Nicole Waller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT-t
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1031 Office Park Road, Suite6, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Let's Connect (515) 329-7119

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist working with teens, adults, couples, and families through life’s challenges and transitions. My person-centered approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in acceptance, honoring your experiences, values, and strengths. Sessions with me are laid-back and conversational, rather than rigid or clinical, with creativity and flexibility woven in to help you feel comfortable and engaged. Together, we explore patterns, strengthen communication, and build insight at a pace that feels right for you.
My style is laid-back, approachable, and accepting. Sessions often feel conversational and supportive rather than clinical or rigid. I bring creativity and flexibility to the work, adapting our sessions to help you feel most comfortable and engaged. I value authenticity, humor when appropriate, and meeting you exactly where you are—whether that means
Reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve been carrying a lot on your own. You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin. If you’re looking for an accepting, down-to-earth therapist, I’d be honored to connect and take that first step with you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Nicole Waller now - (515) 329-7119
Let's Connect (515) 329-7119

Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 130436 Nicole Waller
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended Capella University, Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2025
- Degree/Diploma from Savannah College of Art and Design Bachelor's in Fine Arts / 2007
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Nicole Waller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT-t
Email me or call with questions - (515) 329-7119
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Anxiety
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- ADHD
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Nicole Waller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT-t
Email me or call with questions - (515) 329-7119
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Nicole Waller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT-t
Email me or call with questions - (515) 329-7119
Location
Nearby Areas
Nicole Waller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT-t
Take the first step to help. Call now - (515) 329-7119