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Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

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1200 Valley West Drive Suite 612 West Des Moines, IA 50266
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with a variety of clients from different backgrounds, nationalities, identities and orientations. I work closely with clients to create personalized goals and am trained in a wide range of issues including: anxiety, panic, depression, PTSD, identity, sexuality, body image, survivors of trauma, adult children of alcoholics, postpartum depression/anxiety, grief/loss, and many others. If you want to feel better, I am here to help!
I offer a warm, non-judgmental, LGBTQ-friendly environment where you feel heard and understood. While I am confident working with a broad range of issues and symptoms, I specialize in healing from trauma. My experiences with EMDR and IFS have demonstrated that people have the potential to heal from anything.
Everyone has times in their life when they could use some help, and I hope I can be that for you. I am a friendly, creative, person that uses humor at times to keep things genuine. Whether this is your first experience with therapy, or you have been in the past, I encourage you to give it a try!
Take the first step to help. Call or Natalie Lonsdale Gruss now - (515) 421-4370

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Gruss Therapy Services, LLC

1200 Valley West Drive

Suite 612

West Des Moines, IA 50266 map

(515) 421-4370
I offer therapy sessions via video Monday and Tuesday, and in-person Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Mood Disorders and Adult Survivors of Trauma 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (515) 421-4370
Photo of Natalie Lonsdale Gruss, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Gruss Therapy Services, LLC

1200 Valley West Drive

Suite 612

West Des Moines, IA 50266 map

(515) 421-4370
I offer therapy sessions via video Monday and Tuesday, and in-person Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Mood Disorders and Adult Survivors of Trauma 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $185

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Wellmark BCBS
  • Out of Network
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I am in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, and I can provide a superbill for my out-of-network, private pay clients. Please reach out with any questions.
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Natalie Lonsdale Gruss
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or call with questions - (515) 421-4370
"
I am in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, and I can provide a superbill for my out-of-network, private pay clients. Please reach out with any questions.
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Natalie Lonsdale Gruss
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or call with questions - (515) 421-4370

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 000305 Natalie Lonsdale Gruss
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 20 years
  • Attended Iowa State University, Graduated 2006
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I have over 19 years of experience helping individuals feel their best and overcome struggles. I am licensed in Iowa and Florida, and trained in EMDR therapy.
Photo of Natalie Lonsdale Gruss, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Natalie Lonsdale Gruss
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or call with questions - (515) 421-4370
"
I have over 19 years of experience helping individuals feel their best and overcome struggles. I am licensed in Iowa and Florida, and trained in EMDR therapy.
Photo of Natalie Lonsdale Gruss, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Natalie Lonsdale Gruss
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or call with questions - (515) 421-4370

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Mood Disorders
  • Adult Survivors of Trauma

Expertise

  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients facing many issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or life transitions. Together, we set therapy goals based on your challenges and symptoms. I use various tools and techniques, some for you to practice independently and others we apply in session to relieve symptoms through reprocessing. Most of my clients see symptom improvement within the first month.
Photo of Natalie Lonsdale Gruss, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Natalie Lonsdale Gruss
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or call with questions - (515) 421-4370
"
I work with clients facing many issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or life transitions. Together, we set therapy goals based on your challenges and symptoms. I use various tools and techniques, some for you to practice independently and others we apply in session to relieve symptoms through reprocessing. Most of my clients see symptom improvement within the first month.
Photo of Natalie Lonsdale Gruss, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Natalie Lonsdale Gruss
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or call with questions - (515) 421-4370


Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

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

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

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

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
  • Trauma-Informed Therapy
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Natalie Lonsdale Gruss
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (515) 421-4370
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Natalie Lonsdale Gruss
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (515) 421-4370

Location

Primary Location

Gruss Therapy Services, LLC

1200 Valley West Drive

Suite 612

West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 421-4370
"
I offer therapy sessions via video Monday and Tuesday, and in-person Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Photo of Natalie Lonsdale Gruss, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Natalie Lonsdale Gruss
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (515) 421-4370
"
I offer therapy sessions via video Monday and Tuesday, and in-person Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Photo of Natalie Lonsdale Gruss, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Natalie Lonsdale Gruss
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (515) 421-4370