Hi, I’m jackie dehner
It’s an honor to share space with my clients and walk alongside them on their healing journey. I take a collaborative approach, offering support and acceptance to everyone I have the privilege of working with. Rooted in a Narrative theoretical framework, I see clients as the experts of their own lives and work to empower them by amplifying their voices. I believe every individual deserves to be heard and seen without judgment, which I provide through a strong therapeutic alliance and deep relational connection.
With over 12 years of experience in mental health, I have had opportunities of working in a variety of settings, including private practice, schools, behavioral health hospitals, college campuses, and primary health care. This broad range of experience has given me valuable insights into the unique challenges individuals face across different environments. I am trained in sex therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), expressive arts, and creative writing, and I apply these tools to address the diverse needs of my clients.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Doctoral Candidate, University of North Texas - In Progress
Master of Science, University of Iowa, 2013
Bachelor of Science, Iowa Wesleyan College, 2010
Associate of Arts, Southeastern Community College, 2006
Sex Therapy Trained, Sexual Health Alliance, 2023
In Process of Completing Certification (18-months of supervision)
Specialties: Problematic Sexual Behaviors, Women’s Health, Kink/BDSM
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Trained, PESI, 2022
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained, EMDR Institute, 2021
In Process of Completing Certification
Specialties: Sex Therapy, Trauma, Anxiety
Filial Therapy/Child-Parent Relationship Training, University of North Texas, 2020
Expressive Arts Trained, University of North Texas, 2019
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Iowa, License #104983
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Telehealth Only, State of Florida, License #TPMC5356
Nationally Certified Counselor, National Board for Certified Counselors #327783
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
American Counseling Association of Iowa
President-Elect, 2024-2025
President-Elect-Elect, 2023-2024
Iowa Professional Health Programs
Committee Member for Pharmacy Professionals, 2024-2025
Iowa Department of Corrections
Group Co-Facilitator, Sex Offender Treatment Programming (SOTP), 2025
Amanda the Panda with EveryStep
Volunteer Group Co-Facilitator, Traumatic Loss, 2023-2025