Child Therapists in Des Moines, IA
Do you have unresolved issues? Come speak to me. Let's get through it. I can current see clients in: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Vermont, Washington State and Wisconsin! Some populations that I am familiar with are: teens, children and some adults.
Do you have unresolved issues? Come speak to me. Let's get through it. I can current see clients in: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Vermont, Washington State and Wisconsin! Some populations that I am familiar with are: teens, children and some adults.
Lindsay Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50312
Not accepting new clients
I have experience providing therapy to children ages 3 to 12 & their families.
Being a kid is hard sometimes. Being a parent or caregiver can be hard too. Perhaps life has taken an unexpected turn. Maybe the stressors feel too big to handle or things just don’t feel right & you aren’t sure why. Perhaps you’ve noticed a change in your child’s behavior & mood. Loss, trauma, anxiety, relationship concerns, or issues related to adoption, foster care or abuse can leave your child (and you) feeling lost, hopeless, confused, & hurting. Life doesn’t have to feel so hard & you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m here to walk alongside you & your child with compassion and care as you navigate life’s twists & turns.
I have experience providing therapy to children ages 3 to 12 & their families.
Being a kid is hard sometimes. Being a parent or caregiver can be hard too. Perhaps life has taken an unexpected turn. Maybe the stressors feel too big to handle or things just don’t feel right & you aren’t sure why. Perhaps you’ve noticed a change in your child’s behavior & mood. Loss, trauma, anxiety, relationship concerns, or issues related to adoption, foster care or abuse can leave your child (and you) feeling lost, hopeless, confused, & hurting. Life doesn’t have to feel so hard & you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m here to walk alongside you & your child with compassion and care as you navigate life’s twists & turns.
Danielle L Sodergren
Counselor, LMHC, IAADC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50312
Waitlist for new clients
I work with both children (ages 5 and up) and adults.
My goal is to help clients gain understanding and insight into the underlying causes of thoughts and behaviors that may no longer serve them. I take an integrative approach to psychotherapy, using a number of different evidence based therapeutic techniques tailored to meet the individual needs of each of my clients.
I work with both children (ages 5 and up) and adults.
My goal is to help clients gain understanding and insight into the underlying causes of thoughts and behaviors that may no longer serve them. I take an integrative approach to psychotherapy, using a number of different evidence based therapeutic techniques tailored to meet the individual needs of each of my clients.
Throughout my career I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults.
It is important to me that I develop a rapport with each client that I encounter. Every client has different issues that need to be addressed. Clients are involved with identifying goals and a treatment plan to address the specific issues clients are experiencing. Some of the treatment modalities I use are strengths-based approach along with CBT to address negative ways of thinking. It is important for me to hold clients accountable for the decisions they make along with empowering them to be the best version of themselves.
Throughout my career I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults.
It is important to me that I develop a rapport with each client that I encounter. Every client has different issues that need to be addressed. Clients are involved with identifying goals and a treatment plan to address the specific issues clients are experiencing. Some of the treatment modalities I use are strengths-based approach along with CBT to address negative ways of thinking. It is important for me to hold clients accountable for the decisions they make along with empowering them to be the best version of themselves.
Heather Reid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50312
Not accepting new clients
UNFORTUNATELY, I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eighteen years of experience who enjoys working with individuals of all ages. My goal is to provide a calm and accepting environment that allows all individuals to feel safe exploring and finding solutions to the issues they face in their lives. My primary areas of specialty are children, adolescents, chronic illness and family concerns. I am also passionate about working with individuals who identify as LGBTQ and/or non-binary.
UNFORTUNATELY, I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eighteen years of experience who enjoys working with individuals of all ages. My goal is to provide a calm and accepting environment that allows all individuals to feel safe exploring and finding solutions to the issues they face in their lives. My primary areas of specialty are children, adolescents, chronic illness and family concerns. I am also passionate about working with individuals who identify as LGBTQ and/or non-binary.
Tony J Raymer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50313
Not accepting new clients
Not currently accepting new clients at this time. I am happy to help you connect with others. Is it difficult to feel close to your child because of defiance, emotional outbursts, or behavioral struggles? Have you tried therapy before, but the therapist didn’t seem to understand you? My approach to counseling for adults and play therapy for children is nonjudgmental, supportive, and often fun. I believe interacting with the world through joy and humor lets us build healing connections with others. I have 11 years of experience helping families of kids ages 2-12 with skill building to become confident, peaceful, and connected.
Not currently accepting new clients at this time. I am happy to help you connect with others. Is it difficult to feel close to your child because of defiance, emotional outbursts, or behavioral struggles? Have you tried therapy before, but the therapist didn’t seem to understand you? My approach to counseling for adults and play therapy for children is nonjudgmental, supportive, and often fun. I believe interacting with the world through joy and humor lets us build healing connections with others. I have 11 years of experience helping families of kids ages 2-12 with skill building to become confident, peaceful, and connected.
