Therapists in 50266

Our New Life professionals provide outpatient counseling services for adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups at our locations in Ankeny and West Des Moines. Our professional training, experience, faith, and commitment to honoring each individual, enables us to offer counseling that empowers you with the tools, techniques, and confidence necessary to improve your life. We offer support and guidance in this journey through life's many changes and transitions as we partner together to work toward meeting your goals. Visit our counselor's page on our website to learn more about our therapists and their areas of focus.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), focusing on relationships and healthy connections. I specialize in Individual, Couples and Families facing difficult issues. I work with adverse life experiences, trauma, adversities and the quest for success. As a developmental specialist, we review where you have been and where you want to go as we honor your journey to healing life's challenges. With 30 + years of experience, I truly believe you have what is needed to heal from within. Each issue we face manifests itself emotionally, physically and spiritually. I use a holistic approach to guide you through your own healing.

I offer teletherapy for Iowa residents- Schedule through my web site: www.michelleroling.com As a certified eating disorder specialist with fifteen years of experience in the field, I walk the healing journey with clients struggling with multiple disordered eating and body image struggles. I am skilled working with self-harming behaviors, relationship concerns, negative self-esteem, anxiety ,depression, OCD, PTSD, Truama, Identity, grief...

You deserve a therapist who will listen and respect you as you define and meet your therapeutic goals. Jen values a collaborative therapeutic relationship that puts your needs at the forefront. We go through many transitions throughout life. These can be challenging times for children and adults. Jen is passionate about working with children and adults going through transitional periods, particularly divorce, separation, and custodial situations. Depression and anxiety can be experienced at many different points in life. Through counseling, Jen is able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life.

Most of us have never been taught how to build great relationships, raise children, or to be content and find meaning; these issues tend to cause us a great deal of stress. Stress is a major cause of anxiety and behaviors that you want to change. However, you have the building blocks within you to put together great relationships, raise children, and have a meaningful flourishing life. Sometimes the building blocks you already have get jumbled and need to be adjusted. Errors in thinking lead us to feel bad and spiral downward or become anxious or depressed.

It is my firm conviction that the body, spirit, and mind are integrated, and I use that philosophy in my dealings with all people. I typically use a cognitive behavioral therapy approach, though also include other very effective remedies in my work with all ages--children, teens, adults, couples, families. Common issues daily addressed in my office include depression, anxiety, panic, impulse control, behavior modification, drug/alcohol abuse, vocational difficulties, communication, stress, intrafamily conflict, marital and/or divorce, blended families, sports psychology, etc.. I am also a certified Repair and Reattachment Grief Therapist. Testing services, some group therapy, and organizational workshops/seminars are also available.

As a clinician I utilize a holistic and trauma-sensitive approach when meeting in sessions. I strive to develop an environment of connection, safety, and comfortability for you to be able to discuss your concerns. I will work collaboratively with you to ensure that your goals are being met through the therapy process. My desire is for you to be able to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I have 33 years of experience helping adults with many different issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues and grief. We work together to meet your goals. Thank you for the opportunity to work with you. I know reaching out for help is often difficult.

During my years in practice, I have noticed that many people feel like they are living their lives the way others would like them to live. This can create or contribute to depression, anxiety, and a general feeling of disconnection from oneself. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, childhood or recent trauma, or sexuality issues, my work is dedicated to helping you find your most authentic voice so that you can create the life that you've always wanted to live.

We have all been through difficulties and transitions where we seek a sense of strength and healing. Therapy is a way of exploring struggles and developing strengths and coping strategies while enriching life by integrating the mind, body, and spirit to achieve a greater sense of purpose and meaning. It is my goal to walk a path with you in a non-judgmental, accepting, and empathetic atmosphere to help you discover and utilize your strengths, overcome barriers, and achieve mental wellness.

I like to incorporate my creative spirit into therapy and I believe people of all ages can increase their self-awareness and express their feelings through movement. I utilize a multifaceted approach to achieve mind-body healing. In my therapy practice, I integrate techniques from EMDR, CBT, play therapy, and trauma-responsive yoga. I am passionate about tailoring my approach for each individual and couple, and I strive to make therapy a positive and impactful journey.

Dealing with grief, loss, or trauma? Feeling disconnected, alone, and generally unhappy? Struggling with relationships, addiction, or painful wounds from childhood? Are powerful emotions holding you back from finding enjoyment in life? If you answered yes to any of these, I can help. Oftentimes, the burdens of trauma manifest themselves in mysterious ways and can lead to various concerns such as depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trust issues, isolation, numbness, and shame. These challenges can impede our ability to have healthy relationships and care for ourselves.

It is my belief that the greatest changes a person can make in life are done through the relationship between the therapist and the client. Joining with the clients I work with on their journey is truly a rewarding experience. It is my goal to help individuals understand and overcome the unique barriers in life through empathy, acceptance and unconditional positive regard. I believe that true change can come by using the individual's strengths and positive attributes along with humor to assist clients in achieving their unique goals.

Over the years I've worked with clients related to life transitions such as career/job challenges, relationships, family dynamics, loss, anxiety and depression. When these detours are a part of your path, you may lose your sense of direction or question your destination. I believe we all have the capacity to better manage our struggles and the potential to feel better ... a lot better!

My goal as a therapist is to help you navigate your own murky waters of life. I want to work towards identifying what might be getting in the way of you allowing the you that is already there to come out and be seen.

I believe in meeting clients where they are in life, using a compassionate and caring approach with the modality that works the best for your needs. I see a range of clients from children through adults, with a variety of needs including adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, adolescent sexual offending and trauma. I have been trained in EMDR, Trauma Focused CBT and play therapy, among other therapeutic approaches.

As your therapist, my goal would be to meet you where you’re at; free of judgement and help you pursue healing and wholeness. My approach would be to help you learn ways to deal with present circumstances, gain insight from your past, as well as hope for the future. I like to assess you as person holistically and work with you to balance all areas of your life if you desire; spiritually, relationally, physically, nutritionally, mentally and emotionally.

I am dedicated to supporting people to feel more empowered in their lives so that they can be their most authentic selves. I work best with clients who are genuine and honest. And the ones who understand and accept that it takes time and effort to build up trust and see progress. I'm excited to work with clients who have different backgrounds and experiences than I do. It will give us both an opportunity to venture out of our comfort zones and practice compassion, patience, and open-mindedness.

I am a Clinician with a great deal of "life experience". So much of what we struggle with is nothing new. However, without sharing that pain we can stay stuck in the depression and anxiety of our thought. In the past I have worked with parents, families and in the school setting. I have also worked as a clinical therapist. Wherever I have ventured though, I have always seen the importance of "relationship" in therapy. I so look forward to helping you reach your goals.