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Christopher A Marks
Counselor, LMHC

Christopher A Marks

Counselor, LMHC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
7101 Vista Drive, #10, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Let's Connect (515) 605-7473
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I am a fully licensed mental health counselor who has been practicing for 12 years. I enjoy helping people reach their full potential and lead happy, healthy lives. I have experience supporting a wide range of individuals and couples while specializing in depression, anxiety, alcoholism/addiction, and trauma-related work. I work with clients, ages 14 and up, and I love my profession. I feel privileged to support so many who work so hard to improve their lives and their mental health. I would truly appreciate the opportunity to serve you and or your family.
Call or Christopher A Marks now for a free 15 minute consultation - (515) 605-7473

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

7101 Vista Drive

#10

West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 605-7473
I offer individual and couples therapy sessions as well as initial evaluations. I see clients in person, and via secure online video.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (515) 605-7473
Photo of Christopher A Marks, LMHC, Counselor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

7101 Vista Drive

#10

West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 605-7473
I offer individual and couples therapy sessions as well as initial evaluations. I see clients in person, and via secure online video.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $100
  • Couple Sessions $100
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellmark BCBS
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Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about my billing process or if you are concerned about the cost of therapy. I accept several kinds of insurance, I accept self-pay clients, as well as use a sliding scale for clients worried about the financial impact of therapy.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 605-7473
Photo of Christopher A Marks, LMHC, Counselor
Christopher A Marks
Counselor, LMHC
"
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about my billing process or if you are concerned about the cost of therapy. I accept several kinds of insurance, I accept self-pay clients, as well as use a sliding scale for clients worried about the financial impact of therapy.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 605-7473
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Christopher A Marks
Counselor, LMHC

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 076649 Christopher A Marks
  • In Practice for 12 Years
  • Attended Bellevue University, Masters in Clincial Counseling, Graduated 2011
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I have over 12 years of experience in the counseling field. I am a former clinical director of a mental health practice and truly love helping adults, teens, couples, and families.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 605-7473
Photo of Christopher A Marks, LMHC, Counselor
Christopher A Marks
Counselor, LMHC
"
I have over 12 years of experience in the counseling field. I am a former clinical director of a mental health practice and truly love helping adults, teens, couples, and families.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 605-7473
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Christopher A Marks
Counselor, LMHC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (515) 605-7473
Photo of Christopher A Marks, LMHC, Counselor
Christopher A Marks
Counselor, LMHC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (515) 605-7473
Photo of Christopher A Marks, LMHC, Counselor
Christopher A Marks
Counselor, LMHC

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

I also speak

American Sign Language (ASL)

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

I also speak

American Sign Language (ASL)

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Gestalt
  • Intervention
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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I often use a client/person-centered approach to therapy in my practice but have experience in using many different techniques and interventions. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 605-7473
Photo of Christopher A Marks, LMHC, Counselor
Christopher A Marks
Counselor, LMHC
"
I often use a client/person-centered approach to therapy in my practice but have experience in using many different techniques and interventions. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 605-7473
Photo of Christopher A Marks, LMHC, Counselor
Christopher A Marks
Counselor, LMHC

Location

Primary Location

7101 Vista Drive

#10

West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 605-7473

Nearby Areas

Counties

Zips

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I offer individual and couples therapy sessions as well as initial evaluations. I see clients in person, and via secure online video.
Call for a free consultation now - (515) 605-7473
Photo of Christopher A Marks, LMHC, Counselor
Christopher A Marks
Counselor, LMHC
"
I offer individual and couples therapy sessions as well as initial evaluations. I see clients in person, and via secure online video.
Call for a free consultation now - (515) 605-7473
Photo of Christopher A Marks, LMHC, Counselor
Christopher A Marks
Counselor, LMHC