Therapists in 50266

Ashley Kirvin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, RYT
Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50266
When partnering with clients, I value inclusivity, compassion and individualized best practice interventions. I utilize a non-judgmental approach and prioritize safety while assisting you in meeting your desired therapeutic goals. I have a wide variety of experiences including working with persons with chronic illnesses, grief and bereavement, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, I have a special interest in working with humans with body image problems, disordered eating, and eating disorder treatment. I am also a trained and registered yoga instructor and often utilize therapeutic mindfulness and movement practices with clients.
When partnering with clients, I value inclusivity, compassion and individualized best practice interventions. I utilize a non-judgmental approach and prioritize safety while assisting you in meeting your desired therapeutic goals. I have a wide variety of experiences including working with persons with chronic illnesses, grief and bereavement, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, I have a special interest in working with humans with body image problems, disordered eating, and eating disorder treatment. I am also a trained and registered yoga instructor and often utilize therapeutic mindfulness and movement practices with clients.

Kelsi Kennison
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that therapy requires a specialized approach that recognizes each person’s unique life story. As a therapist, my goal is to understand the things that have made you who you are including your past life experiences, present circumstances, and future goals. I strive to provide a comfortable and safe environment where we can work together towards a meaningful narrative. I feel that my genuine approach and willingness to challenge and engage clients has helped me assist others to navigate life’s obstacles and improve their functioning and quality of life.
I believe that therapy requires a specialized approach that recognizes each person’s unique life story. As a therapist, my goal is to understand the things that have made you who you are including your past life experiences, present circumstances, and future goals. I strive to provide a comfortable and safe environment where we can work together towards a meaningful narrative. I feel that my genuine approach and willingness to challenge and engage clients has helped me assist others to navigate life’s obstacles and improve their functioning and quality of life.

Carlos Canales
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP, FAGPA
Verified
8 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
I believe therapy is a way to enrich life in general, to enhance the enjoyable, and to understand and move through the painful. I think life is better in supportive company and that is why I am a therapist. I am fascinated with the multilayer complexity of life; in integrating the mind, body, heart, and spirit, as well as the richness of people and culture. I enjoy building connections with clients and exploring what brought them to therapy, how their history informs their present situation, and how needs and emotions are communicated. In essence, I’m thoughtful about how life is experienced, assimilated, digested and observed.
I believe therapy is a way to enrich life in general, to enhance the enjoyable, and to understand and move through the painful. I think life is better in supportive company and that is why I am a therapist. I am fascinated with the multilayer complexity of life; in integrating the mind, body, heart, and spirit, as well as the richness of people and culture. I enjoy building connections with clients and exploring what brought them to therapy, how their history informs their present situation, and how needs and emotions are communicated. In essence, I’m thoughtful about how life is experienced, assimilated, digested and observed.

Jacob Budwig
Counselor, tLMHC
Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50266
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (tLMHC) who thinks of therapy as a collaborative process between therapists and clients. As the guide in this relationship, my job is to help clients recognize, understand, and overcome challenges that continue to impact the quality of their life. My aim is to use cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as other research-based interventions, to assist clients in implementing necessary changes in their lives while providing safety and connection in a meaningful therapeutic relationship
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (tLMHC) who thinks of therapy as a collaborative process between therapists and clients. As the guide in this relationship, my job is to help clients recognize, understand, and overcome challenges that continue to impact the quality of their life. My aim is to use cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as other research-based interventions, to assist clients in implementing necessary changes in their lives while providing safety and connection in a meaningful therapeutic relationship

Kevin D West
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified
2 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
I specialize working with adults and children (ages 8 to 17) with a focus in the areas of anxiety, anger control, parenting, ADHD, relationships and depression. Everyone has points in their lives where they may question themselves or have to deal with difficult situations they may, or may not, have been expecting. I want to help people find ways to help them realize their potential. I work with clients by exploring and educating them about the strengths they already have and how they can be a force for positive change.
I specialize working with adults and children (ages 8 to 17) with a focus in the areas of anxiety, anger control, parenting, ADHD, relationships and depression. Everyone has points in their lives where they may question themselves or have to deal with difficult situations they may, or may not, have been expecting. I want to help people find ways to help them realize their potential. I work with clients by exploring and educating them about the strengths they already have and how they can be a force for positive change.

