
New Life Counseling
Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
227 Northwest School Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
Let's Connect (515) 436-4384

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.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
- Couple Sessions $130
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellmark BCBS
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New Life Counseling
Counselor, MS, PhD, LMHC, BCPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of Iowa / 00178 Donald K Gilbert
- In Practice for 34 Years
- Certificate from John Maxwell Team
- Degree/Diploma from Drake University Masters: Mental Health Counseling
- Attended Oxford Graduate School, Doctorate:Counseling Psychology & Religious Study, Graduated 1994
Counselor: Donald K Gilbert
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 Positivity
- 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
Endorsement
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 Mother
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 Mother
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Narrative
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Strength-Based
Location
Additional Location
New Life Counseling PC
1200 Valley West Dr.
Suite 700
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 225-4006Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (515) 436-4384

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