Susan
Counselor, tLMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
3737 Woodland Avenue, Suite 430, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Let's Connect (515) 949-4461
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stretched thin by parenting, work, or life’s demands? I work with women, teens, and families navigating anxiety, parenting challenges, emotional overwhelm, and difficulty slowing down in busy, demanding lives. Therapy with me is a supportive space to pause, increase self-awareness, and build practical coping skills that foster resilience, confidence, and a greater sense of balance at home and within yourself.
Reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable, especially when you’ve been carrying a lot. You are wanted, welcomed, and valued here. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore what’s been weighing on you and build practical tools to feel more grounded, confident, and connected in daily life.
I believe therapy works best when it’s grounded in authenticity and human connection. Outside of work, I enjoy time with my husband and five kids, Buti yoga, walks, and nature. My spirituality brings me peace and strength through my connection with God and the universe. I’d love to connect if you’re ready to begin inner work and healing.
Call or Email Susan Liesland now for a free 15 minute consultation - (515) 949-4461
Let's Connect (515) 949-4461
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Couple Sessions $180
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- AmeriHealth
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Iowa Total Care
- Medica
- Medicaid
- Midlands Choice
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- WellCare
- Wellmark BCBS
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
Susan Liesland
Counselor, tLMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 949-4461
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Iowa / 35883 Supervised by Jeanne Weakland (Iowa / 00271) Susan Liesland
- Attended Drake University Mental Health Counseling Endorcement
- Degree/Diploma from Xavier University Masters in School Counseling / 2005
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Susan Liesland
Counselor, tLMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 949-4461
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Parenting
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- Child
- Emotional Disturbance
- Life Transitions
- Mindfulness/Difficulty Slowing Down
- Stress
- Teens
Susan Liesland
Counselor, tLMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 949-4461
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Immuno-disorders ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Religion
Christian
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Immuno-disorders ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness Based Interventions
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Susan Liesland
Counselor, tLMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 949-4461