Our Therapists

Valyn Bodensteiner, Intern
(She/Her/Hers)

Modalities: Brainspotting (Phase I), Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders

After a decade of working in marketing and design, I transitioned to a counseling career to help others navigate pregnancy, birth, and parenthood! I hold a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication from the University of Iowa and am currently a graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Grand View University. My own postpartum challenges of a surprise NICU stay, limited social support, pumping, and changes to my identity completely shifted my worldview and inspired me to help other women going through their own journeys of motherhood.

I’ve been trained in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders through Postpartum Support International (PSI) and am currently completing the Prenatal & Perinatal Educator (PPNE) Certificate Program through the Association for Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology & Health (APPPAH). I am trained in Brainspotting Phase I and hope to gain additional training in trauma-focused care.

NPI: 1689214017

What My Support Looks Like

The transition into parenthood can be one of the most meaningful and overwhelming times in life. You don’t have to navigate this season alone. As a future licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), I hope to create a space where women feel seen and heard. My support is holistic and honors the connection between mind, body, and spirit. I take a humanistic, person-centered approach to therapy, helping you address unresolved emotions that are impacting your life. My background in user experience focused on understanding people’s stories, building connections, and translating complex needs into meaningful solutions. I like to use humor, empathy, and honesty to help clients become more aware of their thoughts and actions. I’m a lifelong learner and am interested in learning more about attachment, somatic, and mindfulness-based approaches to therapy.

In My Free Time You Can Find Me…

When I’m not working, you can find me spending time with my husband and toddler on our acreage or visiting national parks together. Other fun facts about me: I love cats and consider myself a fantasy/sci-fi nerd. I also love to read, practice SomaYoga, play board games and video games, keep bees, and plant flowers.