Couples Counseling Therapists in Des Moines, IA
Trent Heck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LCSW-R, ACSW, CACYFSW
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50303 (Online Only)
As humans we all have complex lives and due to this complexity, we all experience stressful events, but if these have started to impact daily life functioning and your quality of life, it is time to look at your options. The idea of therapy can be intimidating, but in reality it is an opportunity to self-reflect, promote healing, and improve one's quality of life.
As humans we all have complex lives and due to this complexity, we all experience stressful events, but if these have started to impact daily life functioning and your quality of life, it is time to look at your options. The idea of therapy can be intimidating, but in reality it is an opportunity to self-reflect, promote healing, and improve one's quality of life.
Shane Kavanaugh
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50309 (Online Only)
Stress comes in many forms in our daily lives. When we get bogged down with memories from our past, or worries about our future, we become unable to fully participate in the present. My goal is to empower you to live as your most authentic self by creating a collaborative therapeutic atmosphere where you are the expert on your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral, strength-based, and solution-focused approach to help you explore and identify what's working, what you would like to change, and potential strategies to achieve your goals.
Stress comes in many forms in our daily lives. When we get bogged down with memories from our past, or worries about our future, we become unable to fully participate in the present. My goal is to empower you to live as your most authentic self by creating a collaborative therapeutic atmosphere where you are the expert on your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral, strength-based, and solution-focused approach to help you explore and identify what's working, what you would like to change, and potential strategies to achieve your goals.
Making the decision to begin therapy can be difficult. Regardless of the circumstances that have brought you to consider therapy, you can be sure to find a safe, judgement-free space in my office. My role is to work with you to help you achieve your goals, whether that's overcoming obstacles, processing factors impacting you, or improving your overall satisfaction with life.
Making the decision to begin therapy can be difficult. Regardless of the circumstances that have brought you to consider therapy, you can be sure to find a safe, judgement-free space in my office. My role is to work with you to help you achieve your goals, whether that's overcoming obstacles, processing factors impacting you, or improving your overall satisfaction with life.
Kyla Keltner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50367 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! My name is Kyla and I offer a non-judgmental and welcoming virtual therapy experience. I specialize in helping people externalize themselves from their fears and worries by using a combination of approaches. I pride myself on being a therapist who listens with intent and who is able to provide feedback and challenge you when needed. I work with clients in a variety of ways to help them better understand themselves and to improve their mental health.
Hello and welcome! My name is Kyla and I offer a non-judgmental and welcoming virtual therapy experience. I specialize in helping people externalize themselves from their fears and worries by using a combination of approaches. I pride myself on being a therapist who listens with intent and who is able to provide feedback and challenge you when needed. I work with clients in a variety of ways to help them better understand themselves and to improve their mental health.
Hello, my name is Makayla. I am a t-LMHC. I am being supervised by Debora Helt, MFT, at Light Gets in Therapy Center. Prior to becoming a therapist, I spent several years working and gaining experience in the mental health field. I have worked in an inpatient mental health facility, school-based therapeutic classrooms, and in the home as a social worker. I have learned how to meet my clients where they are at in life and work together with them to make positive changes.
Hello, my name is Makayla. I am a t-LMHC. I am being supervised by Debora Helt, MFT, at Light Gets in Therapy Center. Prior to becoming a therapist, I spent several years working and gaining experience in the mental health field. I have worked in an inpatient mental health facility, school-based therapeutic classrooms, and in the home as a social worker. I have learned how to meet my clients where they are at in life and work together with them to make positive changes.
Accepting new clients! I work with clients ages 12 through adulthood, whom may be struggling with a transition, depression and anxiety, or possibly a traumatizing event(s), as well as many other symptoms.
Accepting new clients! I work with clients ages 12 through adulthood, whom may be struggling with a transition, depression and anxiety, or possibly a traumatizing event(s), as well as many other symptoms.
Jaclyn Leya
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50308
Welcome! My goal is to provide the necessary support to navigate the therapeutic and integrative process of 'working-through' both negative experiences from the past and present. In hopes to gain more freedom to choose the outcome for your future. I will provide you with a safe space for self-exploration, and a model for self-reflection to utilize in everyday life.
Welcome! My goal is to provide the necessary support to navigate the therapeutic and integrative process of 'working-through' both negative experiences from the past and present. In hopes to gain more freedom to choose the outcome for your future. I will provide you with a safe space for self-exploration, and a model for self-reflection to utilize in everyday life.
Throughout life we all are faced with challenges. How we overcome these life challenges and experiences help shape us as people. Often there are times the obstacles we face can feel so overwhelming that we can not see the solutions. I believe we all hold the answers to resolving life's challenges inside of us. I view my role as supporting people through the process of facing difficult life events, guiding them to uncovering the solutions and working together to overcome these obstacles.
