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Christy Johnston
Counselor, LMHC, LLC
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Christy Johnston

Counselor, LMHC, LLC

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1001 Office Park Road, Suite 123, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Let's Connect (515) 303-1885
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I am an LMHC, board certified in the State of Iowa. I have 28 years of experience and have had the privilege of working with adults, adolescents, couples and families in various settings in the past. I have done private practice for the past 14 years. I worked at New Heights Counseling for 6 years and started my own private practice in West Des Moines in October, 2023. I accept adults, teens, families and couples and have immediate openings. I also specialize in grief and trauma treatment. I would love to help you through any issue big or small in a safe therapeutic setting.
I have experience working with Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Abuse, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, couples, etc. I use DBT, CBT and mindfulness skills to help clients manage their stress. I focus a lot on the importance of setting boundaries, self care and positive self worth.
Please reach out to me today and let me help you in your journey towards a better you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Christy Johnston now - (515) 303-1885

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1001 Office Park Road

Suite 123

West Des Moines, IA 50265 map

(515) 303-1885
Please email or call to set up appointments. I currently have mostly morning and early afternoon times available. Evenings are also open.
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Let's Connect (515) 303-1885
Photo of Christy Johnston, Counselor, LMHC, LLC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1001 Office Park Road

Suite 123

West Des Moines, IA 50265 map

(515) 303-1885
Please email or call to set up appointments. I currently have mostly morning and early afternoon times available. Evenings are also open.
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $175

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • HealthPartners of MN and WI
  • Iowa Total Care
  • Medicaid
  • Meritain Health
  • Midlands Choice
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellmark BCBS
  • Wellpoint | Amerigroup
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Christy Johnston
Counselor, LMHC, LLC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (515) 303-1885
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Christy Johnston
Counselor, LMHC, LLC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (515) 303-1885

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 00773 Christy Johnston
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 28 years
  • Attended Benedictine College, Masters in Counseling, Graduated 1998
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I have just completed more training to be a Certified Grief Counselor and to use Inner Child Work with clients.
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Christy Johnston
Counselor, LMHC, LLC
or call with questions - (515) 303-1885
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I have just completed more training to be a Certified Grief Counselor and to use Inner Child Work with clients.
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Christy Johnston
Counselor, LMHC, LLC
or call with questions - (515) 303-1885

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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This is a safe place for clients to come and process what is on their mind and in their hearts judgement free. I am just here to listen and help you find what you are looking for to better yourself and learn skills and tools to provide support.
Photo of Christy Johnston, Counselor, LMHC, LLC
Christy Johnston
Counselor, LMHC, LLC
or call with questions - (515) 303-1885
"
This is a safe place for clients to come and process what is on their mind and in their hearts judgement free. I am just here to listen and help you find what you are looking for to better yourself and learn skills and tools to provide support.
Photo of Christy Johnston, Counselor, LMHC, LLC
Christy Johnston
Counselor, LMHC, LLC
or call with questions - (515) 303-1885

Endorsement

Jami L Lacona-Malone
Jami L Lacona-Malone
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLISW
Christy is a skilled clinician who combines evidence-based approaches with a deep understanding of trauma and the body's role in healing. She brings clarity, professionalism, and care to her work, helping clients move from survival to thriving.

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Christy Johnston
Counselor, LMHC, LLC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (515) 303-1885
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Christy Johnston
Counselor, LMHC, LLC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (515) 303-1885

Location

Primary Location

1001 Office Park Road

Suite 123

West Des Moines, IA 50265

(515) 303-1885

Nearby Areas

Counties

Zips

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Please email or call to set up appointments. I currently have mostly morning and early afternoon times available. Evenings are also open.
Photo of Christy Johnston, Counselor, LMHC, LLC
Christy Johnston
Counselor, LMHC, LLC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (515) 303-1885
"
Please email or call to set up appointments. I currently have mostly morning and early afternoon times available. Evenings are also open.
Photo of Christy Johnston, Counselor, LMHC, LLC
Christy Johnston
Counselor, LMHC, LLC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (515) 303-1885