Therapists in 50023
Danielle Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
3 Endorsed
Ankeny, IA 50023
Waitlist for new clients
Beginning this journey is one of the hardest things you may do in your life. I am passionate about this work and helping you create the best version of yourself. I approach therapy through a collaborative lens and meet individuals where they are. I work with teens and adult clients who are experiencing major life changes, anxiety, depression, loss, and individuals wanting to heal from past trauma. I have a passion for working with individuals who have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and assisting them with creating a healthier and stable life.
Beginning this journey is one of the hardest things you may do in your life. I am passionate about this work and helping you create the best version of yourself. I approach therapy through a collaborative lens and meet individuals where they are. I work with teens and adult clients who are experiencing major life changes, anxiety, depression, loss, and individuals wanting to heal from past trauma. I have a passion for working with individuals who have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and assisting them with creating a healthier and stable life.
Many of my clients reach out when their mind feels like it never slows down or is constantly worrying, overthinking, or expecting the worst. If you can relate, you’re not alone, and it doesn’t have to stay this way.
Reaching out for help takes courage. My role is to walk alongside you: helping you understand the patterns of your experiences, offer gentle challenges to support you in your journey, and provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental, safe space.
Many of my clients reach out when their mind feels like it never slows down or is constantly worrying, overthinking, or expecting the worst. If you can relate, you’re not alone, and it doesn’t have to stay this way.
Reaching out for help takes courage. My role is to walk alongside you: helping you understand the patterns of your experiences, offer gentle challenges to support you in your journey, and provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental, safe space.
Hello and welcome. My name is Krystyna (kris-tee-nuh) Thompson and I have been working as a mental health therapist since 2012. I have enjoyed this work immensely, and I'm hoping you and I can connect to help you find better fulfillment in your life.
Hello and welcome. My name is Krystyna (kris-tee-nuh) Thompson and I have been working as a mental health therapist since 2012. I have enjoyed this work immensely, and I'm hoping you and I can connect to help you find better fulfillment in your life.
My primary areas of focus are grief/loss, anxiety, depression and trauma. I utilize a positive and strength-based focus along with a cognitive behavioral approach in helping clients meet their goals. Helping clients identify and utilize their strengths in and outside of therapy is an important factor in my therapy. I also believe therapy is a collaborative approach and I aim at meeting my clients where they are while providing a safe and welcoming space to all. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, families and have a special interest in the elderly. I have twenty years' experience working with the elderly in Des Moines area.
My primary areas of focus are grief/loss, anxiety, depression and trauma. I utilize a positive and strength-based focus along with a cognitive behavioral approach in helping clients meet their goals. Helping clients identify and utilize their strengths in and outside of therapy is an important factor in my therapy. I also believe therapy is a collaborative approach and I aim at meeting my clients where they are while providing a safe and welcoming space to all. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, families and have a special interest in the elderly. I have twenty years' experience working with the elderly in Des Moines area.
Hi, I'm Kennedy! I work with individuals from various walks of life, and I particularly enjoy providing a welcoming space for folks who are queer, neurodivergent, or otherwise feel that structures, norms, and systems in our society weren't built with them in mind.
Hi, I'm Kennedy! I work with individuals from various walks of life, and I particularly enjoy providing a welcoming space for folks who are queer, neurodivergent, or otherwise feel that structures, norms, and systems in our society weren't built with them in mind.
I understand how overwhelming it can feel to constantly prioritize others’ needs at the expense of your own well-being. My goal is to support you in breaking free from these patterns and creating a life that feels authentic, balanced, and empowering. I work with adolescents (ages 10–17) and adults, tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each age group and family dynamic.
I understand how overwhelming it can feel to constantly prioritize others’ needs at the expense of your own well-being. My goal is to support you in breaking free from these patterns and creating a life that feels authentic, balanced, and empowering. I work with adolescents (ages 10–17) and adults, tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each age group and family dynamic.
I currently have a waitlist. I believe it is essential for people to feel safe in the space in order to address the challenges in the in their life that often lead to feeling stuck. My therapeutic approach is holistic, integrating elements of mind, body and spirit, however that aligns with a client. I offer a personalized sessions to learn new ways to cope, support in deeper understanding of relationships with others and self, and guide clients on their journey to being the best versions of themselves.
I currently have a waitlist. I believe it is essential for people to feel safe in the space in order to address the challenges in the in their life that often lead to feeling stuck. My therapeutic approach is holistic, integrating elements of mind, body and spirit, however that aligns with a client. I offer a personalized sessions to learn new ways to cope, support in deeper understanding of relationships with others and self, and guide clients on their journey to being the best versions of themselves.
I work with clients ages 12+, specializing in trauma and PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, attachment, and self-esteem. I aim to provide strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed care focused on helping clients recognize their self-worth, build healthier relationships, and better understand patterns in their thoughts and behaviors. I believe therapy can feel comfortable and authentic, often incorporating humor and sarcasm into sessions as appropriate.