Throughout life we all are faced with challenges. How we overcome these life challenges and experiences help shape us as people. Often there are times the obstacles we face can feel so overwhelming that we can not see the solutions. I believe we all hold the answers to resolving life's challenges inside of us. I view my role as supporting people through the process of facing difficult life events, guiding them to uncovering the solutions and working together to overcome these obstacles.
Hi there! Life gives us many different experiences and from those experiences we become stronger and more knowledgeable. My experiences, personally and professionally, have made me competent in the areas of adoption, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, ADHD, autism, grief, and life transitions. I work with all ages and find it a privilege to work with everyone, regardless of age, race, religion and sexual orientation.
Hi there! Life gives us many different experiences and from those experiences we become stronger and more knowledgeable. My experiences, personally and professionally, have made me competent in the areas of adoption, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, ADHD, autism, grief, and life transitions. I work with all ages and find it a privilege to work with everyone, regardless of age, race, religion and sexual orientation.
Are you ready to live, laugh, and love again? (Did I really just open my Psychology Today profile by ripping off everyone’s favorite/least favorite home décor slogan?) Seriously, though, life is too short to be miserable. It’s my hope that our time together will empower you to live with more purpose. I approach therapy in an informal way, because counseling doesn’t have to be so uptight. It’s OK to laugh! I spent 23 years as a newspaper feature writer before changing careers, writing thousands of stories. I now want my clients to look at the narrative of their lives and choose, for themselves, the direction their own story takes.
Are you ready to live, laugh, and love again? (Did I really just open my Psychology Today profile by ripping off everyone’s favorite/least favorite home décor slogan?) Seriously, though, life is too short to be miserable. It’s my hope that our time together will empower you to live with more purpose. I approach therapy in an informal way, because counseling doesn’t have to be so uptight. It’s OK to laugh! I spent 23 years as a newspaper feature writer before changing careers, writing thousands of stories. I now want my clients to look at the narrative of their lives and choose, for themselves, the direction their own story takes.
Joe Nixon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50312
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with LGBT+ related concerns? Are you struggling to come terms with your LGBT+ identity and/or struggling to find a way to move forward as an LGBT+ person? As a member of the LGBT+ community I am passionate about serving the LGBT+ community. Is a loved one of yours an LGBT+ member and you are struggling to move forward? accept? and/or want to reconcile with your LGBT+ loved one? Being LGBT+ can be hard in our society and it can help to talk about these experiences. Being fearful of our LGBT+ loved one's safety and well being can be stressful as well. If you feel like I can be of service I would be happy to help.
Are you struggling with LGBT+ related concerns? Are you struggling to come terms with your LGBT+ identity and/or struggling to find a way to move forward as an LGBT+ person? As a member of the LGBT+ community I am passionate about serving the LGBT+ community. Is a loved one of yours an LGBT+ member and you are struggling to move forward? accept? and/or want to reconcile with your LGBT+ loved one? Being LGBT+ can be hard in our society and it can help to talk about these experiences. Being fearful of our LGBT+ loved one's safety and well being can be stressful as well. If you feel like I can be of service I would be happy to help.
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We all have various life challenges and stressors that impact us on the daily, and sometimes you just need an outsiders perspective and a safe space to let it all out. Whether it be anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationships, etc. we will come together and find out the best ways to explore these emotions and begin the healing journey. Life can be hard at times and there is nothing wrong with needing to talk to someone about it, and that is exactly what I am here for.
We all have various life challenges and stressors that impact us on the daily, and sometimes you just need an outsiders perspective and a safe space to let it all out. Whether it be anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationships, etc. we will come together and find out the best ways to explore these emotions and begin the healing journey. Life can be hard at times and there is nothing wrong with needing to talk to someone about it, and that is exactly what I am here for.
Shoshannah Guerrero
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50325 (Online Only)
South Dakota and Iowa telehealth. Women in professional and caregiving roles often face unique challenges. Emotional self-management and self-leadership are vital for individual well-being. For women parenting young adults and caring for aging parents, integrating fair play concepts aligns family members in nurturing relationships. Managing the emotional complexities of balancing multiple roles, through reflection on personal values and creating collaborative conflict resolution skills. Personal growth, identifying and modeling personal values, as well as finding empathy for one's own life experience.
South Dakota and Iowa telehealth. Women in professional and caregiving roles often face unique challenges. Emotional self-management and self-leadership are vital for individual well-being. For women parenting young adults and caring for aging parents, integrating fair play concepts aligns family members in nurturing relationships. Managing the emotional complexities of balancing multiple roles, through reflection on personal values and creating collaborative conflict resolution skills. Personal growth, identifying and modeling personal values, as well as finding empathy for one's own life experience.
