Bridget Kleitsch is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) with a passion for helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges and achieve meaningful healing and personal growth. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science and Family Services from the University of Northern Iowa and her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Bridget is also a Certified Brainspotting Therapist and is in the process of becoming a Registered Play Therapist (RPT™). Bridget has been a therapist since 2020.
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As a Certified Brainspotting Therapist, Bridget utilizes this innovative somatic psychotherapy to help clients incorporate both mind and body into the healing process through harnessing the orienting reflex of the eyes. This “bottom-up” approach targets the brain’s limbic system, bypassing cognitive barriers to uncover and heal the root causes of emotional pain. By guiding clients to explore their physical sensations, emotions, and visual field, Bridget helps to release distress, build resilience, and achieve lasting change.
Bridget’s work is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and empowerment. She is committed to helping her clients discover their inner strengths, develop healthier coping strategies, and foster greater emotional well-being. Whether working with a child processing trauma, a family navigating stress, or an individual seeking clarity and healing, Bridget’s approach is warm, intuitive, and transformative. Bridget offers office-based therapy in Cascade, Iowa as well as virtual counseling.
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Bridget began her career with RISE in April 2022 and was promoted to Clinical Director in January 2025.
Read more about Bridget on her Psychology Today profile!
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