School Based Counseling
Discover the benefits of individual school-based counseling in Waukee schools. Through one-on-one support, students have the opportunity to talk about challenges, explore emotions, and develop tools for managing stress, friendships, and school pressures. Counseling provides a safe and supportive space to build resilience, strengthen confidence, and gain new perspectives. Our goal is to help students feel heard, supported, and equipped to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
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Sydney Carstens, t-LMHC
Sydney brings deep passion and energy to her sessions with children in both Grant Regan Elementary and Shuler Elementary in the Waukee District. Supporting elementary students to grow coping strategies, manage emotions, and thrive as young humans.
sydney@healingcollectivecounseling.com
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Tyler Stodghill, t-LMHC
Tyler was nominated Play Therapy’s Rookie of the Year in 2025, for great reason. With his coordination of music, play, and therapeutic relationship he helps his students to thrive emotionally, socially, and academically in Waukee Northwest High School.
tyler@healingcollectivecounseling.com
LQBTQIA+ process group
Current cohorts:
Mondays 5:30pm-7pm starting May 5 - end of summer
contact: abby@healingcollectivecounseling.com
Summer Self-Esteem Group
Current cohorts:
Mondays 9am-10am June9 - July14
contact: jenna@healingcollectivecounseling.com
Summer Bibliotherapy Group
Current cohorts:
Wednesdays 12pm-130pm starting July 9 - lasting 10 weeks
Book: Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
contact: shannon@healingcollectivecounseling.com