Addiction Therapists in West Des Moines, IA
Others face something more acute, like substance use concerns or eroded trust.
We look at how your history, your culture, and the roles you have carried shape the patterns showing up in your relationships and your inner life now. From there, the work becomes practical. Building self-awareness, shifting how you respond, and making deliberate choices that actually fit who you are and what you want.
Others face something more acute, like substance use concerns or eroded trust.
We look at how your history, your culture, and the roles you have carried shape the patterns showing up in your relationships and your inner life now. From there, the work becomes practical. Building self-awareness, shifting how you respond, and making deliberate choices that actually fit who you are and what you want.
I offer individual therapy using structured and eclectic approaches including:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
-Hypnotherapy
- Substance Use counseling and education
Always trauma informed and tailored to you.
Nice to meet you — I’m glad you’re here.
Taking the step to explore therapy is an investment in yourself, and it’s one that can truly change your quality of life. Therapy is a space to slow down, feel supported, and build tools that make life more manageable. I use evidence‑based and person‑centered approaches to help you strengthen confidence, reduce stress, and improve your quality of life. Whether you’re facing anxiety, trauma, or major life changes, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Together, we’ll work toward feeling more grounded and capable.
I offer individual therapy using structured and eclectic approaches including:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
-Hypnotherapy
- Substance Use counseling and education
Always trauma informed and tailored to you.
Nice to meet you — I’m glad you’re here.
Taking the step to explore therapy is an investment in yourself, and it’s one that can truly change your quality of life. Therapy is a space to slow down, feel supported, and build tools that make life more manageable. I use evidence‑based and person‑centered approaches to help you strengthen confidence, reduce stress, and improve your quality of life. Whether you’re facing anxiety, trauma, or major life changes, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Together, we’ll work toward feeling more grounded and capable.
I believe effective therapy requires commitment, resonance, safety, authenticity, presence, and a relationship that can deepen over time. For that reason, my practice is intentionally designed around a limited caseload and, when appropriate, longer-term work. Therapy here is collaborative, thoughtful, and paced to support meaningful, lasting change—not just short-term relief.
I believe effective therapy requires commitment, resonance, safety, authenticity, presence, and a relationship that can deepen over time. For that reason, my practice is intentionally designed around a limited caseload and, when appropriate, longer-term work. Therapy here is collaborative, thoughtful, and paced to support meaningful, lasting change—not just short-term relief.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor with specialized training in the treatment of addictive behaviors, including substance use and gambling disorder.
Whether a client is navigating early recovery, managing stress and anxiety, processing grief, or adjusting to life changes, I work to meet them where they are and empower them to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor with specialized training in the treatment of addictive behaviors, including substance use and gambling disorder.
Whether a client is navigating early recovery, managing stress and anxiety, processing grief, or adjusting to life changes, I work to meet them where they are and empower them to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
I specialize in helping men struggling with addictive and compulsive behaviors like pornography, sex, drugs, alcohol, food, work, video games, relationships, etc.
I’ve specialized in addiction recovery since 2006, training directly under Dr. Patrick Carnes and working with him on the groundbreaking Fulbright Study researching the genetic links to addiction. My work integrates cutting-edge models such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, etc. to bring together the science and soul of healing.
I specialize in helping men struggling with addictive and compulsive behaviors like pornography, sex, drugs, alcohol, food, work, video games, relationships, etc.
I’ve specialized in addiction recovery since 2006, training directly under Dr. Patrick Carnes and working with him on the groundbreaking Fulbright Study researching the genetic links to addiction. My work integrates cutting-edge models such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, etc. to bring together the science and soul of healing.
Abraham (Abe)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, CADC
2 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked with clients involved in addiction and substance use, as well as legal matters such as child protective services, probation, parole, and custody, and am comfortable navigating these complex issues.
If you are looking for a therapist with a blank, neutral face who gives an occasional "mhm" while you vent for 50 minutes, I'm not your guy. If you're looking for a guide who'll work alongside you, support you, but also be realistic and direct with you when needed, I think we would make a good team. My goal is to empower my clients to find the tools and strategies they already have within themselves, cutting through the noise and bringing those to the surface. I firmly believe in a mutually honest and direct therapeutic relationship. I will be direct with you throughout our session, and I ask you to be equally as direct with me.
I have worked with clients involved in addiction and substance use, as well as legal matters such as child protective services, probation, parole, and custody, and am comfortable navigating these complex issues.
If you are looking for a therapist with a blank, neutral face who gives an occasional "mhm" while you vent for 50 minutes, I'm not your guy. If you're looking for a guide who'll work alongside you, support you, but also be realistic and direct with you when needed, I think we would make a good team. My goal is to empower my clients to find the tools and strategies they already have within themselves, cutting through the noise and bringing those to the surface. I firmly believe in a mutually honest and direct therapeutic relationship. I will be direct with you throughout our session, and I ask you to be equally as direct with me.
This can include adjustment to life changes and transitions, recent injury, grief & loss, addiction, or relationship issues.
We will apply concrete skills to heal, set valuable goals in your life and work to achieve these goals. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches to create a tailored experience based on each individual’s needs such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational interviewing, and Person Center Approach!
This can include adjustment to life changes and transitions, recent injury, grief & loss, addiction, or relationship issues.
We will apply concrete skills to heal, set valuable goals in your life and work to achieve these goals. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches to create a tailored experience based on each individual’s needs such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational interviewing, and Person Center Approach!
My ideal clients are adults, couples, men, and individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally tired, or unsure how to move forward. They often come to therapy for anxiety, depression, anger, relationship stress, communication struggles, grief, life transitions, or emotional pain. My team helps by providing practical, compassionate, and respectful counseling that helps clients understand patterns, manage emotions, improve communication, build healthier coping skills, and take clear steps toward healing and growth.
My ideal clients are adults, couples, men, and individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally tired, or unsure how to move forward. They often come to therapy for anxiety, depression, anger, relationship stress, communication struggles, grief, life transitions, or emotional pain. My team helps by providing practical, compassionate, and respectful counseling that helps clients understand patterns, manage emotions, improve communication, build healthier coping skills, and take clear steps toward healing and growth.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, addiction, or anger, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I specialize in anxiety, addiction, and anger, using CBT, DBT, Brainspotting, mindfulness, and person‑centered therapy. Together, we’ll identify the patterns keeping you stuck and build practical skills for emotional regulation, healthier coping, and meaningful change
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, addiction, or anger, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I specialize in anxiety, addiction, and anger, using CBT, DBT, Brainspotting, mindfulness, and person‑centered therapy. Together, we’ll identify the patterns keeping you stuck and build practical skills for emotional regulation, healthier coping, and meaningful change
In addition to decades of experience as a professional in other industries and working through my own personal challenges, I have experience and training in: addiction, betrayal trauma, couples/relationship work, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and positive psychology.
Whether you are facing life-changing circumstances, finally facing an ongoing issue and ready to change, or simply need an objective sounding board, reaching out to a therapist is a courageous step. We will work together to explore what underlies the difficulties you face and collaborate to find solutions and mechanisms for coping. In therapy we will work together to develop a trusting relationship so that you feel safe enough to express your most authentic and vulnerable self.
In addition to decades of experience as a professional in other industries and working through my own personal challenges, I have experience and training in: addiction, betrayal trauma, couples/relationship work, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and positive psychology.
Whether you are facing life-changing circumstances, finally facing an ongoing issue and ready to change, or simply need an objective sounding board, reaching out to a therapist is a courageous step. We will work together to explore what underlies the difficulties you face and collaborate to find solutions and mechanisms for coping. In therapy we will work together to develop a trusting relationship so that you feel safe enough to express your most authentic and vulnerable self.
Brandy Voigt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, CCTP-II
1 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50265
I work with clients who have faced the heavy burdens of trauma or complex trauma, at times compounded by struggles with addiction.
I specialize in trauma-informed care and complex trauma, utilizing evidence-based therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also have experience working with clients in active addiction and recovery. I believe strongly in a person-centered approach with all those I see.
I work with clients who have faced the heavy burdens of trauma or complex trauma, at times compounded by struggles with addiction.
I specialize in trauma-informed care and complex trauma, utilizing evidence-based therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also have experience working with clients in active addiction and recovery. I believe strongly in a person-centered approach with all those I see.
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.
I am interested in all aspects of mental health counseling for adults, adolescents, and families particularly in the areas of depression, anxiety, addictions, co-occurring disorders, codependency and spirituality.
Honed over nearly 3 decades of experience, my clients find great benefit in my ability to generate an atmosphere in which the client and myself can create an approach that best fits their own individual needs and personality. I utilize techniques and resources as part of an active therapy experience without letting the techniques become the therapy.
I am interested in all aspects of mental health counseling for adults, adolescents, and families particularly in the areas of depression, anxiety, addictions, co-occurring disorders, codependency and spirituality.
Honed over nearly 3 decades of experience, my clients find great benefit in my ability to generate an atmosphere in which the client and myself can create an approach that best fits their own individual needs and personality. I utilize techniques and resources as part of an active therapy experience without letting the techniques become the therapy.
My specialties include addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety, and interpersonal relationship problems.
My clients receive counseling fitted for the individual person. I allow my techniques and resources to be a part of an active therapy experience, however they do not dictate the session. I believe therapy is enhanced by a therapist's own continual journey for personal growth and willingness to be authentic.
My specialties include addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety, and interpersonal relationship problems.
My clients receive counseling fitted for the individual person. I allow my techniques and resources to be a part of an active therapy experience, however they do not dictate the session. I believe therapy is enhanced by a therapist's own continual journey for personal growth and willingness to be authentic.
You feel stuck, maybe in a toxic or narcissistic relationship, battling addiction, or buried under guilt, shame, and codependency.
I offer a warm, authentic space where clients are welcomed with complimentary tea, coffee, and water. As a wife, mom, and someone with lived experience, I bring a grounded and Christ-centered perspective. My style is compassionate and honest, often weaving in humor to soften hard moments and create a safe, real-world space for growth and healing.
You feel stuck, maybe in a toxic or narcissistic relationship, battling addiction, or buried under guilt, shame, and codependency.
I offer a warm, authentic space where clients are welcomed with complimentary tea, coffee, and water. As a wife, mom, and someone with lived experience, I bring a grounded and Christ-centered perspective. My style is compassionate and honest, often weaving in humor to soften hard moments and create a safe, real-world space for growth and healing.
The tools you use to "switch off" after a high-stakes day, whether it is alcohol, compulsive behaviors, or a quick temper, are becoming a liability.
As an addiction specialist and LMHC, my practice is built on efficiency. I don’t just listen and nod; we treat this like a business crisis. We analyze your triggers, build a tactical plan to regulate your nervous system, and secure your career with the maximum privacy of a 100% private-pay arrangement.
The tools you use to "switch off" after a high-stakes day, whether it is alcohol, compulsive behaviors, or a quick temper, are becoming a liability.
As an addiction specialist and LMHC, my practice is built on efficiency. I don’t just listen and nod; we treat this like a business crisis. We analyze your triggers, build a tactical plan to regulate your nervous system, and secure your career with the maximum privacy of a 100% private-pay arrangement.
I believe in honoring the whole person while grounding my work in evidence-based and holistic approaches. Drawing from interpersonal and transpersonal psychotherapy, EMDR, trauma-informed care, and attachment-focused interventions, I create space for clients to access their natural strengths and inner resilience. As a developmental specialist, trauma and EMDR specialist, and attachment-focused therapist, I am committed to walking alongside each individual with compassion, wisdom, and respect, helping them reclaim their power and move toward lasting healing and growth.
I believe in honoring the whole person while grounding my work in evidence-based and holistic approaches. Drawing from interpersonal and transpersonal psychotherapy, EMDR, trauma-informed care, and attachment-focused interventions, I create space for clients to access their natural strengths and inner resilience. As a developmental specialist, trauma and EMDR specialist, and attachment-focused therapist, I am committed to walking alongside each individual with compassion, wisdom, and respect, helping them reclaim their power and move toward lasting healing and growth.
As a mental health professional, I am dedicated to supporting individuals living in alternative and marginalized spaces - ethical non-monogamy, power dynamics within relationships, LGBTQ+, paganism, BDSM, and addiction.
Have you ever been to a therapist and felt like you were being judged for your lifestyle? Ever felt like you could not discuss important parts of your life with a therapist because those things were not the "social norm?" I have too. As a therapist, I work hard to provide a safe space for my clients to discuss whatever they need, not just the things that are "socially appropriate." Everyone deserves a safe space to discuss the daily struggles we face, regardless of what those struggles are or how we got there. I believe in a person centered approach to meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be.
As a mental health professional, I am dedicated to supporting individuals living in alternative and marginalized spaces - ethical non-monogamy, power dynamics within relationships, LGBTQ+, paganism, BDSM, and addiction.
Have you ever been to a therapist and felt like you were being judged for your lifestyle? Ever felt like you could not discuss important parts of your life with a therapist because those things were not the "social norm?" I have too. As a therapist, I work hard to provide a safe space for my clients to discuss whatever they need, not just the things that are "socially appropriate." Everyone deserves a safe space to discuss the daily struggles we face, regardless of what those struggles are or how we got there. I believe in a person centered approach to meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be.
I work with variety of issues and concerns including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, abuse, family conflict, communication issues, grief and loss, addiction, PTSD and trauma and changes in everyday life.
I believe that therapy is a sacred place where my clients will feel safe, welcome, and heard. Our lives can bring adversity and tribulations that shake us to our core, leaving us lost and alone. With me, you don’t have to be alone in your journey. With 20+ years of experience working with adults in the criminal justice system, I bring patience, empathy, understanding, and a nonjudgmental stance. I am grateful for the opportunity to help you grow and reach your full potential. While we can’t change the past, together we can gain clarity, build healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful change so you can move forward.
I work with variety of issues and concerns including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, abuse, family conflict, communication issues, grief and loss, addiction, PTSD and trauma and changes in everyday life.
I believe that therapy is a sacred place where my clients will feel safe, welcome, and heard. Our lives can bring adversity and tribulations that shake us to our core, leaving us lost and alone. With me, you don’t have to be alone in your journey. With 20+ years of experience working with adults in the criminal justice system, I bring patience, empathy, understanding, and a nonjudgmental stance. I am grateful for the opportunity to help you grow and reach your full potential. While we can’t change the past, together we can gain clarity, build healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful change so you can move forward.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship changes, parenthood or the pressure of managing everyday life. They may struggle with confidence, boundaries, or relationships and want a space where they feel safe, understood, and supported. They’re looking for practical tools, emotional relief, and a therapist who will listen closely and walk alongside them at a pace that feels comfortable and empowering.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship changes, parenthood or the pressure of managing everyday life. They may struggle with confidence, boundaries, or relationships and want a space where they feel safe, understood, and supported. They’re looking for practical tools, emotional relief, and a therapist who will listen closely and walk alongside them at a pace that feels comfortable and empowering.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.