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Headshot of Dr. Kalen Zeiger Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Dr. Kalen D. Zeiger

They / Them / Theirs

Accepting New Clients
Online in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Colorado
Headshot of Dr. Kalen Zeiger Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Identifies As
They / Them / TheirsNon-binary / Genderfluid, Transgender, genderqueerWhiteGayLGBTQIA+
Get To Know Me
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Specialties
Specializes in
AnxietySexuality Based IssuesGender identity & transgender healthLGBTQIA related issuesTrauma
General Expertise
DepressionRelationship IssuesLoss/GriefSocial AnxietyADHDAbuse/Survivors of abuseAutism spectrum disorderDomestic violenceFamily issuesPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)CouplesFamiliesNeurodiversity
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Family Systems TherapyFeminist TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Brief Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyCouples CounselingIndividual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaUMRAmerigroupHealthPartnersIowa Total CareMedicaidMidlands ChoiceOptumTRICAREWellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
First Session:$225
Family Therapy:$200
Couples Counseling:$200
Individual Therapy:$200
Professional Background
LicensureIowa, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 112891Wisconsin, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 2244 - 124Colorado, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT.0002784
Training/CertificationsCertified Clinical Trauma ProfessionalCertified Family Trauma ProfessionalAAMFT Supervisor Candidate
Education
University of Iowa, Doctorate of Philosophy, Couple and Family Therapy, 2024 — DISSERTATION: Trans Inclusive and Competent Clinical Practices: Improving Clinical Intakes and Settings AWARDS: Social Justice Award (2022); Emma E. Holmes Education Scholarship (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024).
University of Central Missouri, Master of Science, Human Development & Family Science, Marriage and Family Therapy, 2020 — THESIS: A Narrative Inquiry into Trans and Gender Variant Identities and Adverse Stress Experiences. ACTIVITIES & SOCIETIES: Co-President of Central Council of Human Development & Family Science, Member of Central Council of Marriage & Family Therapy, Member of Recover Central, Member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. AWARDS: 2020 Outstanding Graduate Student for Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies, 2020 Outstanding Graduate Student Overall University Winner, 2020 Graduation Future Leader Speaker.
Columbia College, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 2018 — MINORS: Anthropology, Sociology, Women's Studies. ACTIVITIES & SOCITIES: Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society. AWARDS: Dean's List, Summa Cum Laude, and The Presidential Award for 2018.
Work HistoryI have a PhD in Couple and Family Therapy from the University of Iowa and am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Iowa and Wisconsin. I am a queer therapist and I have education and training for and experience working with individuals, couples, families, and parents who have trauma and who are queer. I have previously provided therapy at places such as Survival House Domestic Violence Shelter and the LGBTQ Counseling Clinic. At Survival House I saw individuals and families for ongoing therapy. I also designed and facilitated in-person therapy and support groups, including queer focused groups, both in house and as outreach. More recently I worked at the LGBTQ Counseling Clinic at the University of Iowa where I worked as a therapist and as the Associate Clinic Director. There I engaged in queer and gender-affirming mental health care, provided WPATH-informed psychosocial assessments and letters of support, and provided mental health care and support to individuals, couples, parents, and families who are often navigating a world that can be less than accepting. I am aware that queer people are more likely to have trauma and I have sought out additional education and certifications in Clinical Trauma, Family Trauma, and EMDR in order to help clients manage and process that trauma so that they can move forward. I'm an active LGBTQ+ Community member both personally and professionally. I've founded LGBTQ+ support groups, founded DEI subcommittees, been a Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil guest speaker and host, given queer talks at schools, given queer cultural competency guest lectures, participated in UIowa's #PrideMonth Research Series, and been involved in other queer community events.
Frequently Asked Questions
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