Counseling Practice – Prairie River Counseling PLLC
Prairie River Counseling PLLC is located at 33148 K22 in Sioux City, Iowa 51108. The practice is operated by Becky Simoni-Ryan, who holds licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and as a certified substance abuse counselor (IADC), with active licensure in both Iowa and Nebraska.
The practice offers an extensive range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Expressive Art Therapy. Additional specialized services include EMDR, Gottman Couple’s Counseling, eco-therapy, and animal-assisted therapy. Equine-assisted psychotherapy is provided under the EAGALA model at the partnered STARS facility; sessions are conducted entirely on the ground and involve no horseback riding. Eco-therapy sessions incorporate engagement with natural environments and organic systems as a component of the therapeutic approach.
Adolescents and adults are served across a wide range of clinical presentations, including PTSD, anxiety, panic disorders, co-occurring disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, substance use disorders, gambling concerns, ADHD, OCD, ODD, personality disorders, schizophrenia, and anger management. The practice has stated expertise in working with active duty military personnel, veterans, first responders, and LGBTQIA+ clients. Serving these populations reflects Simoni-Ryan’s dual licensure background in mental health and substance abuse counseling.
Sessions are offered in-person at the Sioux City location. Office hours are Monday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Thursday 9:00 AM to noon. The website states that insurance covers equine-assisted psychotherapy services, though a comprehensive list of accepted insurance plans is not provided on the main page. Telehealth availability is not specified on the reviewed pages.
The address at 33148 K22 places the practice in a rural corridor outside Sioux City, which aligns with the eco-therapy and equine-assisted services offered at the nearby STARS facility. Contact: PrairieRiverCounseling@outlook.com and (712)-301-7411.