I work with clients ages 12+, specializing in trauma and PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, attachment, and self-esteem. I aim to provide strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed care focused on helping clients recognize their self-worth, build healthier relationships, and better understand patterns in their thoughts and behaviors. I believe therapy can feel comfortable and authentic, often incorporating humor and sarcasm into sessions as appropriate.
You’ve consulted Reddit. You’ve questioned ChatGPT. Maybe you even went old-school and hit up WebMD. And, yet, life is still meh. I’m only a lowly human being (and one with OCD at that), but I’d like to help, because life is too short to be miserable. If you want to rediscover what it means to be human at a time when the world seems to be losing its humanity, we’d be a good fit. If you like to laugh, we’ll be a great fit! I approach therapy in an informal way, because counseling doesn’t have to be so uptight. (As an added bonus, I'm totally open to you renaming me like a chatbot, but you'll get the best results by calling me Andy.)
You’ve consulted Reddit. You’ve questioned ChatGPT. Maybe you even went old-school and hit up WebMD. And, yet, life is still meh. I’m only a lowly human being (and one with OCD at that), but I’d like to help, because life is too short to be miserable. If you want to rediscover what it means to be human at a time when the world seems to be losing its humanity, we’d be a good fit. If you like to laugh, we’ll be a great fit! I approach therapy in an informal way, because counseling doesn’t have to be so uptight. (As an added bonus, I'm totally open to you renaming me like a chatbot, but you'll get the best results by calling me Andy.)
Great to meet you!
If you feel stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break, whether it’s anxiety, trauma, or behaviors you thought you’d have control over, you’re not alone. You may be holding everything together on the outside while inside it feels overwhelming, heavy, or out of control.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience supporting adults through these challenges. I provide a calm, nonjudgmental space where you can safely explore what’s beneath the surface while also learning practical tools that create real, lasting change.
My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in evidence
Great to meet you!
If you feel stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break, whether it’s anxiety, trauma, or behaviors you thought you’d have control over, you’re not alone. You may be holding everything together on the outside while inside it feels overwhelming, heavy, or out of control.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience supporting adults through these challenges. I provide a calm, nonjudgmental space where you can safely explore what’s beneath the surface while also learning practical tools that create real, lasting change.
My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in evidence
Connection is at the heart of everything I do. I believe that the key to healing starts with healthy relationships, whether that is the relationship we have with ourselves or the relationships we hold with others. The things we have experienced in life, pleasant or otherwise, impact the way we interact with the world around us. I take a trauma-informed, person centered approach with clients and meet my clients with compassion, empathy, and curiosity to support their goals. I am passionate about helping people create healthy, supportive relationships that truly make a difference in their lives.
Connection is at the heart of everything I do. I believe that the key to healing starts with healthy relationships, whether that is the relationship we have with ourselves or the relationships we hold with others. The things we have experienced in life, pleasant or otherwise, impact the way we interact with the world around us. I take a trauma-informed, person centered approach with clients and meet my clients with compassion, empathy, and curiosity to support their goals. I am passionate about helping people create healthy, supportive relationships that truly make a difference in their lives.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, relationship stress, or loss, you don’t have to handle it alone. I meet you where you are and we’ll build a clear, collaborative plan focused on what you want to change. My approach is warm, practical, and evidence-based, drawing from CBT, ACT, and DBT skills. I’m especially passionate about supporting women through pregnancy and the postpartum season—helping you feel more grounded, confident, and like yourself again.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, relationship stress, or loss, you don’t have to handle it alone. I meet you where you are and we’ll build a clear, collaborative plan focused on what you want to change. My approach is warm, practical, and evidence-based, drawing from CBT, ACT, and DBT skills. I’m especially passionate about supporting women through pregnancy and the postpartum season—helping you feel more grounded, confident, and like yourself again.
Just as sometimes people get sick and need to visit a doctor, sometimes people need to visit a therapist. This could be due to a clinical diagnosis such as depression or anxiety, the desire to cope with past trauma, or just in response to the many and varied challenges of life. It takes courage and determination to reach out for help, and I hope that I can help. I believe we all have the ability to achieve lasting change and peace on our own, we just sometimes need help finding the way.
Just as sometimes people get sick and need to visit a doctor, sometimes people need to visit a therapist. This could be due to a clinical diagnosis such as depression or anxiety, the desire to cope with past trauma, or just in response to the many and varied challenges of life. It takes courage and determination to reach out for help, and I hope that I can help. I believe we all have the ability to achieve lasting change and peace on our own, we just sometimes need help finding the way.
Looking for an experienced therapist with evening or weekend availability? I specialize in helping clients recover from controlling or toxic relationships, religious trauma, and burnout. My work is grounded in trauma-informed methods, including mindfulness-based therapies, Coherence Therapy, as well as hypnotherapy.
Looking for an experienced therapist with evening or weekend availability? I specialize in helping clients recover from controlling or toxic relationships, religious trauma, and burnout. My work is grounded in trauma-informed methods, including mindfulness-based therapies, Coherence Therapy, as well as hypnotherapy.
