7025 Hickman Rd, Ste 5
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 635-3300
Client Portal: https://www.therapyportal.com/p/holdinghandsfamilytherapy/
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Holding Hands Family Therapy, PLLC provides mental health therapy services for individuals, couple's & families - children, teens, and adults.
Holding hands signifies supporting, guiding, and connecting with one another. It is a beautiful act of humanity.
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Our Providers
Hallie Henely, LMFT
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Prospective clients, please call or email Hallie to set up sessions with any of our therapists.
Ph. (515) 635-3300
HallieH@holdinghandsfamilytherapy.com
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Welcome to Holding Hands Family Therapy! My name is Hallie and I am a therapist here and I am also the owner; I see clients for therapy and I also handle the administrative work for our team. I'm looking forward to supporting you with your mental health goals or answering any questions you have about being seen by one of our providers or myself.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and I have experience working with children, teens, and adults with various emotional needs. I graduated from Wartburg College with my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, then received my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mount Mercy University.
I tend to develop a teamwork approach with my clients where you are the expert on you, and I'm the expert on mental health and change. Developing a trusting, comfortable relationship is an important part of the therapy process. I enjoy using humor, games, art and music in my therapy sessions - whatever fits for you!
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My experience working with children has given me creative skills to support kids in fun, interactive ways other than with talk therapy only. Sometimes kids find it too overwhelming to talk face to face about their concerns. Play therapy is a great way for kids to express themselves and process in very natural ways.
I find it helpful to focus on my client's strengths, as well as validating their hardships. I use many different approaches in therapy, but one of them includes having a trauma-informed lens. This just means that I believe our dysfunction sometimes comes from us having to adjust and survive through the hard stuff we've been through in life. The aftermath of those situations sometimes leaves us with unhelpful thoughts about ourselves, such as "I'm worthless". I utilize EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy to help clients challenge those unhelpful thoughts, transforming those thoughts to more helpful ones, like "I have value".
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To schedule a new client appointment with me, please call 515-635-3300 or email HallieH@HoldingHandsFamilyTherapy.com
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To learn more about the services we offer, click here.
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See my Psychology Today Profile here
Leslie McCarthy, tLMHC
As a dedicated mental health counselor and mother of two grown children, I bring a deep sense of compassion, empathy, and purpose to my work. I hold a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University and a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Adler Graduate School, where I was trained in holistic, client-centered approaches rooted in Adlerian theory.
My work is informed by a faith-based, open-hearted perspective that recognizes the resilience and potential in every person. I deeply honor the diverse beliefs, faiths, cultures, and worldviews of those I work with, and I strive to create a space of acceptance, curiosity, and respect—without judgment. My goal is to help clients move toward greater self-awareness, emotional well-being, and personal growth—equipping them with tools to face life’s challenges and build a more fulfilling and hopeful future.
I am passionate about serving people across all stages of life—including children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have extensive experience working with individuals living with disabilities and chronic mental health concerns, and I approach each person with dignity, compassion, and a deep belief in their capacity to grow. I believe in the power of connection and collaboration in the healing process and strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered.
My clinical approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adlerian theory, and an eclectic blend of evidence-based modalities tailored to each person’s unique experiences, needs, and strengths.
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​To schedule a new client appointment with me, please call 515-635-3300 or email HallieH@HoldingHandsFamilyTherapy.com
Meagan Froehlich, LMFT, CCLS
Ph. (515) 635-1145
MeaganF@HoldingHandsFamilyTherapy.com
My name is Meagan and I am a therapist here at Holding Hands Family Therapy. I enjoy helping clients meet their desired goals and achieve personal growth. I see adults, teens, children, families and couples for various therapeutic needs.
I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Family Services. I then attended Iowa State University and received a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. For fourteen years, I worked as a Certified Child Life Specialist, supporting patients who were experiencing an acute or chronic illness and their families. Primary areas I worked in included pediatric oncology, endocrinology, and cystic fibrosis clinics. I also worked in the Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) and maternity units. Additionally, in this role I provided support and guidance to adult oncology patients who were navigating cancer treatment and wanted to provide the best care and education to their children at home.
I continue to have a passion to support those who have been impacted personally from health conditions or medical experiences, whether that be their own experience or the experience of a loved one. I also have a special interest in supporting those facing the struggles of grief and loss. I have a deep understanding of how these journeys can impact the entire family system. I have had the privilege of walking with families through some of their most challenging and frightening moments and was fortunate to personally witness the strength and resiliency of families during that time. While working in the medical setting, I also developed a greater understanding of the unique emotional stressors of those working in healthcare.
In my therapy practice, I believe in creating a warm, safe space where clients feel comfortable. I also believe in taking a collaborative approach, working together to meet your needs. I strive to be genuine in my connection to others and to build trusting therapeutic relationships. My goal is for you to feel heard, valued, and encouraged as you move toward growth and healing.
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To schedule a new client appointment with me, please call 515-635-3300 or email HallieH@HoldingHandsFamilyTherapy.com
Alondra Ray, tLMFT
Ph. (515) 218-2590
AlondraR@HoldingHandsFamilyTherapy.com
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My name is Alondra and I am a Temporary Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I graduated from Utah Valley University with a B.A in Family Science and received a M.A in
Marriage and Family Therapy at Mount Mercy University.
As a therapist, I am committed to embracing all individuals, with all experiences and
perspectives, as they engage in healing through connection with self and others. I have
experience working with individuals, couples, and families and utilize an Emotion-Focused and Experiential approach. At my core, I value the importance of my clients living a full life and focus on human connection being the means to accomplish just that.
With empathy at the forefront, I will be receiving clients both as they are and with a mind set on their potential as I offer challenges to promote growth and concentrate on empowering clients. I am dedicated to working collaboratively with clients and I am excited to see what life can look like for my clients as I recognize living a full life is different for all.
As a Mexican American woman myself, I am eager to support marginalized individuals and offer therapy also in the Spanish language. My special interests include experiences such as immigration, spirituality and religion, self-identity and self-discovery, life and work stressors and life transitions. I also have experience working with young adults and students, parent-child relationships, and ethnic minority individuals. Whether these experiences fit or not, I welcome you!
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To schedule a new client appointment with me, please call 515-635-3300 or email HallieH@HoldingHandsFamilyTherapy.com
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