Tessa Reed

UCS Master’s Trainee

Introduction

My counseling style is grounded in a Person-Centered approach that values authenticity, empathy, and the power of the therapeutic relationship. I draw from Gestalt, CBT, and Existential theory to help clients move beyond fear, clarify values, and take meaningful steps toward change. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where clients, as experts of their own lives, feel heard, valued, and accepted for their whole story. I also recognize that each person’s cultural background and lived experiences shape how they see and move through the world, and my therapeutic approach will always be guided through this lens.

Current Positions

  • UCS Practicum Trainee - University Counseling

Education

  • 2021 - B.A., Spanish & Global Health Studies, University of Iowa
  • Current - M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Iowa

Clinical and Outreach Competency

  • Life transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Identity exploration and development
  • Existential concerns
  • Relationship concerns
  • Cross-cultural adjustment

Professional Associations

  • American Counseling Association
  • Chi Sigma Iota, Rho Upsilon Chapter — Counseling Honor Society
  • Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ) 
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