Issues
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
Identifies as
Spiritual but not religious
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Iowa
Wisconsin
Accepts
Arlo
Cash - $125 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help clients identify what they want their lives to look like and recognize the strengths, resources, and abilities they already have to move toward those goals. Rather than focusing only on what is wrong or what has gone wrong, we explore what is working, what you would like to be different, and what small changes can begin moving you in that direction. For women who have spent years putting the needs of others first, this approach can be especially helpful. Together, we can explore questions such as: What would you like your life to look like? What would be different if you felt more confident? What would you be doing if guilt wasn't making the decisions for you?
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Many of us develop beliefs about ourselves and our responsibilities over the course of our lives, and sometimes those beliefs continue to influence us even when they are no longer serving us. In therapy, we work together to recognize these patterns, examine whether they are accurate or helpful, and develop healthier and more balanced ways of thinking. We then connect those changes in thinking to practical changes in everyday life. CBT can help you move from "I have to take care of everyone else" toward "I can care about the people I love while also taking care of myself."
Motivational Interviewing
I use Motivational Interviewing to help clients explore their own reasons for change in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Rather than telling you what you should do, I work collaboratively with you to understand what matters most, identify what may be getting in the way, and strengthen your confidence in making meaningful changes. Motivational Interviewing can help you move from "I know something needs to change, but I don't know where to begin" toward "I can take one step at a time toward what matters to me."
EMDR
For women who have spent years putting others first, Eye movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) can sometimes help address the deeper experiences and beliefs behind patterns such as "I'm not important," "I have to take care of everyone," or "my needs don't matter." As those experiences are processed, therapy can create more room for healthier beliefs, greater self-compassion, and meaningful change.