Meet the Therapists


Meet the Therapists


Heidi Wilmarth, MS, LMHC, LCPC See Journey's on Facebook

During my past 25 years as a therapist, I’ve worked with children, adolescents and adults with a variety of presenting problems, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, unresolved childhood trauma, PTSD, relationship issues among other difficulties.

I am EMDR Certified and a trauma-informed and autism-informed therapist.  I use an integrative therapeutic approach pulling from Mindful Self-Compassion, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy.

I offer a supportive, confidential and safe place for you to work through obstacles, struggles, and current/past traumas to find a sense of peace and happiness in life.

It is my role to respect your values and the goal you set out to reach in therapy.  You have the CHOICE.  You have the POWER.  You have the STRENGTH .  CREATE YOUR LIFE


Laura HoffmannLaura Hoffmann, LMHC, LPCC

As a passionate advocate of mental health and wellness, I have upheld a professional role within social services since the early 2000’s and approaching 14 years of experience as a therapist. I promote an eclectic style tailored to your needs that incorporates a person-centered, strengths-based approach.  In addition to an appropriate blend of humor, I authentically present myself as warm, empathetic, and safe to approach with difficult subjects. Traditional approaches include: Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Emotional Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).  I am also a certified in EMDR Therapy- which is a mind/body form of therapy that creates great relief and healing in recovering from traumatic experiences.

I feel that I am best suited to serve individuals of all backgrounds ages 16 and up.  My specialties include but are not limited to: Depression/anxiety management, Adult ADHD, PTSD/coping with trauma, assertive communication, spirituality issues, intimacy issues, LGBTQ+, mood-related disorders, and grief/loss support.  Additionally, I assist individuals in exploring complex family dynamics, Adult Children of Alcoholics, and persons who are survivors of narcissistic abuse.

I am Licensed in Iowa and Minnesota and provide in-person and telehealth sessions.  I additionally hold certification from the state of Iowa as a Clinical Supervisor to provide oversight for therapists in training. I consider myself a lifelong, curious learner in keeping up with continuing education and the latest modalities of treatment. I enjoy giving back to the greater Dubuque community as a Board Member of Mental Health America of Dubuque County and participating in mental health advocacy events.


Contact Us


Journeys Counseling
2254 Flint Hill Drive, Suite 2
Dubuque, IA 52003

Heidi Wilmarth, LMHC, LCPC

(413) 628-1083

Laura Hoffmann, LMHC, LPCC

(563) 845-3993

Hours: Monday – Friday
By Appointment Only