Connect with Therapists who accept Aetna in West Des Moines, IA

Using complementary therapy approaches, we'll work together to change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions holding you back from a more fulfilling life. If you're seeking support through a challenging situation or ready to move in a new direction, I look forward to helping you achieve your goals.

I work with individuals and couples from all walks of life, providing trauma-informed care. I want to ensure you get the care you deserve so you can build a life worth living.

I help clients' health through a blend of evidence-based counseling and creative expression. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, emotional regulation, and life transitions, offering a compassionate, grounded space where insight and creativity come together.

Are you struggling with overwhelming mental health symptoms? I help clients find effective skills and strategies to help them have control over their symptoms. My goal is to help you to feel knowledgeable about your diagnoses and empowered to get back to living your life how you want to.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working in mental health and healthcare for over 20 yrs providing compassionate, evidence-based support to adults navigating stress, health challenges, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and focused on helping you build insight and meaningful change.

I am so grateful that you are here, ready to explore ways to feel better in life. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience. I graduated from the University at Buffalo with my MSW in 2005, and have worked in various capacities and age groups over the years.

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You’re not alone. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, and life transitions with a chill, open approach. My goal is to help you feel more grounded and connected to the life you actually want to create. Ready to move forward? Let’s connect and start building a path that feels right for you.

This first step is often the hardest, so congrats on being brave and showing up today—choosing to participate in your healing and not relying on default settings any longer.

I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship struggles. My approach is grounded in compassion and evidence-based practices. I'm committed to creating a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, gain clarity, and develop tools for a more balanced and fulfilling life.

I'm Katia, and my primary focus is working with individuals who experience anxiety, stress, depression, and general life adjustment issues. I believe it's important to learn how to practice self-awareness so when difficult situations occur, we have a better sense of how to handle things, and hopefully, increased feelings of being in control.

I have steadily developed my competency in the treatment of trauma and personality disorders. I look forward to collaborating with you.

I provide a compassionate, faith-integrated approach to therapy, specializing in ADHD, anxiety, depression, and cultural issues for children and adults. My goal is to help you find a path toward healing and purpose.

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.

I create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and supported. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges, using a collaborative and compassionate approach tailored to your unique needs.

I go by Rich. I work with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, everyday stressors, and physical health changes. I'm committed to supporting you through challenges and helping you improve your emotional well-being to find joy and purpose in your life.

We all need a little assistance from time to time in this complicated world. My clients come to sessions wanting and needing a variety of modalities and strategies. Our sessions build a relationship of trust and respect so we can eventually dive deep into the root of whatever is causing the upset.

I work with adults navigating severe mental illness and life challenges. My background includes extensive training in trauma and evidence-based approaches that help clients build stability and move forward.

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

I offer a calm, collaborative therapy space where sessions adapt to what you need in the moment. You don’t have to have it all figured out before starting. My approach is responsive and attuned, helping you build insight and practical tools you can use in everyday life. Therapy is a partnership, guided by your goals.

I’m honored you’re here. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. Together, we will explore your challenges, build meaningful tools, and work toward real, lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.

I earned an MA in Christian Counseling from Columbia Evangelical Seminary in 2000 and an MA in Community Counseling from Chadron State College in 2008. Since 2012, I have been a fully licensed mental health practitioner, holding multi-state credentials in good standing.

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.

Are you looking for support during a difficult time in your life? I work with those who have experienced anxiety, trauma, abuse, depression, grief/loss, and many other mental health concerns.

I am Jim Judkins, a licensed therapist who has over 38 years of experience providing counseling in the state of Iowa. I am from Iowa and have graduated from the University of Iowa. I know how to make you feel much better through counseling. I have been doing video telehealth counseling for over 13 years and have good results with my clients.

I believe you already have strengths within you—sometimes you just need support in uncovering them. If you're feeling overwhelmed or stuck, I offer a safe space where we can work together to build on what's working and develop practical strategies tailored to you. You don't have to navigate this alone. Let's move forward together.