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New Life Counseling
Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
or

New Life Counseling

Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC

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227 Northwest School Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
Let's Connect (515) 436-4384
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Our New Life professionals provide outpatient counseling services for adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups at our locations in Ankeny and West Des Moines. Our professional training, experience, faith, and commitment to honoring each individual, enables us to offer counseling that empowers you with the tools, techniques, and confidence necessary to improve your life. We offer support and guidance in this journey through life's many changes and transitions as we partner together to work toward meeting your goals. Visit our counselor's page on our website to learn more about our therapists and their areas of focus.
Our professional staff includes 16 clinicians trained in the fields of psychology, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, and social work. Our counselors also hold certifications in addictions counseling, EMDR, speaking, training, and coaching. The broad extent of our therapists' training and experience allows us to offer a range of services.
Our goal is to walk alongside our clients as they heal, learn, and are empowered to make ongoing healthy decisions. We strive to offer a safe environment where we partner with and equip people in their unique journey towards emotional, psychological, relational, and spiritual health. Contact us today to get scheduled.
Take the first step to help. Call or New Life Counseling now - (515) 436-4384

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

227 Northwest School Street

Ankeny, IA 50023 map

(515) 436-4384

New Life Counseling PC

1200 Valley West Dr.

Suite 700

West Des Moines, IA 50266 map

(515) 225-4006
Website
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Men's Issues and Anxiety 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (515) 436-4384
Photo of Donald K Gilbert - New Life Counseling, Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

227 Northwest School Street

Ankeny, IA 50023 map

(515) 436-4384

New Life Counseling PC

1200 Valley West Dr.

Suite 700

West Des Moines, IA 50266 map

(515) 225-4006
Website
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Men's Issues and Anxiety 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Couple Sessions $160
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Meritain Health
  • Midlands Choice
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellmark BCBS
  • Out of Network
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Clients are responsible for contacting their personal insurance company to confirm mental health benefits before their first session.
Photo of Donald K Gilbert - New Life Counseling, Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
New Life Counseling
Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
or call with questions - (515) 436-4384
"
Clients are responsible for contacting their personal insurance company to confirm mental health benefits before their first session.
Photo of Donald K Gilbert - New Life Counseling, Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
New Life Counseling
Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
or call with questions - (515) 436-4384

Qualifications

    Counselor: Donald K Gilbert

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 00178 Donald K Gilbert
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 35 years
  • Attended Oxford Graduate School, Doctorate:Counseling Psychology & Religious Study, Graduated 1994
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from John Maxwell Team
  • Certificate from AMEN Clinics
Photo of Donald K Gilbert - New Life Counseling, Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
New Life Counseling
Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (515) 436-4384
Photo of Donald K Gilbert - New Life Counseling, Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
New Life Counseling
Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (515) 436-4384

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality testing and coaching
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
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New Life Counseling
Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (515) 436-4384
Photo of Donald K Gilbert - New Life Counseling, Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
New Life Counseling
Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (515) 436-4384

Endorsement

Monique-Rick Elgersma
Monique-Rick Elgersma
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFTM Litt
Don Gilbert has led his company to be one of the most highly respected counseling companies in the state. The efforts of the therapists there can no doubt be trusted.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Deaf Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Little Person Allied
Single Parent

Religion

Christian

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Deaf Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Little Person Allied
Single Parent

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Family / Marital
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Narrative
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Play Therapy
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Strength-Based
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At our practice, we believe therapy should be as unique as the individual or family seeking it. We use an integrative approach, drawing from CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, ACT, Play Therapy, Gottman Method, and more. Therapy is collaborative and tailored, whether you're navigating trauma, relationships, or life changes, we create a safe, supportive space for healing and growth.
Photo of Donald K Gilbert - New Life Counseling, Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
New Life Counseling
Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
or call with questions - (515) 436-4384
"
At our practice, we believe therapy should be as unique as the individual or family seeking it. We use an integrative approach, drawing from CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, ACT, Play Therapy, Gottman Method, and more. Therapy is collaborative and tailored, whether you're navigating trauma, relationships, or life changes, we create a safe, supportive space for healing and growth.
Photo of Donald K Gilbert - New Life Counseling, Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
New Life Counseling
Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
or call with questions - (515) 436-4384

Location

Primary Location

227 Northwest School Street

Ankeny, IA 50023

(515) 436-4384

Additional Location

New Life Counseling PC

1200 Valley West Dr.

Suite 700

West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 225-4006
Photo of Donald K Gilbert - New Life Counseling, Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
New Life Counseling
Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (515) 436-4384
Photo of Donald K Gilbert - New Life Counseling, Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
New Life Counseling
Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (515) 436-4384