Daniel Mills, LISW

Based in our Coralville office.

Pronouns: he/his

Introduction

Therapy for people who have tried therapy before. Maybe you felt rushed, judged, or misheard. You talked and talked and got all the insight, but now what? Let's work on the next step, not just knowing what you want to change but feeling that change take root.

I work with neurodivergent and queer adults with an emphasis on addressing suicide, trauma, dissociation, and LGBTQ+ issues while paying attention to systems of harm, like racialized capitalism. I practice based on trauma-informed and liberation psychology principles. My work incorporates EMDR with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

I help clients identify their strengths and develop new skills while reckoning with systems of oppression. I believe in the importance of accepting our emotions as they are 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