Therapists in 50309
Hi, my name is Heather, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor. Therapy can be difficult and intimidating, but it is the first step to getting better. I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. With over 14 years of experience, I create a supportive environment where you can feel heard and understood. I work with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
Hi, my name is Heather, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor. Therapy can be difficult and intimidating, but it is the first step to getting better. I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. With over 14 years of experience, I create a supportive environment where you can feel heard and understood. I work with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
Jill Niswander
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50309
Not accepting new clients
My name is Jill Niswander (she, her), and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is strength based and client focused. I consider myself an ally to marginalized members of our community and seek to remain culturally humble when working with clients who live, work, speak, love, and worship differently than I do. I believe that clients have within them the resources and skills they need to create the change they seek. I utilize a systemic, narrative model of therapy to help clients achieve their goals.
My name is Jill Niswander (she, her), and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is strength based and client focused. I consider myself an ally to marginalized members of our community and seek to remain culturally humble when working with clients who live, work, speak, love, and worship differently than I do. I believe that clients have within them the resources and skills they need to create the change they seek. I utilize a systemic, narrative model of therapy to help clients achieve their goals.
You might be used to holding everything together, but still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected underneath. I work with adults whose past experiences continue to impact their ability to feel grounded, safe, or connected in the present. You may have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, or find yourself struggling with self-doubt, shame, or relationship difficulties without fully understanding why. My work is rooted in trauma therapy, where we explore how past experiences shape your beliefs about yourself, others, and the world—and begin to gently shift those patterns.
You might be used to holding everything together, but still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected underneath. I work with adults whose past experiences continue to impact their ability to feel grounded, safe, or connected in the present. You may have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, or find yourself struggling with self-doubt, shame, or relationship difficulties without fully understanding why. My work is rooted in trauma therapy, where we explore how past experiences shape your beliefs about yourself, others, and the world—and begin to gently shift those patterns.
Our ideal clients are adults who feel stuck despite their efforts to heal. Many struggle with trauma, heightened sensitivity, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm and dysregulation, or major life transitions. Some have tried therapy before but feel they have not fully addressed the root causes of their struggles. They come to us seeking lasting change, greater self-understanding, healthier relationships, emotional balance, and a renewed sense of purpose. Our collaborative team helps clients move from surviving to thriving through personalized, goal-focused care.
Our ideal clients are adults who feel stuck despite their efforts to heal. Many struggle with trauma, heightened sensitivity, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm and dysregulation, or major life transitions. Some have tried therapy before but feel they have not fully addressed the root causes of their struggles. They come to us seeking lasting change, greater self-understanding, healthier relationships, emotional balance, and a renewed sense of purpose. Our collaborative team helps clients move from surviving to thriving through personalized, goal-focused care.
Vital Mental Health assists adolescents and young adults to better navigate their daily lives and struggles with anxiety, depression, suicide, and phobias through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy and other modalities to live a life of VITALity.
Vital Mental Health assists adolescents and young adults to better navigate their daily lives and struggles with anxiety, depression, suicide, and phobias through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy and other modalities to live a life of VITALity.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, or life’s big transitions? You don’t have to carry it alone. As a licensed therapist in Iowa, I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space—available in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and across the state through secure telehealth.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, or life’s big transitions? You don’t have to carry it alone. As a licensed therapist in Iowa, I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space—available in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and across the state through secure telehealth.
How would it feel to finally have an explanation that fits? To understand why therapy or medication haven’t fully helped? I specialize in adult Autism and ADHD evaluations for people who have spent years feeling misread or incorrectly diagnosed. A thorough diagnosis can replace self-doubt with clarity. Stop trying to push yourself into neurotypical expectations. Recognize your energy limits, masking patterns, and burnout cycles. You receive a clear, easy-to-follow report outlining your characteristics and therapy focus areas. We review resources together so you can move into treatment prepared. Results may support work accomodations
How would it feel to finally have an explanation that fits? To understand why therapy or medication haven’t fully helped? I specialize in adult Autism and ADHD evaluations for people who have spent years feeling misread or incorrectly diagnosed. A thorough diagnosis can replace self-doubt with clarity. Stop trying to push yourself into neurotypical expectations. Recognize your energy limits, masking patterns, and burnout cycles. You receive a clear, easy-to-follow report outlining your characteristics and therapy focus areas. We review resources together so you can move into treatment prepared. Results may support work accomodations
I’m Dr. Martin, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. My goals is to help you create lasting change so you can move forward with independence. I offer support while also gently challenging you to reflect and grow in ways that feel meaningful to you.
