Attachment-based Therapists in Iowa

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.

Not all of us are given the book on how to have healthy and fulfilling relationships with others or ourselves. It takes courage to explore and share what we are struggling with and begin to write (or rewrite) our book on how we want to feel and be in the world. You deserve to experience connection, relief, and acceptance in order to feel secure enough to explore and take risks in life. My goal is to get curious about the blocks that keep you from experiencing those qualities and collaborate with you to remove them.

Have you noticed persistent feelings of sadness or emptiness that seem difficult to shake off? Are you finding it difficult to navigate changes such as the journey to parenthood? Are you struggling with your relationship with food or your body and feeling like you are not good enough? Whether It's your first ever therapy appointment or you are deciding to re-establish in therapy after some time, congratulations on taking the courageous step towards prioritizing your mental health. Step into a safe space that is dedicated to providing compassionate support to navigating life's twists and turns.

In 2016 I started working with parents with young children. Thus began a real passion of mine to support maternal and infant mental health outcomes. I thoroughly enjoy working with teenagers and parents of young children. In my sessions, I encourage and nourish a relaxing and lighthearted atmosphere that both welcomes all and encourages them to speak their truth. I’m a goofball a heart!

I believe that by making the decision to engage in therapy you have already made a brave and healthy choice. I have extensive vocational experience centered on meeting people of diverse ages, backgrounds and faith traditions and am an advocate of human strength and resilience. You can count on me to be an affirming ally and a calming presence, even amidst difficult experiences, and to collaborate toward goals that bring improved well-being and fulfillment.

Taking that first step to healing is a step you don't have to take on your own. I have a passion in guiding and supporting those who have the courage to want to take steps to heal emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. I have my Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Drake University and completed my art therapy certificate from Grandview University. I have experience using art and play therapy techniques with children, adolescents and young adults in both inpatient and outpatient therapy settings.

At Full Heart Family Therapy, we work with individuals, couples, and families on a variety of mental, emotional, and relational issues. Your therapist will strive to understand your story and your vision for your future, so we can help you overcome obstacles and create the life that you hope for. Our goal is to help you create a full life and a full heart!

Central Iowa Psychological Services helps enable children, teens, adults, and families to live more fulfilling and productive lives, children to be more resilient, and families to be happier and healthier. We serve the greater Des Moines area through multiple community sites, collaborations with local partnerships, and telehealth services. Conveniently located in West Des Moines, Ames, and Ankeny, our caring staff welcomes clients in a safe and accepting environment.

Everyone deserves to have a safe space and someone consistent whom they can rely on during some of life’s most challenging moments. I believe that creating a strong therapeutic bond is vital for the success of therapy, but it also takes finding the right fit! I strive to create a comfortable, safe, and welcoming environment for all clients. I utilize a client-centered approach that allows myself and each client the opportunity to tailor the therapy to meet their specific needs and goals. I hope for all clients to feel empowered through uncovering their greatest strengths, so that they have optimal opportunity to reach their goals!

As a therapist, one of the essential parts of my work is to provide hope that there is an opportunity for change in everyone's life through positive relationships. I strive to build therapeutic relationships in a safe space for the clients I work with to promote growth and healing. Each child deserves the opportunity to process their challenging experiences in their own unique way, whether through play or verbalizing their experiences, in an empathetic and supportive space.

Feeling stuck in a relationship, job, or past experience? Maybe you don't understand why you feel the way you do or why you can't stop doing something that hurts or start doing something you want. Maybe you're dealing with something really painful that you need to work through but don't know how. You're the expert on your life, your strengths, and what you need to thrive. Sometimes you - and all of us - just need a little help to see it.

Hi there! I am Ali Janning and I have been practicing in the field of mental and social work for the past 10 years before opening Well Life Therapy Services, LLC. I want to create a space where individuals feel supported and comfortable to explore their own personal strengths and challenges, along with their wellness goals. I aim to meet clients where at they are at, while offering tools and guidance to get them to where they want to be. To live a well life, I feel we need to meet the needs of our mind, body, and relationships. These are areas I often help clients reflect on throughout the course of therapy.

An ideal client is one that understands that therapy is not just for affirming, but rather a challenging process to help correct negative thinking patterns and habits that cause distress in their lives. A client deserves support, care, and sometimes a person to just listen to, but therapy is not for individuals that want someone to be a "yes sir" or "yes ma'am" to everything they believe in. I firmly believe that those that seek therapy do so because something is not congruent in their life at this point, and need guidance to be able to see what is just outside of their vision. Blindly agreeing with someone does not achieve this.

Regardless of why you're seeking therapy, I'm here to help you. I work to help you understand the root of the issue, develop tools necessary to meet these challenges, and take steps toward a healthier and more integrated life.

Your lived experience is complex and beautiful. When life upends what once felt stable, you might question how to move forward. Through the lenses of attachment theory and mind-body connection, I help clients understand the "why" of their symptoms and the validity of their experience. Together, we find a way forward that feels authentic, life-giving, and even more beautiful than before. I hold safe, collaborative and affirming space for all.

I offer an in depth, diversity affirming approach to psychotherapy. I am passionate about providing clients with meaningful and effective services tailored to each person. My training, experience, and skill-set uniquely qualifies me to work within the intersections of addictions, attachment issues, traumatic experiences, and relationship issues. I engage with clients deeply to allow them to experience life more fully. Many people cover their genuine feelings to protect themselves from pain. I strive to create a safe environment where trust can be developed in the therapeutic relationship so that clients can gradually rely less on their need to protect themselves through self-destructive patterns.

IN-PERSON or TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS! Accepting New Clients! King Family Therapy Services works with families, couples and individuals of all ages. We offer treatment plans, customized to maximize successful outcomes, for each person seeking services. Rhonda is a compassionate professional, empowering clients with a collaborative, strength-based approach to therapy, using clinically tested, evidenced-based interventions.

I welcome clients from all backgrounds and strive to continually educate myself on the cultural identities of those who may find themselves outside of the normative cultural standards. I will work with you to build off your strengths by meeting you where you are at in order to work towards being the best version of yourself. Whether it be life transitions, your identity, struggling with intense emotions or wanting to work through trauma, I will support you all the way.

I am accepting New Clients! I treat Individuals, Couples, and Adolescents. I strive to meet each client where they are authentically with empathy, curiosity, and compassion to foster connected relationships. I work to empower clients to feel comfortable with who they are and who they want to be. Everyone deserves a place to feel safe, understood, and to belong. Many of us can feel overwhelmed, rejected, and alone but don't know where to turn. Whether you are depressed, anxious, have experienced significant trauma, or just need someone to understand you and your lived experience. Everyone has the right to be at peace.