Celine E Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50313
Not accepting new clients
I work with children, teens, young adults and families to help them navigate unexpected life challenges, mental health and trauma.
Life can throw us curve balls and I am here to help you through these challenges. I am currently accepting new clients. My work is to support individuals and families facing challenges that stem from mental health, trauma history and overall life challenges. I believe in partnering with you to offer individualized services that serve to enhance overall mental health, resilience, and wellbeing. I specialize in working with individuals and families to gain coping skills that will help aid in overcoming past trauma and mental illness. My approach is non-judgmental, playful, educational and supportive.
I work with children, teens, young adults and families to help them navigate unexpected life challenges, mental health and trauma.
Life can throw us curve balls and I am here to help you through these challenges. I am currently accepting new clients. My work is to support individuals and families facing challenges that stem from mental health, trauma history and overall life challenges. I believe in partnering with you to offer individualized services that serve to enhance overall mental health, resilience, and wellbeing. I specialize in working with individuals and families to gain coping skills that will help aid in overcoming past trauma and mental illness. My approach is non-judgmental, playful, educational and supportive.
Casey Pestka
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50309
Not accepting new clients
In her work with children, Casey believes play is the language of children.
Not accepting new clients. Casey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with individuals, couples, families, and children. Casey strives to provide an environment focusing on client strengths and resiliency. Casey believes the client is the expert in their own lives. Casey is trained in Systems Theory and understands the importance of working with systems to create lasting change. Casey has experience working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship concerns, parenting, life stressors, and ADHD.
In her work with children, Casey believes play is the language of children.
Not accepting new clients. Casey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with individuals, couples, families, and children. Casey strives to provide an environment focusing on client strengths and resiliency. Casey believes the client is the expert in their own lives. Casey is trained in Systems Theory and understands the importance of working with systems to create lasting change. Casey has experience working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship concerns, parenting, life stressors, and ADHD.
Amy J. Ugulini Pals
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50317
Not accepting new clients
Do you or your child have many strengths, but have symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger, or trauma that are keeping you or your child from reaching your full potential? Does your child struggle with challenging behaviors that negatively impact his or her life? Therapy can help you overcome these symptoms and meet your goals! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, families, and adults. I look forward to helping you regain the strength and confidence in yourself and your ability to manage and conquer struggles you may be facing.
Do you or your child have many strengths, but have symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger, or trauma that are keeping you or your child from reaching your full potential? Does your child struggle with challenging behaviors that negatively impact his or her life? Therapy can help you overcome these symptoms and meet your goals! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, families, and adults. I look forward to helping you regain the strength and confidence in yourself and your ability to manage and conquer struggles you may be facing.
Jeremy Overbaugh values and enjoys working with children, adolescents, and families who are responding to a broad range of problems and concerns in their lives and relationships. He offers a relaxed, non-judgmental approach to therapy, with the goal of providing collaborative and effective treatment to the individuals he works with. Jeremy's primary areas of clinic focus include: ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, anger/behavioral issues, PTSD/trauma, ASD, family conflict/separation/divorce issues and school difficulties. Jeremy offers individual adult and couples therapy, as well.
Jeremy Overbaugh values and enjoys working with children, adolescents, and families who are responding to a broad range of problems and concerns in their lives and relationships. He offers a relaxed, non-judgmental approach to therapy, with the goal of providing collaborative and effective treatment to the individuals he works with. Jeremy's primary areas of clinic focus include: ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, anger/behavioral issues, PTSD/trauma, ASD, family conflict/separation/divorce issues and school difficulties. Jeremy offers individual adult and couples therapy, as well.
Dustin Daugherty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50317
Waitlist for new clients
I also have many years working with children and parents to resolve family conflicts.
If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or a trauma that you just can't seem to "get over", give me a call. These are all areas that I love helping people overcome. I have over 10 years of clinical experience working in the mental health profession. I specialize in working through family problems with individuals and their families. I believe in empowering people to successfully discharge from therapy and take back control of their lives.
I also have many years working with children and parents to resolve family conflicts.
If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or a trauma that you just can't seem to "get over", give me a call. These are all areas that I love helping people overcome. I have over 10 years of clinical experience working in the mental health profession. I specialize in working through family problems with individuals and their families. I believe in empowering people to successfully discharge from therapy and take back control of their lives.
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Since 2008 Integrative Counseling Solutions, Inc has been reaching out to schools and rural communities in Central Iowa to make mental health services more accessible.
We serve children (as young as 2), teens, adults ,couples and families at our 3 offices (Marion, Dallas and Polk Counties) and 35 school locations throughout 4 Central Iowa counties.
Since 2008 Integrative Counseling Solutions, Inc has been reaching out to schools and rural communities in Central Iowa to make mental health services more accessible.
Hallie Henely
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50321
My name is Hallie and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults with various emotional needs. I specialize in treating trauma and have experience working with all ages on processing and healing after trauma, however I also see adults and children for anxiety, depression, or difficulty in relationships. I tend to develop a teamwork approach with my clients. Developing a trusting, comfortable relationship is an important part of the therapy process. I enjoy using humor, games, art and music in my therapy sessions - whatever fits for you!
