Women's Wellness and Counseling Service

Women are often screened by their primary care physician, obstetrician, or mental health care provider, who determines if a referral is appropriate. Women may also self-refer to our clinic.

Following referral, a secondary assessment is conducted by our clinic staff. A course of treatment is then developed collaboratively with each patient.

Our clinic uses a brief, time-limited psychotherapy model. Our focus is on symptom reduction, improved functioning, and attainment of agreed-upon therapeutic goals.

Couples counseling is available.

Psychiatrists prescribe and manage medications for pregnant and postpartum women, including those who are breastfeeding.

We are able to carefully discuss the benefits of medication as well as the impacts of untreated mental health symptoms on fetal and/or maternal health with our patients.

Conducting clinical research that identifies more effective treatments for perinatal mood concerns is an important part of our mission.

WWC is a training site for UI Hospitals & Clinics resident physicians and medical students in the fields of psychiatry, obstetrics and gynecology, and family medicine.

Graduate and post-doctoral students from the departments of clinical psychology, counseling psychology, nursing, and social work also assist in patient care.

Our clinicians are able to provide feedback to and care coordination with referring providers.

We offer selected women's wellness services at Iowa River Landing. Located at the Coralville interchange on Interstate 80 (exit 242), Iowa River Landing offers patients easy access, free parking, several amenities, and a state-of-the-art building for delivering outstanding patient care.