Theresa Espinosa

A Little More About Theresa

Insurance accepted! BCBS, UHC, AETNA, and Midland's Choice (Cigna, UMR, and Health Partners)

As a mental health professional, I am dedicated to supporting individuals living with the effects of mental health disorders, substance use, trauma, and incarceration. I provide individual therapy to adults with a variety of mental health and addiction issues. I have specialized training in:

• Traumatic Brain Injury 
• Poly-substance use 
• Serious Mental Illness 
• Trauma 
• Legal Involvement 
• Geriatrics and Aging
• Caregiver Burnout
• LGBTQ+ Issues
  

I believe that my client is the expert on their life and will work with them to make the changes they want to see. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral-based therapies, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to assist my clients in achieving their goals. I strongly believe in meeting my clients where they are. I utilize harm reduction as a therapeutic tool to assist 

I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in the state of Iowa and an International Alcohol and Drug Counselor (IADC). My education includes an associate degree from DMACC in Liberal Studies, a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies with a minor in psychology from Iowa State University, and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Denver. I am a lifetime member of the National Social Work Honor Society and the National Society of Leadership and Success. I am a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a direct care professional in the healthcare industry for 10 years. I worked in case management with Medicaid waivers and long-term service facilities for an additional four years. I have experience as a foster parent, legal guardian for a dependent adult, and independent business owner. I live in rural Iowa with my husband and our 4 children. We have three dogs, three cats, and a leopard gecko. My hobbies include quilting, photography, reading, baking, and canning. In the summer, I love to hang out in my swimming pool and do yard work.

Theresa Espinosa provides compassionate and professional substance use counseling services, helping individuals navigate recovery with dignity and respect. As an experienced alcohol and drug counselor, she conducts thorough substance use disorder evaluations and supports clients facing challenges related to parole, probation, and other forms of legal involvement. Theresa is committed to meeting people where they are, including those exploring an alternative lifestyle or alternative religion, while offering a safe, nonjudgmental environment. She is proudly LGBTQ Friendly and dedicated to empowering clients with personalized guidance, evidence-based support, and practical strategies for lasting success and wellness.