My name is Hallie and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults with various emotional needs. I specialize in treating trauma and have experience working with all ages on processing and healing after trauma, however I also see adults and children for anxiety, depression, or difficulty in relationships. I tend to develop a teamwork approach with my clients. Developing a trusting, comfortable relationship is an important part of the therapy process. I enjoy using humor, games, art and music in my therapy sessions - whatever fits for you!
Serving Children and Families in the Des Moines Area for over 9 years. Specializing in Youth, Adolescent ages, and pre/post natal parenting.
Serving Children and Families in the Des Moines Area for over 9 years. Specializing in Youth, Adolescent ages, and pre/post natal parenting.
Mark Cowan is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 25 years' experience providing Clinical Social Work. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and Psychology from Iowa State University and received his Master's in Social Work form the University of Iowa. Mark has worked with individuals, children/adolescents and families throughout his career. Specialties include family conflict, trauma, adolescent work, depression/anxiety, relationship difficulties, sexual issues and men's issues.
Mark Cowan is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 25 years' experience providing Clinical Social Work. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and Psychology from Iowa State University and received his Master's in Social Work form the University of Iowa. Mark has worked with individuals, children/adolescents and families throughout his career. Specialties include family conflict, trauma, adolescent work, depression/anxiety, relationship difficulties, sexual issues and men's issues.
You do not need to be a child, or an artist to utilize the amazing reflective qualities of art.
Welcoming new client, in person or for Telehealth with availability for daytime Wednesday and Thursday. (availability updated 6/6/24) Art therapist that provides an alternate approach to traditional psychotherapy. No art experience required. Specializing in Child (6+), Adolescent, and Adults.
You do not need to be a child, or an artist to utilize the amazing reflective qualities of art.
Welcoming new client, in person or for Telehealth with availability for daytime Wednesday and Thursday. (availability updated 6/6/24) Art therapist that provides an alternate approach to traditional psychotherapy. No art experience required. Specializing in Child (6+), Adolescent, and Adults.
I feel it is a privilege to meet with people of all ages and backgrounds who are willing to seek professional input regarding their personal situations. I work with children, adolescents, families, and individual adults to address a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, stress, family issues, learning difficulties, life transitions, and parenting.
I feel it is a privilege to meet with people of all ages and backgrounds who are willing to seek professional input regarding their personal situations. I work with children, adolescents, families, and individual adults to address a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, stress, family issues, learning difficulties, life transitions, and parenting.
Alli Conrad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, RPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50309
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families on a variety of challenges. I especially enjoy working with kids using play-based interventions. Play therapy is an approach to counseling that allows children to use toys and other play materials to express their thoughts and feelings. I am a registered play therapist with many hours of specialized training in play therapy techniques. I am also trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families on a variety of challenges. I especially enjoy working with kids using play-based interventions. Play therapy is an approach to counseling that allows children to use toys and other play materials to express their thoughts and feelings. I am a registered play therapist with many hours of specialized training in play therapy techniques. I am also trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
My passion is working with children, young adults and their families in dealing with a wide array of issues including depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma, self-esteem, grief, divorce, parenting concerns, and family conflict. I believe that the therapeutic process is a collaborative journey that involves the entire family. As a therapist it is a privilege to witness this journey and to offer compassion, validation, support, and education along the way. I utilize a wide variety of approaches, including play therapy, when working with clients so that each client gets exactly what they need.
My passion is working with children, young adults and their families in dealing with a wide array of issues including depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma, self-esteem, grief, divorce, parenting concerns, and family conflict. I believe that the therapeutic process is a collaborative journey that involves the entire family. As a therapist it is a privilege to witness this journey and to offer compassion, validation, support, and education along the way. I utilize a wide variety of approaches, including play therapy, when working with clients so that each client gets exactly what they need.
Humble Hearts Counseling Services LLC
Counselor, LCPC-S, LPC-S, LMHC, CPT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50325
Is your child struggling at home, school or just in any social setting? Is your family in chaos during family events? Are you searching for answers and help to equip your child with the skills needed to maintain? Here at Humble Hearts Counseling we use attachment based therapy methods to help children and families sort things out and get back on track. Humble Hearts Counseling provides high quality therapy services. We practice Play Therapy and CBT Play therapy to help children express their emotions and communicate effectively.
Is your child struggling at home, school or just in any social setting? Is your family in chaos during family events? Are you searching for answers and help to equip your child with the skills needed to maintain? Here at Humble Hearts Counseling we use attachment based therapy methods to help children and families sort things out and get back on track. Humble Hearts Counseling provides high quality therapy services. We practice Play Therapy and CBT Play therapy to help children express their emotions and communicate effectively.
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Child psychologists in Des Moines, IA provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Des Moines build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Des Moines build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.