Connect with Motivational Interviewing therapy in Des Moines, IA

I specialize in helping adults manage stress, anxiety, and depression.

My focus areas include anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, stress, PTSD, grief, anger management, trauma, social-emotional behavior issues, learning disabilities, spirituality, college and career counseling, sports counseling, and school counseling.

Stressed, burnt out, and exhausted from carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Uncertain about how to get grounded and feel more like yourself again? I would love to help! Through care, compassion, and collaboration, we can bring a better balance to your life. The key to your success is already within you; let's explore it together.

As an LISW (IA), I am/ have been a clinical therapist, a psychiatric medical institution for children, a school social worker supporting public schools (PK, K-8), and an Early ACCESS Social Worker (Birth-3yo). Previous work in KS & MO involved child welfare, special needs adoption, Military Families, domestic violence, & geriatric psychiatric care.

Your brain isn't running the wrong OS -it just needs better scripts. I work with neurodivergent teens and adults on anxiety, burnout, and self-doubt using CBT, DBT, ACT, and IFS. No toxic positivity - just honest conversation and tools that actually fit how your brain works.

I specialize in helping clients who are struggling with chronic illness, grief and loss related to losing someone or major life changes, caregiver fatigue, end-of-life issues, and related burnout. Having personally experienced all of these things gives me a true understanding and unique perspective while working with clients.

I have my master's degree in social work from the University of Kentucky and I am independently licensed in Iowa. I have experience in most including anxiety, depression, and substance use. If you don't like a therapist who will make you laugh from time to time while allowing space to grow I'm probably not the best one for you.

I specialize in helping people with ADHD and also support clients through depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and difficult life changes. I understand that life is hard, and my passion is to help you break free from stigma and shame and feel empowered to overcome your trials.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with 19 years of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan.

Congratulations on choosing you! I'm a licensed therapist. I help individuals navigate emotional struggles using active listening and compassion as we explore your needs.

You don’t have to figure everything out on your own—having the right support can make the process feel a little less heavy and a lot more hopeful. I approach therapy as both a collaborative relationship and a meaningful process of discovery, helping you make sense of patterns, heal from trauma, and move forward with clarity and self compassion.

Therapy doesn't have to be scary or another task on your to-do list. I have years of experience working with adolescents and adults experiencing challenging times in their lives. I believe therapy should feel like a supportive conversation with empathy and validation at the core.

Navigating life's shifts can be challenging. I offer a compassionate environment to be heard and a collaborative approach to finding solutions that truly work for you.

Getting started with therapy for the first time or after a long time can feel like an added challenge to the things you are already struggling with. You are braver than you think, and I am glad that you made it here. My focus areas are depression, anxiety, and trauma. I use a collaborative approach that is paced by you and tailored to your needs.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps adults manage anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and other challenges that affect daily life. I provide a supportive, compassionate space where we can work together to build coping skills and create meaningful change.

I practice client-centered therapy and believe my clients are the expert in their therapeutic journey. I strive to meet my clients where they are and help them gain the skills and knowledge they need to get to where they want to be. I am experienced working with Adults, adolescents, and families.

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with trauma, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and life transitions. I'm also an experienced sports psychologist helping young teens and adolescents with performance anxiety and other sports-related issues.

Anxious or feeling low? I work with people to help them find their spark, their sense of well being, and at times recover from the effects of trauma. We can work on helping you learn how to be kinder and more connected to yourself and what's around you, find ways to feel safer in mind and body, and to be more able to do what is meaningful to you.

If you feel lost in repeating cycles or disconnected from your true self, I can help. My goal is to guide you toward greater insight, meaning, and emotional connection with yourself and with others who matter to you.

Life can be overwhelming, and it's okay to seek support. Talking with someone who listens without judgment can help you feel seen, understood, and empowered to navigate life's challenges. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or work stress, therapy offers a space to heal and grow.

I genuinely commend you for stopping by, because deep down, you know you're meant for more. Change doesn't happen alone. I care deeply about helping people who seek professional assistance to work on that life challenge, that issue. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you or anyone you know who can benefit from therapy.

I am a counselor who creates a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their concerns and work toward meaningful progress.

I have been doing therapy for more years than I care to say and have the wisdom of age and experience to go with it! I usually can get new clients in within 1-2 weeks and have late afternoon, evening, and weekend appointments available. I see individuals, adults, couples, and families.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker offering telehealth therapy across multiple states. I specialize in supporting individuals and families through anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges.