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Dr. Richard Stapleton

Mental Health Counselor Richard Stapleton
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
In network with BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna, Optum, United Healthcare, MEDICA

Introduction

Welcome to Shanthi Wellness, LLC. My name is Dr. Rich Stapleton and I am a licensed counselor in Iowa, Minnesota, Florida, and North Carolina. My physical office is in Iowa City and I provide telehealth for those outside of this area. I have over 20 years of experience and do individual counseling with all mental health issues, but I focus a lot of my practice working with trauma, vicarious trauma, and working with medical professionals experiencing compassion fatigue or imposter syndrome. I work full-time as a Core Faculty at Walden University in the School of Counseling. The initial session is an evaluation. During this time, I will assess the appropriateness of telehealth. Telehealth is not appropriate for all mental health issues and is not appropriate for individuals who are suicidal. If telehealth is not appropriate, you are welcome to come to my Linn Street location. *Please Note: When scheduling an initial session online, please check your spam folder within 24 hours for a client portal email from SimplePractice. This contains initial paperwork that must be completed prior to the first session. Incomplete paperwork will result in the need to reschedule.

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LMHC #001527 (IA)
  • LPCC #2080 (MN)

Specialties

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Faiths

  • Agnostic
  • Christian
  • Hindu

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Dr. Richard Stapleton accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare
  • MEDICA

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Initial Evaluation $200
  • Hour $150
  • 45 min $130
  • 30 min $65

Locations

Shanthi Wellness LLC
332 S Linn St Suite 15
Iowa City, IA 52240-1608
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FAQ

Is Dr. Richard Stapleton accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Dr. Richard Stapleton is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website.
Does Dr. Richard Stapleton offer telehealth appointments? Dr. Richard Stapleton does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Dr. Richard Stapleton specialize in? Dr. Richard Stapleton specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma.
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