Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Your story matters —
let's write the next chapter together.
Real healing begins when someone truly listens. In a space built on trust and respect, you'll find the support you need to move forward with clarity and strength.
What I Offer
Support tailored to
where you are right now
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions in a confidential, judgment-free space — your pace, your goals, your growth.
Anxiety & Stress
Practical tools and compassionate guidance to help you quiet the noise and reclaim your sense of calm.
Trauma Recovery
Gentle, evidence-based support to process past experiences and rebuild a sense of safety within yourself.
Depression Support
You don't have to carry this alone. Together we'll find pathways toward light, motivation, and meaning.
Relationship Concerns
Navigate communication breakdowns, boundary setting, and relational patterns with clarity and care.
Life Transitions
Career changes, grief, identity shifts — whatever you're moving through, you deserve a steady guide beside you.
My Approach
Therapy that meets you
where life has brought you.
I believe healing isn't about fixing what's broken — it's about understanding what's been carrying the weight and learning how to set it down. My practice is rooted in empathy, cultural humility, and evidence-based methods that honor your unique experience.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Mindfulness-Based Techniques
- Collaborative, client-centered goal setting
About
A counselor who
truly sees you.
I'm Cory Wumkes, a licensed mental health counselor based in Waterloo, Iowa. I earned my Master's degree and bring a deep commitment to creating a space where you feel safe enough to be completely honest — with me, and with yourself.
My approach blends warmth with directness. I won't nod along when something needs to be said differently — but I'll always say it with respect. You're the expert on your life; my role is to help you hear what you already know.
"For the first time, I felt like someone actually understood without me having to explain everything twice. That changed everything for me."
— A client in Waterloo, IA
Get in Touch
Taking the first step
is often the hardest part.
Reach out today. A brief consultation helps us determine if we're the right fit — and that's okay either way.
Contact Information
Office hours by appointment.
New client consultations available.