I’m Dr. Martin, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. My goals is to help you create lasting change so you can move forward with independence. I offer support while also gently challenging you to reflect and grow in ways that feel meaningful to you.
The relationship between therapist and client is central to a positive therapeutic experience, therefore, it is important to find a therapist you feel comfortable with. My role as therapist is to help each client improve the quality of their lives as they learn to navigate difficult issues and situations or learn to manage a mental illness. In addition, each client and each issue presented require an individualized approach. To achieve appropriate treatment plans I use a variety of treatment modalities including psychotherapy, CBT, narrative therapy, and psychoeducation.
The relationship between therapist and client is central to a positive therapeutic experience, therefore, it is important to find a therapist you feel comfortable with. My role as therapist is to help each client improve the quality of their lives as they learn to navigate difficult issues and situations or learn to manage a mental illness. In addition, each client and each issue presented require an individualized approach. To achieve appropriate treatment plans I use a variety of treatment modalities including psychotherapy, CBT, narrative therapy, and psychoeducation.
I have worked for over 20 years in inpatient mental health facilities and in the community serving individuals with a range of psychological issues and sexually problematic behaviors. I have experience assessing and treating people with sex offending histories, sexually compulsive behavior, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
I have worked for over 20 years in inpatient mental health facilities and in the community serving individuals with a range of psychological issues and sexually problematic behaviors. I have experience assessing and treating people with sex offending histories, sexually compulsive behavior, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Have past experiences continued to impact how you feel, think, or show up in your relationships today? Healing is possible. For more than 13 years, I have helped children, teens, and adults navigate trauma, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges. Together, we'll create a space where you can feel understood, process difficult experiences, and develop tools to move forward with confidence.
As a mother of four and a therapist trained in EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, I bring both professional expertise and genuine compassion to my work.
Have past experiences continued to impact how you feel, think, or show up in your relationships today? Healing is possible. For more than 13 years, I have helped children, teens, and adults navigate trauma, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges. Together, we'll create a space where you can feel understood, process difficult experiences, and develop tools to move forward with confidence.
As a mother of four and a therapist trained in EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, I bring both professional expertise and genuine compassion to my work.
Are you struggling with food or your body? The people I work with typically struggle with symptoms like binge eating, overeating, other eating disorders, or body image. I help people find relief from eating disorders. Often, I hear people express how their eating patterns have impaired their relationships, mood, and daily activities. They may be experiencing mood or anxiety-related issues, in addition, to their food struggles. Most people I work with say that their work with me is their first time conceptualizing their concerns as a mental health issue and are seeking treatment for the first time.
Are you struggling with food or your body? The people I work with typically struggle with symptoms like binge eating, overeating, other eating disorders, or body image. I help people find relief from eating disorders. Often, I hear people express how their eating patterns have impaired their relationships, mood, and daily activities. They may be experiencing mood or anxiety-related issues, in addition, to their food struggles. Most people I work with say that their work with me is their first time conceptualizing their concerns as a mental health issue and are seeking treatment for the first time.
If anxiety or stress keeps you in survival mode, we might be a good fit. I work with adults and children across Texas, California and Iowa who feel overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, or exhausted from constantly “holding it together.” If you want tools—not just talk—to manage anxiety, improve coping skills, and regain control, therapy can help you move from reacting to responding with clarity and confidence.
If anxiety or stress keeps you in survival mode, we might be a good fit. I work with adults and children across Texas, California and Iowa who feel overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, or exhausted from constantly “holding it together.” If you want tools—not just talk—to manage anxiety, improve coping skills, and regain control, therapy can help you move from reacting to responding with clarity and confidence.
Finding a therapist can feel a lot like going on a blind date—you want someone who’s genuine, approachable, and makes you feel comfortable being yourself. My goal is to create an authentic, judgment-free space where you can share openly, explore your thoughts and feelings, and work toward meaningful change. Whether you’re navigating grief, anxiety, relationships, or simply need a space to process life’s complexities, therapy with me is about empowering you to feel better and grow at your own pace.
