Therapists in 50312
Elaina C Riley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50312
Hello Beautiful People! I enjoy seeing all ages, adults, children, and teens. I see both non-traumatized people, who are usually dealing with anxiety and issues with mood, and people who experienced trauma, who deal with pain and many complexities of distress. I believe people get to where they want to if they just keep trying and do not give up. I would call that growing. I believe people want to feel regarded, respected, like they belong, and satisfied about something in their lives. I like to partner with people to create a map of how to untangle the knots, dislodge the stuck places, and move through obstacles to feeling better.
Hello Beautiful People! I enjoy seeing all ages, adults, children, and teens. I see both non-traumatized people, who are usually dealing with anxiety and issues with mood, and people who experienced trauma, who deal with pain and many complexities of distress. I believe people get to where they want to if they just keep trying and do not give up. I would call that growing. I believe people want to feel regarded, respected, like they belong, and satisfied about something in their lives. I like to partner with people to create a map of how to untangle the knots, dislodge the stuck places, and move through obstacles to feeling better.
Courageous Minds Counseling, LLC
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50312
Immediate Openings! Sometimes you find yourself preferring to be alone because you feel unhappy, sad or loss. You feel defeated and overwhelmed by the stressors you have to face everyday. You feel helpless and like your life is out of your control. NOW, Imagine feeling like you are starting to have control over things that are happening in your life. You're not allowing past, current or worry of future experiences to control how you handle your life right now. You have a sense of who you are, who you want to be and how to achieve personal goals. Now, you have found the COURAGE to change things that are not healthy for you.
Immediate Openings! Sometimes you find yourself preferring to be alone because you feel unhappy, sad or loss. You feel defeated and overwhelmed by the stressors you have to face everyday. You feel helpless and like your life is out of your control. NOW, Imagine feeling like you are starting to have control over things that are happening in your life. You're not allowing past, current or worry of future experiences to control how you handle your life right now. You have a sense of who you are, who you want to be and how to achieve personal goals. Now, you have found the COURAGE to change things that are not healthy for you.
Everything happening in your life feels overwhelming and you are struggling to find hope for things to be different. You have experienced some hard things. Maybe you've lost someone you loved dearly, are working in a stressful work environment, or have experienced trauma. You are also still figuring out life as an adult, whether that's college, starting or changing careers, or making big life choices. You may have been struggling for awhile but you've continued to push through stress and focus on other things. Deep down you have been longing to feel more joyful, confident, and courageous and are ready for things to be different .
Everything happening in your life feels overwhelming and you are struggling to find hope for things to be different. You have experienced some hard things. Maybe you've lost someone you loved dearly, are working in a stressful work environment, or have experienced trauma. You are also still figuring out life as an adult, whether that's college, starting or changing careers, or making big life choices. You may have been struggling for awhile but you've continued to push through stress and focus on other things. Deep down you have been longing to feel more joyful, confident, and courageous and are ready for things to be different .
Jen Gauerke
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CADC, CGP
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50312
Waitlist for new clients
Every person has the potential for growth. Yet, people can work very hard and not make progress. Old ineffective patterns, habits, even addictions, dominate and prevent happiness and growth. Hope can dwindle and lead many to believe they are broken or defective. There is hope! With extensive training and experience in treating trauma and addiction, I explore with you the reasons that patterns persist. I am invested in helping people understand themselves, as they build personal and relationship satisfaction. You can create a life, not simply existing, but full of creativity, connection and enjoyment.
Every person has the potential for growth. Yet, people can work very hard and not make progress. Old ineffective patterns, habits, even addictions, dominate and prevent happiness and growth. Hope can dwindle and lead many to believe they are broken or defective. There is hope! With extensive training and experience in treating trauma and addiction, I explore with you the reasons that patterns persist. I am invested in helping people understand themselves, as they build personal and relationship satisfaction. You can create a life, not simply existing, but full of creativity, connection and enjoyment.
