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Safaa Elnour

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

I am passionate about supporting adults through life’s most challenging moments—whether it’s navigating anxiety, depression, or healing from trauma. My approach to therapy is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and respect for each person’s unique journey. I believe that with the right support, individuals can build resilience, rediscover their strengths, and move forward with clarity and confidence. Over the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals across the lifespan—from teens to older adults—in both individual and group settings. These diverse experiences have deepened my understanding of the human experience and equipped me to provide personalized, empathetic care.

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My Qualifications

  • ​​​Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), State of Iowa

  • Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, Barry University, 2019

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Minor in Aging Studies, University of Iowa, 2014

  • Languages Spoken: English, Arabic

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My Approach

At Joyful Mind Psychiatry, I focus exclusively on working with adults, drawing from evidence-based practices and trauma-informed approaches. My work is centered on helping clients develop effective coping skills, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and process the impact of past experiences in a safe and supportive space.

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My areas of passion and expertise include helping clients with:

  • ADHD

  • Anger management

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Bipolar disorder

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder

  • Panic disorder

  • Phobias

  • Grief and loss

  • Cultural and ethnic issues

  • Borderline personality disorder

  • Trauma

  • Divorce

  • Military veterans

 

The main techniques I like to use are: 

--Cognitive behavioral therapy

--Dialectical behavioral therapy

--Motivational interviewing

--Solution-focused brief therapy​

--Trauma-informed therapy

 

Getting help isn’t about changing who you are; it’s about helping you grow into the healthiest, most authentic version of yourself. Your symptoms don’t have to control your life. Together, we can work through challenges so that you can face them with clarity and confidence—without losing what makes you uniquely you. Reach out today, and let’s begin this journey together.

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