Therapy for Emotional Intensity & BPD
For adults who feel everything deeply — and sometimes destructively.
You may:
React quickly and regret it later
Fear abandonment but push people away
Experience intense mood swings
Feel chronically empty or unsure who you are
Struggle with jealousy, anger, or impulsivity
Cycle through unstable relationships
Feel trapped in shame after emotional episodes
You may carry a diagnosis like:
Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
PTSD
ADHD
Or no diagnosis at all — just intensity
This work focuses on:
Emotion regulation skills (DBT-informed)
Interrupting self-sabotage cycles
Attachment and relationship repair
Identity stabilization
Reducing impulsive or reactive behaviors
Building steady, adult functioning
Therapy here is active and structured.
We track patterns. We build skills. We practice new responses.
Emotional intensity is not a character flaw.
It is a nervous system pattern — and patterns can change.
Accountability & Registry-Impacted Therapy
MYOB Therapy, a partner in the prevention of sexual abuse, provides comprehensive mental health therapy, counseling, educational programs, and support services to individuals and families impacted by the sex offense registry in Iowa. We offer specialized services for registered citizens, their loved ones, and the community, focusing on healing, reintegration, primary prevention, and education. Our mission is to break cycles of abuse, restore lives, and build safer communities through compassionate, evidence-based practices.
I provide specialized therapy for adults impacted by sex offense convictions and registry requirements.
This work is structured and accountability-centered.
Focus areas include:
Understanding offense pathways
Reducing risk factors
Healthy sexuality education
Managing shame without avoidance
Rebuilding stability
Relationship repair
Navigating reentry challenges
Long-term behavioral change
This is not a space for minimization.
It is a space for responsibility, structure, and measurable growth.
I also work with partners and family members impacted by registry requirements.
Consulting Services Available Nationwide
Registry-Impacted Consulting & Education
I offer educational and consultative services for individuals and families outside of Iowa who are navigating life impacted by the sex offense registry.
These sessions are designed for:
Partners and spouses
Parents of adult registrants
Adult children
Individuals considering staying in or leaving a relationship
Families trying to understand treatment, supervision, or registry requirements
Women trying to make sense of what life will look like long-term
This is not psychotherapy.
It is structured consultation focused on:
Understanding registry realities
Navigating stigma and public exposure
Planning for housing and employment barriers
Emotional stabilization strategies
Relationship decision-making
Reducing shame-driven reactivity
Developing steady, informed next steps
Sessions are educational, strategic, and grounded in over 15 years of professional experience working with registry-impacted individuals and families.
Consulting is available via secure video for individuals outside Iowa.
Support Groups
$10
Support Groups: Peer support groups for registered citizens and separate groups for family members.
Group settings provide a space for individuals to confront their denial and distorted thinking patterns. Peers can challenge each other's rationalizations and hold each other accountable, which can be more effective than individual therapy alone. The shared experience of other offenders can reduce feelings of isolation and shame, fostering a sense of community and support.
Group therapy allows participants to learn from each other's experiences, both positive and negative. They can practice new social skills, develop empathy, and learn how to recognize and manage high-risk situations in a safe and supportive environment.
Sex offense treatment often focuses on identifying and challenging the cognitive distortions that contribute to offending behavior. Support group settings provide opportunities for participants to identify these distortions in themselves and others, and to practice alternative ways of thinking.
Group therapy provides a place to help individuals learn to recognize their own personal risk factors, and to create plans to manage those risks.
Family Therapy
$200 per hour
Family Therapy (Nancy Miller, LISW): Addressing family dynamics, communication patterns, and the impact of trauma.
Having a loved one on the sex offense registry can be a deeply challenging experience with significant emotional, social, and practical consequences.
Families often experience intense feelings of shame and stigma of being listed for the public to see . This can lead to social isolation and difficulty in maintaining relationships.
Children in the family may experience emotional harm, bullying, and social isolation. They may also struggle to understand the situation and cope with the stigma. There may be concerns about the safety of children in the family or neighborhood.
Vigilantism is also a real danger. Families may face ostracism from their community, friends, and even other family members. You don’t have to face this alone.
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Consulting Services (Available Nationwide)
My consulting services are designed to support professionals, organizations, and communities working with individuals impacted by the sex offense registry, emotional intensity disorders, or other stigmatized experiences. With a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, we offer education, training, and guidance on best practices for creating safe, respectful, and effective environments. Whether you're seeking staff development, case consultation, policy insight, or public education, we help bridge gaps in understanding with practical tools and compassionate expertise. Let’s work together to promote dignity, accountability, and meaningful change.
