"I received my masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Northern Iowa. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (T) and a National Certified Counselor. I enjoy helping individuals of all ages reach their goals and improve their overall well-being. I have experience working with anxiety, phobias, depression, relationship issues, and trauma informed care. I am also trained in EMDR therapy, and enjoy incorporating my creative spirit into therapy."
"I received my masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Northern Iowa. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (T) and a National Certified Counselor. I enjoy helping individuals of all ages reach their goals and improve their overall well-being. I have experience working with anxiety, phobias, depression, relationship issues, and trauma informed care. I am also trained in EMDR therapy, and enjoy incorporating my creative spirit into therapy."
"I am a caring therapist with a down-to-earth style who strives to create a nonjudgmental and supportive environment where people feel comfortable sharing their feelings. I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to assist others on their journey of self-reflection and healing. Together we will explore your life challenges and develop personal goals for lasting change."
"I am a caring therapist with a down-to-earth style who strives to create a nonjudgmental and supportive environment where people feel comfortable sharing their feelings. I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to assist others on their journey of self-reflection and healing. Together we will explore your life challenges and develop personal goals for lasting change."
"I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker. I worked several years on a dual diagnosis unit, which provided me with a strong foundation in working with people facing both mental health and addictions issues. The importance of working hard and doing your best were instilled in me at a young age. This helps me support others in seeing the best in themselves. I grew up in a small rural area and enjoy being active and being outside. When I am not working, I am typically enjoying time with family."
"I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker. I worked several years on a dual diagnosis unit, which provided me with a strong foundation in working with people facing both mental health and addictions issues. The importance of working hard and doing your best were instilled in me at a young age. This helps me support others in seeing the best in themselves. I grew up in a small rural area and enjoy being active and being outside. When I am not working, I am typically enjoying time with family."
"Are you interested in understanding yourself better? Do you have obstacles in your life that you'd like support in dealing with? Whatever the reason you are considering therapy, it is my pleasure to help you through the process of growth and change. I work most often with life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, and self-understanding."
"Are you interested in understanding yourself better? Do you have obstacles in your life that you'd like support in dealing with? Whatever the reason you are considering therapy, it is my pleasure to help you through the process of growth and change. I work most often with life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, and self-understanding."
"I understand that you are hurting and you want someone to help you feel better, stronger and more hopeful about your life. I believe the source of compassion, wisdom and strength you seek lies within you. My goal in therapy is to help you re-establish the connection with your internal resources so you can cope more effectively with your current life challenges, and then to help you heal old emotional wounds, and begin to thrive as a human being. I view psychotherapy as a path and I would be honored to serve as your guide."
"I understand that you are hurting and you want someone to help you feel better, stronger and more hopeful about your life. I believe the source of compassion, wisdom and strength you seek lies within you. My goal in therapy is to help you re-establish the connection with your internal resources so you can cope more effectively with your current life challenges, and then to help you heal old emotional wounds, and begin to thrive as a human being. I view psychotherapy as a path and I would be honored to serve as your guide."
"I am an EMDR trained therapist at Next Step Counseling Center. I work with clients struggling with a variery of challenges, but I am most experienced with trauma and complex grief. I have worked with many who have struggled with suicidal thoughts, lost a loved one or were witness survivors to suicide or other forms of sudden death. "
"I am an EMDR trained therapist at Next Step Counseling Center. I work with clients struggling with a variery of challenges, but I am most experienced with trauma and complex grief. I have worked with many who have struggled with suicidal thoughts, lost a loved one or were witness survivors to suicide or other forms of sudden death. "
"I strive to help individuals, couples and families work through a variety of issues and facilitate the change they desire. I provide a safe and comfortable environment to explore their patterns and relational dynamics, while fostering personal insight and change."
"I strive to help individuals, couples and families work through a variety of issues and facilitate the change they desire. I provide a safe and comfortable environment to explore their patterns and relational dynamics, while fostering personal insight and change."
"Kelsey is a Des Moines native who received both her Bachelors and Masters in Social Work from the University of Iowa. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families (ages 3 and up). Areas of competence include mood disorders, intellectual disabilities, attachment issues, behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, trauma, loss, and grief."
"Kelsey is a Des Moines native who received both her Bachelors and Masters in Social Work from the University of Iowa. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families (ages 3 and up). Areas of competence include mood disorders, intellectual disabilities, attachment issues, behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, trauma, loss, and grief."
