Brandon foley
T-LMHC:
My role as an intern counselor is to provide a safe space for individuals to honor and explore where they are at, where they have been, and where they would like to be. My approach is trauma-informed, person centered, and free of judgment. All of one’s hurts, hopes, joys, and struggles are welcome in this space as I assist clients in discovering meaning in even their most difficult experiences. Counseling is an opportunity for us to deepen our connection with ourselves in the present, while moving forward in life with greater authenticity and ability to connect with others.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Iowa in 2011. Currently, I’m working on a Master’s Degree in Counseling at Drake University. Prior to this, I’ve worked for ten years in Human Services; facilitating one on one counseling and group counseling with people affected by substance abuse, mental health disorders, physical and intellectual disabilities, chronic illness, grief, PTSD, LGBTQA+ issues, sexual orientation and gender identity issues, and life transitions.
Outside of working with people, I enjoy traveling, hiking, photography, meditation, film, concerts, and cozying up to a good book next to my cat, Frankie.
Lanae Greene- Intern
Life’s journey sends us down unique paths that oftentimes creates moments of feeling lost, burdened, hopeless, and uninspired. The world around us complicates that journey, feeling the pressures of surviving and pushing through to keep moving, even when we feel stuck or have lost our way.
As a student Clinical Mental Health counselor at Drake University, I have learned the necessary tools to support times in your life that may seem complex or stressful, and I am grateful to become part of your experience to gain understanding of the importance and value of your role in this world.
There is importance in understanding the holistic self and the connection between our culture, societal systems and the way we behave. Using a person-centered approach, I will guide you through your life timeline and cultural experiences and encourage awareness to how your world plays a fundamental role in how you respond to the environment around you.
Together, we will work toward rebuilding your strength and resilience, and I look forward to walking with you on your journey to rediscover your life’s purpose.
ABOUT Marcus Walsh tLMHC LMT 200RYT SEP
Experience:
Masters of Science in Counseling Education at Drake University, Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Philosophy from The University of Iowa, Licensed Massage Therapist in Iowa, Certified in Mindful Awareness in Body-Oriented Therapy (MABT), Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), EMDR trained, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) Level 1 trained, Yoga Teacher/Yoga Nidra trained, Oncology Massage Therapist/Trauma-informed Board-Certified Bodyworker, Death Doula, Board Member and Regional Champion of Iowa for The Society for Oncology Massage.
Specialties:
Body-Oriented Psychotherapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Sensorimotor Art Therapy, Haptic Therapy
Somatic and Body-Oriented Therapies were developed to heal and integrate features of trauma which have been resistant to other forms of therapy.
I’ve done additional work in the study of dissociative disorders and interventions to support integration.
Developmental Trauma, Dissociation, War Trauma, Grief, End of Life, Oncology, Medical Trauma, Caregiver/Vicarious Trauma, Survivorship, Aging and Geriatric Issues.
I work with adults: Individual and Group sessions.
Approach:
I use a holistic and integrative medical approach for my work. It incorporates the whole body and explores the somatic nature of trauma within the body. Using attention and orientation to explore past traumas with various interventions, in an embodied way. I hold space for your experiences and attune to your story with compassion and curiosity. Through co-regulation, we cultivate resilience and restore coherence for regulation of the bodymind. Somatic therapies are body-oriented, meaning we explore physiological patterns connected to trauma within the body. Through this subconscious process, we facilitate discharging the trauma. We co-create a path through, with resources needed to arrive there, and process the latent trauma so you may live more fully integrated/embodied again.
Ezra Krivolavy - Intern
I strive to create a calm, non-judgmental, and gentle space for healing—a place where clients can safely explore the complexities of their identities, relationships, and lived experiences. My practice focuses on co-creating spaces for healing and un/learning, where we examine how trauma, marginalization, and systemic violence shape our experiences and identities.
By incorporating transformative justice, I aim to facilitate not only individual healing but also collective liberation. I recognize that our well-being is deeply connected to the systems and communities we are part of, and addressing these connections is an essential part of the healing process.
Our bodies naturally respond to harm with inflammation, a process designed to heal injuries or fight off threats. However, when harm is persistent—such as the stress caused by systemic oppression, trauma, or navigating unfair systems—this response can remain active, leading to ongoing physical, emotional, and mental health challenges. To help the body return to balance, we will explore what perpetuates this cycle and how larger systems contribute to it. Through therapy, we will work together to calm this chronic state of stress, allowing your body and mind to find stability and begin to repair.
My approach is trauma-sensitive, grounded in compassion and curiosity, and is designed to create a safe, empowering space where all emotions—sadness, rage, joy, and playfulness—can be expressed and explored. Our work will include space for humor, creativity, and lightness, as well as grief, rage, and transformation. Healing is a dynamic process, and together we will examine not only the parts of you that feel wounded but also those that are whole and resilient. I draw on liberatory healing methods rooted in anti-oppressive praxis and trauma-informed care. Whether you are navigating intergenerational trauma, systemic oppression, or the liminal spaces of identity, I will meet you where you are and walk alongside you on your journey.
I believe in addressing the many ways systemic inequities—colonialism, racism, capitalism, and ableism—create chronic stress and deeply affect the body. Health, in my view, is not simply the absence of illness but the presence of connection, autonomy, and belonging. Together, we will explore how these forces have shaped your experiences and imagine new ways of relating to yourself and the world that are grounded in justice, compassion, and possibility.
At the heart of my work is the belief that our bodies are not isolated entities but landscapes shaped by the histories we carry and the systems we live within. Healing requires acknowledging how colonial ideologies have disconnected us from our bodies, our communities, and the natural world. Therapy, therefore, becomes more than a space for personal growth; it becomes an opportunity for collective liberation—a chance to repair the wounds of disconnection and work toward a more just and compassionate world.
I approach this work with deep respect for your autonomy and your expertise in your own life. Together, we will uncover new ways of being that reflect your authentic, empowered self. Whether you are exploring gender, navigating cultural identity, or seeking to heal from trauma, I am here to support you in discovering connection, meaning, and radical self-compassion.