Christopher A Marks

Counselor, LMHC

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Christopher A Marks

Counselor, LMHC

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Available both in-person and online

1200 Valley West Drive Suite 302 West Des Moines, IA 50266

I am a fully licensed mental health counselor, practicing for 15 years. I enjoy helping people reach their full potential and lead happy, healthy lives. I have experience supporting a wide range of individuals and couples while specializing in depression, anxiety, alcoholism/addiction, and trauma-related work. I work with clients ages 14 and up, and I love my profession. I feel privileged to support so many who work so hard to improve their lives and their mental health. I would truly appreciate the opportunity to serve you and/or your family.

Call or Email Christopher A Marks now for a free 15 minute consultation - (515) 605-7473

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1200 Valley West Drive

Suite 302

West Des Moines, IA 50266 map

(515) 605-7473

I offer individual and couples therapy sessions as well as initial evaluations. I see clients in person, and via secure online video.

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues

$100 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (515) 605-7473

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1200 Valley West Drive

Suite 302

West Des Moines, IA 50266 map

(515) 605-7473

I offer individual and couples therapy sessions as well as initial evaluations. I see clients in person, and via secure online video.

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues

$100 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $100
Couple Sessions $100
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

BlueCross and BlueShield
Iowa Total Care
Medica
Medicaid
Optum
Oscar Health
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Wellmark BCBS
Wellpoint | Amerigroup

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about my billing process or if you are concerned about the cost of therapy. I accept several kinds of insurance, I accept self-pay clients, as well as use a sliding scale for clients worried about the financial impact of therapy.

Christopher A Marks

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 605-7473

Christopher A Marks

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 605-7473

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 076649 Christopher A Marks

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 14 years

Attended Bellevue University, Masters in Clincial Counseling, Graduated 2011

I have over 12 years of experience in the counseling field. I am a former clinic director of a mental health practice and truly love helping adults, teens, couples, and families.

Christopher A Marks

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 605-7473

I have over 12 years of experience in the counseling field. I am a former clinic director of a mental health practice and truly love helping adults, teens, couples, and families.

Christopher A Marks

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 605-7473

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Relationship Issues

Expertise

Addiction
Alcohol Use
Anger Management
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Codependency
Coping Skills
Divorce
Dual Diagnosis
Family Conflict
Grief
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Parenting
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Sports Performance
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD

Christopher A Marks

Counselor, LMHC

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (515) 605-7473

Christopher A Marks

Counselor, LMHC

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (515) 605-7473

Endorsement

Better Mental Health Services, PLLC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP, PMHNP

Well-versed professional. Excellent communicator. A go-to for my therapy referrals.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

I also speak

American Sign Language (ASL)

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

I also speak

American Sign Language (ASL)

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Coaching
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Existential
Gestalt
Intervention
Person-Centered
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

I often use a client/person-centered approach to therapy in my practice but have experience in using many different techniques and interventions. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress.

Christopher A Marks

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 605-7473

Christopher A Marks

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 605-7473

Location

Primary Location

1200 Valley West Drive

Suite 302

West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 605-7473

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Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Polk

Zips

Neighborhoods

North Of Grand

I offer individual and couples therapy sessions as well as initial evaluations. I see clients in person, and via secure online video.

Christopher A Marks

Counselor, LMHC

Call for a free consultation now - (515) 605-7473

I offer individual and couples therapy sessions as well as initial evaluations. I see clients in person, and via secure online video.

Christopher A Marks

Counselor, LMHC

Call for a free consultation now - (515) 605-7473

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