Finding a therapist can feel a lot like going on a blind date—you want someone who’s genuine, approachable, and makes you feel comfortable being yourself. My goal is to create an authentic, judgment-free space where you can share openly, explore your thoughts and feelings, and work toward meaningful change. Whether you’re navigating grief, anxiety, relationships, or simply need a space to process life’s complexities, therapy with me is about empowering you to feel better and grow at your own pace.
Jamie
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LCAC, LIAC, LCPC
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Good morning! I am a therapist with over 10 years of experience in working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship struggles, and motivation for change.
Good morning! I am a therapist with over 10 years of experience in working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship struggles, and motivation for change.
Life may sometimes feel overwhelming, with constant demands and unexpected changes pulling us in many directions. In the process of taking care of everything and everyone else, it’s easy to lose touch with ourselves. My purpose is to provide an open, restorative, and non‑judgmental space where you can pause, reconnect with your body, and focus on your own healing.
Life may sometimes feel overwhelming, with constant demands and unexpected changes pulling us in many directions. In the process of taking care of everything and everyone else, it’s easy to lose touch with ourselves. My purpose is to provide an open, restorative, and non‑judgmental space where you can pause, reconnect with your body, and focus on your own healing.
Hi, I'm Stacy, a dedicated substance use disorder counselor at Affect. I specialize in helping people overcome addiction through evidence-based virtual care, personalized support, and a compassionate approach. Together, we'll build a path to recovery that works for you, no matter where you are. Let's get started today!
Hi, I'm Stacy, a dedicated substance use disorder counselor at Affect. I specialize in helping people overcome addiction through evidence-based virtual care, personalized support, and a compassionate approach. Together, we'll build a path to recovery that works for you, no matter where you are. Let's get started today!
I am an Iowa, California & Arizona licensed marriage and family therapist (IA 126195, CA 86294, AZ 15639). I am native Midwesterner relocated to the West Coast with more than two decades of experience helping those who are grieving and over 15 years practicing as a therapist. I specialize in working with couples & individuals navigating life-altering medical conditions; women overwhelmed in the face of work, family & personal pressure; and couples struggling to create or restore fulfilling connection.
I am an Iowa, California & Arizona licensed marriage and family therapist (IA 126195, CA 86294, AZ 15639). I am native Midwesterner relocated to the West Coast with more than two decades of experience helping those who are grieving and over 15 years practicing as a therapist. I specialize in working with couples & individuals navigating life-altering medical conditions; women overwhelmed in the face of work, family & personal pressure; and couples struggling to create or restore fulfilling connection.
Accepting New CLIENTS! Do you feel like you’ve lost yourself? Perhaps you’re carrying the weight of past trauma or navigating the overwhelming transitions of motherhood. It can feel lonely, frustrating, and at times, impossible to find your way back to a sense of peace and self-acceptance. I want you to know this: you don’t have to face these challenges alone. We’ll work together to heal emotional wounds, rebuild your confidence, and help you find clarity and balance to show up more fully and with a sense of vitality in your life.
Accepting New CLIENTS! Do you feel like you’ve lost yourself? Perhaps you’re carrying the weight of past trauma or navigating the overwhelming transitions of motherhood. It can feel lonely, frustrating, and at times, impossible to find your way back to a sense of peace and self-acceptance. I want you to know this: you don’t have to face these challenges alone. We’ll work together to heal emotional wounds, rebuild your confidence, and help you find clarity and balance to show up more fully and with a sense of vitality in your life.
It's always difficult asking for help to overcome problems in your life. It's common for people to feel like they are stuck & getting help with pulling yourself out of that rut is one of the best things you can do. As your psychologist, we will first spend time understanding each other, the situation, and then devise a plan of action to help you accomplish your goals. Then, we will work to develop & hone a set of strategies & skills, based on scientific research, that will help you to create the life that you want. Along the way we will trouble shoot, enhance, and customize your treatment to who you are & your history as a person.
It's always difficult asking for help to overcome problems in your life. It's common for people to feel like they are stuck & getting help with pulling yourself out of that rut is one of the best things you can do. As your psychologist, we will first spend time understanding each other, the situation, and then devise a plan of action to help you accomplish your goals. Then, we will work to develop & hone a set of strategies & skills, based on scientific research, that will help you to create the life that you want. Along the way we will trouble shoot, enhance, and customize your treatment to who you are & your history as a person.
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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 |
| 89% | Depression |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 79% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 75% | Wellmark BCBS |
| 60% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 50309 see their clients
| 70% | In Person and Online | |
| 30% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 83% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |