Daniel Mills, LISW

Based in our Coralville office.

Pronouns: he/his

Summary

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or fear while just trying to survive each day? Maybe you've sought help in the past but been harmed by the mental health field. Your past isn’t past for you, and you want to scream, cry, or give up. Whether you're dealing with day-to-day stress or long-held painful thoughts and feelings, you know that you're ready to make a change, and you want a collaborator on your journey.

I am a trauma-informed, abolitionist therapist. I work with neurodivergent and queer teens and adults with an emphasis on addressing suicide, trauma, dissociation, and LGBTQ+ issues while paying attention to systems of harm, like racialized capitalism. My work incorporates EMDR, acceptance and commitment therapy, and somatic understanding.

My approach to therapy includes helping clients identify their strengths and develop new skills while reckoning with systems of oppression. I believe in the importance of accepting our emotions and building community. I incorporate bodily awareness and mindfulness techniques into our treatment. If you are looking for a collaborator, let's meet.

Personal Interests

My interests include reading a wide range of fiction and nonfiction books, watching horror movies, writing poetry, and taking my dog for muddy walks around Johnson County.

License, Education & Training

• Licensed Independent Social Worker, licensed to practice in the state of Iowa

• Master of Social Work from The University of Iowa

• Bachelor of Arts in English from The University of Iowa

• Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia

• Counseling on Access to Lethal Means

• ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

Payment Accepted

• UIChoice, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, Medica, Midlands Choice, UnitedHealthcare, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VACCN)

• Medicaid: Wellpoint (Amerigroup), Iowa Total Care, and Molina Healthcare