"I utilize a strength-based and cognitive behavioral approach when working with my clients. I think it is important to allow clients to set the foundation for how they would like therapy to work for them and contribute my knowledge and skills to help them reach their potential."
"I utilize a strength-based and cognitive behavioral approach when working with my clients. I think it is important to allow clients to set the foundation for how they would like therapy to work for them and contribute my knowledge and skills to help them reach their potential."
"I believe it is important to meet you as an individual, couple or family where you are at in your unique journey in life. During this process, I feel it's essential for you to encounter a non-judgmental, accepting and empathetic atmosphere through which you can work on areas of your life at a pace you feel comfortable with. Additionally, it is my hope that you experience a sense of empowerment and motivation to grow and move towards self-discovery."
"I believe it is important to meet you as an individual, couple or family where you are at in your unique journey in life. During this process, I feel it's essential for you to encounter a non-judgmental, accepting and empathetic atmosphere through which you can work on areas of your life at a pace you feel comfortable with. Additionally, it is my hope that you experience a sense of empowerment and motivation to grow and move towards self-discovery."
"My aim as a therapist is to help you live a rich, full, meaningful life. I do this by creating a compassionate, non-judgmental and supportive space where I will assist you in exploring your current challenges and goals, help you clarify what is truly important to you, and provide support and tools to help you work toward the life you most want to live. I work with adults of all ages and teens age 16+."
"My aim as a therapist is to help you live a rich, full, meaningful life. I do this by creating a compassionate, non-judgmental and supportive space where I will assist you in exploring your current challenges and goals, help you clarify what is truly important to you, and provide support and tools to help you work toward the life you most want to live. I work with adults of all ages and teens age 16+."
"I am currently accepting new clients! I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment for clients to express themselves. I have worked with people to address issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, self harming behaviors, improving self-esteem, or just stress that life throws our way. Whatever your struggle is, we can work together to find solutions that work for you. I enjoy helping individuals of all ages, and work with children ages 6 and up, as well as teens, adults, and families. If you are considering therapy services, please feel free to reach out!"
"I am currently accepting new clients! I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment for clients to express themselves. I have worked with people to address issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, self harming behaviors, improving self-esteem, or just stress that life throws our way. Whatever your struggle is, we can work together to find solutions that work for you. I enjoy helping individuals of all ages, and work with children ages 6 and up, as well as teens, adults, and families. If you are considering therapy services, please feel free to reach out!"
"Andrew received his Master of Social Work degree from the University of Iowa. He has previous experience working with children, adolescents and their families as a Mileu Treatment Counselor at Orchard Place residential campus. Andrew has also worked with individuals with traumatic brain injuries, mental health in a supported community living, and Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) setting. Andrew will be working out of the Ankeny LifeWorks office and in Ankeny schools. Andrew is interested in helping adolescents and adults find meaning and happiness in their lives. Andrew enjoys exploring the outdoors, spending time with friends and family, and loves watching the Iowa Hawkeyes."
"Andrew received his Master of Social Work degree from the University of Iowa. He has previous experience working with children, adolescents and their families as a Mileu Treatment Counselor at Orchard Place residential campus. Andrew has also worked with individuals with traumatic brain injuries, mental health in a supported community living, and Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) setting. Andrew will be working out of the Ankeny LifeWorks office and in Ankeny schools. Andrew is interested in helping adolescents and adults find meaning and happiness in their lives. Andrew enjoys exploring the outdoors, spending time with friends and family, and loves watching the Iowa Hawkeyes."
"You absolutely deserve to feel better. If anxiety, depression, trauma, or other struggles are interfering with your life, therapy may help you to cope better, improve your relationships, and finally give you the time to heal from life's stressors. I help motivated individuals manage their mental health or navigate a major life change with action-oriented, supportive treatments. In our collaborative journey moving at your pace, we will determine the barriers to your past success and brainstorm strategies to change those patterns, ultimately building your self-confidence and enhancing your quality of life."
"You absolutely deserve to feel better. If anxiety, depression, trauma, or other struggles are interfering with your life, therapy may help you to cope better, improve your relationships, and finally give you the time to heal from life's stressors. I help motivated individuals manage their mental health or navigate a major life change with action-oriented, supportive treatments. In our collaborative journey moving at your pace, we will determine the barriers to your past success and brainstorm strategies to change those patterns, ultimately building your self-confidence and enhancing your quality of life."
