Waxwing Psychological Services, PLLC

05/14/2026

📸 Therapist Snapshot: Stephanie BealerMS, tlMHC (she/her)
Stephanie has a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and her clinical background includes supporting adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, identity development, life transitions, mood disorders, and the long-term impact of being “the strong one” for too long. She is a neurodivergent practitioner and am especially passionate about working with neurodivergent clients, those healing from trauma, and anyone navigating the tension between who they are and who the world expects them to be.
Stephanie approaches therapy collaboratively and at the client's pace. She draws from evidence-based-approaches, including ACT, IFS-informed work, somatic modalities and strategies, and attachment-based frameworks, while keeping the work grounded in genuine human connection and compassion.

05/08/2026

We're hiring!

Waxwing Psychological Services is looking for a Billing Specialist to join our team on a part-time, remote basis.

This is a meaningful behind-the-scenes role that keeps our practice running smoothly — so our therapists can stay focused on what matters most: the people we serve.

What you'd be doing:
✔ Managing insurance billing and claims for an outpatient mental health practice
✔ Verifying benefits and supporting new client setup
✔ Working closely with our team and practice owner

Waxwing Psychological Services, PLLC

05/01/2026

📸 Therapist Snapshot: John Cilek, MA, tLMFT (he/him)

John's approaches therapy through relational, collaborative, and existential frameworks. He is interested in exploring the significance of our everyday experiences, interactions, and rituals that shape the context of our identities - and how we make sense of them when impacted by life transitions,
distress, grief, and loss. He is drawn to working with stories and metaphors for the ways they may provide access to emotions and language to better understand who we are, what matters, and how we find - or rediscover - contentment.

He has a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mount Mercy University. He enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families offering therapy services that are affirming and welcoming to all.

Reach out to John to support your therapy journey...
[email protected]
319.853.8899

04/27/2026

💎Reminder from Thich Nhat Hanh on the importance of regulation in one's healing journey.
Contact our team to explore regulation techniques designed to deepen your therapy journey and bring truly meaningful healing.

04/20/2026

☔Seasonal Affective Disorder is not exclusive to winter months. Many people experience depressive - or manic- episodes in the spring and summer. If you are feeling overwhelmed, lethargic or have persistent negative emotions, it might be time to check in with a mental health professional.
Whether you are struggling through a difficult season or have been dealing symptoms for years, our therapists can help. The benefits of therapy can include:

✅ Increased energy and vitality
✅ Increased sense of well-being
✅ Decreased stress
✅ Decreased struggle in daily life

If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, increased stress, decrease life satisfaction, lack of meaning or purpose in life, post-traumatic stress, grief, impulse of anger management concerns, identity issues, or self-esteem concerns, therapy may benefit YOU!
Contact us at [email protected] or find more information about our professionals on our website. We are here to support your unique journey and growth.
In crisis? 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365 for free and confidential assistance. Although not a substitute for professional therapy, it is a vital resource for help during difficult moments.

04/18/2026

Many individuals find group therapy is a great suppleme​nt to individual or couple's therapy work.

Our Men's Therapy Group is a place for men to learn from each other, get support for personal struggles and difficulties in relationships, and increase emotional awareness and intelligence.

Join therapists David Germann and Anthony Mielke twice a month in Iowa City and see our website for more information.

"​The interpersonal nature of group psychotherapy provides an opportunity to explore how to invite, allow, and sustain more intimacy in one’s life." - Nordmo M, Sønderland NM, Havik OE, et al: Effectiveness of open-ended psychotherapy under clinically representative conditions. Front Psychiatry 2020

04/05/2026

📸Therapist Snapshot: Mickey Hampton (she/her)

Mickey's approach to therapy utilizes developmentally-appropriate and evidence-based interventions to help individuals, couples and families reframe sources of conflict and regain a sense of agency over their lives.

Twenty-six years of her professional life have been spent helping people feel empowered by the process of telling their stories. She has an extensive background in the arts and non-profit development, and continue to utilize the power of creativity, collaboration and curiosity when customizing each person’s treatment plan. She looks forward to earning your trust and helping you achieve your goals with newfound confidence and clarity at our Iowa City location.

04/02/2026

🕊“Calming allows us to rest, and resting is a precondition for healing.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh


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04/01/2026

Our practice will continue to provide inclusive, compassionate and affirming care for our clients.

Our practice will continue to have respect for our client's autonomy and innate capacity for self-determination.

Our practice stands with the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy, as well as 28 other major medical & mental health associations, in denouncing 'conversion therapy'.

We are committed to non-discrimination and honoring the unique individual, family, and community experiences of our clients.