Christian Therapists in Des Moines, IA

Hello! I am Peyton Milstead, a dedicated therapist specializing in providing support and empowerment to children, adolescents, and families on their unique journeys of growth and healing. I am deeply committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where individuals and families can explore their emotions, develop resilience, and cultivate healthier relationships. My passion lies in utilizing a range of therapeutic modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients navigate life's challenges with grace and strength

Whatever brings you to therapy, it is my goal to help you be grateful for the coping mechanisms that kept you safe and brought you here. I welcome all parts of you into my office to work towards healing and learning a new path forward. Healing is personal to each individual and I welcome you to start the experience together to move toward your goals. I work as a team with my partner, Winston (therapy dog), who loves helping clients towards their goals. Reach out to learn more about how he can help you with your goals!

Working with me, you will always lead the way, with my support. Do you desire a life full of positive emotions! Working with me you will be exposed to experiencing pleasure and learning skills to build and maintain positive emotions and positive engagement in life tasks that derive meaning and value from life. Are you open to exploring your automatic thought processes. Work with me to gain understanding of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and spend some time exploring your automatic thoughts.

Are you looking to better manage your anxiety, depression, or trauma? Our team of counselors have opening to help you recover from past trauma, improve coping strategies, and manage difficult life changes and adjustments. Here we utilize a variety of techniques but we focus on making sure you feel safe and comfortable in our office to share your story and to heal in the places you need to heal.

Serving adults, kids, and teens, I know all the challenges and transitions we face in life can be overwhelming. It can be so difficult to feel whole and healthy after experiencing hardship, trauma, anxiety, depression, or high levels of stress. If you-or someone you love-is feeling stuck, ungrounded, or overwhelmed, I offer guidance to heal deeply. Using techniques that address body/mind/soul, I invite you to heal in a way that honors all that you are, & all that you've been through. With the right support, the severity of symptoms of ADHD, depression & anxiety, life transitions, grief, or other struggles can be reduced.

Farrah is accepting new patients and can offer appointments typically within 2 weeks. Farrah has worked in mental health for over twenty years. Her clinical expertise includes working with teens, adults, couples, and families with a wide range of emotional, relationship, and professional challenges. Farrah has extensive experience helping clients work through trauma, grief, divorce, life transitions, work stress, anxiety and depression. Farrah creates a safe space for her clients to be open, learn new skills and work through difficult issues while supported.

Hi! I'm Amy Parker Reid. I am a master's level social worker in central Iowa with over 16 years of experience working with children, teens, and young adults. While on my journey I have gained a deep understanding of Iowa's mental health system, available resources in the DSM area, and special education services. As a former special education teacher and counselor, I have seen first-hand how difficult adjusting to new circumstances, routines, and relationships can bring about intense emotions and challenging behaviors. These stressors can often lead to a pattern of negative interactions and power struggles leaving parents frustrated.

Hello! I empower people weighed down by anxiety, anger, and distrust to lead fuller, more enriching lives. I also help those who feel disconnected from their families and partners to rebuild and revitalize their relationships. I offer a uniquely relational and personal approach to therapy. I dive into interpersonal dynamics, uncover unconscious perspectives, tap into the wisdom of the body, and harness your hidden strengths to help you find greater wholeness and enrichment in life.

I specialize in working with clients seeking to better understand themselves and foster deeper connections in their relationships. Many of my clients find themselves excelling at many areas of their life while still feeling alone, discontent, and disconnected. This can lead to destructive behaviors as well as depression, anxiety, and addiction. Through a holistic approach, we will get to the heart of the matter and begin to identify and build a life that has more happiness, connection, and contentment. Sessions are a curated experience and conducted with the utmost discretion and regard for confidentiality.

If you are looking for help then you have some idea of how you would like things in your life to be different. It may be "I want to feel less depressed and more engaged with life." It may be related to eating issues; whether anorexia, bulimia, overeating, or obsession with healthy food. Depression, anxiety and other emotions are so much a part of eating issues and all will prevent you from making the changes you cannot seem to without help. Depression and anxiety in general can keep you from having the life you so desire and life losses can also keep you stuck in the past. We all want to find joy and meaning in our present life.

Finding the right therapist can be a journey in itself and connecting with your therapist is imperative. I offer services for depression, grief, anxiety, stress, career & workplace difficulties, women's issues, postpartum anxiety, anger management, and coping with life changes. Nutrition is also a key player in some mental wellness issues and I feel is very important to assess. My approach provides empathy, engaged listening and behavior change support as part of my therapy style. I am licensed in both Iowa (MHC License 123416) & Texas (LPC 62282) as a counselor. I look forward to supporting you.

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.

Hello! During life, we sometimes find ourselves in a season that is too heavy, overwhelming, or difficult; I believe that we don’t have to navigate this time alone. In therapy, I will meet you where you are as I believe you are the expert of your life. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, and understanding environment to explore concerns, relationships, and life stressors. I see therapy as a collaborative process where we can work together to identify strengths, address concerns, and employ new thinking patterns.

Do you find yourself feeling stuck thinking about things that have hurt you in the past? Or struggling with bonding or connecting with others in a meaningful way? Do negative thoughts or lack of motivation have you feeling run down? Do you desire to change but don’t know where to begin? What if there was a different way to live each day? Days of feeling encouraged, optimistic, and excited about your future. The START line is closer than you think. We live in a world filled with stress, anxiety, depression, isolation, and trauma, but you can take charge of your life and strive for a brighter future that you deserve.

Have you ever felt trapped, scared, or alone? You want to feel seen and build connections that will help you experience a sense of security and peace. I can sit with you, like I have many others who are navigating feelings of sadness and overwhelming anxiety. You can have a newfound sense of direction, enabling you to take a step towards a healthier you.

My desire is to meet my clients where they are at. I want them to know that no matter what they’ve been through, there is healing and hope available to them. My goal is to build a strong therapeutic relationship with clients and utilize a variety of techniques in the therapy process to meet the needs of each client. I will integrate faith into the therapeutic process for clients who communicate a desire for this, but I will gladly meet with any client regardless of their background.

Abby supports individuals aged 12 and above dealing with various mental health challenges like eating disorders, sports-related performance anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, and prenatal-postnatal concerns. She specializes in working with athletes at high school, college, and professional levels. Abby employs therapeutic approaches including CBT-E, IPT, FBT, ACT and IFS. She has presented at athletic conventions, emphasizing preventive care for eating disorders among athletes, and is passionate about raising awareness of mental health in the athletic community.

Megan provides therapy to help others navigate challenging life circumstances and transitions. These can include relationship struggles, divorce, single parenting, a loved one struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, or the loss of a loved one. She strives to make therapy a safe space to explore feelings, fears, strengths, and to address thoughts that can block personal growth. Though engaging in therapy with Megan, gain the courage and strength to make positive decisions that support your emotional well-being because you are worth it.

Hey there! We all struggle sometimes, big or small. Would you like to struggle less? Work on healing? Maybe have more ease in your life? I love walking beside those who are in need. In my care you will set your expectations and I will help you accomplish your goals in a safe and validating space. You won't find me to be rigid or judgmental, instead I'm very casual, easygoing, genuine, and well rounded. I will meet you wherever you are with whatever you bring with you. We will take the time we need to get you closer to your vision of health and happiness.