Therapists in West Des Moines, IA

Hello, I am a therapist in Des Moines working with with children, teenage girls, and women in my practice. I see many children for issues related to ADHD, anxiety, and behavioral issues. I enjoy working with teenage girls and helping to address ways to improve their self-esteem. I also enjoy helping women who struggle with social anxiety and provide help for depression that can be related to relationships, work, or parenting issues. I believe therapy is about finding a balance in your life and that it starts with recognizing who you are and being in relationships that support that.

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 9 years of experience working with teens and adults on a variety of mental health issues and life transitions.

Felling isolated, depressed, anxious? Having relationship issues, no motivation and things aren't flowing the way they should? It is time to seek the help you need and deserve. Sometimes we get used to not living up to our potential. Sometimes we settle for a stale relationship or job, out of fear and low self-esteem. We get to a point of not recognizing emotional abuse and what is causing our symptoms. Our life becomes meaningless and we live on auto-pilot. It is time to fight, reach inside, re-awaken your strengths, and realize how worthy you are of a happy and emotionally healthy life.

Modern life is not easy. Everything has become more and more complicated: managing relationships, meeting your professional goals, balancing your time, and pursuing your interests. We all experience these demands, and each of us has a limit. When we reach our capacity, we often feel overwhelmed, angry, depressed, and even anxious. We loose joy, and even purpose; we concede to despair and are filled with worries. Even the strongest and most capable people among us need a little help sometimes to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Our private practice specializes in helping people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, problematic substance use, pornography and sex addiction, relationship enhancement, or stress management. If you are feeling lost and struggling with these worries, let us help you rediscover what brings happiness to your life.

Human to Human counseling believes you are the one who knows best about yourself; working together with you as a team to work on goals the client bring to sessions. Therapy is a place to feel supported, learn new skills and how to implement them, and work through past trauma with an educated and genuine guide. Human to Human Counseling will always support the person that shows up, recognizing we are all human beings with a story and experiences of our own. Three of our five clinicians are trained in EMDR, and the other two use CBT and other methods to support clients through healing after trauma.

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.

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 love working with teens 16+, individuals, and couples. I am passionate about working through addiction issues and the resulting codependency/boundaries, guilt, and shame. Have you been struggling with a narcissist in your life resulting in self-worth issues? Do you struggle with spiritual issues such as trauma, cult affiliation, or confusion? I know how complicated these struggles are and I would be honored to walk with you through the mess and out to the other side. I meet each person where they are and if allowed I use God and Scripture to empower clients to see their potential and to find their identity and freedom in Christ.

I have extended my schedule and am now accepting new clients, high school age and older - I accept all major insurance. I specialize in helping those struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and addiction to unhealthy cycles; especially lesser thought-of issues such as addictions to toxic relationships, pornography, sex, gaming, health, and social media. I'm also a philosophy buff and love working with those looking to gain a sense of belonging or purpose in life.

“What you seek is seeking you.” The mere fact that you are looking for a therapist right now tells me that you are ready to heal. We all go through ups and downs in life, and sometimes we just need someone to listen without fear of judgement. Maybe you’ve experienced trauma, and can’t quite, “get over it.” Perhaps you are showing one side of yourself to the world, but internally dying to be recognized for who you show yourself when nobody is looking. There are so many different reasons as to why you are choosing now to look in the mirror. I can help you see with clarity, with an unbiased, open-minded viewpoint.

As a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) I would like everyone to explore their creative side and become their best, most authentic selves. I offer individual therapy both in person and via telehealth sessions primarily working with teenagers, adults, and elders. Through working together I want to help empower others to self advocate and set boundaries

4/12/24- accepting new clients (daytime). We also have a provider starting 4/16/24 with evening hours (email me for details) . Feeling "blah," hopeless, down? Nervous, on-edge, stuck in the past or constantly worried about the future? Find yourself angry/agitated all the time? Do you have physical symptoms like appetite changes, sleep difficulties, fatigue, restlessness, and trouble concentrating? Losing interest in activities you used to enjoy, struggling with everyday tasks, feeling "checked out" and thinking thoughts like "what's the point?," "will X ever get better" can be a sign we could benefit from outside help.

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.

I believe people heal through relationship and healthy connections. Whether these relationships be a parent-child connection, romantic relationship, supportive friendship, or a healthy relationship with yourself. I offer a strengths based and trauma informed therapeutic approach to work with adults, children, and families to meet your unique needs.

Going to therapy is a challenging decision. I get it, vulnerability sucks. However, if you’ve come to the point in your life where you feel like you’re spinning your wheels and can’t quite get on the right track then therapy could be what you need. i strive to take a collaborative and compassionate approach.

I am excited to announce my practice is expanding. We now have three licensed therapists who are all fantastic caring people. It is important to accept a person exactly where they are, in a safe and non-judgmental space where we can explore their issues, find and nurture hope, and together work toward growth and equanimity. As a counselor, my job is to hear, accept and understand my client as a whole person and provide strategies to achieve their goals. Growth, healing and change can be challenging and may take hard work on the part of the client and the counselor. I am honored to be a part of that process with my clients.

I love meeting with all types of people in different spaces of life. Specifically, I have have a passion for people going through through grief/loss, depression, anxiety of any type, and traumatic events or childhoods. I would love to help assist you on your healing journey. Part of this passion has come through experience as these are topics I have been close to in my start as a therapist.

I am currently accepting new clients. I have been practicing for 20 years and have been in the field for over 40. I have an I am currently accepting new clients. I have been practicing for 20 years. Are you having a tough time adjusting to life? Whether that be problems with depression, anxiety, or other life Stressors? Possibly you’ve experienced a lot of trauma in your life, or abuse, or you are wondering if your child has been sexually abused? I am here to help you through these difficult times. I also love working with adults who are trying to manage their issues one day at a time.

Happiness appears to us to be achievement driven. If we just graduate, get married, buy a house, have 2 children, surely we’ll be happy then…right? What happens when we’re several achievements deep and we have yet to actually reach any sort of lasting joy? Did we do it wrong? For you and I, it means we have the beautiful opportunity to sift through the daily noise in your life and find what truly brings you joy. Feelings of listlessness, anxiety, depression for the status of our life are all of our warning signals that life is currently so far what we truly want, that we need to steer the ship back towards the life you want to live.