Heal every part of your Self.
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Resilient Parts Therapy Group is a licensed mental health counseling clinic in Ankeny, Iowa, offering trauma-informed, clinically-guided care for children, adults, couples, and families. We believe real healing goes deeper than symptom management. Whether you’re navigating trauma, relationship challenges, or simply a feeling that something isn’t quite right, we meet you where you are — with care that honors every part of who you are. Resilient Parts is an LGBTQIA+ affirming practice, and that’s not a footnote – it’s a core value of our work.
Five rooted practices, woven into one path.
Internal Family Systems
IFS is a transformative, evidence-based approach that views the mind as made up of distinct "parts," each with its own perspective and role. Rather than pathologizing symptoms, IFS helps clients develop compassion for every part of themselves and access their core Self — a place of calm, clarity, and connection.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
KAP combines the neuroplastic effects of ketamine with the depth of psychotherapy to support clients who feel stuck or have not found relief through traditional approaches. At Resilient Parts, clients self-administer ketamine troches based on a prescription from our collaborating prescriber. We provide preparation, in-session therapeutic support, and integration sessions to help clients make meaning of and build on their experience.
EMDR
EMDR is a highly researched, evidence-based therapy designed to help people process and heal from trauma and distressing life experiences. Through bilateral stimulation, EMDR allows the brain to reprocess stuck memories so they no longer carry the same emotional charge. This modality supports clients navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and more.
Play Therapy
Play therapy is a developmentally appropriate therapeutic approach for children and teens ages 4–18. Through play, children express what they may not yet have words for, process difficult experiences, and build emotional resilience. We integrate play therapy with IFS to support young clients in a safe, creative, and relational environment.
Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) — Couples Therapy
IFIO is an IFS-based couples therapy approach developed by Toni Herbine-Blank. It helps partners understand how their internal parts show up in relationship dynamics, fostering deeper intimacy, safety, and connection. Marie is IFIO Level 2 trained, bringing a sophisticated understanding of couples work rooted in the IFS framework.
Who we serve.
Children and Teens
Ages 4–18
Play therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Adults and Young-Adults
EMDR and IFS for trauma
IFS and strength-based approaches
Couples and Families
Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO)
Relationship Challenges
I’m Marie Villhauer, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor based in Ankeny, IA. After several years as a community mental health professional, I founded Resilient Parts Therapy Group in 2021 to offer devoted healing to individuals and couples. I specialize in using Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy to support a variety of clients, but especially LGBTQIA+ people and those navigating trauma.
Marie
founder · licensed mental health couselor
Get started.
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Free 30-minute consultation
We assess your clinical needs and personal preferences, and determine how we can tailor our approach to best support you.
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Personalized plan
Using our years of expertise and training, we develop a tailored therapeutic treatment plan that empowers your resilience.
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Deep, supported work
Each session is part of an ongoing tapestry of growth and healing. By supporting the many facets of your wellbeing, we give you the tools to understand who you are, and who you’re meant to be.
