About Us

We use a unique method called Co-Therapy for Couples Counseling! Co-counseling with us, Rick & Monique Elgersma brings you less bias with a couple that has their own real relationship. You’ll gain two perspectives and expertise from professional counselors. But you’ll also get a sense of our own marriage. Because of this commonness, clients can better know they‘ll be heard, understood and respected. Our goal? Improve the relational health of Central Iowa. We help you build your best relationship through individual, family, couples and marriage counseling, but focus primarily on couples work. Using co-therapy also increases creativity, and helps create balance in the counseling room. Call 515-635-1805 or visit our website for more information: realconnectionscounseling.com.

Products & Services
Marriage Counseling by Real Connections Counseling
What do your vows say? Did they say that you’d be theirs in every kind of situation, whether sick or healthy, poor or wealthy? Most couples Rick & ...
Couples Counseling by Real Connections Counseling
It IS tough out there! Sometimes couples struggle with the tough discussions around commitment, conflict, children, large decisions, and bad relati...
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