Relationship Issues Therapists in Des Moines, IA
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Derek Michael Potthoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50301
Reaching out is the first step and I am excited to help you in finding a path to self-growth that works best for you! It is my belief that anyone coming into therapy with an eagerness to grow has the ability to enact substantial change in their life. Each client's mental health journey is unique and I am here to help you forge your way. I am ready to meet you where you're at and make your counseling journey a positive experience.
Reaching out is the first step and I am excited to help you in finding a path to self-growth that works best for you! It is my belief that anyone coming into therapy with an eagerness to grow has the ability to enact substantial change in their life. Each client's mental health journey is unique and I am here to help you forge your way. I am ready to meet you where you're at and make your counseling journey a positive experience.
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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.
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I am dedicated to helping clients reach their goals and live the life they wish to have. I am passionate about mental health and am proud to offer services that assist with difficult symptoms and the challenges that life throws us.
I am dedicated to helping clients reach their goals and live the life they wish to have. I am passionate about mental health and am proud to offer services that assist with difficult symptoms and the challenges that life throws us.
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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!
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!
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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.
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.
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Accepting New Clients with Immediate Openings. The mind naturally wants to go towards wellness, sometimes we just need a little help in the right direction. Therapy is your unique journey towards wellness. Working in a partnership on your journey helps you know that you are in charge of your life, your healing, and your growth helps you blossom into the person you were meant to be. Throughout our time together you will be supported and validated, but also challenged and helped to see different views and ideas on ideas and situations to help you make the best decisions for you.
Accepting New Clients with Immediate Openings. The mind naturally wants to go towards wellness, sometimes we just need a little help in the right direction. Therapy is your unique journey towards wellness. Working in a partnership on your journey helps you know that you are in charge of your life, your healing, and your growth helps you blossom into the person you were meant to be. Throughout our time together you will be supported and validated, but also challenged and helped to see different views and ideas on ideas and situations to help you make the best decisions for you.
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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.
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.
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Nicole Randel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50312 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 10+ years experience in the field. I am committed to creating a safe place for clients to explore themselves, their circumstances, and their experiences. Whatever brings you to therapy, whatever “baggage” you carry, whatever “skeletons” are in the closet, please know that you are welcome here. I have experience working with clients age 4+. My approach is solution focused, trauma informed, and client centered. I enjoy creating a relaxed, safe, and authentic therapeutic environment. If you enjoy dark humor, I’m happy to sprinkle some of that in as well.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 10+ years experience in the field. I am committed to creating a safe place for clients to explore themselves, their circumstances, and their experiences. Whatever brings you to therapy, whatever “baggage” you carry, whatever “skeletons” are in the closet, please know that you are welcome here. I have experience working with clients age 4+. My approach is solution focused, trauma informed, and client centered. I enjoy creating a relaxed, safe, and authentic therapeutic environment. If you enjoy dark humor, I’m happy to sprinkle some of that in as well.
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Hello! My name is Sara. I am a clinical therapist with over 20 years’ experience in social work where I have supported children, teens, and adults in a variety of settings and life events. I am passionate about creating a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences without fear of judgment. I am currently Accepting New Clients.
Hello! My name is Sara. I am a clinical therapist with over 20 years’ experience in social work where I have supported children, teens, and adults in a variety of settings and life events. I am passionate about creating a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences without fear of judgment. I am currently Accepting New Clients.
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Kevin D West
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50317
I specialize working with adults and children (ages 8 to 17) with a focus in the areas of anxiety, anger control, parenting, ADHD, relationships and depression. Everyone has points in their lives where they may question themselves or have to deal with difficult situations they may, or may not, have been expecting. I want to help people find ways to help them realize their potential. I work with clients by exploring and educating them about the strengths they already have and how they can be a force for positive change.
I specialize working with adults and children (ages 8 to 17) with a focus in the areas of anxiety, anger control, parenting, ADHD, relationships and depression. Everyone has points in their lives where they may question themselves or have to deal with difficult situations they may, or may not, have been expecting. I want to help people find ways to help them realize their potential. I work with clients by exploring and educating them about the strengths they already have and how they can be a force for positive change.
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Marshall Abbe LISW at "The Self-Care Center"
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50305
Now booking in a new location! Hello! Are you looking for a therapist to help you with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD? Or are you or someone you love interested in strategies to deal with emotional difficulties, problems communicating healthily, or negative or repetitive coping mechanisms you need help with ? Or have you experienced past traumatic events that are still bothering you, such as sexual trauma? Or are you a man facing some personal questions and would like to talk to someone about it? If so, I can help you. I am an individual, couples, and group therapist specialized in these areas.
