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Provider Information
Name:
Cara Deininger, PhD
Title:
Licensed Psychologist
Website:
Appointment type:
In Person, Teletherapy
Credential:
Psychologist
Gender:
Female
Ethnicity:
Anglo American / Caucasian
Religion:
Unknown
Sexual Orientation:
Ally
Theoretical Approach:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia), Cognitive Processing therapy (CPT), DBT, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), ERP (Exposure Response Prevention), Interpersonal process, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused
Competency:
ADHD, Anxiety, Body Image Disturbance/Concerns, Depression, ERP, Family of origin issues, Fertility Issues/Pregnancy Loss, Grief / Loss, Life Transitions, Parenting, Postpartum Issues, PTSD/Trauma, Relationship Issues, Religious Trauma, Self-Esteem, Sexual Trauma, Sleep/Insomnia, Social skills, Stress management, Women's issues
Insurance:
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Self-Pay Only (No Insurance Accepted)
Availability:
Immediate Openings
Sliding scale/reduced rate:
No
Locations
Dr. Cara Deininger, PC
Address:
520 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240
Location Type:
Private practice
Phone:
612-208-9181
Email:
cara@drcaradeininger.com
Website:
http://www.drcaradeininger.com
Distance driving from UIOWA:
.96 miles | 4 minutes
Distance walking from UIOWA:
.73 miles | 16 minutes
Distance taking the bus from UIOWA:
.8 miles | 13 minutes