Iowa Total Care Therapists in West Des Moines, IA
Hello! I’m a Temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor offering individual therapy for teens and adults. My clinical experience includes supporting individuals navigating a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, OCD, disordered eating, and questions about identity or purpose. I’m especially passionate about supporting students through life transitions, relationship stress, and academic pressure. I warmly welcome people of all backgrounds who are looking for a supportive space to be heard and understood.
Hello! I’m a Temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor offering individual therapy for teens and adults. My clinical experience includes supporting individuals navigating a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, OCD, disordered eating, and questions about identity or purpose. I’m especially passionate about supporting students through life transitions, relationship stress, and academic pressure. I warmly welcome people of all backgrounds who are looking for a supportive space to be heard and understood.
I am in-network with most insurances including Wellmark BCBS, Cigna & Evernorth, Iowa Total Care, Optum, Triwest and Midlands Choice.
Therapy can be a gentle, supportive space to pause and take a breath—a place where you don’t have to have everything figured out! It’s okay to bring big feelings like sadness, worry, or frustration and know they’ll be met with compassion and understanding. Together, we’ll explore strengths, build confidence, and create space for growth and connection.
I am in-network with most insurances including Wellmark BCBS, Cigna & Evernorth, Iowa Total Care, Optum, Triwest and Midlands Choice.
Therapy can be a gentle, supportive space to pause and take a breath—a place where you don’t have to have everything figured out! It’s okay to bring big feelings like sadness, worry, or frustration and know they’ll be met with compassion and understanding. Together, we’ll explore strengths, build confidence, and create space for growth and connection.
Are you struggling due to divorce, loss of a job, a new diagnosis, a developmental transition or other trauma? I see therapy as your journey, going at your pace, with a little support along the way. The power for change exists within all of us. My goal is to help you recognize that within yourself. I enjoy working with young adults through advanced aged clients.
I aspire to help clients find healing who have experienced grief and loss, acquire new coping skills to manage anxiety, depression and PTSD symptoms, find hope related to chronic and terminal illnesses and help navigate substance abuse issues.
Are you struggling due to divorce, loss of a job, a new diagnosis, a developmental transition or other trauma? I see therapy as your journey, going at your pace, with a little support along the way. The power for change exists within all of us. My goal is to help you recognize that within yourself. I enjoy working with young adults through advanced aged clients.
I aspire to help clients find healing who have experienced grief and loss, acquire new coping skills to manage anxiety, depression and PTSD symptoms, find hope related to chronic and terminal illnesses and help navigate substance abuse issues.
Are you seeking a space where you can truly breathe; a place where you are free to unpack life’s heaviness without judgment, and where healing feels possible? If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, religious wounds or a major life transition, you don’t have to navigate it alone. With a focus on working with women 18+ my style is warm, collaborative, and rooted in genuine connection. I integrate trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches like Person-Centered Therapy, Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR to create a space where you feel understood, accepted and empowered.
Are you seeking a space where you can truly breathe; a place where you are free to unpack life’s heaviness without judgment, and where healing feels possible? If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, religious wounds or a major life transition, you don’t have to navigate it alone. With a focus on working with women 18+ my style is warm, collaborative, and rooted in genuine connection. I integrate trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches like Person-Centered Therapy, Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR to create a space where you feel understood, accepted and empowered.
My goal as a counselor is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and empowered as you work through life's challenges. I am dedicated to helping individuals develop a deeper understanding of themselves and offering support as they grow and heal. I encourage my clients to enhance self-compassion, mindfulness, and connection in ways that feel meaningful and true to who they are. I welcome and affirm individuals with disabilities, diverse cultural and religious identities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and those who live in rural areas.
My goal as a counselor is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and empowered as you work through life's challenges. I am dedicated to helping individuals develop a deeper understanding of themselves and offering support as they grow and heal. I encourage my clients to enhance self-compassion, mindfulness, and connection in ways that feel meaningful and true to who they are. I welcome and affirm individuals with disabilities, diverse cultural and religious identities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and those who live in rural areas.
Hello! I am now accepting new clients with immediate openings!
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, one where the most important aspect is meeting you where you’re at and working together toward your goals.
With experience working alongside individuals of various ages, I find great fulfillment in supporting adolescents and young adults as they navigate life’s challenges. Whether it’s anxiety, identity exploration, life transitions, or interpersonal relationships, I am passionate about helping clients take meaningful steps toward their desired outcomes.
Hello! I am now accepting new clients with immediate openings!
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, one where the most important aspect is meeting you where you’re at and working together toward your goals.
With experience working alongside individuals of various ages, I find great fulfillment in supporting adolescents and young adults as they navigate life’s challenges. Whether it’s anxiety, identity exploration, life transitions, or interpersonal relationships, I am passionate about helping clients take meaningful steps toward their desired outcomes.
Immediate Openings! Sometimes you find yourself preferring to be alone because you feel unhappy, sad or loss. You feel defeated and overwhelmed by the stressors you have to face everyday. You feel helpless and like your life is out of your control. NOW, Imagine feeling like you are starting to have control over things that are happening in your life. You're not allowing past, current or worry of future experiences to control how you handle your life right now. You have a sense of who you are, who you want to be and how to achieve personal goals. Now, you have found the COURAGE to change things that are not healthy for you.
Immediate Openings! Sometimes you find yourself preferring to be alone because you feel unhappy, sad or loss. You feel defeated and overwhelmed by the stressors you have to face everyday. You feel helpless and like your life is out of your control. NOW, Imagine feeling like you are starting to have control over things that are happening in your life. You're not allowing past, current or worry of future experiences to control how you handle your life right now. You have a sense of who you are, who you want to be and how to achieve personal goals. Now, you have found the COURAGE to change things that are not healthy for you.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor who takes a whole-person, humanistic approach to therapy. I work with individuals 15 and older facing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, OCD, trauma, and substance use concerns. As an LGBTQ+ identifying and affirming therapist, I strive to create a space where all clients feel safe, heard, and supported.
I have extensive experience in both outpatient and inpatient substance use treatment, allowing me to understand the full spectrum of care—from early intervention to higher levels of support.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor who takes a whole-person, humanistic approach to therapy. I work with individuals 15 and older facing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, OCD, trauma, and substance use concerns. As an LGBTQ+ identifying and affirming therapist, I strive to create a space where all clients feel safe, heard, and supported.
I have extensive experience in both outpatient and inpatient substance use treatment, allowing me to understand the full spectrum of care—from early intervention to higher levels of support.
Human to Human counseling believes you are the one who knows best about yourself; working together with you as a team to work on goals the client bring to sessions. Therapy is a place to feel supported, learn new skills and how to implement them, and work through past trauma with an educated and genuine guide. Human to Human Counseling will always support the person that shows up, recognizing we are all human beings with a story and experiences of our own. Three of our five clinicians are trained in EMDR, and the other two use CBT and other methods to support clients through healing after trauma.
Human to Human counseling believes you are the one who knows best about yourself; working together with you as a team to work on goals the client bring to sessions. Therapy is a place to feel supported, learn new skills and how to implement them, and work through past trauma with an educated and genuine guide. Human to Human Counseling will always support the person that shows up, recognizing we are all human beings with a story and experiences of our own. Three of our five clinicians are trained in EMDR, and the other two use CBT and other methods to support clients through healing after trauma.
Brett provides in-office therapy services to individuals and families looking for a strength-based approach to address counterproductive behavioral functioning. He strives to develop healthy interpersonal dynamics and the skills necessary for optimal family, community and societal integration. Brett assists clients to identify their desired change goals such as communication, conflict resolution and social and emotional coping. He holds an awareness of cross cultural ethnicities and is versatile in providing services based on multicultural aspects.
Brett provides in-office therapy services to individuals and families looking for a strength-based approach to address counterproductive behavioral functioning. He strives to develop healthy interpersonal dynamics and the skills necessary for optimal family, community and societal integration. Brett assists clients to identify their desired change goals such as communication, conflict resolution and social and emotional coping. He holds an awareness of cross cultural ethnicities and is versatile in providing services based on multicultural aspects.
I use a strengths-based approach helping you develop the skills you already have. Typically, clients already know the things that are causing their problems, they just need a new perspective and new approaches to use their own strengths to turn things around for the better. I can help you improve your mental health and navigate life's challenges and changes and to improve overall well-being and self-confidence.
I use a strengths-based approach helping you develop the skills you already have. Typically, clients already know the things that are causing their problems, they just need a new perspective and new approaches to use their own strengths to turn things around for the better. I can help you improve your mental health and navigate life's challenges and changes and to improve overall well-being and self-confidence.
I am a Temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor (T-LMHC) with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Drake University. As a therapist I believe in the importance of human connection because healing happens together. I aim to create an empathic therapeutic space that is non-judgmental and welcoming to everyone.
I am a Temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor (T-LMHC) with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Drake University. As a therapist I believe in the importance of human connection because healing happens together. I aim to create an empathic therapeutic space that is non-judgmental and welcoming to everyone.
Hello! I accept all major insurance, including Medicaid. I specialize in helping those struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and addiction to unhealthy cycles; especially lesser thought-of issues such as addictions to toxic relationships, pornography, sex, gaming, health, and social media. I'm also a philosophy buff and love working with those looking to gain a sense of belonging or purpose in life. I am located in a relaxing office space and work alongside other amazing therapists.
Hello! I accept all major insurance, including Medicaid. I specialize in helping those struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and addiction to unhealthy cycles; especially lesser thought-of issues such as addictions to toxic relationships, pornography, sex, gaming, health, and social media. I'm also a philosophy buff and love working with those looking to gain a sense of belonging or purpose in life. I am located in a relaxing office space and work alongside other amazing therapists.
Inspired by Milton Erickson's metaphor of guiding the horse gently, I see my ideal client's issues as disconnection and uncertainty. They need support for growth and self-awareness, aiming to access inner resources. Their goal: embrace change and self-discovery for personal empowerment and fulfillment.
Inspired by Milton Erickson's metaphor of guiding the horse gently, I see my ideal client's issues as disconnection and uncertainty. They need support for growth and self-awareness, aiming to access inner resources. Their goal: embrace change and self-discovery for personal empowerment and fulfillment.
I am an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), board certified in the State of Iowa. Over the past 26 years I have had the privilege of helping children, adolescents and families by working for 13 years at Orchard Place as a residential therapist and school based therapist and then I worked at Broadlawns Focus High School doing individual, group and family therapy. I have done private practice for the past 13 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 am an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), board certified in the State of Iowa. Over the past 26 years I have had the privilege of helping children, adolescents and families by working for 13 years at Orchard Place as a residential therapist and school based therapist and then I worked at Broadlawns Focus High School doing individual, group and family therapy. I have done private practice for the past 13 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 am currently accepting new clients. I have been practicing for 20 years and have been in the field for over 40. I have an I am currently accepting new clients. Are you having a tough time adjusting to life? Whether that be problems with depression, anxiety, or other life Stressors? Possibly you’ve experienced a lot of trauma in your life, or abuse, or you are wondering if your child has been sexually abused? I am here to help you through these difficult times. I also love working with adults who are trying to manage their issues one day at a time.
I am currently accepting new clients. I have been practicing for 20 years and have been in the field for over 40. I have an I am currently accepting new clients. Are you having a tough time adjusting to life? Whether that be problems with depression, anxiety, or other life Stressors? Possibly you’ve experienced a lot of trauma in your life, or abuse, or you are wondering if your child has been sexually abused? I am here to help you through these difficult times. I also love working with adults who are trying to manage their issues one day at a time.
I firmly believe that the body and brain are intricately connected, and my work reflects this holistic approach. As a dedicated therapist specializing in trauma and grief, I have an eclectic therapeutic approach based on various evidenced based approaches including somatic interventions designed to help regulate the nervous system and promote healing.
Through techniques that engage the body, I guide clients in reconnecting with their physical sensations and emotional experiences. By fostering a safe space to explore these dimensions, we can uncover profound insights and facilitate genuine healing.
I firmly believe that the body and brain are intricately connected, and my work reflects this holistic approach. As a dedicated therapist specializing in trauma and grief, I have an eclectic therapeutic approach based on various evidenced based approaches including somatic interventions designed to help regulate the nervous system and promote healing.
Through techniques that engage the body, I guide clients in reconnecting with their physical sensations and emotional experiences. By fostering a safe space to explore these dimensions, we can uncover profound insights and facilitate genuine healing.
"This is exactly what it means to be human."
Being human, leaning into our pain, and joy, can be one of the most challenging and vulnerable experiences one can have. I'm here to hold those experiences with you, so you no longer have to walk it alone.
I assist folks who are 12 years and older, with processing and healing difficult life experiences, heavy emotions and moods. Together, we can find meaning, peace, and solutions to moving forward.
"This is exactly what it means to be human."
Being human, leaning into our pain, and joy, can be one of the most challenging and vulnerable experiences one can have. I'm here to hold those experiences with you, so you no longer have to walk it alone.
I assist folks who are 12 years and older, with processing and healing difficult life experiences, heavy emotions and moods. Together, we can find meaning, peace, and solutions to moving forward.
I work with individuals that are wanting to know themselves better and/or want to make changes to better their life. I generally work with a wide variety of concerns and have special interests in psychological assessment, ADHD, trauma, and vocational concerns. Honoring the client’s unique multicultural identity is something I give special attention to in order to better understand how self-critical beliefs develop and how we can challenge those beliefs with respect to your personal and cultural values.
I work with individuals that are wanting to know themselves better and/or want to make changes to better their life. I generally work with a wide variety of concerns and have special interests in psychological assessment, ADHD, trauma, and vocational concerns. Honoring the client’s unique multicultural identity is something I give special attention to in order to better understand how self-critical beliefs develop and how we can challenge those beliefs with respect to your personal and cultural values.
I am honored to sit with children, teens, and families in a space where they are able to share their life’s journey and enter the work of healing and restoring relationships. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and families as a special education teacher prior to entering into the counseling field. I have experience working with diverse populations and needs.
I am honored to sit with children, teens, and families in a space where they are able to share their life’s journey and enter the work of healing and restoring relationships. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and families as a special education teacher prior to entering into the counseling field. I have experience working with diverse populations and needs.
