Therapists in West Des Moines, IA
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I strongly believe in working with clients to develop trust and empower them to address difficult subjects. I work to assist clients with identifying their strengths and how to best utilize those strenghts to develop coping strategies. I have over 20 years of experiences as a therapist working with children, adolescents, adults and families. My primary therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I strongly believe in working with clients to develop trust and empower them to address difficult subjects. I work to assist clients with identifying their strengths and how to best utilize those strenghts to develop coping strategies. I have over 20 years of experiences as a therapist working with children, adolescents, adults and families. My primary therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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Counseling Associates of Central Iowa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
We are a group of experienced, caring professionals who are committed to collaborate and meet you at your specific place in life. We can provide support and guidance by empowering you to develop the strength, wisdom and courage to cope with the challenges in your life. Whether you are struggling with a difficult life situation or need some encouragement and understanding to help you make personal changes, we can help. Please call or email us for a therapy consultation today.
We are a group of experienced, caring professionals who are committed to collaborate and meet you at your specific place in life. We can provide support and guidance by empowering you to develop the strength, wisdom and courage to cope with the challenges in your life. Whether you are struggling with a difficult life situation or need some encouragement and understanding to help you make personal changes, we can help. Please call or email us for a therapy consultation today.
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Krista Long
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
I specialize in supporting Women's Issues. Relationships (marriage, divorce, dating, family), stage of life adjustments, anxiety, depression, parenting, workplace issues and grief are challenges I commonly help with. I have 25 years experience helping good people with difficult problems find a pathway forward, think more clearly, take steps to make their lives and relationships better, and increase overall calm and contentment.
I specialize in supporting Women's Issues. Relationships (marriage, divorce, dating, family), stage of life adjustments, anxiety, depression, parenting, workplace issues and grief are challenges I commonly help with. I have 25 years experience helping good people with difficult problems find a pathway forward, think more clearly, take steps to make their lives and relationships better, and increase overall calm and contentment.
![Photo of Stephanie Lee - Stephanie Lee, PhD, LISW, @ Starting New Chapters , PhD, LISW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e06cd52e-544b-4d43-9f6a-f5c510398186/2/320x400.jpeg)
Stephanie Lee, PhD, LISW, @ Starting New Chapters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Waitlist for new clients
I'm grateful to have spent over 30 years providing mental health services to individuals and families in the Des Moines area both as a Clinician and Supervisor in a variety of outpatient mental health settings, and as teaching in the field of Psychology as an adjunct teaching instructor for several years. I currently provide individual counseling services to adults (18 and above) both in-person and through tele-health. Areas of specialization include: trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and life transitions. It's truly an honor to work with those who are facing some of the most difficult and vulnerable moments in life.
I'm grateful to have spent over 30 years providing mental health services to individuals and families in the Des Moines area both as a Clinician and Supervisor in a variety of outpatient mental health settings, and as teaching in the field of Psychology as an adjunct teaching instructor for several years. I currently provide individual counseling services to adults (18 and above) both in-person and through tele-health. Areas of specialization include: trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and life transitions. It's truly an honor to work with those who are facing some of the most difficult and vulnerable moments in life.
![Photo of Ashley Stavig, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d83c08d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Ashley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who utilizes a range of modalities to help address areas of concern including depression, anxiety and trauma. Ashley believes therapy is a process in which the therapist and client collaborate to create positive change. Her professional training includes EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and TF-EAP (Trauma Focused-Equine Assisted Psychotherapy). Therapy is a time to address underlying issues so you can reach your goals and enjoy life!
Ashley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who utilizes a range of modalities to help address areas of concern including depression, anxiety and trauma. Ashley believes therapy is a process in which the therapist and client collaborate to create positive change. Her professional training includes EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and TF-EAP (Trauma Focused-Equine Assisted Psychotherapy). Therapy is a time to address underlying issues so you can reach your goals and enjoy life!
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I am a fully licensed mental health counselor who has been practicing for 12 years. I enjoy helping people reach their full potential and lead happy, healthy lives. I have experience supporting 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 am a fully licensed mental health counselor who has been practicing for 12 years. I enjoy helping people reach their full potential and lead happy, healthy lives. I have experience supporting 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.
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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.
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.
![Photo of Amy M Tiefenthaler, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4785c7a9-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
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.
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I work with adults and adolescents and have experience with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, loss, and trauma. I am passionate about working with teens who have been affected by bullying. Addressing the lived effects bullying behavior can have on an individual is imperative in order to negate any residual trauma that results in feelings of depression and anxiety as a young adult. Having a safe space that encourages clients to be vulnerable is key and I hope to provide that for my clients.
