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Malay Bouaphakeo - The Radical Advocate
Counselor, tLMHC, CPC, ELI-MP (she, her)
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2708 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Let's Connect (515) 882-5514
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My belief is if we are disconnected with ourselves, we aren't showing up to this world authentically it is impacting our relationships with others and most importantly, ourselves. We allow ourselves to be defined by our experiences we've had and trauma we've endured, we lose a sense of self, leaving us feeling lost and "broken". So I welcome you to get lost with me because I'll be right there with you when you find your way.
I am Certified Life and Leadership coach and transitionally Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Fueled by my own life's journey and my absolute passion for love and compassion, my counseling style is unique.
My theoretical approach combines a person centered approach and CBT methods, as well as methods I've used as a life and leadership coach. My unique abilities to create a safe space for clients, connecting with them on a level allows for clients to to create a radical acceptance approach to life in a way that uniquely aligns with who they truly are.
Call or Email Malay Bouaphakeo - The Radical Advocate now for a free 15 minute consultation - (515) 882-5514
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by Cash, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellmark BCBS
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Malay Bouaphakeo - The Radical Advocate
Counselor, tLMHC, CPC, ELI-MP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Iowa / 117565 Supervised by Sarah (Iowa / 007552) Malay Bouaphakeo - The Radical Advocate
- In Practice for 3 Years
- Certificate from IPEC Certified Professional Life and Leadership Coach / 2014
- Attended Drake University, Master in Science, Graduated 2023
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adlerian
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (515) 882-5514
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Malay Bouaphakeo - The Radical Advocate
Counselor, tLMHC, CPC, ELI-MP