Kalen

Mx Kalen Zeiger

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

“I am a queer therapist who works with queer individuals, families, partners, parents, and groups in Iowa. I utilize postmodern therapy models to provide affirming and trauma-informed mental health care and WPATH-based psychosocial assessments for letters of support. My clinical supervisor is Jess Pladsen, LMFT #000397.”

About Me

As a queer therapist, I understand the unique experiences of queer individuals, families, and groups. I offer affirming, trauma-informed mental health care. Together, we can navigate life's challenges in a space where you feel truly seen and heard. My aim is to support you in finding strength and clarity. I also provide WPATH-based psychosocial assessments for letters of support. This ensures your unique story is respected and your path forward is clear.

Approach

Working with queer individuals, families, partners, and parents, I shape sessions around your values and rhythm so you feel steady rather than rushed. I offer appointments in Hiawatha and online in English, keeping sessions structured yet adaptable to what’s most pressing that week. We use postmodern, narrative-informed inquiry alongside focused trauma work and collaborative assessment tasks—sometimes mapping patterns, sometimes preparing materials for letters—so progress feels practical and visible between meetings. This approach tends to suit people seeking clarity around identity, relationships, or healing from trauma.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

    A therapist in training working toward full licensure in marriage and family therapy, practising under clinical supervision.

Credentials

Registrations

Iowa Department Of Public Health; Bureau Of Professional Licensure; Iowa Board of Behavioral Science

Marital and Family Therapist Temporary License

Qualifications

University of Central Missouri

Service Areas

Prism Therapy Group

In-person & Online

Hiawatha, Iowa

United States