Grief Therapists in West Des Moines, IA

My belief, self-care is paramount. It is my goal to assist in all areas of life, in order for you to feel balanced and motivated. I work with individuals 16yrs old through adulthood. Whether struggling at home, school, or work I see my role as assisting you and your important others to identify goals, reflect on barriers, and build resources through your own strengths as well as the supports around you. I have earned a certification in Perinatal Mental Health and Gottman Level I. I have personal interest in the Enneagram Types and find significant value in its use to raise insight on an individual and relational level.

Happiness appears to us to be achievement driven. If we just graduate, get married, buy a house, have 2 children, surely we’ll be happy then…right? What happens when we’re several achievements deep and we have yet to actually reach any sort of lasting joy? Did we do it wrong? For you and I, it means we have the beautiful opportunity to sift through the daily noise in your life and find what truly brings you joy. Feelings of listlessness, anxiety, depression for the status of our life are all of our warning signals that life is currently so far what we truly want, that we need to steer the ship back towards the life you want to live.

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.

Life is complicated and anyone can find themselves frustrated and overwhelmed or simply unable to reach their true potential. As a licensed psychologist with 29 years experience, I go beyond compassionate listening to help my clients live balanced and fulfilling lives.

I love to see people who feel hopeless find hope. I am passionate about helping individuals grow deeper in their relationship with God, but I welcome those from all faith backgrounds. After successfully navigating my own mental health journey, I felt led by God to serve others who are going through difficult life circumstances. I desire for my clients to experience compassion, empathy, and understanding from me, as we work together toward healing and restoration. My focus in therapy is to come alongside my clients, understand their unique challenges and personal experiences, and empower them towards change.

It is a privilege to walk alongside brave people in the midst of struggle. Human beings are designed to live in relationship, and my approach emphasizes the importance of authentic connection with ourselves and others. I provide a warm, accepting presence to support you in exploring your vulnerable emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and experiences. I believe every person has within them the wisdom and insight needed to heal, including you. I'll work collaboratively with you, building on your strengths to support you in finding greater peace and stability in your life.

With over 20 years of experience as a therapist, I have had the privilege of working with a wide range of clients facing unique and challenging circumstances. My training and education in marriage and family therapy, mental health, and substance abuse counseling have equipped me with the tools necessary to support individuals, couples, and families through complicated issues. As a former international graduate student myself, I am passionate about helping those from diverse backgrounds overcome the unique challenges that they may face.

I am a fully licensed mental health counselor and a former mental health organization clinic director who has been practicing for 12 years. I enjoy helping people reach their full potential and lead happy, healthy lives. I have experience helping 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.

I enjoy working with teens (14+) through older adults who are going through life transitions, struggling with body image & self-esteem, managing stress, worrying about the future or feeling stuck in the past, feeling sad/down/out of it, having trouble with resentment or irritability, and/or having difficulty in relationships. I believe in treating others with kindness and compassion, collaboration with you, & supporting & guiding you within your current experiences by utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques to meet you where you're at in the moment. I especially enjoy incorporating humor into sessions.

We all need help sometimes, and it is important that we talk to someone who is able to spend time with us and be able to provide the right and compassionate response. We can talk to friends and family, but at times, the responses we receive might not be what we are expecting: "You are too hard on yourself, or I do not have time for you right now," etc. It is also possible that friends and family have their own lives to juggle, and talking to them about our personal struggles might put a burden on them. Talking to a licensed therapist means that you are setting healthy boundaries and, protecting your privacy.

Patrick is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who brings humor and authenticity to his work with adolescents and adults. He has experience working with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, child and adolescent behavioral problems, problematic sexual behaviors and other life experiences. He believes that each person has their own story that has shaped what they are currently experiencing. Through his work, he strives to foster a safe space where clients can tell their story, gain insight into how that story impacts functioning, and create a new reality that is more fulfilling.

I specialize in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. I approach each case from a systems perspective - taking into consideration the individual, family, and societal dynamics that contribute to the presenting issues. I especially enjoy supporting clients with trauma backgrounds to help them gain better understanding of their experiences, triggers, and ways to work through their emotional and/or physiological response.

Life is hard. For some, it’s anxiety. For others, depression. Trauma or other distressing experiences that feel more present than past. Struggles with food. An inner-critic driving you to exhaustion or resignation. Not believing you are capable of what you want in life, or fear stopping you in your tracks. Relationship problems, disconnection, or loneliness. Sleep problems. Not liking who you see in the mirror. Feeling unlovable, unworthy, or not good enough. Coping in ways that just don’t work – or maybe even make things worse. Life can be hard in so many ways. But you are not alone, and you don’t have to go it alone.

If you have ever asked yourself if you are living as well as you could then counseling may be for you. I find most people (including my clients) can get by just fine on their own. I am here to help them do more than "just get by." My goal is to help you live the life you want and enjoy it more fully. How to better manage anxiety, improve mood, improve coping skills, and better your interpersonal relationships are something I enjoy helping people with. I also address people's history of trauma and how that may be affecting their life and/or relationships.

Hello! I am a passionate and dedicated Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Florescence Therapy & Wellness. My therapeutic approach integrates various holistic modalities, empowering clients to address the mental, emotional, and spiritual needs for healing. I believe in fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship that encourages open communication, emotional safety, trust, and mutual respect. Healing is a beautiful and difficult process, and I am privileged to walk along side you and support you as you navigate challenges and embrace growth.

I have been practicing for the last decade as a clinical social worker. I take pride in assisting clients in engaging in the therapeutic process to foster personal growth and transformation. My personal and professional view of psychotherapy is one that includes a journey of self-reflection and overall life functioning improvement.

I have helped clients improve symptoms of anxiety, OCD, depression, bipolar, ADHD, as well as other mental disorders. I have worked with neurodivergent clients, some of which are on the autism spectrum. We have become who we are today because of our past experiences, environments, and upbringings which can create false beliefs and negative thought patterns, thus creating obstacles that can hinder the quality of life in certain aspects. During the initial session, we will discuss what brings you to therapy, issues to be worked on, the goals you'd like to achieve, and create coping strategies to help you along the way.

If you are looking for a therapist with a blank, neutral face who gives an occasional "mhm" while you vent for 50 minutes, I'm not your guy. If you're looking for a guide who'll work alongside you, support you, but also be realistic and direct with you when needed, I think we would make a good team. My goal is to empower my clients to find the tools and strategies they already have within themselves, cutting through the noise and bringing those to the surface. I firmly believe in a mutually honest and direct therapeutic relationship. I will be direct with you throughout our session, and I ask you to be equally as direct with me.

I believe it is important to meet you as an individual, couple or family where you are at in your unique journey in life. During this process, I feel it's essential for you to encounter a non-judgmental, accepting and empathetic atmosphere through which you can work on areas of your life at a pace you feel comfortable with. Additionally, it is my hope that you experience a sense of empowerment and motivation to grow and move towards self-discovery.