Maggie Suits
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50312 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Great therapy is a sacred, unique, and mutually respectful relationship. My approach is holistic in nature, seeking to balance the mind, body and spirit. There is no one approach for everyone, so I utilize many forms of therapy with clients, allowing a person-centered, humanistic, and eclectic approach. I also incorporate aspects of spirituality if desired, and am open to all beliefs. I mainly work with adults and teens. My therapy is intuitive and empathic, which invites individuality to shine.
Great therapy is a sacred, unique, and mutually respectful relationship. My approach is holistic in nature, seeking to balance the mind, body and spirit. There is no one approach for everyone, so I utilize many forms of therapy with clients, allowing a person-centered, humanistic, and eclectic approach. I also incorporate aspects of spirituality if desired, and am open to all beliefs. I mainly work with adults and teens. My therapy is intuitive and empathic, which invites individuality to shine.
Our minds are really good at shuttling between past and future, driven by our fears and desires, memories and imagination. This disconnection with our present reality has become even more severe with the advent of smartphones, the high levels of stress in our modern day lives, and endemic psychological trauma in our communities.
Our minds are really good at shuttling between past and future, driven by our fears and desires, memories and imagination. This disconnection with our present reality has become even more severe with the advent of smartphones, the high levels of stress in our modern day lives, and endemic psychological trauma in our communities.
Are you struggling with LGBT+ related concerns? Are you struggling to come terms with your LGBT+ identity and/or struggling to find a way to move forward as an LGBT+ person? As a member of the LGBT+ community I am passionate about serving the LGBT+ community. Is a loved one of yours an LGBT+ member and you are struggling to move forward? accept? and/or want to reconcile with your LGBT+ loved one? Being LGBT+ can be hard in our society and it can help to talk about these experiences. Being fearful of our LGBT+ loved one's safety and well being can be stressful as well. If you feel like I can be of service I would be happy to help.
Are you struggling with LGBT+ related concerns? Are you struggling to come terms with your LGBT+ identity and/or struggling to find a way to move forward as an LGBT+ person? As a member of the LGBT+ community I am passionate about serving the LGBT+ community. Is a loved one of yours an LGBT+ member and you are struggling to move forward? accept? and/or want to reconcile with your LGBT+ loved one? Being LGBT+ can be hard in our society and it can help to talk about these experiences. Being fearful of our LGBT+ loved one's safety and well being can be stressful as well. If you feel like I can be of service I would be happy to help.
I have experience in working with children and adolescents (ages 4-17), families and adults. I utilize play therapy techniques to assist children in coping with big emotions. I also utilize a client-centered approach and am passionate about helping individuals grow and overcome challenges throughout their life. Whether you have current stressors you need help navigating or challenges from the past you are ready to talk about, I am here to help along the way. If you believe I may be the right therapist for you, please reach out. I look forward to meeting you!
I have experience in working with children and adolescents (ages 4-17), families and adults. I utilize play therapy techniques to assist children in coping with big emotions. I also utilize a client-centered approach and am passionate about helping individuals grow and overcome challenges throughout their life. Whether you have current stressors you need help navigating or challenges from the past you are ready to talk about, I am here to help along the way. If you believe I may be the right therapist for you, please reach out. I look forward to meeting you!
Nicole Randel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50312 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 10+ years experience in the field. I am committed to creating a safe place for clients to explore themselves, their circumstances, and their experiences. Whatever brings you to therapy, whatever “baggage” you carry, whatever “skeletons” are in the closet, please know that you are welcome here. I have experience working with clients age 4+. My approach is solution focused, trauma informed, and client centered. I enjoy creating a relaxed, safe, and authentic therapeutic environment. If you enjoy dark humor, I’m happy to sprinkle some of that in as well.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 10+ years experience in the field. I am committed to creating a safe place for clients to explore themselves, their circumstances, and their experiences. Whatever brings you to therapy, whatever “baggage” you carry, whatever “skeletons” are in the closet, please know that you are welcome here. I have experience working with clients age 4+. My approach is solution focused, trauma informed, and client centered. I enjoy creating a relaxed, safe, and authentic therapeutic environment. If you enjoy dark humor, I’m happy to sprinkle some of that in as well.