I work with adults and adolescents and have experience with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, loss, and trauma. I am passionate about working with teens who have been affected by bullying. Addressing the lived effects bullying behavior can have on an individual is imperative in order to negate any residual trauma that results in feelings of depression and anxiety as a young adult. Having a safe space that encourages clients to be vulnerable is key and I hope to provide that for my clients.
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I focus on creating a therapeutic relationship that is cooperative, trusting and encouraging. I aim to create a safe, open environment for my clients to express their feelings and work through issues while feeling accepted and validated. I am an active therapist that offers suggestions, tools, action plans and homework based upon my client’s needs. I consider myself direct and straight forward but also steady and nurturing. I bring my authentic self to the therapeutic relationship which includes small doses of humor and sarcasm when appropriate!
I focus on creating a therapeutic relationship that is cooperative, trusting and encouraging. I aim to create a safe, open environment for my clients to express their feelings and work through issues while feeling accepted and validated. I am an active therapist that offers suggestions, tools, action plans and homework based upon my client’s needs. I consider myself direct and straight forward but also steady and nurturing. I bring my authentic self to the therapeutic relationship which includes small doses of humor and sarcasm when appropriate!
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I am an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), board certified in the State of Iowa. Over the past 26 years I have had the privilege of helping children, adolescents and families by working for 13 years at Orchard Place as a residential therapist and school based therapist and then I worked at Broadlawns Focus High School doing individual, group and family therapy. I have done private practice for the past 13 years. I worked at New Heights Counseling for 6 years and started my own private practice in West Des Moines in October, 2023. I accept adults, teens, families and couples and have immediate openings.
I am an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), board certified in the State of Iowa. Over the past 26 years I have had the privilege of helping children, adolescents and families by working for 13 years at Orchard Place as a residential therapist and school based therapist and then I worked at Broadlawns Focus High School doing individual, group and family therapy. I have done private practice for the past 13 years. I worked at New Heights Counseling for 6 years and started my own private practice in West Des Moines in October, 2023. I accept adults, teens, families and couples and have immediate openings.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking help with life challenges can be intimidating. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where people feel comfortable to explore their struggles, reach their goals and find hope that leads to healing. Over the years in a variety of social service roles assisting children and families, I have learned that it is essential to find the right person with whom you can build an authentic connection and from whom you can receive support. I believe we can find that connection together.
Seeking help with life challenges can be intimidating. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where people feel comfortable to explore their struggles, reach their goals and find hope that leads to healing. Over the years in a variety of social service roles assisting children and families, I have learned that it is essential to find the right person with whom you can build an authentic connection and from whom you can receive support. I believe we can find that connection together.
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My name is Christy Meyer. I have been a therapist for 25 years but my best experience in life is my experience as a mother. I have worked in parent education, I have experience as an adoptive mother and a foster mom. I love working with individuals in life transitions, I have worked with many people who have experienced significant trauma. I teach parenting, communication and train foster parents. I have been part of the first responder mental health community in Des Moines for the past 8 years. I am CISM certified in debriefing of critical incidents.
My name is Christy Meyer. I have been a therapist for 25 years but my best experience in life is my experience as a mother. I have worked in parent education, I have experience as an adoptive mother and a foster mom. I love working with individuals in life transitions, I have worked with many people who have experienced significant trauma. I teach parenting, communication and train foster parents. I have been part of the first responder mental health community in Des Moines for the past 8 years. I am CISM certified in debriefing of critical incidents.
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Jenna Frieden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Accepting new clients! It is an honor that you are considering me as a therapist. I strive to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment for all of my clients and their families. I am a compassionate person with a warm personality. I typically use cognitive behavioral therapy(CBT), sand tray, child centered play therapy, and other play-based interventions in my therapy sessions. I invite your feedback throughout the therapeutic process and modify therapeutic interventions depending on your specific wants and needs.
Accepting new clients! It is an honor that you are considering me as a therapist. I strive to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment for all of my clients and their families. I am a compassionate person with a warm personality. I typically use cognitive behavioral therapy(CBT), sand tray, child centered play therapy, and other play-based interventions in my therapy sessions. I invite your feedback throughout the therapeutic process and modify therapeutic interventions depending on your specific wants and needs.
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Felling isolated, depressed, anxious? Having relationship issues, no motivation and things aren't flowing the way they should? It is time to seek the help you need and deserve. Sometimes we get used to not living up to our potential. Sometimes we settle for a stale relationship or job, out of fear and low self-esteem. We get to a point of not recognizing emotional abuse and what is causing our symptoms. Our life becomes meaningless and we live on auto-pilot. It is time to fight, reach inside, re-awaken your strengths, and realize how worthy you are of a happy and emotionally healthy life.
Felling isolated, depressed, anxious? Having relationship issues, no motivation and things aren't flowing the way they should? It is time to seek the help you need and deserve. Sometimes we get used to not living up to our potential. Sometimes we settle for a stale relationship or job, out of fear and low self-esteem. We get to a point of not recognizing emotional abuse and what is causing our symptoms. Our life becomes meaningless and we live on auto-pilot. It is time to fight, reach inside, re-awaken your strengths, and realize how worthy you are of a happy and emotionally healthy life.
![Photo of Nikki Banes, MS, tLMHC, CADC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/236e5308-1b5e-4baa-9dc8-25e610315b18/1/320x400.jpeg)
Accepting New Clients in-person and telehealth! I'm so glad that you are considering therapy! I enjoy working with individuals experiencing a variety of life adjustments and mental health concerns. I really enjoy working with the following life issues: post-partum mental health, parenting, addiction concerns, issues of faith, self-esteem/body image, anxiety, depression, ADHD (adult and child), relationship concerns, life transitions, grief/loss, and trauma. If you are experiencing something you don't see on the list, reach out and we will talk! I am currently seeing individuals 10 and older.
Accepting New Clients in-person and telehealth! I'm so glad that you are considering therapy! I enjoy working with individuals experiencing a variety of life adjustments and mental health concerns. I really enjoy working with the following life issues: post-partum mental health, parenting, addiction concerns, issues of faith, self-esteem/body image, anxiety, depression, ADHD (adult and child), relationship concerns, life transitions, grief/loss, and trauma. If you are experiencing something you don't see on the list, reach out and we will talk! I am currently seeing individuals 10 and older.
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Barbara Petersen-Fox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling frustrated and stressed with your relationships or your job? Are you experiencing transitions that are causing you anxiety or feelings of depression? My goal is to help you find clarity and develop positive behavior changes, so that you can lead a more fulfilling life. We will examine all aspects of your self: psychological, biological, social, and spiritual. You will develop new perspectives, insights, and effective strategies to improve your life and overcome obstacles that have gotten in your way.
Are you feeling frustrated and stressed with your relationships or your job? Are you experiencing transitions that are causing you anxiety or feelings of depression? My goal is to help you find clarity and develop positive behavior changes, so that you can lead a more fulfilling life. We will examine all aspects of your self: psychological, biological, social, and spiritual. You will develop new perspectives, insights, and effective strategies to improve your life and overcome obstacles that have gotten in your way.
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Sarah Lynn Cavan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Feeling disconnected, misunderstood, or like you are on the outside looking in? Do you feel unseen or unheard and want a therapist that strives to really see and hear you? I approach all clients as an interaction between two people, not just you talking. I often offer feedback, insights, and sometimes direction. I also love to laugh and swear with my clients, and I sometimes even cry with them. Most importantly, I see you as a unique and strong individual with a story to tell and a healing journey ahead of you; and I would be honored to share this journey with you.
Feeling disconnected, misunderstood, or like you are on the outside looking in? Do you feel unseen or unheard and want a therapist that strives to really see and hear you? I approach all clients as an interaction between two people, not just you talking. I often offer feedback, insights, and sometimes direction. I also love to laugh and swear with my clients, and I sometimes even cry with them. Most importantly, I see you as a unique and strong individual with a story to tell and a healing journey ahead of you; and I would be honored to share this journey with you.
![Photo of Zannie Thierer, LISW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/275ea301-88a4-4b74-9e5b-3260297d085b/5/320x400.jpeg)
Zannie Thierer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in the Des Moines area. My role in your journey to improving your mental wellbeing is to guide you, support you, and challenge you. As a mental health provider, it is important to build a trusting relationship along with providing a safe, caring, open and nonjudgmental environment.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in the Des Moines area. My role in your journey to improving your mental wellbeing is to guide you, support you, and challenge you. As a mental health provider, it is important to build a trusting relationship along with providing a safe, caring, open and nonjudgmental environment.
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Isaac Charles Deike
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Hello, I'm Isaac Deike, and I'm deeply passionate about supporting the growth and well-being of children and adolescents through social work. With a focus on utilizing solution-focused and strength-based approaches, alongside techniques such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I strive to empower young individuals to navigate life's challenges and discover their inner resilience. I also enjoy working with college level athletes related to sports related stressors.
Hello, I'm Isaac Deike, and I'm deeply passionate about supporting the growth and well-being of children and adolescents through social work. With a focus on utilizing solution-focused and strength-based approaches, alongside techniques such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I strive to empower young individuals to navigate life's challenges and discover their inner resilience. I also enjoy working with college level athletes related to sports related stressors.
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Number of Therapists in West Des Moines, IA
300+
Average cost per session
$158
Therapists in West Des Moines, IA who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
78% | Self Esteem |
77% | Relationship Issues |
74% | Trauma and PTSD |
73% | Stress |
71% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
87% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
83% | Wellmark BCBS |
49% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in West Des Moines, IA see their clients
90% | In Person and Online | |
10% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |