Counseling in Iowa

Jaia Burton Graduate Counseling Intern

A warm, whole-person approach to helping you connect deeply with yourself and move through life with greater ease.

Call or text (641) 200-1880 now for a free 15-minute consultation.
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A place to begin

Come home to yourself.

As a holistic, integrative therapist, I honor the deep connection between mind, body, and spirit. Together, we can slow down, listen inward, and connect deeply with yourself and what matters most to you.

Perhaps you feel stuck or are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or disconnection. You may be navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, grief, trauma, C-PTSD, addiction, or sexual abuse. I deeply respect our innate capacity to heal, grow, and realize our potential. Together, we can cultivate resilience, self-trust, and emotional balance, so you can live with greater ease and clarity.

I use evidence-based, trauma-sensitive, experiential approaches to explore thoughts, emotions, relationships, and the wisdom of the body. Through embodied awareness and somatic work, I help you develop a more compassionate understanding of yourself, process past experiences, and navigate current challenges.

I draw from transpersonal psychology, Gestalt, somatic approaches, mindfulness, and meditation. We can also explore lifestyle practices, including movement, nutrition, sleep, and time in nature, that support well-being. I make space for spirituality when it is meaningful to you.

I welcome you exactly as you are, wherever you are on your healing journey.

How I can help

Support for the whole of you.

I am LGBTQ+ affirming. I work with adults, couples, teens, and families.

Stress & anxiety
Self-esteem
Life transitions
Relationships
Women’s issues
Depression
Grief & loss
Trauma & C-PTSD
Spirituality
Coping skills
Addiction
Sexual abuse
About Jaia

Grounded in compassion and presence.

  • I am currently working at Ardent Center Counseling under the supervision of Amber Dressler, MS, LMHC, NCC, ASDCS, ADHD-CCSP.
  • I am a Master’s-level Graduate Intern in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Mental Health Counseling at Naropa University.
  • I bring 14 years of experience as a certified Transcendental Meditation instructor.
  • Serving clients online throughout Iowa and in person in Fairfield, Iowa.
Take the next step

Call or text (641) 200-1880 for a free 15-minute consultation.

To ask about availability or schedule an appointment with me, contact Ardent Counseling Center and request Jaia Burton.

I offer online video sessions throughout Iowa and in-person sessions in Fairfield, Iowa.
Ardent Counseling Center
Katie Ram Building, 500 N 3rd St Ste 209
Fairfield, IA 52556
Ardent Counseling accepts most insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare. Cash-pay sessions are $75 per session.Please contact Ardent to confirm your individual insurance coverage and benefits.
Call (641) 200-1880Text nowArdent office: (888) 870-1775