Caitlin Beckwith-Ferguson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50312 (Online Only)
I am currently full, but you can join my waitlist. Everyone deserves a space to express themselves authentically and be accepted for who they truly are. I seek to see my clients fully, guiding them in a process of exploration and reflection, and leading them to deeper trust and understanding of themselves. I believe that healing and growth occur through experiencing safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship, and through this experience, my clients develop new ways of interacting with themselves and others. I am able to see clients in IA, OR, and WA via teletherapy. Please note that I do not currently accept insurance.
I am currently full, but you can join my waitlist. Everyone deserves a space to express themselves authentically and be accepted for who they truly are. I seek to see my clients fully, guiding them in a process of exploration and reflection, and leading them to deeper trust and understanding of themselves. I believe that healing and growth occur through experiencing safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship, and through this experience, my clients develop new ways of interacting with themselves and others. I am able to see clients in IA, OR, and WA via teletherapy. Please note that I do not currently accept insurance.
Sometimes life can be difficult, and we need a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space to work through our struggles. I provide therapy services to individuals and couples who are struggling with a variety of life challenges. Some of the issues that I focus on with clients are addiction, grief and loss, trauma, sexuality, anxiety and depression. I believe in meeting clients where they are at in their journey and take a collaborative approach with folks to obtain their desired growth and change.
Sometimes life can be difficult, and we need a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space to work through our struggles. I provide therapy services to individuals and couples who are struggling with a variety of life challenges. Some of the issues that I focus on with clients are addiction, grief and loss, trauma, sexuality, anxiety and depression. I believe in meeting clients where they are at in their journey and take a collaborative approach with folks to obtain their desired growth and change.
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I work with adults and adolescents and have experience with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, loss, and trauma. I am passionate about working with teens who have been affected by bullying. Addressing the lived effects bullying behavior can have on an individual is imperative in order to negate any residual trauma that results in feelings of depression and anxiety as a young adult. Having a safe space that encourages clients to be vulnerable is key and I hope to provide that for my clients.
I work with adults and adolescents and have experience with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, loss, and trauma. I am passionate about working with teens who have been affected by bullying. Addressing the lived effects bullying behavior can have on an individual is imperative in order to negate any residual trauma that results in feelings of depression and anxiety as a young adult. Having a safe space that encourages clients to be vulnerable is key and I hope to provide that for my clients.
If you have experienced trauma, loss, significant or unexpected change, family conflict, felt down and depressed, anxious, or all of the above I hope to be of help to you. I work with individuals, children, and families.
If you have experienced trauma, loss, significant or unexpected change, family conflict, felt down and depressed, anxious, or all of the above I hope to be of help to you. I work with individuals, children, and families.
Life can be hard. Maybe life stressors are feel too much, worries are feel uncontrollable, you feel 'meh', or relationships aren't going as planned. Having someone to talk through things can help. I strive to create a safe space for clients to feel accepted, supported, and heard so they are able to process challenges, changes, or past experiences and find their path forward for healing. I believe therapy is best done by meeting clients where they are, recognizing their strengths and understanding how their experiences have shaped them and using this to support client's in reaching goals.
Life can be hard. Maybe life stressors are feel too much, worries are feel uncontrollable, you feel 'meh', or relationships aren't going as planned. Having someone to talk through things can help. I strive to create a safe space for clients to feel accepted, supported, and heard so they are able to process challenges, changes, or past experiences and find their path forward for healing. I believe therapy is best done by meeting clients where they are, recognizing their strengths and understanding how their experiences have shaped them and using this to support client's in reaching goals.
Serving adults, kids, and teens, I know the challenges and transitions we face in life can be overwhelming. It can be so difficult to feel whole and healthy after experiencing hardship, trauma, anxiety, depression, or high levels of stress. If you-or someone you love-is feeling stuck, ungrounded, or overwhelmed, I offer guidance to heal deeply. Using techniques that address body/mind/soul, I invite you to heal in a way that honors all that you are, & all that you've been through. With the right support, the severity of symptoms of ADHD, depression & anxiety, life transitions, grief, or other struggles can be reduced.
