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Meagan Hruska, MS, LMHC
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I am here to guide you back to yourself. I believe you are actually the one who “knows,” and my job is to help you rebuild the trust you have within yourself to access your own knowing. My approach is rooted in relationships as the foundation of healing, esp. the relationship we have with ourselves. Having learned to trust my own inner knowing, my intention is to assist you in re-discovering the authentic essence of who you are and to help you become more attuned, embodied, integrated and whole. I take a trauma informed, client-centered approach and draw from principals based on the interconnection of our beliefs, emotions, body, nervous system, brain, experiences and relationships. I include elements of inner child work, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), experiential learning, somatic approaches (i.e., somatic experiencing, dance, movement, etc.), mindfulness, attachment theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and my work with horses to offer you innovative and enriching ways to connect with yourself.
I have the privilege of working with a wide range of clients, including, kids, adolescents, families and adults who have a diversity of backgrounds, ages, races, ethnicities and mental health conditions. I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, self-esteem and family conflict, but my experience spans into multiple mental health concerns. My work is also rooted in a fundamental requirement: a commitment to yourself and the therapeutic process. Without this commitment, real healing is limited.
I also offer Equine Assisted Psychotherapy services. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) offers the opportunity to partner with horses and an Equine Professional, allowing for transformative and healing experiences. I am proud to be one of the few therapists in this area trained to provide Equine Assisted Psychotherapy as a way assist you in your journey! I have an amazing team of Equine Professionals and horses who assist me in this type of therapy.
Through nurturing a relationship with yourself and fostering connections with others, healing truly unfolds. I encourage all of us—individuals, families, children—to become more embodied in our authentic expression. If you are seeking individual, couples, or family therapy for ages 4 and up, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can determine if we’re a good fit for this journey. If you are interested in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (partnering with horses as part of your therapy), please let me know. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy can be done as an individual, couple or family.
Insurances Accepted:
BlueCross and BlueShield
UnitedHealthCare UHC | UBH
Wellmark BCBS
Our Story
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Iowa and previously held a license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of South Carolina. I have been practicing in the field for 9 years. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, and my Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology at Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina.
In addition to working as a counselor in private practice providing both in office therapy and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, I was previously an Adjunct Professor at Francis Marion University and worked in university counseling centers treating and advising students, faculty and staff. I have also worked in residential and inpatient treatment centers, outpatient treatment, federal probation, state prison, county jail, education and research. I implemented an anger management program for incarcerated individuals in collaboration with a level two state prison, where I was honored for outstanding work by South Carolina Department of Corrections.
I also am a co-founder and participant of the Healing Trails Collective, a group of professionals (licensed mental health therapists, trained horse professionals and life coaches), who partner together to deepen our own training in providing healing to our community through Equine Assisted services. Through this community, we provide and engage in innovative modalities for growth professionally. I also previously served on a Community Prevention Team aimed at reducing sexual assault/violence, domestic violence and child abuse in the Florence, SC area, working with non-profit agencies and Law Enforcement.
I strive to remain knowledgeable and embodied in the services I provided. Thus, I am engaged in continuing education, trainings and experiences to offer the best, most evidence-based and innovative services possible.
Areas Served
Ankeny, IA | Des Moines, IA
Our Certifications
- Natural Lifemanship Level 1 trained
What We Offer
Our Specialties include:
- Somatic Therapy
Our Services include:
- Family Counseling
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma
- PTSD
- Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Contact Us
Meagan Hruska, MS, LMHC
1451 NE 69th Pl Suite 41 Ankeny, IA 50021
Phone: (515) 639-0183
Email: meaganhruskacounselingservices
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Our Hours
Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.
Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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