Therapists in 50309
I have been a practicing Mental Health Therapist for close to a decade in the Des Moines metro. My approach is focused on helping clients feel understood and empowered to make positive changes. I endeavor to help clients find real solutions and use practical approaches such as talk therapy and mindfulness techniques. Therapy is hard work, but through challenging dysfunctional thought processes and behaviors, change is possible.
I have been a practicing Mental Health Therapist for close to a decade in the Des Moines metro. My approach is focused on helping clients feel understood and empowered to make positive changes. I endeavor to help clients find real solutions and use practical approaches such as talk therapy and mindfulness techniques. Therapy is hard work, but through challenging dysfunctional thought processes and behaviors, change is possible.
I see my job as an emotional container. A safe space for expressing the deep and scary stuff, where we hold those vulnerabilities together. My sessions focus on exploring and developing familiarity with core beliefs about identity, deeper experiences related to view-of-self, and wounds from the past that might still influence feelings today. “Processing” emotions with me means feeling them in an environment where it becomes gradually more possible to understand them. Not without challenge, but certainly without judgment. I bring tenderness and compassion to all interactions in the therapy room.
I see my job as an emotional container. A safe space for expressing the deep and scary stuff, where we hold those vulnerabilities together. My sessions focus on exploring and developing familiarity with core beliefs about identity, deeper experiences related to view-of-self, and wounds from the past that might still influence feelings today. “Processing” emotions with me means feeling them in an environment where it becomes gradually more possible to understand them. Not without challenge, but certainly without judgment. I bring tenderness and compassion to all interactions in the therapy room.
I believe you are the expert on your own life. You know your concerns, your fears, your struggles, and your story better than anyone else. As a counselor, my goal is to create a safe, affirming space in which you can explore your stressors, your identities, your relationships, or anything else you feel is significant to your life and your story. I will meet you where you are and accept you for who you are. I want therapy to be a collaborative process. Together, we will work to identify and address your concerns while also building upon and, hopefully, enriching your life story.
I believe you are the expert on your own life. You know your concerns, your fears, your struggles, and your story better than anyone else. As a counselor, my goal is to create a safe, affirming space in which you can explore your stressors, your identities, your relationships, or anything else you feel is significant to your life and your story. I will meet you where you are and accept you for who you are. I want therapy to be a collaborative process. Together, we will work to identify and address your concerns while also building upon and, hopefully, enriching your life story.
When it comes to therapy, I meet my clients where they are with empathy, authenticity, and an open mind. My approach is relaxed, positive, honest & understanding - like having a conversation on your couch, but with someone who is trained to help. My office offers a space that is open, accepting, and judgment-free.
When it comes to therapy, I meet my clients where they are with empathy, authenticity, and an open mind. My approach is relaxed, positive, honest & understanding - like having a conversation on your couch, but with someone who is trained to help. My office offers a space that is open, accepting, and judgment-free.
Are you having a hard time navigating the stress and chaos of life? I may be able to help. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 10 years of experience working with teens and adults and specialize in the treatment of trauma related concerns, as well as anxiety, mood disorders, OCD and a variety of mental health concerns.
Are you having a hard time navigating the stress and chaos of life? I may be able to help. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 10 years of experience working with teens and adults and specialize in the treatment of trauma related concerns, as well as anxiety, mood disorders, OCD and a variety of mental health concerns.
Sometimes our lives can be overwhelming and we need a little extra support. Whether you’re navigating a significant life transition, complicated relationships, or coping with the effects of painful past experiences, you do not have to carry these feelings alone. It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help, and I am honored to share a compassionate, supportive space where clients can feel safe, seen, and heard.
Sometimes our lives can be overwhelming and we need a little extra support. Whether you’re navigating a significant life transition, complicated relationships, or coping with the effects of painful past experiences, you do not have to carry these feelings alone. It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help, and I am honored to share a compassionate, supportive space where clients can feel safe, seen, and heard.
I believe that the therapeutic process begins with building a trusting relationship while providing a safe and non judgmental space to share life challenges and stressors. I provide services with a high degree of empathy in a manner that is very down to earth and authentic. I utilize an individualized, holistic, client centered approach that is tailored to meet your unique needs.
I believe that the therapeutic process begins with building a trusting relationship while providing a safe and non judgmental space to share life challenges and stressors. I provide services with a high degree of empathy in a manner that is very down to earth and authentic. I utilize an individualized, holistic, client centered approach that is tailored to meet your unique needs.
Future Focused Therapy Solutions, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
At Future Focused Therapy Solutions, PLLC, we believe in empowering individuals, couples, and families to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and hope. Our warm, collaborative approach fosters growth and healing, guiding you toward a brighter, more fulfilling future.