Congratulations, on taking the first steps on your healing journey. We don’t heal alone, and I’m humbled to stand side by side with those on this journey, to be a reliable presence of encouragement while taking the steps to heal emotionally and mentally. My greatest passion lies in assisting people to unlock the ability to live their most authentic lives, in a society that often doesn’t prioritize mental well-being. I take a systemic approach to mental health therapy and specialize in working with people of color and individuals with marginalized social identities.
Congratulations, on taking the first steps on your healing journey. We don’t heal alone, and I’m humbled to stand side by side with those on this journey, to be a reliable presence of encouragement while taking the steps to heal emotionally and mentally. My greatest passion lies in assisting people to unlock the ability to live their most authentic lives, in a society that often doesn’t prioritize mental well-being. I take a systemic approach to mental health therapy and specialize in working with people of color and individuals with marginalized social identities.
Crystal Boyles
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50311 (Online Only)
I am an experienced mental health therapist dedicated to helping people become the best, healthiest versions of themselves. I have worked private practice and community based mental health and crisis and have worked with a wide variety of people in all stages and walks of life.
I am an experienced mental health therapist dedicated to helping people become the best, healthiest versions of themselves. I have worked private practice and community based mental health and crisis and have worked with a wide variety of people in all stages and walks of life.
Do you struggle with feeling like you don't fit in, like the world wasn't designed with you in mind? Do you experience anxiety, frustration, or a sense of being overwhelmed by trying to navigate a world that doesn't seem to understand your unique experiences? Do you feel drained from masking, code-switching, or just trying to "keep up"? Do you wonder if life could be different if you could find a way to thrive? You're not alone. Many neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ individuals feel like they're constantly swimming upstream. The world can feel isolating, confusing, and even hostile at times. But what if there was another way?
Do you struggle with feeling like you don't fit in, like the world wasn't designed with you in mind? Do you experience anxiety, frustration, or a sense of being overwhelmed by trying to navigate a world that doesn't seem to understand your unique experiences? Do you feel drained from masking, code-switching, or just trying to "keep up"? Do you wonder if life could be different if you could find a way to thrive? You're not alone. Many neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ individuals feel like they're constantly swimming upstream. The world can feel isolating, confusing, and even hostile at times. But what if there was another way?
I believe humans are capable of incredible resiliencies and have the full capacity to achieve positive change in their lives. By taking a step towards achieving wellness, you have found yourself looking into counseling. Congratulations, this is a big step! Still, to maintain wellness, we continuously participate in what allows us to be well. It is the obligation of the client to truly participate, both in session and in real life, to reap the full benefit of any therapy or practice.
I believe humans are capable of incredible resiliencies and have the full capacity to achieve positive change in their lives. By taking a step towards achieving wellness, you have found yourself looking into counseling. Congratulations, this is a big step! Still, to maintain wellness, we continuously participate in what allows us to be well. It is the obligation of the client to truly participate, both in session and in real life, to reap the full benefit of any therapy or practice.
The Beverly Center for Trauma Therapy, PLLC provides services to the community using a neutrality in counseling philosophy, meeting you where you are in your beliefs. We strongly feel that all people have the right to make their own choices and encourage clients to make choices that will promote their mental health in alignment with their own personal beliefs. You have the right to receive non bias counseling services and maintain dignity as an individual. We do not discriminate, judge or try to influence the decisions made by our clients, but rather explore the outcomes to decisions that will bring the most positive effect.
The Beverly Center for Trauma Therapy, PLLC provides services to the community using a neutrality in counseling philosophy, meeting you where you are in your beliefs. We strongly feel that all people have the right to make their own choices and encourage clients to make choices that will promote their mental health in alignment with their own personal beliefs. You have the right to receive non bias counseling services and maintain dignity as an individual. We do not discriminate, judge or try to influence the decisions made by our clients, but rather explore the outcomes to decisions that will bring the most positive effect.
Serving adults, kids, and teens, I know 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.
Serving adults, kids, and teens, I know 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.
I can work with anyone ages 5 and older. For the last 15 years I have worked with kids of all ages and their families in the school system. I specialize in school issues, parenting, kids and teens, and life transitions. I believe in a mind-body connection and take my yoga training to incorporate a down to earth mindful approach to help clients cope with trauma, stress, and change.
I can work with anyone ages 5 and older. For the last 15 years I have worked with kids of all ages and their families in the school system. I specialize in school issues, parenting, kids and teens, and life transitions. I believe in a mind-body connection and take my yoga training to incorporate a down to earth mindful approach to help clients cope with trauma, stress, and change.
