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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MBA
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Available both in-person and online
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Feeling stuck in your relationship? I am an experienced couples counselor that offers couples counseling & couples intensives. I help partners address challenges, such as poor communication, disconnection, differences in libido, affair recovery, and separation and divorce discernment. These couples often "have it all", with a successful career and family, but feel disconnected. They have a busy lifestyle and want to make educated decisions to reach their desired outcomes. Couples intensives are indicated for professionals and executives who have a busy schedule and want to achieve a breakthrough in days instead of months.
I am a compassionate and experienced couple's therapist and a certified AASECT sex therapist. I offer a space for couples looking for safety and clarity as they discuss their challenges. I offer couples counseling (55-min weekly for several months) and 2-3 day intensives, depending on how stressed and how quickly a couple wants to address their issues.
Relationships are important and yet complicated. We want to be true to ourselves as well as be able to create a win-win space for our relationship. We get busy with life and challenges naturally happens. Making time to reflect and solve issues is difficult. Finding the space to renew a relationship or making difficult decisions is what I can help you with!
Take the first step to help. Call or Joseli Alves-Dunkerson now - (515) 206-8039

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Relationship & Intimacy Center

West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 206-8039
My website
I offer couples counseling and intensives on weekdays & Saturdays in a comfortable office to help partners feel more present to each other.
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Relationship Issues and Marital and Premarital 
I see couples and groups  
Welcome to the Relationship and Intimacy Ctr. Our team of specialists can help you plan a new chapter for yourself and your relationships.
Joseli Alves-Dunkerson
Let's Connect (515) 206-8039
Photo of Joseli Alves-Dunkerson, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MBA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Relationship & Intimacy Center

West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 206-8039
My website
I offer couples counseling and intensives on weekdays & Saturdays in a comfortable office to help partners feel more present to each other.
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Relationship Issues and Marital and Premarital 
I see couples and groups  
Welcome to the Relationship and Intimacy Ctr. Our team of specialists can help you plan a new chapter for yourself and your relationships.
Joseli Alves-Dunkerson

Finances

Fees

  • Couple Sessions $250

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I take self-pay and out-of-network for couples counseling, and only self-pay for couples intensives. Insurance does not often cover for these services.
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Joseli Alves-Dunkerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MBA
or call with questions - (515) 206-8039
"
I take self-pay and out-of-network for couples counseling, and only self-pay for couples intensives. Insurance does not often cover for these services.
Photo of Joseli Alves-Dunkerson, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MBA
Joseli Alves-Dunkerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MBA
or call with questions - (515) 206-8039

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 095469 Joseli Alves-Dunkerson
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended Saybrook University, Seattle Campus (in-person program), Graduated 2016
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Washington State Department of Health Mft.LF 6092.3982 / 2019
  • Certificate from Amer. Assoc. of Marriage & Family Therapy - AAMFT 181996 / 2016
  • Certificate from American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) NA / 2019
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I'm an experienced couples counselor trained in several therapeutic approaches for couples counseling, AASECT-certified in sex therapy, a certified spiritual direction, and a business owner with a masters in business administration. I am licensed in IA, WA and FL.
Photo of Joseli Alves-Dunkerson, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MBA
Joseli Alves-Dunkerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MBA
or call with questions - (515) 206-8039
"
I'm an experienced couples counselor trained in several therapeutic approaches for couples counseling, AASECT-certified in sex therapy, a certified spiritual direction, and a business owner with a masters in business administration. I am licensed in IA, WA and FL.
Photo of Joseli Alves-Dunkerson, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MBA
Joseli Alves-Dunkerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MBA
or call with questions - (515) 206-8039

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Sex Therapy
  • Relationship Issues
  • Marital and Premarital

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Couples with a partner with ADHD or Aspergers.
  • Divorce
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Spirituality
  • Women's Issues
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I've worked only with couples for more than a decade. I specialize on couples counseling, couples intensives, communication, sexual issues, affairs, and divorce discernment. I believe that relationships can evolve as partners learn, reflect, and grow, becoming more aware of themselves and their contributions to the relationship. Would love to help you to strengthen your relationship further!
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Joseli Alves-Dunkerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MBA
or call with questions - (515) 206-8039
"
I've worked only with couples for more than a decade. I specialize on couples counseling, couples intensives, communication, sexual issues, affairs, and divorce discernment. I believe that relationships can evolve as partners learn, reflect, and grow, becoming more aware of themselves and their contributions to the relationship. Would love to help you to strengthen your relationship further!
Photo of Joseli Alves-Dunkerson, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MBA
Joseli Alves-Dunkerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MBA
or call with questions - (515) 206-8039

8 Endorsements

Rachael Kunzler
Rachael Kunzler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, MA
Joseli is an experienced and knowledgeable therapist, particularly in couples and sex therapy. Her straightforward approach can be helpful for improving relationship challenges quickly.
Elleni Huerter
Elleni Huerter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
I have known Joseli for a while and respected her leadership in the field. Now that I work with her, I can see the daily positive impact she has on her clients and her colleagues. I feel lucky to have this opportunity to grow professionally with her.

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Couples , 
Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Blind Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Portuguese

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Couples , 
Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Blind Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Portuguese

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Family / Marital
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Imago
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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In both couples counseling and intensives, I use several approaches, such as Gottman, Imago, EFT, ACT, RLT, Positive Psychology and Divorce Discernment. All based on compassion, cultural sensitivity, and inclusivity. Sessions and intensives will be customized to couples needs and goals. Together we will decide next steps. With intensives, meaningful progress can happen in days, not months.
Photo of Joseli Alves-Dunkerson, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MBA
Joseli Alves-Dunkerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MBA
or call with questions - (515) 206-8039
"
In both couples counseling and intensives, I use several approaches, such as Gottman, Imago, EFT, ACT, RLT, Positive Psychology and Divorce Discernment. All based on compassion, cultural sensitivity, and inclusivity. Sessions and intensives will be customized to couples needs and goals. Together we will decide next steps. With intensives, meaningful progress can happen in days, not months.
Photo of Joseli Alves-Dunkerson, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MBA
Joseli Alves-Dunkerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MBA
or call with questions - (515) 206-8039

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Relationship & Intimacy Center

West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 206-8039
"
I offer couples counseling and intensives on weekdays & Saturdays in a comfortable office to help partners feel more present to each other.
Photo of Joseli Alves-Dunkerson, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MBA
Joseli Alves-Dunkerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MBA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (515) 206-8039
"
I offer couples counseling and intensives on weekdays & Saturdays in a comfortable office to help partners feel more present to each other.
Photo of Joseli Alves-Dunkerson, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MBA
Joseli Alves-Dunkerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MBA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (515) 206-8039