Family Therapy in 50309
I am an Iowa, California & Arizona licensed marriage and family therapist (IA 126195, CA 86294, AZ 15639). I am native Iowan relocated to the West Coast with nearly two decades of experience helping those who are grieving and more than a decade practicing as a therapist. I specialize in working with couples & individuals navigating life-altering medical conditions; women overwhelmed in the face of work, family & personal pressure; and couples struggling to create or restore fulfilling connection.
I am an Iowa, California & Arizona licensed marriage and family therapist (IA 126195, CA 86294, AZ 15639). I am native Iowan relocated to the West Coast with nearly two decades of experience helping those who are grieving and more than a decade practicing as a therapist. I specialize in working with couples & individuals navigating life-altering medical conditions; women overwhelmed in the face of work, family & personal pressure; and couples struggling to create or restore fulfilling connection.
I have experience in helping clients with depression, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem issues, parenting issues, anger management, attention deficit disorder ,(ADD/ADHD) Sleeping disorders ,Stress, Anxiety, Coping with life changes, Intimacy-related issues, Compassion fatigue, Trauma and abuse Family conflicts, LGBT.
I have experience in helping clients with depression, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem issues, parenting issues, anger management, attention deficit disorder ,(ADD/ADHD) Sleeping disorders ,Stress, Anxiety, Coping with life changes, Intimacy-related issues, Compassion fatigue, Trauma and abuse Family conflicts, LGBT.
My approach incorporates narrative, internal family systems and emotionally focused therapy to encourage clients in creating space between themselves and their experiences.
I feel honored to walk alongside clients in helping renew freedom in themselves. I strive to offer a warm, supportive, and empathic environment for my clients to begin pursuing change in their lives. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them leave behind things they no longer need- behavioral patterns that lead to inauthentic relationships, difficulty in managing emotions, unhealthy view of themselves, or anything that prevents clients from being their genuine self.
My approach incorporates narrative, internal family systems and emotionally focused therapy to encourage clients in creating space between themselves and their experiences.
I feel honored to walk alongside clients in helping renew freedom in themselves. I strive to offer a warm, supportive, and empathic environment for my clients to begin pursuing change in their lives. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them leave behind things they no longer need- behavioral patterns that lead to inauthentic relationships, difficulty in managing emotions, unhealthy view of themselves, or anything that prevents clients from being their genuine self.
I have extensive history working with teens (ages 13+) and adults with symptoms and concerns of anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, family conflict, gender and sexuality (LGBTQIA+), Black-Indigenous-People of Color (BlPOC), racial trauma, and relationship concerns.
Starting counseling can be overwhelming and can leave you feeling vulnerable. My name is Ali Simpson and I strive to provide a comfortable, nonjudgmental, supportive environment to help you reach your goals. I use a collaborative approach which helps individuals feel comfortable openly sharing their thoughts and feelings. There are no concerns that can be viewed as too big or too small. Counseling is a place for all individuals seeking a more fulfilling life.
I have extensive history working with teens (ages 13+) and adults with symptoms and concerns of anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, family conflict, gender and sexuality (LGBTQIA+), Black-Indigenous-People of Color (BlPOC), racial trauma, and relationship concerns.
Starting counseling can be overwhelming and can leave you feeling vulnerable. My name is Ali Simpson and I strive to provide a comfortable, nonjudgmental, supportive environment to help you reach your goals. I use a collaborative approach which helps individuals feel comfortable openly sharing their thoughts and feelings. There are no concerns that can be viewed as too big or too small. Counseling is a place for all individuals seeking a more fulfilling life.
I enjoy working with a broad array of concerns including trauma recovery, anxiety disorders, depression, identity concerns, eating disorders, body image, emotional dysregulation, relational issues, self-esteem, chronic stress, and family issues.
Hello! My name is Kenlyn, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I feel my role is to walk alongside you as you come to deeply know yourself and heal from the inside out. A strength of mine is facilitating a safe, open space to address pain, emotional distress, life difficulties, relational concerns, and any other areas we determine are important in enhancing emotional balance and well-being. My approach is collaborative and enthusiastic. I find such meaning in helping you feel deeply known, valued, and understood. Start today in creating the life you want.
I enjoy working with a broad array of concerns including trauma recovery, anxiety disorders, depression, identity concerns, eating disorders, body image, emotional dysregulation, relational issues, self-esteem, chronic stress, and family issues.
Hello! My name is Kenlyn, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I feel my role is to walk alongside you as you come to deeply know yourself and heal from the inside out. A strength of mine is facilitating a safe, open space to address pain, emotional distress, life difficulties, relational concerns, and any other areas we determine are important in enhancing emotional balance and well-being. My approach is collaborative and enthusiastic. I find such meaning in helping you feel deeply known, valued, and understood. Start today in creating the life you want.
Sampson Family Therapy Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50309
Sampson Family Therapy Services, LLC is a group therapy practice dedicated to serving the mental and emotional health needs of individuals, couples, and families in the Des Moines, IA area.
Sampson Family Therapy Services staff strive to engage in a collaborative process with clients, coworkers, and the community to welcome growth, embrace strengths and successes, and acknowledge our role in making wellness a priority for others and ourselves. We work with many client needs and make it a priority to provide attentive and consistently accessible therapy services. It is the mission of Sampson Family Therapy Services, LLC to embody a dynamic and progressive therapeutic service environment for the cultivation of health and well-being for clients served, employees, and the community at large.
Sampson Family Therapy Services, LLC is a group therapy practice dedicated to serving the mental and emotional health needs of individuals, couples, and families in the Des Moines, IA area.
Sampson Family Therapy Services staff strive to engage in a collaborative process with clients, coworkers, and the community to welcome growth, embrace strengths and successes, and acknowledge our role in making wellness a priority for others and ourselves. We work with many client needs and make it a priority to provide attentive and consistently accessible therapy services. It is the mission of Sampson Family Therapy Services, LLC to embody a dynamic and progressive therapeutic service environment for the cultivation of health and well-being for clients served, employees, and the community at large.
Angela Brannian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50309
Waitlist for new clients
I draw from multiple modalities: Internal Family Systems; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); existential, emotion focused, solution focused therapies, and others.
Life can be tough. Dreams die. Grief crushes us. Divorce, loss, trauma, abuse, depression, and anxiety happen to the best of us. Life has taught me how important it is to have a safe place to be heard, seen, and sometimes to receive a warm and well-timed wake up call. Email me if you'd like to read my welcome letter where I spell out my philosophy of practice, especially how I understand the balance of kindness and honesty to factor into successful therapy. If you want someone who goes beyond reflective listening, I might be your person.
I draw from multiple modalities: Internal Family Systems; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); existential, emotion focused, solution focused therapies, and others.
Life can be tough. Dreams die. Grief crushes us. Divorce, loss, trauma, abuse, depression, and anxiety happen to the best of us. Life has taught me how important it is to have a safe place to be heard, seen, and sometimes to receive a warm and well-timed wake up call. Email me if you'd like to read my welcome letter where I spell out my philosophy of practice, especially how I understand the balance of kindness and honesty to factor into successful therapy. If you want someone who goes beyond reflective listening, I might be your person.
I offer counseling through different modalities including individual, family, and group therapy.
Hi there! I am currently accepting new clients for individual therapy. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (tLMHC). I am passionate about empowering individuals to live a wholehearted life and make meaningful progress toward their goals. It is important to me to make sure my clients know they are not alone. In therapy, we will work together to process thoughts, emotions, and determine how themes might impact relationships.
I offer counseling through different modalities including individual, family, and group therapy.
Hi there! I am currently accepting new clients for individual therapy. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (tLMHC). I am passionate about empowering individuals to live a wholehearted life and make meaningful progress toward their goals. It is important to me to make sure my clients know they are not alone. In therapy, we will work together to process thoughts, emotions, and determine how themes might impact relationships.
Allia Soulliaa Foley
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50309 (Online Only)
Also, incorporating EMDR, Family Systems, Group, Acceptance, and Psychodynamic frameworks into practice.
Seeking to support clients on their personal wholeness journeys. Whether you are experiencing grief/loss, post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, relational distress, family system break-down, identity query, burn-out, addiction, spiritual turmoil and things in between; there is intergenerational space for you here.
Also, incorporating EMDR, Family Systems, Group, Acceptance, and Psychodynamic frameworks into practice.
Seeking to support clients on their personal wholeness journeys. Whether you are experiencing grief/loss, post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, relational distress, family system break-down, identity query, burn-out, addiction, spiritual turmoil and things in between; there is intergenerational space for you here.
Deborah Vanko
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50309 (Online Only)
I have worked with a wide variety of life problems and am skilled in many areas, such as couples issues, dating problems, depression and anxiety, eating disorders, family problems or parenting,sexual addiction/internet pornography,adult survivors of abuse,domestic violence,self-esteem and empowerment.
For 30 years I have helped couples and individuals to create a satisfying, loving, conflict-free life by overcoming past or present obstacles. Everyone deserves to be happy and free of emotional pain. I believe empowering people to take charge of their life is liberating. I use a wide variety of counseling approaches customized to fit the individual. These include expressing emotion, identifying helpful and dysfunctional thinking/beliefs and changing behavior or developing strategies to create success. I am an open-minded therapist accepting the diversity of client lifestyle and gender.
I have worked with a wide variety of life problems and am skilled in many areas, such as couples issues, dating problems, depression and anxiety, eating disorders, family problems or parenting,sexual addiction/internet pornography,adult survivors of abuse,domestic violence,self-esteem and empowerment.
For 30 years I have helped couples and individuals to create a satisfying, loving, conflict-free life by overcoming past or present obstacles. Everyone deserves to be happy and free of emotional pain. I believe empowering people to take charge of their life is liberating. I use a wide variety of counseling approaches customized to fit the individual. These include expressing emotion, identifying helpful and dysfunctional thinking/beliefs and changing behavior or developing strategies to create success. I am an open-minded therapist accepting the diversity of client lifestyle and gender.
Providers have experience with many concerns - anxiety, depression, family problems, relationship problems, and trauma.
We're accepting new clients! Willow Grove Therapy strives to be a welcoming, safe space. Our therapists enjoy helping a variety of people - from age 10 through retirement - to feel more fulfilled and grounded in their daily lives. Our goal is always to meet clients where they are and offer support to move in the direction of their goals.
Providers have experience with many concerns - anxiety, depression, family problems, relationship problems, and trauma.
We're accepting new clients! Willow Grove Therapy strives to be a welcoming, safe space. Our therapists enjoy helping a variety of people - from age 10 through retirement - to feel more fulfilled and grounded in their daily lives. Our goal is always to meet clients where they are and offer support to move in the direction of their goals.
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Clear Brook Counseling Professionals
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC, CCH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50309
NOW OFFERING MEDICATION MANAGEMENT IN ANKENY AND AMES. At Clear Brook Counseling Professionals, we work together to provide you the therapy - family, couples, or individual that will deliver the best results for your unique needs. We believe life has meaning, and every moment is worth living. That's the end goal. At Clear Brook you'll experience a team of counselors, proven treatment, and techniques that work. The process is about finding clarity in the situation, and seeing change. Clear Brook Counseling Professionals weave proven practices and life-exercises into your therapy to help foster results.
NOW OFFERING MEDICATION MANAGEMENT IN ANKENY AND AMES. At Clear Brook Counseling Professionals, we work together to provide you the therapy - family, couples, or individual that will deliver the best results for your unique needs. We believe life has meaning, and every moment is worth living. That's the end goal. At Clear Brook you'll experience a team of counselors, proven treatment, and techniques that work. The process is about finding clarity in the situation, and seeing change. Clear Brook Counseling Professionals weave proven practices and life-exercises into your therapy to help foster results.
Johanna R Guerdet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50309
My specialties include trauma work, family and relationship therapy, depression, anxiety, and depression.
Welcome to the beginning of your therapy journey! As a client centered therapist, my focus is on you and your needs as a client. No problem is too big or too small for therapy, and it's never too early or too late to seek help. We will work together to make your life goals and changes.
My specialties include trauma work, family and relationship therapy, depression, anxiety, and depression.
Welcome to the beginning of your therapy journey! As a client centered therapist, my focus is on you and your needs as a client. No problem is too big or too small for therapy, and it's never too early or too late to seek help. We will work together to make your life goals and changes.
Brian L Bentley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CADC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50309
I thrive on the process of helping others to enhance communication through counsel on how each family member's personality style, body language, tone and life experience affects their interpretation of other's communication.
I am an emotion focused and cognitive behavioral therapist that incorporates a systemic, relational perspective to my work. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples create the relationship they desire, providing families with the tools necessary to create meaningful relationships, and assisting those in need of support and counsel with a variety of mental health issues. I use 28 years of marital and family counseling experience to provide therapy in the areas of marital therapy, affair reconciliation, divorce adjustment, sexual & drug addictions, depression, and anxiety.
I thrive on the process of helping others to enhance communication through counsel on how each family member's personality style, body language, tone and life experience affects their interpretation of other's communication.
I am an emotion focused and cognitive behavioral therapist that incorporates a systemic, relational perspective to my work. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples create the relationship they desire, providing families with the tools necessary to create meaningful relationships, and assisting those in need of support and counsel with a variety of mental health issues. I use 28 years of marital and family counseling experience to provide therapy in the areas of marital therapy, affair reconciliation, divorce adjustment, sexual & drug addictions, depression, and anxiety.
I specialize in supporting Women's Issues. Relationships (marriage, divorce, dating, family), stage of life adjustments, anxiety, depression, parenting, workplace issues and grief are challenges I commonly help with. I also see men, especially when seeking to improve relationships with the women in their lives. I have 25 years experience helping good people with difficult problems find a pathway forward, think more clearly, take steps to make their lives and relationships better, and increase overall calm and contentment.
I specialize in supporting Women's Issues. Relationships (marriage, divorce, dating, family), stage of life adjustments, anxiety, depression, parenting, workplace issues and grief are challenges I commonly help with. I also see men, especially when seeking to improve relationships with the women in their lives. I have 25 years experience helping good people with difficult problems find a pathway forward, think more clearly, take steps to make their lives and relationships better, and increase overall calm and contentment.
Before becoming a therapist, I was a professor of family communication.
Sometimes we might feel like nobody understands us or what we are going through. Life can present some major challenges, and it is hard to be trapped in what seems like an inescapable situation. I know what it is like to feel stuck. These types of situations are numerous: problems communicating with a partner, having low motivation in a job, missing a loved one that you have lost, paralyzing anxiety about making an important decision. Seeking the help of a mental health professional is the first step in getting unstuck. There is great courage in being able to ask for help. I am glad that you are embarking on this journey.
Before becoming a therapist, I was a professor of family communication.
Sometimes we might feel like nobody understands us or what we are going through. Life can present some major challenges, and it is hard to be trapped in what seems like an inescapable situation. I know what it is like to feel stuck. These types of situations are numerous: problems communicating with a partner, having low motivation in a job, missing a loved one that you have lost, paralyzing anxiety about making an important decision. Seeking the help of a mental health professional is the first step in getting unstuck. There is great courage in being able to ask for help. I am glad that you are embarking on this journey.
Generations Psychological & Consultation Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50309
I provide psychotherapy in the following modalities: individual, couples, family, and group.
Are you struggling to do things you enjoy as you age? Are you overwhelmed caring for someone with a severe disability or dementia? Are you having a hard time adjusting to a chronic illness? For your convenience, I offer telehealth services in Tennessee, Ohio, Iowa, and Florida.
I provide psychotherapy in the following modalities: individual, couples, family, and group.
Are you struggling to do things you enjoy as you age? Are you overwhelmed caring for someone with a severe disability or dementia? Are you having a hard time adjusting to a chronic illness? For your convenience, I offer telehealth services in Tennessee, Ohio, Iowa, and Florida.
Greg Allen Fuqua
Counselor, MA, LMHC, ASDCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50309
Waitlist for new clients
I either have training-in or at-times employ, Telehealth, IFS (Internal Family Systems) work, as well as CBT, DBT, SE , Art Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Gestalt approaches and I have advanced training as a Certified Counselor for Neurodiverse Couples and I am an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS).
I am Divergent Counseling, Coaching and Consulting, Greg Fuqua, MA, LMHC, (in West Des Moines). I am not currently have a very long waitlist. I work with clients 16 yrs old and up. I am an Autistic Clinical Specialist (Level 1 Adults) and a Neurodiverse Couples Therapist level 2. I love working with individuals, couples and families, trans and LGBTQ+, neurodivergence, ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, DID and more. I often use SE, IFS, ACT and I have an existentialist theoretical orientation. I believe in two big humanistic values; our need for connection and our need for expression. I cant wait to meet you!
I either have training-in or at-times employ, Telehealth, IFS (Internal Family Systems) work, as well as CBT, DBT, SE , Art Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Gestalt approaches and I have advanced training as a Certified Counselor for Neurodiverse Couples and I am an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS).
I am Divergent Counseling, Coaching and Consulting, Greg Fuqua, MA, LMHC, (in West Des Moines). I am not currently have a very long waitlist. I work with clients 16 yrs old and up. I am an Autistic Clinical Specialist (Level 1 Adults) and a Neurodiverse Couples Therapist level 2. I love working with individuals, couples and families, trans and LGBTQ+, neurodivergence, ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, DID and more. I often use SE, IFS, ACT and I have an existentialist theoretical orientation. I believe in two big humanistic values; our need for connection and our need for expression. I cant wait to meet you!
Jen Gauerke
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CADC, CGP
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50309
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.
Healing is painful, it's going to hurt, and that's the work, but you don't have to do it alone! Whether it's individual or couple's work, I appreciate that you are taking the time to consider to engage in therapy to improve your well-being. For individuals, things we are going to explore to help you heal: your nervous system’s response to stress & safety, your life’s roadmap (where you came from), your life’s compass (where you are now), the motivation continuum (where you are going), your strengths, resources, & self-care skills.
Healing is painful, it's going to hurt, and that's the work, but you don't have to do it alone! Whether it's individual or couple's work, I appreciate that you are taking the time to consider to engage in therapy to improve your well-being. For individuals, things we are going to explore to help you heal: your nervous system’s response to stress & safety, your life’s roadmap (where you came from), your life’s compass (where you are now), the motivation continuum (where you are going), your strengths, resources, & self-care skills.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.