Therapists in 50266
Jenna Frieden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Accepting new clients! It is an honor that you are considering me as a therapist. I strive to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment for all of my clients and their families. I am a compassionate person with a warm personality. I typically use cognitive behavioral therapy(CBT), sand tray, child centered play therapy, and other play-based interventions in my therapy sessions. I invite your feedback throughout the therapeutic process and modify therapeutic interventions depending on your specific wants and needs.
Accepting new clients! It is an honor that you are considering me as a therapist. I strive to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment for all of my clients and their families. I am a compassionate person with a warm personality. I typically use cognitive behavioral therapy(CBT), sand tray, child centered play therapy, and other play-based interventions in my therapy sessions. I invite your feedback throughout the therapeutic process and modify therapeutic interventions depending on your specific wants and needs.
Lauren Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, MSW
Verified Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Waitlist for new clients
Lauren is a Licensed Independent Social Worker. She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and went on to receive her Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa in 2009. Lauren practices research-based therapeutic interventions, including EMDR, to support others in finding their path to coping and healing. She is passionate about helping to build self-awareness, perspectives, hope, courage and wisdom.
Lauren is a Licensed Independent Social Worker. She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and went on to receive her Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa in 2009. Lauren practices research-based therapeutic interventions, including EMDR, to support others in finding their path to coping and healing. She is passionate about helping to build self-awareness, perspectives, hope, courage and wisdom.
Hello and welcome! My name is Courtney and I am a compassionate and open-minded mental health therapist located in West Des Moines. I enjoy working with individuals aged 12 through adulthood with particular interest in trauma/PTSD, women's issues, anxiety disorders, chronic illness/chronic pain, insomnia and sexual strain/dysfunction. My approach is trauma-informed and empirically supported. I use play-based strategies in my work with children and I am trained in EMDR as well as CBT-i (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia).
Hello and welcome! My name is Courtney and I am a compassionate and open-minded mental health therapist located in West Des Moines. I enjoy working with individuals aged 12 through adulthood with particular interest in trauma/PTSD, women's issues, anxiety disorders, chronic illness/chronic pain, insomnia and sexual strain/dysfunction. My approach is trauma-informed and empirically supported. I use play-based strategies in my work with children and I am trained in EMDR as well as CBT-i (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia).
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.
I understand that seeking psychological services can feel challenging or intimidating, and I aim to make the experience as positive and supportive as possible. I work with teens and adults facing a variety of issues, including anxiety, trauma, depression, anger, substance use, work and school difficulties, relationship problems, gender and sexual orientation concerns, self-harm, and suicidality. Together, we can discuss your challenges and goals, along with your hopes, aspirations, and strengths, to help you find the path toward the life you desire.
I understand that seeking psychological services can feel challenging or intimidating, and I aim to make the experience as positive and supportive as possible. I work with teens and adults facing a variety of issues, including anxiety, trauma, depression, anger, substance use, work and school difficulties, relationship problems, gender and sexual orientation concerns, self-harm, and suicidality. Together, we can discuss your challenges and goals, along with your hopes, aspirations, and strengths, to help you find the path toward the life you desire.
Feeling stuck, hurt, or overwhelmed? Life doesn't have to feel this way. I can help you live your life at it's best! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I utilize a supportive and evidenced-based approach that provides clients with the skills, empowerment, and hope needed to make treatment successful and recovery possible. I compassionately help client's explore the sources of their concerns and then assist them in implementing workable solutions. This process enables clients to create sustainable change in their lives.
Feeling stuck, hurt, or overwhelmed? Life doesn't have to feel this way. I can help you live your life at it's best! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I utilize a supportive and evidenced-based approach that provides clients with the skills, empowerment, and hope needed to make treatment successful and recovery possible. I compassionately help client's explore the sources of their concerns and then assist them in implementing workable solutions. This process enables clients to create sustainable change in their lives.
Are you noticing tension and discomfort in your body? I believe that this is often easier to notice than what might be contributing to your symptoms, things like anxiety, stress, or trauma. We tend to push on and avoid taking good care of ourselves, despite feeling depressed, managing grief, and experiencing life challenges. We can find ourselves feeling burned out, struggling to function in our daily lives, and needing to reconnect with ourselves and those around us. Wherever you’re at in your healing and wellness journey, I’d love to help you along the way.
Are you noticing tension and discomfort in your body? I believe that this is often easier to notice than what might be contributing to your symptoms, things like anxiety, stress, or trauma. We tend to push on and avoid taking good care of ourselves, despite feeling depressed, managing grief, and experiencing life challenges. We can find ourselves feeling burned out, struggling to function in our daily lives, and needing to reconnect with ourselves and those around us. Wherever you’re at in your healing and wellness journey, I’d love to help you along the way.
