S. Kyle Cardwell

Together we will identify your priorities, set meaningful goals, and build practical skills you can use between sessions. We’ll use evidence-based methods (e.g. CBT, Psychodynamic, TF-CBT, REBT, EMDR) and, when helpful, explore patterns that keep you stuck. We’ll review progress and adjust the plan as you grow—at your pace, with clarity and purpose.

My clients describe me as calm, candid, and practical, with just enough humor to keep therapy from feeling like a root canal. I’m warm but direct, and I’ll help you name patterns clearly, build usable skills, and keep moving toward lasting change.

I became a therapist because I’m drawn to the moment when things start to make sense—when patterns become clear, shame loosens its grip, and people realize they’re not broken; they’re human and they can grow.

More about my practice: Secure telehealth in 12+ states and in-person sessions in Ames, IA. My approach is calm, structured, and collaborative—blending practical tools with deeper work. Christian faith integration is available when desired. My dissertation on depression/anxiety in clergy informs my work with pastors and ministry leaders.