Now booking in a new location! Hello! Are you looking for a therapist to help you with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD? Or are you or someone you love interested in strategies to deal with emotional difficulties, problems communicating healthily, or negative or repetitive coping mechanisms you need help with ? Or have you experienced past traumatic events that are still bothering you, such as sexual trauma? Or are you a man facing some personal questions and would like to talk to someone about it? If so, I can help you. I am an individual, couples, and group therapist specialized in these areas.
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Rachael Bolaños Jackson
Counselor, tLMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50310
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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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.
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.
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Samantha Ness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50317
Hi, I’m Sam! I’m a mental health provider who strives to create a safe and inclusive environment for all with consistent encouragement to come as you are. I work with individuals on grief and loss, and in addition to bereavement I work with adults, adolescents, children, and families on topics such as anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and family dynamics.
Hi, I’m Sam! I’m a mental health provider who strives to create a safe and inclusive environment for all with consistent encouragement to come as you are. I work with individuals on grief and loss, and in addition to bereavement I work with adults, adolescents, children, and families on topics such as anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and family dynamics.
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Sometimes life can be difficult, and we need a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space to work through our struggles. I provide therapy services to individuals and couples who are struggling with a variety of life challenges. Some of the issues that I focus on with clients are addiction, grief and loss, trauma, sexuality, anxiety and depression. I believe in meeting clients where they are at in their journey and take a collaborative approach with folks to obtain their desired growth and change.
Sometimes life can be difficult, and we need a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space to work through our struggles. I provide therapy services to individuals and couples who are struggling with a variety of life challenges. Some of the issues that I focus on with clients are addiction, grief and loss, trauma, sexuality, anxiety and depression. I believe in meeting clients where they are at in their journey and take a collaborative approach with folks to obtain their desired growth and change.
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The decision to come to therapy is personal and takes both vulnerability and courage. As we work to create a life of meaning and purpose, we face anxiety, uncertainty, and other life stressors along our way. Therapy can be a turning point to help redirect you down a path of your choosing and help you gain a sense of control over your life and emotional well being. As a therapist I work to provide a safe, supportive, and judgment free space for client’s to begin their journey to healing and self-exploration. Specialties include mood disorders, trauma, and chronic pain.
The decision to come to therapy is personal and takes both vulnerability and courage. As we work to create a life of meaning and purpose, we face anxiety, uncertainty, and other life stressors along our way. Therapy can be a turning point to help redirect you down a path of your choosing and help you gain a sense of control over your life and emotional well being. As a therapist I work to provide a safe, supportive, and judgment free space for client’s to begin their journey to healing and self-exploration. Specialties include mood disorders, trauma, and chronic pain.
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Only Helping You
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50305
Clients who find my services helpful oftentimes have been experiencing low mood and a general dissatisfaction with life. Sometime self-care has been lacking and they are isolated. Some just feel that things should be different but feel helpless to make changes, or have tried over and over with no clear results. They want and need to feel better and are looking to feel they can manage the day without overwhelming fear or crippling anxiety.
Clients who find my services helpful oftentimes have been experiencing low mood and a general dissatisfaction with life. Sometime self-care has been lacking and they are isolated. Some just feel that things should be different but feel helpless to make changes, or have tried over and over with no clear results. They want and need to feel better and are looking to feel they can manage the day without overwhelming fear or crippling anxiety.
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Erin Suchy-Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50309
Feeling "blah," hopeless, down? Nervous, on-edge, stuck in the past or constantly worried about the future? Find yourself angry/agitated all the time? Do you have physical symptoms like appetite changes, sleep difficulties, fatigue, restlessness, and trouble concentrating? Losing interest in activities you used to enjoy, struggling with everyday tasks, feeling "checked out" and thinking thoughts like "what's the point?," "will X ever get better" can be a sign we could benefit from outside help.
Feeling "blah," hopeless, down? Nervous, on-edge, stuck in the past or constantly worried about the future? Find yourself angry/agitated all the time? Do you have physical symptoms like appetite changes, sleep difficulties, fatigue, restlessness, and trouble concentrating? Losing interest in activities you used to enjoy, struggling with everyday tasks, feeling "checked out" and thinking thoughts like "what's the point?," "will X ever get better" can be a sign we could benefit from outside help.
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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.
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Kari Zimmerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50309 (Online Only)
Life is a journey and we all need a space to feel seen, heard and valued. Whether you have experienced painful moments, major life transitions or need to grow in your own self-awareness and confidence, I am here for you. I believe in creating spaces for each individual to recognize and own their power. You are the expert of your life, we all just need some guidance and support every once and a while.
Life is a journey and we all need a space to feel seen, heard and valued. Whether you have experienced painful moments, major life transitions or need to grow in your own self-awareness and confidence, I am here for you. I believe in creating spaces for each individual to recognize and own their power. You are the expert of your life, we all just need some guidance and support every once and a while.
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