Farrah Bonde, LISW

Farrah is an experienced therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles.

Farrah Bonde is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing mental health-related services for many years. She received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Iowa. Farrah completed the Master’s program in Social Work in 2003.

Farrah has a diverse social work background. She began her career focusing on work with substance abuse treatment. Farrah was a registered attachment clinician through ATTACh for two years. She received an Award of Excellence for providing services to families and children in 2007. Farrah then took on the Service Director position at an adoption agency for six years. Farrah has trained providers and community members on various topics throughout her career. Farrah has experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and enjoys helping others build on their strengths.

Farrah has worked in both private and nonprofit settings and with a range of populations. Her clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families struggling with a wide range of emotional, relationship, and professional challenges. Farrah has extensive experience with people suffering from trauma, divorce, life transitions, anxiety and depression.

Drawing from CBT, EMDR, play therapy, narrative therapy, DBT, and mindfulness modalities, Farrah believes in helping her clients find individual solutions to complex issues. Farrah provides a warm, non- judgmental, and understanding approach. Farrah enjoys working with people from all backgrounds.

Farrah is passionate about providing families in Iowa with a quality therapist who understands their unique needs. She believes that each person goes through periods in life where they could benefit from additional support. She considers it a privilege to help others get through challenges and live more fulfilling lives.

Farrah enjoys being with her husband and children. Farrah is an animal lover, enjoys reading, being in nature, traveling, and volunteer work.