At Future Focused Therapy Solutions, PLLC, we believe in empowering individuals, couples, and families to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and hope. Our warm, collaborative approach fosters growth and healing, guiding you toward a brighter, more fulfilling future.
Every relationship faces challenges, from daily miscommunication to bigger conflicts. Therapy helps couples reconnect, build understanding, and strengthen intimacy. Whether you’re hoping to repair distance, improve communication, or simply grow together, support is available. Even thriving couples benefit by preventing small issues from becoming bigger ones. In our work, you’ll have a compassionate space to be heard, explore patterns, and gain tools to navigate challenges—celebrating growth and progress along the way.
Every relationship faces challenges, from daily miscommunication to bigger conflicts. Therapy helps couples reconnect, build understanding, and strengthen intimacy. Whether you’re hoping to repair distance, improve communication, or simply grow together, support is available. Even thriving couples benefit by preventing small issues from becoming bigger ones. In our work, you’ll have a compassionate space to be heard, explore patterns, and gain tools to navigate challenges—celebrating growth and progress along the way.
I enjoy working with diverse clients on issues of depression, anxiety (especially OCD and Panic Disorder), ADHD, relational issues, trauma, as well as sexual orientation and gender identity issues. I am committed to providing a safe and secure environment in which we can develop a trusting, unconditional, and genuine relationship, in which I can help you direct your own resources and strengths toward health and healing.
I enjoy working with diverse clients on issues of depression, anxiety (especially OCD and Panic Disorder), ADHD, relational issues, trauma, as well as sexual orientation and gender identity issues. I am committed to providing a safe and secure environment in which we can develop a trusting, unconditional, and genuine relationship, in which I can help you direct your own resources and strengths toward health and healing.
Trauma wounds both body and mind, impacting nonverbal memories as much as verbal.
Many people seek therapy to get help but continue to struggle with nonverbal and somatic symptoms. If you are one of these people, you have come to the right spot. The body has as much to say about our traumatic experiences as the talk side of the story. Somatic and EMDR therapies are beneficial in treating various symptoms such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, PTSD, and dissociation, persistent rumination, sleeplessness, and many more.
Trauma wounds both body and mind, impacting nonverbal memories as much as verbal.
Many people seek therapy to get help but continue to struggle with nonverbal and somatic symptoms. If you are one of these people, you have come to the right spot. The body has as much to say about our traumatic experiences as the talk side of the story. Somatic and EMDR therapies are beneficial in treating various symptoms such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, PTSD, and dissociation, persistent rumination, sleeplessness, and many more.
As a trauma-focused therapist I believe we are all products of our life experiences, which can sometimes leave us feeling sad, angry, afraid, and countless other ways. I am passionate about meeting my clients where they are and walking alongside them to help them navigate and resolve difficulties in their lives as well as to help them in improving their sense of self worth and hopefulness in order to reach the ultimate goals of happiness and peace, whatever that may look like to them.
As a trauma-focused therapist I believe we are all products of our life experiences, which can sometimes leave us feeling sad, angry, afraid, and countless other ways. I am passionate about meeting my clients where they are and walking alongside them to help them navigate and resolve difficulties in their lives as well as to help them in improving their sense of self worth and hopefulness in order to reach the ultimate goals of happiness and peace, whatever that may look like to them.
Welcome to the beginning of your therapy journey! As a client centered therapist, my focus is on you and your needs as a client. No problem is too big or too small for therapy, and it's never too early or too late to seek help. We will work together to make your life goals and changes. I also have a small therapy dog named Riker who is excited to work with you!
Welcome to the beginning of your therapy journey! As a client centered therapist, my focus is on you and your needs as a client. No problem is too big or too small for therapy, and it's never too early or too late to seek help. We will work together to make your life goals and changes. I also have a small therapy dog named Riker who is excited to work with you!
I work with individuals and couples navigating challenges, offering a supportive space for healing, and curating a path for personal growth. My approach is attachment-based and trauma-focused to help clients process their life experiences. I support clients through challenges such as identity exploration, societal changes, and relationship dynamics. I approach therapy from a sex-positive, kink-allied perspective, focusing on fostering healthy sexual expression, consent, and emotional intimacy.
I work with individuals and couples navigating challenges, offering a supportive space for healing, and curating a path for personal growth. My approach is attachment-based and trauma-focused to help clients process their life experiences. I support clients through challenges such as identity exploration, societal changes, and relationship dynamics. I approach therapy from a sex-positive, kink-allied perspective, focusing on fostering healthy sexual expression, consent, and emotional intimacy.
