Heart & Vine Counseling and Wellness, LLC

Heart & Vine Counseling and Wellness, LLC Mental Health Counselor helping Colfax and Central Iowa teens & adults navigate anxiety, stress, and life transitions

FAQ: 'Is Positive Psychology just toxic positivity?' 🌿No. And this is important.Toxic positivity says: 'Just be happy! G...
05/14/2026

FAQ: 'Is Positive Psychology just toxic positivity?' 🌿

No. And this is important.

Toxic positivity says: 'Just be happy! Good vibes only!'
Positive Psychology says: 'Life is hard AND we can intentionally add things that help us cope, grow, and thrive.'

The difference? One dismisses your pain. The other honors it - while also giving you real tools to build something better.

That's the Heart & Vine approach.

How DBT and Positive Psychology work together 🧠DBT gives you skills to survive the hard moments. Positive Psychology giv...
05/13/2026

How DBT and Positive Psychology work together 🧠

DBT gives you skills to survive the hard moments. Positive Psychology gives you tools to build a life worth living.

They're not opposites - they're partners. Swipe to see how I use both in sessions at Heart & Vine. 👇

The science of joy 🧠Positive Psychology isn't about ignoring the hard stuff. It's about the research-backed truth that w...
05/11/2026

The science of joy 🧠

Positive Psychology isn't about ignoring the hard stuff. It's about the research-backed truth that we can TRAIN our brains to notice and hold onto the good - even when life is difficult.

Studies show that people who practice gratitude, savoring, and strength-based thinking have measurably lower anxiety and depression. Not because their problems disappeared. Because they built a counterweight.

This is what I teach in sessions - and in mental health seminars for schools, churches, and organizations across Iowa.

📅 Link in bio to learn more or schedule.

5 Positive Psychology practices you can start TODAY 👇These aren't fluffy feel-good tips. They're research-backed habits ...
05/07/2026

5 Positive Psychology practices you can start TODAY 👇

These aren't fluffy feel-good tips. They're research-backed habits that literally rewire your brain toward resilience and joy.

Swipe to see all 5 - and save this for when you need a reset. 📌

📅 Want to go deeper? I work with teens & adults in Colfax, IA + telehealth statewide. Link in bio.

"The name Heart & Vine comes from John 15 - where Jesus calls Himself the Vine and God the Gardener. That picture remind...
05/07/2026

"The name Heart & Vine comes from John 15 - where Jesus calls Himself the Vine and God the Gardener. That picture reminds me that we're not meant to do life - or healing - on our own." 🌿

Faith and Positive Psychology aren't opposites - they both point toward the same truth: you were made to flourish. Not just cope. Not just survive. Flourish.

That's what I'm here to help you do.

There's enough hard stuff in the world already. 🌿My philosophy at Heart & Vine is simple: we can't always control what h...
05/04/2026

There's enough hard stuff in the world already. 🌿

My philosophy at Heart & Vine is simple: we can't always control what happens to us, but we CAN intentionally add positives to counteract it. When you do that consistently, something shifts.

Have a smile on your face and a song in your heart - not because life is perfect, but because you're choosing to find the good in it.

That's Positive Psychology. And it's at the heart of everything I do.

📅 Ready to start? Link in bio.

To anyone in Central Iowa who's been quietly struggling 💛You don't have to drive to Des Moines to find a good therapist....
04/25/2026

To anyone in Central Iowa who's been quietly struggling 💛

You don't have to drive to Des Moines to find a good therapist. You don't have to be on a 3-month waitlist.

Heart & Vine is right here - in Colfax, serving Altoona, Pleasant Hill, Des Moines, and all of Iowa via telehealth.

And our approach is a little different:

🌟 Positive Psychology - we build on what's right, not just what's wrong
🧠 DBT - practical coping and grounding skills that actually work
❤️ Faith-based care - for those who want to integrate their faith

There's enough hard in the world already. We intentionally add the good.

"Have a smile on your face and a song in your heart." 🎵 (- Brent Uzzo)

📅 Scheduling link in bio. Reach out with any questions!

Is your school, church, or organization looking for a mental health speaker? 🌿In addition to individual therapy, I offer...
04/23/2026

Is your school, church, or organization looking for a mental health speaker? 🌿

In addition to individual therapy, I offer mental health seminars and trainings for:

🏫 Schools & educators
⛪ Churches & faith communities
🏢 Workplaces & organizations
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent groups

Seminar topics:
🌟 Positive Psychology: Building Resilience & Joy
🧠 DBT Coping & Grounding Skills for Everyday Life
❤️ Faith & Mental Health: Finding Wholeness
👨‍👩‍👧 Supporting Teens' Mental Health

Based in Colfax, IA - available in-person in Central Iowa or virtually statewide.

These aren't just lectures. They're practical, skill-based sessions that leave your group with real tools they can use.

📧 Interested? Reach out via the link in bio.

When emotions feel too big, DBT has a skill for that. 🌿It's called TIPP - and it's one of my favorites for those moments...
04/21/2026

When emotions feel too big, DBT has a skill for that. 🌿

It's called TIPP - and it's one of my favorites for those moments when you're overwhelmed and need to regulate fast.

🌡️ Temperature - splash cold water on your face or hold ice. Your nervous system responds immediately.
🏋️ Intense Exercise - even 5 minutes of movement burns off the adrenaline.
💨 Paced Breathing - slow your exhale down. Breathe in for 4, out for 6.
🧘 Progressive Relaxation - tense and release each muscle group from toes to head.

DBT coping skills like TIPP are a core part of how I work with clients at Heart & Vine. They're not just theory - they're tools you can use today.

And here's the thing: the more you practice these skills, the easier it becomes to find your way back to center. That's the Positive Psychology piece - building the capacity for joy alongside the ability to handle the hard.

"Have a smile on your face and a song in your heart." 🎵 (- Brent Uzzo)

Save this. Share it with someone who needs it. 📌

Feeling overwhelmed? Try this DBT grounding skill right now. 👇It's called the 5-4-3-2-1 technique - and it takes less th...
04/18/2026

Feeling overwhelmed? Try this DBT grounding skill right now. 👇

It's called the 5-4-3-2-1 technique - and it takes less than 2 minutes.

👀 Name 5 things you can SEE
🖐 Name 4 things you can TOUCH
👂 Name 3 things you can HEAR
👃 Name 2 things you can SMELL
👅 Name 1 thing you can TASTE

This is a grounding skill from DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy. It works by pulling your nervous system back into the present moment when anxiety, stress, or overwhelm takes over.

DBT is one of the core tools I use at Heart & Vine - alongside Positive Psychology - to help clients build real, lasting coping skills.

"Have a smile on your face and a song in your heart." 🎵 (- Brent Uzzo)

Save this for when you need it. 📌

Address

19 E Howard Street STE A
Colfax, IA
50054

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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