Emily Villarreal
Counselor, MS, tLMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes we have to give ourselves the patience and kindness in order to grow and heal. We may feel unhappy, alone, or ashamed but we can take control. With guidance and support, we will work together to address the challenging obstacles life presents and seek the changes that need to be made for your wellbeing. You will be seen and heard, and together we will work alongside through self-awareness and self-exploration.
Sometimes we have to give ourselves the patience and kindness in order to grow and heal. We may feel unhappy, alone, or ashamed but we can take control. With guidance and support, we will work together to address the challenging obstacles life presents and seek the changes that need to be made for your wellbeing. You will be seen and heard, and together we will work alongside through self-awareness and self-exploration.

Linda M Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
I usually can get new clients in within 1-2 weeks and have evening appointments available. I see individual adults, couples and families. I have been doing therapy since 1998 and am passionate about helping those I serve resolve conflict. Sometimes new clients tell me they don't really know how therapy works which is ok as I can guide you through the process. I specialize in helping those with depression, anxiety, family conflict, blended families, contemplating divorce and recovering from divorce, couples issues, conflicted relational concerns, career changes, anger management, trauma, sexual abuse, and stress.
I usually can get new clients in within 1-2 weeks and have evening appointments available. I see individual adults, couples and families. I have been doing therapy since 1998 and am passionate about helping those I serve resolve conflict. Sometimes new clients tell me they don't really know how therapy works which is ok as I can guide you through the process. I specialize in helping those with depression, anxiety, family conflict, blended families, contemplating divorce and recovering from divorce, couples issues, conflicted relational concerns, career changes, anger management, trauma, sexual abuse, and stress.

Christopher D Harsh
Counselor, T-LMHC
Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50266
I love meeting with all types of people in different. Specifically, I have have a passion for people going through through grief/loss, depression, anxiety of any type, and traumatic events or childhoods. I would love to help assist you on your healing journey. Part of this passion has come through experience as these are topics I have been close to in my start as a therapist.
I love meeting with all types of people in different. Specifically, I have have a passion for people going through through grief/loss, depression, anxiety of any type, and traumatic events or childhoods. I would love to help assist you on your healing journey. Part of this passion has come through experience as these are topics I have been close to in my start as a therapist.

Megan Callahan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50266 (Online Only)
Starting counseling is a great choice when you feel stressed, down, anxious, overwhelmed, or frustrated. You deserve to feel excited about your life! In therapy, I work with clients to help them learn new ways of handling stress and emotions, managing difficult changes, and working toward lasting growth. I am eclectic in my approach to therapy, blending humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and emotion-focused techniques. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all!
Starting counseling is a great choice when you feel stressed, down, anxious, overwhelmed, or frustrated. You deserve to feel excited about your life! In therapy, I work with clients to help them learn new ways of handling stress and emotions, managing difficult changes, and working toward lasting growth. I am eclectic in my approach to therapy, blending humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and emotion-focused techniques. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all!

Lauren Flynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Waitlist for new clients
Are you ready to take the first step in feeling un-stuck? My goal as a therapist is to help each person feel accepted and heard. I feel privileged to create a safe space for clients to process complex emotions and life's challenges. I understand how challenging it can be to decide to take the leap into therapy and I aim to create a nonjudgmental space to share freely.
Are you ready to take the first step in feeling un-stuck? My goal as a therapist is to help each person feel accepted and heard. I feel privileged to create a safe space for clients to process complex emotions and life's challenges. I understand how challenging it can be to decide to take the leap into therapy and I aim to create a nonjudgmental space to share freely.