I specialize in working with adults, couples and polyamory (ENM) folx who seek therapy for various reasons including:
-addiction, grief, and depression
-LGBTQ+ people through coming out, transition, and general struggles
-Parents, especially those who are parenting foster children and/or adopted children
-Those stressed by the systems around them that tell them that they are not good enough based on their race, size, ability, etc.
-Those struggling with reconciling their faith with their identity/identities or circumstances
I specialize in working with adults, couples and polyamory (ENM) folx who seek therapy for various reasons including:
-addiction, grief, and depression
-LGBTQ+ people through coming out, transition, and general struggles
-Parents, especially those who are parenting foster children and/or adopted children
-Those stressed by the systems around them that tell them that they are not good enough based on their race, size, ability, etc.
-Those struggling with reconciling their faith with their identity/identities or circumstances
The human experience is messy and unpredictable. It takes courage to ask for help, and I am here to meet you where you are. Unfortunately, counseling is not one-size-fits-all, but together we can craft an experience that matches your needs. I offer a warm, safe environment that allows self-exploration of thoughts and experiences without the fear of judgment or shame. I enjoy using humor and creativity in my practice and often challenge my clients to reach their full potential. Together we will work to achieve personal growth using a collaborative approach of empowerment and trust.
The human experience is messy and unpredictable. It takes courage to ask for help, and I am here to meet you where you are. Unfortunately, counseling is not one-size-fits-all, but together we can craft an experience that matches your needs. I offer a warm, safe environment that allows self-exploration of thoughts and experiences without the fear of judgment or shame. I enjoy using humor and creativity in my practice and often challenge my clients to reach their full potential. Together we will work to achieve personal growth using a collaborative approach of empowerment and trust.
Welcome, I am so glad you're here. Reaching out for support takes courage, and I'd be honored to walk alongside you. In our work together, you'll find a safe, affirming space where you can feel seen, heard and supported. With curiosity and care, we'll explore your experiences and help you reconnect with your values, strengths, and sense of self.
Welcome, I am so glad you're here. Reaching out for support takes courage, and I'd be honored to walk alongside you. In our work together, you'll find a safe, affirming space where you can feel seen, heard and supported. With curiosity and care, we'll explore your experiences and help you reconnect with your values, strengths, and sense of self.
Kendall Way
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, tLMHC
1 Endorsed
Ankeny, IA 50023
Not accepting new clients
I believe at various times we move through seasons of life marked by anxiety, self-doubt, overthinking, perfectionism, or people-pleasing. These patterns can leave you feeling overwhelmed, like decision-making is a constant struggle, relationships feel strained, repetitive or compulsive behaviors emerge to manage discomfort, or you’re stuck in a life transition without a clear path forward. I believe we do not have to face these moments alone. Together, we will identify effective coping strategies, build self-esteem, shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and establish healthier boundaries.
I believe at various times we move through seasons of life marked by anxiety, self-doubt, overthinking, perfectionism, or people-pleasing. These patterns can leave you feeling overwhelmed, like decision-making is a constant struggle, relationships feel strained, repetitive or compulsive behaviors emerge to manage discomfort, or you’re stuck in a life transition without a clear path forward. I believe we do not have to face these moments alone. Together, we will identify effective coping strategies, build self-esteem, shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and establish healthier boundaries.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by a major life transition, recurring unmanageable stress, or grief you can't seem to move beyond? Do you find it hard to set boundaries and prioritize caring for yourself in the same way you care for others? Are you neurodiverse and looking to find ways to work with your brain instead of against it? I firmly believe in the inherent resilience within all individuals and that you are the expert in your own life. My approach to therapy is eclectic and fluid to best meet your needs so you can move out of survival mode and create the life you want.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by a major life transition, recurring unmanageable stress, or grief you can't seem to move beyond? Do you find it hard to set boundaries and prioritize caring for yourself in the same way you care for others? Are you neurodiverse and looking to find ways to work with your brain instead of against it? I firmly believe in the inherent resilience within all individuals and that you are the expert in your own life. My approach to therapy is eclectic and fluid to best meet your needs so you can move out of survival mode and create the life you want.
Hello, my name is Lisa, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with dual Master’s degrees in Mental Health Counseling and Psychology. I have over 11 years of post-licensure experience and an additional 10 years of experience working with male juveniles in a residential setting.
Hello, my name is Lisa, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with dual Master’s degrees in Mental Health Counseling and Psychology. I have over 11 years of post-licensure experience and an additional 10 years of experience working with male juveniles in a residential setting.
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Number of Therapists in 50023
100+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in 50023 who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Social Anxiety |
| 92% | Health Anxiety |
| 92% | Driving Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 78% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 78% | Complex PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 85% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 79% | Wellmark BCBS |
| 61% | Aetna |
How Therapists in 50023 see their clients
| 83% | In Person and Online | |
| 17% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |