Iowa Total Care Therapists in Grimes, IA
Hello and welcome! I’m Sara, a clinical therapist with over 20 years of experience in social work. I’ve had the privilege of supporting children, teens, & adults through many life experiences and emotional challenges in a variety of settings. I’m passionate about creating a safe, nurturing space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. My goal is to build a trusting, supportive environment where you feel truly seen, heard, and valued. Whether you're navigating a tough transition, coping with stress, or working through deeper emotional wounds, I’m here to walk alongside you as you move forward.
Hello and welcome! I’m Sara, a clinical therapist with over 20 years of experience in social work. I’ve had the privilege of supporting children, teens, & adults through many life experiences and emotional challenges in a variety of settings. I’m passionate about creating a safe, nurturing space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. My goal is to build a trusting, supportive environment where you feel truly seen, heard, and valued. Whether you're navigating a tough transition, coping with stress, or working through deeper emotional wounds, I’m here to walk alongside you as you move forward.
I bring a diverse background of mental health and therapy skills from my 10+ years in practice. My clinical expertise is in relationship issues, high conflict relationships, boundary setting, anxiety and depression. I have a great understanding of pregnancy and stepfamily challenges, and I have specialized training in perinatal mood disorders. I have worked in community mental health centers, and hospitals the majority of my career, and recently opened my own therapy practice, Pink Couch Wellness.
I bring a diverse background of mental health and therapy skills from my 10+ years in practice. My clinical expertise is in relationship issues, high conflict relationships, boundary setting, anxiety and depression. I have a great understanding of pregnancy and stepfamily challenges, and I have specialized training in perinatal mood disorders. I have worked in community mental health centers, and hospitals the majority of my career, and recently opened my own therapy practice, Pink Couch Wellness.
I focus on clients above with trauma, with adults and children as young as 2 years old.
For adults/older kids, depending on the trauma, I use either traditional talk therapy (CBT) or EMDR. EMDR uses physical stimulus to process trauma memories directly.
For children, I use play therapy (Ages 4-12) individually with the child or PCIT (Ages 2-7). PCIT helps guardians use play therapy skills at home to redefine their relationship with their child.
I'm not a very formal person. I bring a more relaxed approach.
I focus on clients above with trauma, with adults and children as young as 2 years old.
For adults/older kids, depending on the trauma, I use either traditional talk therapy (CBT) or EMDR. EMDR uses physical stimulus to process trauma memories directly.
For children, I use play therapy (Ages 4-12) individually with the child or PCIT (Ages 2-7). PCIT helps guardians use play therapy skills at home to redefine their relationship with their child.
I'm not a very formal person. I bring a more relaxed approach.
Life transitions can change the way we see ourselves and move through the world. Entering adulthood, navigating relationships, healing from past experiences, or becoming a parent can bring unexpected emotions and challenges. We can spend so much energy doing what is expected of us, caring for others, or simply getting through each day that we lose connection with ourselves along the way. I wonder what it would feel like to create space to explore who you are, honor what you need, and move toward who you want to become.
Life transitions can change the way we see ourselves and move through the world. Entering adulthood, navigating relationships, healing from past experiences, or becoming a parent can bring unexpected emotions and challenges. We can spend so much energy doing what is expected of us, caring for others, or simply getting through each day that we lose connection with ourselves along the way. I wonder what it would feel like to create space to explore who you are, honor what you need, and move toward who you want to become.
I believe each person and family has the full capacity to heal no matter the hurdles or the history. We all have a unique story and it’s my role to you move past shame, trauma, and conflict using a variety of techniques. I work with individuals and families with a focus on addressing the root cause of your concerns. Specializing with high conflict issues, estrangement, and CPS/foster care cases. I provide private therapy services for those struggling with life events and trauma in addition to court involved evaluations, co-parenting coordination and therapy, "reunification", mediation, and Child-Parent Psychotherapy for HHS.
I believe each person and family has the full capacity to heal no matter the hurdles or the history. We all have a unique story and it’s my role to you move past shame, trauma, and conflict using a variety of techniques. I work with individuals and families with a focus on addressing the root cause of your concerns. Specializing with high conflict issues, estrangement, and CPS/foster care cases. I provide private therapy services for those struggling with life events and trauma in addition to court involved evaluations, co-parenting coordination and therapy, "reunification", mediation, and Child-Parent Psychotherapy for HHS.
My passion is working with children, young adults and their families in dealing with a wide array of issues including depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma, self-esteem, grief, divorce, parenting concerns, and family conflict. I believe that the therapeutic process is a collaborative journey that involves the entire family. As a therapist it is a privilege to witness this journey and to offer compassion, validation, support, and education along the way. I utilize a wide variety of approaches, including play therapy, when working with clients so that each client gets exactly what they need.
My passion is working with children, young adults and their families in dealing with a wide array of issues including depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma, self-esteem, grief, divorce, parenting concerns, and family conflict. I believe that the therapeutic process is a collaborative journey that involves the entire family. As a therapist it is a privilege to witness this journey and to offer compassion, validation, support, and education along the way. I utilize a wide variety of approaches, including play therapy, when working with clients so that each client gets exactly what they need.
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Travis David Wentworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, MACM
1 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and major life transitions. My goal is to meet you where you are while helping you understand the patterns that keep you stuck, build practical resources for change, and pursue meaningful repair. For clients who desire it, Christian faith can be thoughtfully integrated into therapy while always respecting each person's values and goals.
I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and major life transitions. My goal is to meet you where you are while helping you understand the patterns that keep you stuck, build practical resources for change, and pursue meaningful repair. For clients who desire it, Christian faith can be thoughtfully integrated into therapy while always respecting each person's values and goals.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker and have been practicing in the Des Moines Metro area for 18 years. I received my Master’s degree in Social Work, from the University of Iowa. I have provided therapy in a variety of settings including homes, schools and community mental health centers. I work with school age children, adolescents and adults in individual and family sessions. I use a strengths based approach and specialize in family relationship issues, issues with life transitions, adolescent issues, anxiety, and depression.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker and have been practicing in the Des Moines Metro area for 18 years. I received my Master’s degree in Social Work, from the University of Iowa. I have provided therapy in a variety of settings including homes, schools and community mental health centers. I work with school age children, adolescents and adults in individual and family sessions. I use a strengths based approach and specialize in family relationship issues, issues with life transitions, adolescent issues, anxiety, and depression.
Sometimes it feels like you've been carrying the weight of everything for so long that you've forgotten what life is supposed to feel like. Anxiety, depression, past experiences, relationship struggles, or self-doubt can leave you feeling stuck. I help adults who want more than techniques to manage symptoms—we work to understand what's underneath them and address problems at their roots. Using evidence-based approaches, we'll explore patterns, heal old wounds, and create meaningful, lasting change. If you're ready for deeper work, I'd welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Sometimes it feels like you've been carrying the weight of everything for so long that you've forgotten what life is supposed to feel like. Anxiety, depression, past experiences, relationship struggles, or self-doubt can leave you feeling stuck. I help adults who want more than techniques to manage symptoms—we work to understand what's underneath them and address problems at their roots. Using evidence-based approaches, we'll explore patterns, heal old wounds, and create meaningful, lasting change. If you're ready for deeper work, I'd welcome the opportunity to work with you.
I love to hear people's stories. Stories full of joy, sadness, grief, transition, hope, and more that are still in progress. As a counselor in training, I am honored to be trusted with your story and to help you navigate life's challenges, big and small. All of it matters because all of it is part of your story.
I love to hear people's stories. Stories full of joy, sadness, grief, transition, hope, and more that are still in progress. As a counselor in training, I am honored to be trusted with your story and to help you navigate life's challenges, big and small. All of it matters because all of it is part of your story.
Just as sometimes people get sick and need to visit a doctor, sometimes people need to visit a therapist. This could be due to a clinical diagnosis such as depression or anxiety, the desire to cope with past trauma, or just in response to the many and varied challenges of life. It takes courage and determination to reach out for help, and I hope that I can help. I believe we all have the ability to achieve lasting change and peace on our own, we just sometimes need help finding the way.
Just as sometimes people get sick and need to visit a doctor, sometimes people need to visit a therapist. This could be due to a clinical diagnosis such as depression or anxiety, the desire to cope with past trauma, or just in response to the many and varied challenges of life. It takes courage and determination to reach out for help, and I hope that I can help. I believe we all have the ability to achieve lasting change and peace on our own, we just sometimes need help finding the way.
Life can be hard. From daily stressors to past trauma to life changes and more, I know that you are dealing with a lot. I will partner with you to get through the hard things in life and find joy. I am an anxiety, depression, and trauma therapist in Iowa with immediate openings over telehealth or in person. I can assist you to identify your values, setbacks, and strengths to improve your mental health and functioning. I will help you communicate effectively with others and understand what you want from life.
Life can be hard. From daily stressors to past trauma to life changes and more, I know that you are dealing with a lot. I will partner with you to get through the hard things in life and find joy. I am an anxiety, depression, and trauma therapist in Iowa with immediate openings over telehealth or in person. I can assist you to identify your values, setbacks, and strengths to improve your mental health and functioning. I will help you communicate effectively with others and understand what you want from life.
Are you going through a major change? Do you remember being happy, but it was long ago? Does the anxiety you feel make you avoid doing the things that you used to enjoy? Change is difficult. Loss can be unbearable. These and so many other life challenges are the reasons why people come to therapy. Let's work together. I will help you unpack the load you are carrying with different therapeutic techniques. Allow yourself to accept the help you deserve.
Are you going through a major change? Do you remember being happy, but it was long ago? Does the anxiety you feel make you avoid doing the things that you used to enjoy? Change is difficult. Loss can be unbearable. These and so many other life challenges are the reasons why people come to therapy. Let's work together. I will help you unpack the load you are carrying with different therapeutic techniques. Allow yourself to accept the help you deserve.
I accept Medicaid, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Iowa Total Care, Wellpoint, Molina, and Aetna.
You may be carrying stress, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, or major life changes and feel unsure where to start. I offer a supportive, practical, and trauma-informed space for adolescents and adults to feel heard, build coping skills, and move toward meaningful change. My background includes work with military members, veterans, families, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I use approaches such as CBT, DBT-informed care, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused counseling to meet clients where they are.
I accept Medicaid, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Iowa Total Care, Wellpoint, Molina, and Aetna.
You may be carrying stress, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, or major life changes and feel unsure where to start. I offer a supportive, practical, and trauma-informed space for adolescents and adults to feel heard, build coping skills, and move toward meaningful change. My background includes work with military members, veterans, families, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I use approaches such as CBT, DBT-informed care, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused counseling to meet clients where they are.
Accepting new clients; same day and crisis appointments available, generally Monday-Thursday 1-8pm. My aim as a counselor is to earn your trust and respect, so that you can feel confident in the care you receive. I am not a counselor who only "repeats back what you just said" (though this is important). I believe that counselors also need competency, wisdom, and the qualities of a good parent or teacher in order to be effective. The psychological views and tools I use have been developed through training and life experience. If you are open to learning and growing, I believe that you can make forward motion in your life.
Accepting new clients; same day and crisis appointments available, generally Monday-Thursday 1-8pm. My aim as a counselor is to earn your trust and respect, so that you can feel confident in the care you receive. I am not a counselor who only "repeats back what you just said" (though this is important). I believe that counselors also need competency, wisdom, and the qualities of a good parent or teacher in order to be effective. The psychological views and tools I use have been developed through training and life experience. If you are open to learning and growing, I believe that you can make forward motion in your life.
It is important to me that I develop a rapport with each client that I encounter. Every client has different issues that need to be addressed. Clients are involved with identifying goals and a treatment plan to address the specific issues clients are experiencing. Some of the treatment modalities I use are strengths-based approach along with CBT to address negative ways of thinking. It is important for me to hold clients accountable for the decisions they make along with empowering them to be the best version of themselves.
It is important to me that I develop a rapport with each client that I encounter. Every client has different issues that need to be addressed. Clients are involved with identifying goals and a treatment plan to address the specific issues clients are experiencing. Some of the treatment modalities I use are strengths-based approach along with CBT to address negative ways of thinking. It is important for me to hold clients accountable for the decisions they make along with empowering them to be the best version of themselves.
Immediate Telehealth Availability! I'm passionate about supporting teens and young adults as they navigate life’s challenges. Whether you're facing anxiety that feels overwhelming, depression that makes it hard to get through the day, or unresolved trauma that’s impacting your ability to move forward, I’m here to meet you where you are and walk alongside you. I strive to create a warm and open environment where you can reflect, process your experiences, and begin working toward meaningful, lasting change.
Immediate Telehealth Availability! I'm passionate about supporting teens and young adults as they navigate life’s challenges. Whether you're facing anxiety that feels overwhelming, depression that makes it hard to get through the day, or unresolved trauma that’s impacting your ability to move forward, I’m here to meet you where you are and walk alongside you. I strive to create a warm and open environment where you can reflect, process your experiences, and begin working toward meaningful, lasting change.
Welcome — I’m glad you’re here.
As a therapist and clinical advocate, I support children, adults, and families through life’s challenges with compassion, curiosity, and care. My work centers around helping each person build on their strengths, develop confidence, and create healthier relationships—within themselves and with others.
Together, we’ll explore the connection between mind and body. I use a combination of evidence-based approaches to help us work with trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, and the everyday struggles that come with being human.
Welcome — I’m glad you’re here.
As a therapist and clinical advocate, I support children, adults, and families through life’s challenges with compassion, curiosity, and care. My work centers around helping each person build on their strengths, develop confidence, and create healthier relationships—within themselves and with others.
Together, we’ll explore the connection between mind and body. I use a combination of evidence-based approaches to help us work with trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, and the everyday struggles that come with being human.
Hello! I have earned my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I enjoy working with teenagers, adults, and older adults on issues related to depression, anxiety, grief and loss, identity, trauma, and life transitions. In session, I like to be interactive and will use traditional talk therapy along with creative methods for communicating. Many people enjoy using arts, crafts, music, and movement in session, so I help foster an environment that helps people feel safe enough to express themselves through these modalities.
Hello! I have earned my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I enjoy working with teenagers, adults, and older adults on issues related to depression, anxiety, grief and loss, identity, trauma, and life transitions. In session, I like to be interactive and will use traditional talk therapy along with creative methods for communicating. Many people enjoy using arts, crafts, music, and movement in session, so I help foster an environment that helps people feel safe enough to express themselves through these modalities.
I'm not like other therapists you may have been to. My dedication for helping others has been fueled by the adversity in my own life. I want my clients to be themselves in my space. I won't tell you what to do, but I'll walk with you while you figure out what the best route is to meet your goals for a healthy life. I enjoy working with young adults and adults who are motivated to find a solution to alleviate their depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and self-harming behaviors. I have experience working with BPD, pornography issues, infidelity and betrayal trauma, and general life transitions.
I'm not like other therapists you may have been to. My dedication for helping others has been fueled by the adversity in my own life. I want my clients to be themselves in my space. I won't tell you what to do, but I'll walk with you while you figure out what the best route is to meet your goals for a healthy life. I enjoy working with young adults and adults who are motivated to find a solution to alleviate their depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and self-harming behaviors. I have experience working with BPD, pornography issues, infidelity and betrayal trauma, and general life transitions.
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