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Clara Gaul

School-Based Therapist

LMSW

Service:

Location:

Year Joined: 2026
Years of Experience: 2
Education:

University of Iowa - BSW

University of Iowa - MSW

Areas of Experience
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiance Disorder
  • Play Therapy
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress Management

More About Clara Gaul

Clinical Interests:

Clara earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa and has obtained her Master’s degree there as well. She enjoys working with children and adolescents who are seeking support for depression, anxiety, substance use, emotional awareness, and intellectual disabilities. Clara enjoys advocating the needs of her clients as well as supporting her clients in emotional regulation.

Clinical Approach:

Clara takes a client-centered approach, empowering individuals to advocate for themselves in their treatment planning. She draws on a strengths-based perspective and incorporates a variety of modalities, including play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Clara enjoys working collaboratively with parents or school personnel. Clara will be a school based therapist at Southview Middle School and Prairie Trail Elementary School.

Hobbies:

In her free time, Clara enjoys discovering new shows and movies, with a particular love for documentaries and reality TV. She also enjoys spending time outdoors and caring for her three cats—Juke, Olive, and Kitty. Most of all, Clara values time with her family and loves participating in a variety of activities with them.

Clinic Contact Info

Ankeny Clinic

1105 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 100
Ankeny, IA 50023

(515) 255-8399