Hi! I’m glad you’re here!

A little about me. I am Andrea Nus. Some of my identities and advantages – I am a heterosexually married, white, cisgender, neurodivergent, childfree woman in a fat and abled body. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Iowa. My spouse and I have two beloved fur babies (see below for cuteness). I experience joy gardening and doing yardwork, being creative, spending time with loved ones, and listening to live music. And I find reality TV absolutely fascinating for reasons I haven’t fully cared to explore or defend.

A life long learner (not knower), I attend and staff trainings, read, listen to podcasts, attend a few groups. As most do I think, I learn greatly by life experiences. Especially my mistakes. And I am passionate to learn more about people – the human brain, relationships, communication styles, and aspects of human history.

In pursuit of my personal and professional development, I have received good and great coaching in a few areas of my life. During the pandemic I became became curious about coaching. In 2022, I began a coaching program designed specifically for therapists. We wrapped up in Spring 2023, and I continue to learn and develop my coaching skills while workings towards certification from International Coaching Federation (ICF).

While always nervous speaking in classroom and group situations, my first panic attack occurred while giving a brief report at a state conference. My fellow classmates, soon-to-be collegues, my supervisor, and therapist were attending. Until 2021, I never considered running a group of any kind. As an introvert, the idea of facilitating a group made everything inside of me holler “Hell to-the-No!” My heart raced rapidly at the thought of speaking in a group. But because of the changes and healing I’ve experienced in recent years in a few groups, I want to take this risk. In the fall of 2023, I taught as an adjunct professor and rarely experienced nervousness.

My desire ignited for more women with bodies like mine to experience the power and possibilities of being in a group where each member is valued. Also, my other services of coaching and workshops allow more women in fat and larger bodies to have the kind of relationship they want with themselves and live the life they want. Look around this site and if what I offer interests you, reach out and we’ll set up a time to connect on your interests and questions.