Serving adults, kids, and teens, I know the challenges and transitions we face in life can be overwhelming. It can be so difficult to feel whole and healthy after experiencing hardship, trauma, anxiety, depression, or high levels of stress. If you-or someone you love-is feeling stuck, ungrounded, or overwhelmed, I offer guidance to heal deeply. Using techniques that address body/mind/soul, I invite you to heal in a way that honors all that you are, & all that you've been through. With the right support, the severity of symptoms of ADHD, depression & anxiety, life transitions, grief, or other struggles can be reduced.
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Are you looking for a warm and supportive therapist who will also challenge and empower you? I believe you have many answers within you but I look forward to collaborating with you to facilitate growth. I will create a space for you to feel safe exploring yourself and your needs so you can achieve a greater level of meaning, purpose, and wellness in your life. I embrace feminist and anti-racist values and work with clients from all genders, sexual orientations, races, and backgrounds.
Are you looking for a warm and supportive therapist who will also challenge and empower you? I believe you have many answers within you but I look forward to collaborating with you to facilitate growth. I will create a space for you to feel safe exploring yourself and your needs so you can achieve a greater level of meaning, purpose, and wellness in your life. I embrace feminist and anti-racist values and work with clients from all genders, sexual orientations, races, and backgrounds.
Shannon Forcucci-Earnest
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50312
You’re resilient and strong, but you have some unresolved trauma from earlier in life that still bothers you. You’ve coasted, you’re high functioning anxious/depressed with a tough past. You’ve settled, and you’re fine. You keep busy and focus on others around you. Maybe the past creeps into your present day, creating barriers or difficulty in connecting with others, and trusting people. Maybe it’s hard to hold down a job, establish healthy habits, or maintain healthy relationships. Maybe you don’t know what makes you happy or how to even get there. Maybe you’ve been sweeping everything under the rug for years.
You’re resilient and strong, but you have some unresolved trauma from earlier in life that still bothers you. You’ve coasted, you’re high functioning anxious/depressed with a tough past. You’ve settled, and you’re fine. You keep busy and focus on others around you. Maybe the past creeps into your present day, creating barriers or difficulty in connecting with others, and trusting people. Maybe it’s hard to hold down a job, establish healthy habits, or maintain healthy relationships. Maybe you don’t know what makes you happy or how to even get there. Maybe you’ve been sweeping everything under the rug for years.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages (age 6 and older) and provide individual, parent, and family therapy. I help clients with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and various life challenges. I enjoy serving LGBTQ+ (especially transgender) clients and their loved ones. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as an engineer and then I was a stay at home mom for 9 years. I had a transformative experience with therapy after some challenges with the birth of my third child. This experience inspired me to go back to school in my forties and become a therapist so I could help others who may be struggling.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages (age 6 and older) and provide individual, parent, and family therapy. I help clients with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and various life challenges. I enjoy serving LGBTQ+ (especially transgender) clients and their loved ones. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as an engineer and then I was a stay at home mom for 9 years. I had a transformative experience with therapy after some challenges with the birth of my third child. This experience inspired me to go back to school in my forties and become a therapist so I could help others who may be struggling.
Sarah L Bowen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50312
I have a passion for working with teenagers and adults, specifically on issues related to attachment, behavior, anxiety, stress, relationship building, communication, professional growth, and career and college planning. Client goals should be focused on challenging distorted thinking and creating plans in order to have a healthier and more productive lifestyle.
I have a passion for working with teenagers and adults, specifically on issues related to attachment, behavior, anxiety, stress, relationship building, communication, professional growth, and career and college planning. Client goals should be focused on challenging distorted thinking and creating plans in order to have a healthier and more productive lifestyle.
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Number of Therapists in 50312
100+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in 50312 who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 82% | Relationship Issues |
| 78% | Self Esteem |
| 76% | Stress |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 72% | Grief |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 86% | Wellmark BCBS |
| 84% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 42% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 50312 see their clients
| 86% | In Person and Online | |
| 14% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 85% | Female | |
| 14% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |