Iowa Total Care Therapists in West Des Moines, IA
Coming to therapy requires some bravery, and I am excited to join you in learning more about yourself and exploring your story. I have experience in working with many ages, and am currently taking clients ages 11 and up. My greatest joy as a therapist is giving people new ideas and ways of understanding themselves and their life stories, which can broaden the way they are living. I love to work with finding meaning in your life, exploring personal symbolism, images, and stories, and working with your strengths and resources to move you towards greater life satisfaction. I'll look forward to meeting you!
Coming to therapy requires some bravery, and I am excited to join you in learning more about yourself and exploring your story. I have experience in working with many ages, and am currently taking clients ages 11 and up. My greatest joy as a therapist is giving people new ideas and ways of understanding themselves and their life stories, which can broaden the way they are living. I love to work with finding meaning in your life, exploring personal symbolism, images, and stories, and working with your strengths and resources to move you towards greater life satisfaction. I'll look forward to meeting you!
Currently Accepting New Clients. We all struggle at times with situations that affect our ability to feel at peace with ourselves and in our relationships. Solving problems can seem overwhelming and when friends and family aren't enough, you may want an objective perspective. I believe in each person's potential to make positive changes that lead to a more satisfying life. Let me assist you on your journey. I primarily serve individuals, couples, and teens. Whether you are looking for a place to reflect or a place to work together on an action plan for change, let's find your path together.
Currently Accepting New Clients. We all struggle at times with situations that affect our ability to feel at peace with ourselves and in our relationships. Solving problems can seem overwhelming and when friends and family aren't enough, you may want an objective perspective. I believe in each person's potential to make positive changes that lead to a more satisfying life. Let me assist you on your journey. I primarily serve individuals, couples, and teens. Whether you are looking for a place to reflect or a place to work together on an action plan for change, let's find your path together.
My name is Jenna Aalbers, and I am a licensed MSW therapist with a passion for supporting individuals of all ages. My expertise lies in school-based therapy as well as individual therapy. I specialize in helping clients cope with issues like depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, stress, and self-esteem. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Play Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Strengths-Based Techniques. These tools allow me to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, validated, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their life.
My name is Jenna Aalbers, and I am a licensed MSW therapist with a passion for supporting individuals of all ages. My expertise lies in school-based therapy as well as individual therapy. I specialize in helping clients cope with issues like depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, stress, and self-esteem. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Play Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Strengths-Based Techniques. These tools allow me to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, validated, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their life.
We all want to feel healthy and whole in our bodies, in our lives, within our families and in our community to fulfill our unique life’s purpose. Yet, meeting life’s challenges may take us off our chosen path- affecting our bodies, our sense of trust, our relationship with others, and our ability to take care of ourselves and loved ones. You are searching for support for yourself or another in reading this profile.
My job is to listen with compassionate empathy and help you or your loved one become better resourced to cope with life’s challenges. I can serve as a guide and witness to foster insight for health and healing.
We all want to feel healthy and whole in our bodies, in our lives, within our families and in our community to fulfill our unique life’s purpose. Yet, meeting life’s challenges may take us off our chosen path- affecting our bodies, our sense of trust, our relationship with others, and our ability to take care of ourselves and loved ones. You are searching for support for yourself or another in reading this profile.
My job is to listen with compassionate empathy and help you or your loved one become better resourced to cope with life’s challenges. I can serve as a guide and witness to foster insight for health and healing.
Not Accepting New Clients at This Time. I see primarily adolescents and adults to help work through most things life throws our way. I use a combination of evidence based treatments, compassion and humor to help find your best self. I have been in the field for over 15 years across various settings working with people who have experienced trauma, mood disorders, foster care/adoption concerns and general life stress.
Not Accepting New Clients at This Time. I see primarily adolescents and adults to help work through most things life throws our way. I use a combination of evidence based treatments, compassion and humor to help find your best self. I have been in the field for over 15 years across various settings working with people who have experienced trauma, mood disorders, foster care/adoption concerns and general life stress.
Are you finding it difficult to understand and manage your emotions? Do self-criticism and judgment often get in the way of feeling at peace with yourself? Perhaps past experiences continue to hold you back, leaving you feeling hopeless or unsure of what comes next. You don't have to face these challenges alone. Change and healing ARE possible. Taking the first step takes courage, but together we can work towards creating the life you desire, navigating challenges, and healing your relationships with yourself and others.
Are you finding it difficult to understand and manage your emotions? Do self-criticism and judgment often get in the way of feeling at peace with yourself? Perhaps past experiences continue to hold you back, leaving you feeling hopeless or unsure of what comes next. You don't have to face these challenges alone. Change and healing ARE possible. Taking the first step takes courage, but together we can work towards creating the life you desire, navigating challenges, and healing your relationships with yourself and others.
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.
Currently unable to take on new clients!
Currently unable to take on new clients!
Margo Hanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
1 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Not accepting new clients
It takes courage to be vulnerable, to step into the therapy space, to be open to the process. My approach is to offer a compassionate and supportive space to remind you that none of us need to journey alone. You don’t have to have it figured out. It's all about taking the next step.
It takes courage to be vulnerable, to step into the therapy space, to be open to the process. My approach is to offer a compassionate and supportive space to remind you that none of us need to journey alone. You don’t have to have it figured out. It's all about taking the next step.
Jill Everett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
3 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Not accepting new clients
Past experiences and current stressors make it challenging to live your best life. You feel exhausted and overwhelmed and have a hard time keeping up with the continuous rush of your day-to-day responsibilities. You want more support. You want peace.
Pause and consider: What are you proud of about yourself? That may be a hard question to answer right now. But we all have strengths. Seeing them clearly gets blurred in our overwhelm. A part of my role is to aid you in reconnecting with the truth of your skills, your strengths, your abilities, your lovability.
Past experiences and current stressors make it challenging to live your best life. You feel exhausted and overwhelmed and have a hard time keeping up with the continuous rush of your day-to-day responsibilities. You want more support. You want peace.
Pause and consider: What are you proud of about yourself? That may be a hard question to answer right now. But we all have strengths. Seeing them clearly gets blurred in our overwhelm. A part of my role is to aid you in reconnecting with the truth of your skills, your strengths, your abilities, your lovability.
Jessica Brase
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
1 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Not accepting new clients
As a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), I enjoy working with adolescents and adults as they work towards their identified goals. My approach is to offer empathy, compassion and transparency throughout your journey. My therapeutic focus is helping others with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationships and life transitions.
As a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), I enjoy working with adolescents and adults as they work towards their identified goals. My approach is to offer empathy, compassion and transparency throughout your journey. My therapeutic focus is helping others with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationships and life transitions.
Do you or your child have many strengths, but have symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger, or trauma that are keeping you or your child from reaching your full potential? Does your child struggle with challenging behaviors that negatively impact his or her life? Therapy can help you overcome these symptoms and meet your goals! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, families, and adults. I look forward to helping you regain the strength and confidence in yourself and your ability to manage and conquer struggles you may be facing.
Do you or your child have many strengths, but have symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger, or trauma that are keeping you or your child from reaching your full potential? Does your child struggle with challenging behaviors that negatively impact his or her life? Therapy can help you overcome these symptoms and meet your goals! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, families, and adults. I look forward to helping you regain the strength and confidence in yourself and your ability to manage and conquer struggles you may be facing.
As part of the natural human experience, we will all have struggles, and what we really need most is someone who truly understands and supports you without judgment. Unfortunately, many of us don’t always have someone in our lives who can fulfill that need. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel safe to heal, grow and gain the tools and insight to manage your mental health on your own!. Growth is nonlinear, and anything can trigger mental health symptoms to appear or intensify. Therapy shouldn't be forever, but I strive to be present and available for those moments you need someone the most.
As part of the natural human experience, we will all have struggles, and what we really need most is someone who truly understands and supports you without judgment. Unfortunately, many of us don’t always have someone in our lives who can fulfill that need. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel safe to heal, grow and gain the tools and insight to manage your mental health on your own!. Growth is nonlinear, and anything can trigger mental health symptoms to appear or intensify. Therapy shouldn't be forever, but I strive to be present and available for those moments you need someone the most.
Megan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
1 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Not accepting new clients
I am in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Health Partners, Iowa Total Care, and Molina.
Hi, I'm Megan, a warm, inviting therapist who works with teenagers and adults. I'm here to help you work through trauma, cope with anxiety and depression, and move towards living the life you want. I believe that every person deserves a safe and comfortable place to talk through stress, share their fears, and receive nonjudgmental support.
I am in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Health Partners, Iowa Total Care, and Molina.
Hi, I'm Megan, a warm, inviting therapist who works with teenagers and adults. I'm here to help you work through trauma, cope with anxiety and depression, and move towards living the life you want. I believe that every person deserves a safe and comfortable place to talk through stress, share their fears, and receive nonjudgmental support.
As a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) I would like everyone to explore their creative side and become their best, most authentic selves. I offer individual therapy both in person and via telehealth sessions primarily working with teenagers, adults, and elders. Through working together I want to help empower others to self advocate and set boundaries
As a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) I would like everyone to explore their creative side and become their best, most authentic selves. I offer individual therapy both in person and via telehealth sessions primarily working with teenagers, adults, and elders. Through working together I want to help empower others to self advocate and set boundaries
Macy McKendree
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Not accepting new clients
Life can be hard. Maybe life stressors feel too much, worries feel uncontrollable, you feel 'meh', or relationships aren't going as planned. Having someone to talk through things can help. I strive to create a safe space for clients to feel accepted, supported, and heard so they are able to process challenges, changes, or past experiences and find their path forward for healing. I believe therapy is best done by meeting clients where they are, recognizing their strengths and understanding how their experiences have shaped them and using this to support client's in reaching goals.
Life can be hard. Maybe life stressors feel too much, worries feel uncontrollable, you feel 'meh', or relationships aren't going as planned. Having someone to talk through things can help. I strive to create a safe space for clients to feel accepted, supported, and heard so they are able to process challenges, changes, or past experiences and find their path forward for healing. I believe therapy is best done by meeting clients where they are, recognizing their strengths and understanding how their experiences have shaped them and using this to support client's in reaching goals.
Alli Conrad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, RPT
3 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Not accepting new clients
Currently on maternity leave. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families on a variety of challenges. I especially enjoy working with kids using play-based interventions. Play therapy is an approach to counseling that allows children to use toys and other play materials to express their thoughts and feelings. I am a registered play therapist with many hours of specialized training in play therapy techniques. I have further training in parent-child interaction.
Currently on maternity leave. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families on a variety of challenges. I especially enjoy working with kids using play-based interventions. Play therapy is an approach to counseling that allows children to use toys and other play materials to express their thoughts and feelings. I am a registered play therapist with many hours of specialized training in play therapy techniques. I have further training in parent-child interaction.
Sometimes we know things in our lives need to change but we may not know where to start or how to make progress toward our goals. Therapy helps people examine where they are, what they are struggling with, and create a plan to begin making changes in their lives and/or relationships. Trauma, anxiety, or stressful life events can make things feel overwhelming but finding a therapist you connect with is the first step.
Petunia, my 20 lb. mixed breed dog (DOB 7/4/21) is about to test to get her therapy dog certification. She is often present during sessions but I can put her in her kennel if you prefer.
Sometimes we know things in our lives need to change but we may not know where to start or how to make progress toward our goals. Therapy helps people examine where they are, what they are struggling with, and create a plan to begin making changes in their lives and/or relationships. Trauma, anxiety, or stressful life events can make things feel overwhelming but finding a therapist you connect with is the first step.
Petunia, my 20 lb. mixed breed dog (DOB 7/4/21) is about to test to get her therapy dog certification. She is often present during sessions but I can put her in her kennel if you prefer.
Most people experience difficulties at some point in their lives. If you are experiencing problems, there is hope. Counseling provides a safe, warm and supportive relationship where you can openly share your thoughts and feelings. Learn to transform from a life where you survive to one where you thrive. Through individualized approach, focused on providing empathy and understanding, together we will magnify existing strengths and assistance to generate and implement a unique individualized solution to life's struggles and challenges.
Most people experience difficulties at some point in their lives. If you are experiencing problems, there is hope. Counseling provides a safe, warm and supportive relationship where you can openly share your thoughts and feelings. Learn to transform from a life where you survive to one where you thrive. Through individualized approach, focused on providing empathy and understanding, together we will magnify existing strengths and assistance to generate and implement a unique individualized solution to life's struggles and challenges.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults. Therapy services should focus on you. Your needs, Your barriers, Your voice. Your mental health. It’s all about YOU! As a therapist I want to provide a space that can be all about you. I strive to create a place that feels safe and welcoming for you to explore and initiate personal growth. I enjoy using a combination of approaches from client- centered, strengths- based, play therapy to meditation and mindfulness. Processing and healing from your experiences is a priority to me.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults. Therapy services should focus on you. Your needs, Your barriers, Your voice. Your mental health. It’s all about YOU! As a therapist I want to provide a space that can be all about you. I strive to create a place that feels safe and welcoming for you to explore and initiate personal growth. I enjoy using a combination of approaches from client- centered, strengths- based, play therapy to meditation and mindfulness. Processing and healing from your experiences is a priority to me.
