Paige Thacker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMH-NP, BC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Des Moines, IA 50311
Let's Connect (515) 585-3954

You may look high functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in ways that do not fully make sense. Maybe you have tried therapy before and gained insight, yet the same issues keep resurfacing. You want to understand what is actually happening beneath the surface and you want it to change.
I work particularly well with intellectually curious or high capacity individuals who feel overstimulated, misunderstood, or mentally overextended. Common concerns include anxiety, ADHD related overwhelm, obsessive thinking, burnout, and relationship patterns that feel difficult to shift.
I provide therapy and medication management using a holistic, integrative approach, considering psychological, biological, and lifestyle factors together. A central part of my work involves identifying the recurring patterns that quietly shape thoughts, relationships, and stress responses. Treatment is structured and grounded in evidence.
If you are looking for thoughtful, collaborative work, I welcome you to reach out. With insight and steady intention, meaningful change is possible. Most clients experience increased clarity and direction within the first few sessions, even as deeper change continues to unfold over time.
Call or Email Paige Thacker now for a free 15 minute consultation - (515) 585-3954
Let's Connect (515) 585-3954

Finances
Fees
- Standard Visit $200
Payment Methods
Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Paige Thacker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMH-NP, BC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 585-3954
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Iowa / G167674 Paige Thacker
Paige Thacker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMH-NP, BC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (515) 585-3954
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Stress
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Bisexual
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Paige Thacker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMH-NP, BC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 585-3954
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
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Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
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Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Paige Thacker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMH-NP, BC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 585-3954
Location
Additional Location
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 585-3954Nearby Areas
Paige Thacker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMH-NP, BC
Call for a free consultation now - (515) 585-3954