Amber E Lonsdale
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
My goal is to help you live a happier, more fulfilling and productive life. I believe you are the expert on your own life and experiences. As your therapist my job is to help guide you to those insights that will enable you to reach your goals. Let's work together to create positive change in your life!
My goal is to help you live a happier, more fulfilling and productive life. I believe you are the expert on your own life and experiences. As your therapist my job is to help guide you to those insights that will enable you to reach your goals. Let's work together to create positive change in your life!
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Kelli Rae Powell
Counselor, MA, tLMHC, LCAT, MT-BC
Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Not accepting new clients
There are times when just functioning in life can feel like a struggle. Some patterns can feel impossible to break, and a similar type of pain or suffering revisits us again and again. It takes courage to heal and to create the life you deserve, and I would be honored to support you as you take these steps. I am a humanistic music psychotherapist serving clients with trauma, anxiety and depression. My framework for psychotherapy is EMDR and multicultural counseling. I also use IFS interventions, music interventions, therapeutic instrument instruction, songwriting, as well as verbal processing to faciliate your needs.
There are times when just functioning in life can feel like a struggle. Some patterns can feel impossible to break, and a similar type of pain or suffering revisits us again and again. It takes courage to heal and to create the life you deserve, and I would be honored to support you as you take these steps. I am a humanistic music psychotherapist serving clients with trauma, anxiety and depression. My framework for psychotherapy is EMDR and multicultural counseling. I also use IFS interventions, music interventions, therapeutic instrument instruction, songwriting, as well as verbal processing to faciliate your needs.

Patrick Turpin
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Patrick is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who brings humor and authenticity to his work with adolescents and adults. He has experience working with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, child and adolescent behavioral problems, problematic sexual behaviors and other life experiences. He believes that each person has their own story that has shaped what they are currently experiencing. Through his work, he strives to foster a safe space where clients can tell their story, gain insight into how that story impacts functioning, and create a new reality that is more fulfilling.
Patrick is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who brings humor and authenticity to his work with adolescents and adults. He has experience working with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, child and adolescent behavioral problems, problematic sexual behaviors and other life experiences. He believes that each person has their own story that has shaped what they are currently experiencing. Through his work, he strives to foster a safe space where clients can tell their story, gain insight into how that story impacts functioning, and create a new reality that is more fulfilling.
Deana Rae Schuplin
Counselor, LMHC, IADC
Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50266
I believe getting help is a big step. This may be because opening up to another person is unfamiliar. Or it may have more to do with struggling to believe, hope, that things can change. I emphasize listening. In my experience, most often, this has been one of the critical ingredients in healing. I draw from all the major therapeutic orientations instead of relying on just one idea or the latest approach. Each has something valuable to offer. If you bring your strengths, resources and preferences, we can work together applying the accumulated knowledge of over a century to make a difference in your life.
I believe getting help is a big step. This may be because opening up to another person is unfamiliar. Or it may have more to do with struggling to believe, hope, that things can change. I emphasize listening. In my experience, most often, this has been one of the critical ingredients in healing. I draw from all the major therapeutic orientations instead of relying on just one idea or the latest approach. Each has something valuable to offer. If you bring your strengths, resources and preferences, we can work together applying the accumulated knowledge of over a century to make a difference in your life.

Ali Dotson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMHC
Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50266 (Online Only)
Seeking out therapy when feeling overwhelmed or stuck is an act of courage. As a therapist with almost 10 years of experience, I am committed to providing a safe space for you to talk through your roadblocks, life transitions, and adverse experiences. I not only trust you are an expert of your own life, but also give you the opportunity to challenge deeply-held beliefs that may no serve purpose in your present life. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationships, and trauma.
Seeking out therapy when feeling overwhelmed or stuck is an act of courage. As a therapist with almost 10 years of experience, I am committed to providing a safe space for you to talk through your roadblocks, life transitions, and adverse experiences. I not only trust you are an expert of your own life, but also give you the opportunity to challenge deeply-held beliefs that may no serve purpose in your present life. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationships, and trauma.

