Dijana Dugalic, LISW
Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP)
Ankeny, IA
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
re you having a hard time navigating the stress and chaos of life? I may be able to help. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 12 years of experience working with teens and adults and specialize in the treatment of trauma related concerns, as well as anxiety, mood disorders, OCD and a variety of mental health concerns.
I strive to provide a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where we can work together to address your unique needs. My therapeutic approach is tailored to your individual journey and may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP),
I use a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach to help create a collaborative relationship. Our work together will help you build on your strengths, while identifying thought patterns or behaviors that may be keeping you from truly LIVING your life. Please feel free to reach out by email or phone. I look forward to working with you!
License
License(s)
Education
University of Iowa
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $Sliding scale
YesAccepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Health Partners
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Binge Eating
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- Hoarding
- LGBTQIA+
- Life Coaching
- Neuropsychological Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Relationships
- Self-Injury
- Sex Offenders
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Complementary or Alternative Medicine
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Location
Better Days Mental Health
1345 Southwest Park Square Drive
Suite 206
Ankeny, IA 50023 US
Office is ADA Accessible
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
Languages
- English
- Bosnian
Website and social media