"I enjoy working with Children, Adolescents, Adults, Families and Groups. I have experience in working with those with trauma histories, substance abuse, domestic violence, parenting challenges and relationship issues. I want to hear your story and assist you on your journey of discovery, resolving and coping."
"I enjoy working with Children, Adolescents, Adults, Families and Groups. I have experience in working with those with trauma histories, substance abuse, domestic violence, parenting challenges and relationship issues. I want to hear your story and assist you on your journey of discovery, resolving and coping."
"Welcome! Life is a continual journey of healing the mind, body, and spirit. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I provide individual and family therapy. My passion is working with people from multi-cultural populations who have experienced trauma, depression, Complex/PTSD, suicidal ideation, anxiety, grief/loss, anger, irritability and stress. I am a Certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapist, (EMDR), and offer Mindfulness-Based-Cognitive-Therapy (MBCT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). "
"Welcome! Life is a continual journey of healing the mind, body, and spirit. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I provide individual and family therapy. My passion is working with people from multi-cultural populations who have experienced trauma, depression, Complex/PTSD, suicidal ideation, anxiety, grief/loss, anger, irritability and stress. I am a Certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapist, (EMDR), and offer Mindfulness-Based-Cognitive-Therapy (MBCT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). "
"NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE --- Everyone has a story, and each story is different and deserves to be told. Our stories at times can be filled with unexpected and sometimes overwhelming challenges that affect each of us in different ways. Through my own personal and professional story, I have discovered that building a supportive relationship through therapy creates a safe place to explore life struggles, understand difficult issues, develop new skills, enrich relationships, and work through situations to lead a more authentic life."
"NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE --- Everyone has a story, and each story is different and deserves to be told. Our stories at times can be filled with unexpected and sometimes overwhelming challenges that affect each of us in different ways. Through my own personal and professional story, I have discovered that building a supportive relationship through therapy creates a safe place to explore life struggles, understand difficult issues, develop new skills, enrich relationships, and work through situations to lead a more authentic life."
"My focus is on assisting individuals to face challenging issues in a respectful and tailored manner. I bring years of clinical experience, including international practice, from a wide range of clinical and forensic environments."
"My focus is on assisting individuals to face challenging issues in a respectful and tailored manner. I bring years of clinical experience, including international practice, from a wide range of clinical and forensic environments."
"Every person has the ability to live a happier, more productive life--you just need the right tools! At Innovative Learning Professionals, I use proven, traditional and non-traditional approaches to improve functioning and lives. In a casual, non-judgmental setting, I meet with school-age children, teens, and adults of all ages. Whatever your struggle-- anxiety or worry, school or work, depression or low mood, relationships or loneliness, parenting or parents--- we can find ways to improve mood, behavior, thinking, and your life. Please feel free to email or call to talk about scheduling."
"Every person has the ability to live a happier, more productive life--you just need the right tools! At Innovative Learning Professionals, I use proven, traditional and non-traditional approaches to improve functioning and lives. In a casual, non-judgmental setting, I meet with school-age children, teens, and adults of all ages. Whatever your struggle-- anxiety or worry, school or work, depression or low mood, relationships or loneliness, parenting or parents--- we can find ways to improve mood, behavior, thinking, and your life. Please feel free to email or call to talk about scheduling."
"I have been providing therapy support within the Des Moines area and surrounding communities for 15 years. My primary areas of interest include helping individuals overcome challenges with depression, anxiety, social phobias, low self-esteem, anger issues and overall learning how to effectively manage challenging emotions. Typically, I serve clients older than 10 years and younger than 99. I enjoy my profession and take pride in assisting and supporting clients that I see each week. We all have a story to tell. Therapy works :)"
"I have been providing therapy support within the Des Moines area and surrounding communities for 15 years. My primary areas of interest include helping individuals overcome challenges with depression, anxiety, social phobias, low self-esteem, anger issues and overall learning how to effectively manage challenging emotions. Typically, I serve clients older than 10 years and younger than 99. I enjoy my profession and take pride in assisting and supporting clients that I see each week. We all have a story to tell. Therapy works :)"
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