Daybreak Counseling Inc.

02/02/2026

✨ Welcome to the Daybreak team, Alicia Wright, LISW! ✨

We’re thrilled to welcome Alicia Wright to Daybreak Counseling as a Licensed Independent Social Worker, now accepting clients ages 13 and up. With over 10 years of experience, Alicia brings a thoughtful, client-centered approach grounded in evidence-based care, collaboration, and honoring each person’s unique story.

Alicia supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum mental health challenges, substance use, grief, family conflict, and major life transitions. She is trained in CBT, DBT, trauma-focused care, solution-focused and narrative therapies, and offers both in-person and telehealth services.

Born and raised in Des Moines, Alicia is passionate about serving the community she calls home. We’re grateful to have her warmth, experience, and steady presence at Daybreak—please join us in giving her a warm welcome!

Reach out today or visit: https://daybreakcounselinginc.com/therapists/ for more information!!

01/31/2026

If you’ve been thinking, “I’ll reach out when things calm down”…
this might be your sign.

We currently have availability with two of our therapists, Jeremy Voss, T-LMHC and Alex Bitting, T-LMHC, both accepting clients ages 9 and up.

Jeremy offers a grounded, collaborative approach with experience supporting veterans, parents, teachers, and individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, OCD, depression, and substance use. Alex provides inclusive, trauma-informed care and works closely with individuals exploring identity, trauma survivors, veterans, and those navigating life transitions, and complex experiences.

You don’t have to wait until things feel “better” to get support. We’re here when you’re ready.

Find out more at: https://daybreakcounselinginc.com/therapists/ or reach out today!

01/28/2026

✨ Welcome to the team, Penelope Doremus! ✨

We’re excited to welcome Penelope to Daybreak as an Intern Therapist, now accepting clients ages 5 and up. Penelope brings a compassionate, whole-person approach to therapy, integrating evidence-based counseling with an understanding of how mind and body work together. Her background in education and interest in integrative care shape her work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and feeling “stuck” or overwhelmed.

As an intern therapist, sessions with Penelope are offered at a flat-rate of $20 per session, with no insurance billing required, making therapy a more accessible option for individuals and families seeking supportive care.

We’re grateful to have Penelope’s heart, curiosity, and dedication at Daybreak, please join us in giving her a warm welcome!
Reach out today or visit: https://daybreakcounselinginc.com/therapists/ for more information!

12/19/2025

As the world slows down this Christmas, let it be a reminder to check in on what you’re carrying.

Peace, presence, and support are gifts you’re allowed to receive too. 🎄💛

If the holidays feel heavy, you don’t have to walk through them alone. Our team has availability and is here to support you throughout the season. Learn more or schedule at

https://www.daybreakcounselinginc.com/about.html

12/10/2025

It's easy to forget but the real magic of this season comes from something other than running yourself ragged to do all the things

12/06/2025

If you're in Iowa City stop by this cute store for any gifts for the littles!!

12/04/2025

It’s celebration season here at Daybreak — and we have another milestone to share! 🎉

Our incredible interns, Jeremy and Alex, have officially passed their licensure exams and are now T-LMHCs! Watching them grow, learn, and pour their hearts into every client along the way has been such a privilege. We are honored to continue walking beside them as their supervisors and cheering them on as they begin this next chapter in their professional journey.

Even better? Both Jeremy and Alex will be accepting new clients starting in January! We couldn’t be more excited for the impact they’ll continue making in our community.

Help us celebrate this huge achievement!! 💛

Learn more about them or schedule at:
Jeremy-
https://www.daybreakcounselinginc.com/jeremy_v.html

Alex-
https://www.daybreakcounselinginc.com/alex_b.html

12/03/2025

❄️ The holidays can be magical… but they can also be overwhelming.
If you’re feeling the weight of the season, you don’t have to wait for things to “calm down” to start feeling better. Healing can begin right in the middle of life’s snowstorms. 🤍

At Daybreak, we believe therapy is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, space to breathe, grow, heal, and feel supported.

✨ We currently have openings with Alexis L., LISW, who specializes in:
• Play Therapy & child-focused care
• ADHD, Boundaries and Family Conflict
• Grief & loss support
• Trauma-informed approaches for all ages

Whether you or your child need a steady hand during a stressful season, Alexis offers compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your needs.

Give yourself (or your family) the gift of support this winter. You deserve it

https://www.daybreakcounselinginc.com/alexis_l.html

12/01/2025

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11/29/2025

When you shop small, you’re not just buying a product. You’re supporting a dream, fueling your community, and helping local families thrive. Every purchase makes a BIG difference. ”

11/28/2025

This holiday season is a good time to remember to practice gratitude and there are many ways to do this! We at Daybreak Counseling are especially thankful for our team, our patients, our community, and all the other people that help make things go-round behind the scenes!

10/31/2025

🌟 We’re thrilled to welcome Salvi Alday, MSN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, to the Daybreak Counseling team! 🌟

Salvi is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing virtual medication management for adults across Iowa, Texas, Wisconsin, and Maryland — and she even offers Saturday appointments! 🙌

With extensive experience in behavioral health nursing and a passion for compassionate, stigma-free mental health care, Salvi supports adults navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma, and substance misuse.

Her holistic, evidence-based approach focuses on helping clients find balance, healing, and hope from the comfort of home. 💻💛

✨ Now accepting new virtual clients — including Saturday availability!
📅 Schedule at https://www.daybreakcounselinginc.com/salvi_a.html