Devon Gilliland-Minard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50266
I believe all of us manage the ups and downs of life in different ways. Through a collaborative approach, individuals can develop more effective ways to manage these issues. I enjoy working with individuals (adolescents to adults), couples, and families who desire to make changes in their lives to better themselves. I draw on many approaches to meet your needs and what will work best for you. I believe therapy should be a comfortable process where you leave feeling you have benefited in some way.
I believe all of us manage the ups and downs of life in different ways. Through a collaborative approach, individuals can develop more effective ways to manage these issues. I enjoy working with individuals (adolescents to adults), couples, and families who desire to make changes in their lives to better themselves. I draw on many approaches to meet your needs and what will work best for you. I believe therapy should be a comfortable process where you leave feeling you have benefited in some way.
Life brings joys and hardships to us all. My goal is to be a non-judgmental, safe, support as people go through different times of life. We can work together to bring acceptance and understanding to events throughout life. Being rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, we can start to look at thinking patterns and emotions together to work towards change. My belief is that everyone has their own inner wisdom which we can become reacquainted with through therapy and mindfulness.
Life brings joys and hardships to us all. My goal is to be a non-judgmental, safe, support as people go through different times of life. We can work together to bring acceptance and understanding to events throughout life. Being rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, we can start to look at thinking patterns and emotions together to work towards change. My belief is that everyone has their own inner wisdom which we can become reacquainted with through therapy and mindfulness.
The decision to come to therapy is personal and takes both vulnerability and courage. As we work to create a life of meaning and purpose, we face anxiety, uncertainty, and other life stressors along our way. Therapy can be a turning point to help redirect you down a path of your choosing and help you gain a sense of control over your life and emotional well being. As a therapist I work to provide a safe, supportive, and judgment free space for client’s to begin their journey to healing and self-exploration. Specialties include mood disorders, trauma, and chronic pain.
The decision to come to therapy is personal and takes both vulnerability and courage. As we work to create a life of meaning and purpose, we face anxiety, uncertainty, and other life stressors along our way. Therapy can be a turning point to help redirect you down a path of your choosing and help you gain a sense of control over your life and emotional well being. As a therapist I work to provide a safe, supportive, and judgment free space for client’s to begin their journey to healing and self-exploration. Specialties include mood disorders, trauma, and chronic pain.
Hello! Feeling safe, heard, and accepted are the main facets I strive for with every client above anything else. It's incredibly scary to be vulnerable, especially to a stranger. No matter where you're at in life, you are welcome here.
Hello! Feeling safe, heard, and accepted are the main facets I strive for with every client above anything else. It's incredibly scary to be vulnerable, especially to a stranger. No matter where you're at in life, you are welcome here.
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Life is complicated and anyone can find themselves frustrated and overwhelmed or simply unable to reach their true potential. As a licensed psychologist with 29 years experience, I go beyond compassionate listening to help my clients live balanced and fulfilling lives.
Life is complicated and anyone can find themselves frustrated and overwhelmed or simply unable to reach their true potential. As a licensed psychologist with 29 years experience, I go beyond compassionate listening to help my clients live balanced and fulfilling lives.
Erin Suchy-Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Openings January 2025. Feeling "blah," hopeless, down? Nervous, on-edge, stuck in the past or constantly worried about the future? Find yourself angry/agitated all the time? Do you have physical symptoms like appetite changes, sleep difficulties, fatigue, restlessness, and trouble concentrating? Losing interest in activities you used to enjoy, struggling with everyday tasks, feeling "checked out" and thinking thoughts like "what's the point?," "will X ever get better" can be a sign we could benefit from outside help.
Openings January 2025. Feeling "blah," hopeless, down? Nervous, on-edge, stuck in the past or constantly worried about the future? Find yourself angry/agitated all the time? Do you have physical symptoms like appetite changes, sleep difficulties, fatigue, restlessness, and trouble concentrating? Losing interest in activities you used to enjoy, struggling with everyday tasks, feeling "checked out" and thinking thoughts like "what's the point?," "will X ever get better" can be a sign we could benefit from outside help.
Jocelyn Hernandez
Counselor, MS, t-LMHC
Verified Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome!
I'm so glad you're here. I believe that healing begins in a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. In our work together, I integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, and other approaches to create a tailored experience that honors your unique journey. My style is strengths-based and client-centered, with a focus on building trust and collaboration. I specialize in supporting individuals through acculturative stress, trauma, life transitions, depression, and anxiety—especially for first-generation immigrants.
Welcome!
I'm so glad you're here. I believe that healing begins in a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. In our work together, I integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, and other approaches to create a tailored experience that honors your unique journey. My style is strengths-based and client-centered, with a focus on building trust and collaboration. I specialize in supporting individuals through acculturative stress, trauma, life transitions, depression, and anxiety—especially for first-generation immigrants.
