Leisha Ristau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
2425 North Ankeny Boulevard, Suite 106, Ankeny, IA 50023
Let's Connect (515) 517-6908

With a passion for fostering mental well-being and a commitment to personalized care, I have embarked on a transformative journey to opening a practice in Ankeny, IA called Nurturing Therapy Services. Any new or previous clients can reach out.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker and have been practicing since 2011. I enjoy working with individuals 16+ on common issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, relationship issues, divorce, and other life adjustments. I am also an EMDR trained therapist and utilize CBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, IFS/parts work, and more.
If you are looking for support, then you have already taken the first steps to a better you. Whatever the reason you are considering therapy, it would be my pleasure to aid you through your journey.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Leisha Ristau now - (515) 517-6908
Let's Connect (515) 517-6908

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Iowa Total Care
- Meritain Health
- Midlands Choice
- Molina Healthcare
- Wellmark BCBS
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
Leisha Ristau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 007931 Leisha Ristau
- Attended University of Northern Iowa, Graduated 2012
- Certificate from EMDR Trained 2015
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Leisha Ristau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (515) 517-6908
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Leisha Ristau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (515) 517-6908
5 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Leisha Ristau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (515) 517-6908
Location
Primary Location
Nurturing Therapy Services
2425 North Ankeny Boulevard
Suite 106
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 517-6908Email me
Nearby Areas
Leisha Ristau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (515) 517-6908