Peyton Milstead
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Hello! I am Peyton Milstead, a dedicated therapist specializing in providing support and empowerment to children, adolescents, and families on their unique journeys of growth and healing. I am deeply committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where individuals and families can explore their emotions, develop resilience, and cultivate healthier relationships. My passion lies in utilizing a range of therapeutic modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients navigate life's challenges with grace and strength
Hello! I am Peyton Milstead, a dedicated therapist specializing in providing support and empowerment to children, adolescents, and families on their unique journeys of growth and healing. I am deeply committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where individuals and families can explore their emotions, develop resilience, and cultivate healthier relationships. My passion lies in utilizing a range of therapeutic modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients navigate life's challenges with grace and strength

New Vision Counseling, LLC
Counselor, MS, LMHC, IADC
Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I'm Joan! Finding the right therapist and building a trusting relationship is so important to begin your healing process. As a mental health therapist, I'm committed to supporting your emotional needs, fostering a warm confidential, and non- judgmental environment in dealing with any life stressor that is present in your life. You may be asking well- what does that look like? This can include adjustment to life changes and transitions, recent injury, grief & loss, addiction, or relationship issues. Together we will examine your presenting concerns and explore underlying factors that prohibit a healthy response to the stressor .
Hi, I'm Joan! Finding the right therapist and building a trusting relationship is so important to begin your healing process. As a mental health therapist, I'm committed to supporting your emotional needs, fostering a warm confidential, and non- judgmental environment in dealing with any life stressor that is present in your life. You may be asking well- what does that look like? This can include adjustment to life changes and transitions, recent injury, grief & loss, addiction, or relationship issues. Together we will examine your presenting concerns and explore underlying factors that prohibit a healthy response to the stressor .

Kristine Lindell
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Serving adults, kids, and teens, I know all the challenges and transitions we face in life can be overwhelming. Maybe it seems impossible to feel whole and healthy after experiencing hardship, trauma, anxiety, depression, or high levels of stress. If you-or someone you love-is feeling stuck, ungrounded, or overwhelmed, I offer guidance to heal deeply. Using techniques that address body/mind/soul, I invite you to heal in a way that honors all that you are, & all that you've been through. With the right support, the severity of symptoms of ADHD, depression & anxiety, life transitions, grief, or other struggles can be reduced.
Serving adults, kids, and teens, I know all the challenges and transitions we face in life can be overwhelming. Maybe it seems impossible to feel whole and healthy after experiencing hardship, trauma, anxiety, depression, or high levels of stress. If you-or someone you love-is feeling stuck, ungrounded, or overwhelmed, I offer guidance to heal deeply. Using techniques that address body/mind/soul, I invite you to heal in a way that honors all that you are, & all that you've been through. With the right support, the severity of symptoms of ADHD, depression & anxiety, life transitions, grief, or other struggles can be reduced.

Matthew Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50266
After working in the healthcare field for 19 years, I made the decision to go back to school to become a mental health therapist. I view my job as a sacred task. Meeting with a stranger and revealing the core of who you are can be very intimidating. I work hard to create a safe, trusting, and accepting environment where you feel permission to be fully yourself. The foundation of my work is the relationship that I have with you, the client. I do not have a one size fits all approach, but I meet you where you are in your personal journey of healing. If faith is important to you, I am happy to incorporate that into our work.
After working in the healthcare field for 19 years, I made the decision to go back to school to become a mental health therapist. I view my job as a sacred task. Meeting with a stranger and revealing the core of who you are can be very intimidating. I work hard to create a safe, trusting, and accepting environment where you feel permission to be fully yourself. The foundation of my work is the relationship that I have with you, the client. I do not have a one size fits all approach, but I meet you where you are in your personal journey of healing. If faith is important to you, I am happy to incorporate that into our work.

Jennie Pedersen-Coulter
Counselor, LMHC, CCTP
Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Not accepting new clients
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional serving West Des Moines and the surrounding areas. I work from a trauma-sensitive, client-centered approach. I feel passionate about creating a safe space where you can express your concerns, feel heard and understood, and work towards your desired goals. I have experience working with adults and adolescents on a variety of issues and concerns including but not limited to trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, self-worth, relationship/communication issues, life transitions and stress management.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional serving West Des Moines and the surrounding areas. I work from a trauma-sensitive, client-centered approach. I feel passionate about creating a safe space where you can express your concerns, feel heard and understood, and work towards your desired goals. I have experience working with adults and adolescents on a variety of issues and concerns including but not limited to trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, self-worth, relationship/communication issues, life transitions and stress management.
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