Rebecca Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, IMH-E®
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
It takes strength and courage to ask for help. My goal is to help you use your strength to achieve your goals. The challenges of trauma, anxiety, depression and life events can be overwhelming. Whether you are needing support for yourself or your child, I offer a strength based and trauma informed therapeutic approach. I will work with you and your child to develop goals that build on your strengths and move towards healing. I use a strength based, trauma informed approach to services while using a variety of interventions specific to you or your child's needs.
It takes strength and courage to ask for help. My goal is to help you use your strength to achieve your goals. The challenges of trauma, anxiety, depression and life events can be overwhelming. Whether you are needing support for yourself or your child, I offer a strength based and trauma informed therapeutic approach. I will work with you and your child to develop goals that build on your strengths and move towards healing. I use a strength based, trauma informed approach to services while using a variety of interventions specific to you or your child's needs.
The Anxiety and OCD Center of Iowa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Waitlist for new clients
Have you ever had the thought "Maybe I have a problem with anxiety?" One of the worst things about anxiety (aside from the feeling) is the avoidance it creates in a person's life. From mildly interfering with enjoyment to outright avoiding things altogether, anxiety can be paralyzing. Whether it's related to social situations, more generalized, panic attacks, phobia, agoraphobia, or related disorders such as OCD. These are my first and foremost areas of expertise. One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is seeing and comparing the progress a person makes along the way.
Have you ever had the thought "Maybe I have a problem with anxiety?" One of the worst things about anxiety (aside from the feeling) is the avoidance it creates in a person's life. From mildly interfering with enjoyment to outright avoiding things altogether, anxiety can be paralyzing. Whether it's related to social situations, more generalized, panic attacks, phobia, agoraphobia, or related disorders such as OCD. These are my first and foremost areas of expertise. One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is seeing and comparing the progress a person makes along the way.
Im Kate. I'm a native Iowan who fell into a social work career over 15 years ago. I'm passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges and build meaningful, fulfilling lives through therapy. People are my jam! I enjoy working with a wide, diverse population of clients especially trauma survivors, pregnant and postpartum people, as well as the LGBTQ+ community My approach is both compassionate and practical—I use evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to empower you with real strategies that lead to lasting change.
Im Kate. I'm a native Iowan who fell into a social work career over 15 years ago. I'm passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges and build meaningful, fulfilling lives through therapy. People are my jam! I enjoy working with a wide, diverse population of clients especially trauma survivors, pregnant and postpartum people, as well as the LGBTQ+ community My approach is both compassionate and practical—I use evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to empower you with real strategies that lead to lasting change.
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.
Katie Suddarth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MT-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Waitlist for new clients
I use a trauma informed lens to work with clients in my practice and utilize Emotion Focused techniques for individuals, couples, and families. I understand how both common and novel stressors can impact life, relationships, work and family. Therapy should be a place where you can show up as yourself (sometimes a more true version than you can in your day to day) with someone who will support you with compassion and honesty. I work with both children and adults with a variety of challenges and experiences. I have completed the Gottman level 1 training for work with couples, and training in Emotion Focused Therapy.
I use a trauma informed lens to work with clients in my practice and utilize Emotion Focused techniques for individuals, couples, and families. I understand how both common and novel stressors can impact life, relationships, work and family. Therapy should be a place where you can show up as yourself (sometimes a more true version than you can in your day to day) with someone who will support you with compassion and honesty. I work with both children and adults with a variety of challenges and experiences. I have completed the Gottman level 1 training for work with couples, and training in Emotion Focused Therapy.
We have all been through transitions where our sense of wholeness and balance have been in need of healing. For over 25 years it has been an honor to hold that space for clients as they process life's more challenging issues from abuse, trauma, shame and broken relationships to everyday life stress and self-esteem. I look forward to hearing your story and helping you re-discover your best self. I enjoy working with families, parents, couples and individuals with diverse issues. I welcome the opportunity for our paths to cross! I am excited to announce the expansion of my practice with the addition of Ian Adams and Ross Moffatt!
We have all been through transitions where our sense of wholeness and balance have been in need of healing. For over 25 years it has been an honor to hold that space for clients as they process life's more challenging issues from abuse, trauma, shame and broken relationships to everyday life stress and self-esteem. I look forward to hearing your story and helping you re-discover your best self. I enjoy working with families, parents, couples and individuals with diverse issues. I welcome the opportunity for our paths to cross! I am excited to announce the expansion of my practice with the addition of Ian Adams and Ross Moffatt!
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Number of Therapists in 50266
200+
Average cost per session
$165
Therapists in 50266 who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 90% | Depression |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 74% | Stress |
| 73% | Relationship Issues |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 70% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 84% | Wellmark BCBS |
| 83% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 53% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 50266 see their clients
| 91% | In Person and Online | |
| 9% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |