Lydia Bents
Counselor, tLMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
7 Endorsed
6600 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Let's Connect (515) 454-5623

Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in painful relationship patterns of conflict, self-doubt, fear of abandonment, or difficulty trusting others. These struggles often stem from unresolved childhood experiences and early attachment wounds that continue to shape how they relate to themselves and others. I help adults with attachment trauma understand the roots of their relationship struggles so they can build trust, set healthy boundaries, and feel more secure in connection.
You are longing for deeper, balanced relationships, with others and yourself and a way to finally break the cycle of disconnection or emotional pain. I can help you explore the connection between past experiences and present patterns so that you can create healthier, fulfilling relationships. I offer therapy for attachment trauma and relationship challenges.
You want to feel grounded, connected, and safe in your relationships. Together, we will explore your early attachment patterns, make sense of your story, and develop new strategies for connection and emotional resilience so you can thrive in your relationships and in your life. Visit my website or email me to schedule your free consultation.
Call or Email Lydia Bents now for a free 15 minute consultation - (515) 454-5623
Let's Connect (515) 454-5623

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Couple Sessions $180
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Midlands Choice
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellmark BCBS
Lydia Bents
Counselor, tLMHC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (515) 454-5623
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Iowa / 133467 Supervised by Angela Porath (Iowa / 001090) Lydia Bents
Lydia Bents
Counselor, tLMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (515) 454-5623
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Self-Harming
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
7 Endorsements
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Lydia Bents
Counselor, tLMHC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (515) 454-5623