I’m a central Iowa based therapist who helps people show up for themselves — real, stuck, and human. I balance compassion with gentle accountability — we'll work together to find coping skills that actually work for you, so you can feel more grounded and unpack what’s going on. Clients can expect a safe, judgement-free space that invites them to be authentic, and find the strength and confidence to keep going. With roots in nonprofit advocacy supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Iowa, I work with clients 16+ who are navigating ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, identity, and coping during life's transitions.
I’m a central Iowa based therapist who helps people show up for themselves — real, stuck, and human. I balance compassion with gentle accountability — we'll work together to find coping skills that actually work for you, so you can feel more grounded and unpack what’s going on. Clients can expect a safe, judgement-free space that invites them to be authentic, and find the strength and confidence to keep going. With roots in nonprofit advocacy supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Iowa, I work with clients 16+ who are navigating ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, identity, and coping during life's transitions.
My goal is to create a safe, open, supportive environment for you to come and express feelings and successfully work through life's struggles. I strive for you to feel safe, accepted and validated. I use CBT, TFCBT, and I am newly trained in EMDR. I am nurturing, nonjudgmental, supportive, and like to use humor when appropriate. I enjoy working with individuals. Kids (10 and up), teens, and adults. I accept Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Wellpoint, as well as United Health Care Insurance. I look forward to meeting you!
My goal is to create a safe, open, supportive environment for you to come and express feelings and successfully work through life's struggles. I strive for you to feel safe, accepted and validated. I use CBT, TFCBT, and I am newly trained in EMDR. I am nurturing, nonjudgmental, supportive, and like to use humor when appropriate. I enjoy working with individuals. Kids (10 and up), teens, and adults. I accept Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Wellpoint, as well as United Health Care Insurance. I look forward to meeting you!
Amber B
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
2 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50309
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client is someone navigating a transition, identity shift, relationship stress, disability-related needs, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands. They may be searching for stability, clarity, or a space where they feel fully seen and affirmed. Their goals often include building confidence, strengthening relationships, processing trauma, developing coping skills, and reconnecting with their own resilience and sense of self.
My ideal client is someone navigating a transition, identity shift, relationship stress, disability-related needs, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands. They may be searching for stability, clarity, or a space where they feel fully seen and affirmed. Their goals often include building confidence, strengthening relationships, processing trauma, developing coping skills, and reconnecting with their own resilience and sense of self.
Stacey Haylett
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
3 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50309
Waitlist for new clients
I currently do not have availability. Wait list is open as of 7/31/26.
Over twenty years in human services has allowed me to learn a lot about meeting people where they are at and walking alongside them in their journey. Trusting people to know when they are ready to make a change is an integral part of the process. Starting is the hardest part and I'm here to help!
I currently do not have availability. Wait list is open as of 7/31/26.
Over twenty years in human services has allowed me to learn a lot about meeting people where they are at and walking alongside them in their journey. Trusting people to know when they are ready to make a change is an integral part of the process. Starting is the hardest part and I'm here to help!
Brenna
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, T-LMHC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50309
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m glad you’re here! I have a strong passion for working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks (ages 14 and up) who want a space where their identities and experiences are heard without judgement. People often come in feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure of how to make sense of what they’re carrying. In my work, I offer warmth, curiosity, and a space where your story is honored, your emotions are welcomed, and you can reconnect with the parts of yourself that deserve grace and gentleness.
Hi, I’m glad you’re here! I have a strong passion for working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks (ages 14 and up) who want a space where their identities and experiences are heard without judgement. People often come in feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure of how to make sense of what they’re carrying. In my work, I offer warmth, curiosity, and a space where your story is honored, your emotions are welcomed, and you can reconnect with the parts of yourself that deserve grace and gentleness.
Emily Yen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
2 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50309
Waitlist for new clients
You are looking for a change from your everyday routine. The reason for this can widely vary; whether is out of desperation, exhaustion, or wanting to grow from where you are now, I see you. You are valid in these feelings. You are worth the time and effort needed to have the life you want. My hope and goal for my clients is for them to be able to enjoy their lives and find peace within the everyday chaos.
You are looking for a change from your everyday routine. The reason for this can widely vary; whether is out of desperation, exhaustion, or wanting to grow from where you are now, I see you. You are valid in these feelings. You are worth the time and effort needed to have the life you want. My hope and goal for my clients is for them to be able to enjoy their lives and find peace within the everyday chaos.
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Number of Therapists in 50309
100+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in 50309 who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 95% | Social Anxiety |
| 95% | Health Anxiety |
| 95% | Driving Anxiety |
| 90% | Depression |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 79% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 74% | Wellmark BCBS |
| 60% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 50309 see their clients
| 69% | In Person and Online | |
| 31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |