Self Esteem Therapists in Des Moines, IA

"You don't have to have it figured out to move forward." I strive to provide client-centered and compassionate care to individuals of all ages, couples, and families. I believe that at the heart of good client care is a healthy therapeutic relationship. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I am trained in eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and utilize trauma-informed approaches in my therapy practice. I am also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). I firmly believe that all individuals possess the power to heal themselves. I can assist you on that journey. I am now offering telehealth services.

I am not currently accepting new clients. Most people who seek counseling do so because something in their life is just not quite right. Perhaps you have already identified what is off in your life - depression, anxiety, a negative relationship. Or perhaps you just know something is off. I work with each of my clients to get to the core of their struggles. Then I help my clients experiment with new solutions, new perspectives, and new ways of being. I believe therapy is a journey of exploration, understanding, and new choices and I enjoy helping my clients connect to the core strength they never knew they had.

If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or a trauma that you just can't seem to "get over", give me a call. These are all areas that I love helping people overcome. I have over 10 years of clinical experience working in the mental health profession. I specialize in working through family problems with individuals and their families. I believe in empowering people to successfully discharge from therapy and take back control of their lives.

Not accepting new clients at this time. Trying to find a therapist that is a good fit can be overwhelming. With over 20 years of clinical experience working in the mental health profession, it would be my honor to walk by your side, helping find some resolution towards your goals. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with emotion disregulation, depression, anxiety, substances, stress management, communication, overall relationship dynamics, family conflict, school issues, and trauma.

There are times in our lives in which we feel alone and no one could possibly understand what life is like for us. As a therapist, I find it important to understand what your life experience has been and join you in your journey to making the changes you would like to see in yourself. I provide a safe, respectful, and judgment-free place for clients to work through their conflicts and find the strength within themselves to make positive changes.

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 feel grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside others on their journeys towards healing and growth. I take a collaborative, strengths-based, and empowering approach. I believe that the client is the expert in their life, and I view my role as being a guide as clients reflect on their experiences, identify areas that are causing distress, connect with their emotions, and work towards meaningful changes. I strongly believe that creating a therapeutic relationship that is safe, validating, and accepting is an essential component of the change process.