From the go, my priority is to establish a patient relationship of trust, feeling at ease with open expression, as if conversing with someone they trust. It is a profound honor that they have entrusted me with guiding them through a vulnerable period in their life. My patients have a central role in shaping their treatment plans, catering to their needs. Navigating the unknown has required the ...
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Jessica Galvin
Des Moines
Iowa
We all experience bumps and bruises throughout our lives. When those bumps and bruises become too much to handle it can be very difficult to reach out for comfort and help, not knowing where to turn. It can make you feel defeated, helpless, and isolated. You don't deserve to walk through life just surviving day-to-day. I believe in meeting my clients where they are at in life, wherever that may...
Carter DeVary
Des Moines
Iowa
I provide an open and accepting environment that empowers clients to share their concerns without judgment. From a systemic perspective, I focus on helping individuals, couples and families develop a greater sense of self within their relationships, leading clients to develop and maintain healthy and sustainable relationships beyond therapy. I work with a broad range of clients including...
Psychology Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa
I have been honored to work with Veterans and non-Veterans helping with a variety of mental health concerns. I use an eclectic therapeutic approach that draws from many modalities to best meet your needs. I would like to work with you to learn about your goals and discuss how I can help you achieve them. There are times when we may not have a specific idea of where to start or what our goals ar...
Abby Sullivan
Des Moines
Iowa
I am an LISW play therapist who enjoys time with youth of all ages and needs levels. I focus on clients struggling with trauma, behaviors, life transitions, and autism based skill building. I take most major insurances. If you have questions or wish to schedule please feel free to contact via phone or email....
Linda M Miller
Des Moines
Iowa
I usually can get new clients in within 1-2 weeks and have evening appointments available. I see individual teens and adults, couples and families. I have been doing therapy since 1998 and am passionate about helping those I serve resolve conflict. Sometimes new clients tell me they don't really know how therapy works which is ok as I can guide you through the process. I specialize in helping...
Blaine Conrad
Des Moines
Iowa
Do you or your child struggle to connect, feel love, and/or have joy? Or are you or your child not sure what it is, but it seems that life is just seems harder than it should be? I know it can be all too much and hope often seems a far off fantasy. But what if it could be different? What if you could begin to change and create a new life, one with happiness and a bright future for your or your...
Dustin F Baker
Des Moines
Iowa
I work with individuals that are wanting to know themselves better and/or want to make changes to better their life. I generally work with a wide variety of concerns and have special interests in psychological assessment, ADHD, trauma, and vocational concerns. Honoring the client’s unique multicultural identity is something I give special attention to in order to better understand how...
Courtney Mergen
Des Moines
Iowa
**Daytime Availability Only!** Hello and welcome! My name is Courtney and I am a compassionate and open-minded mental health therapist located in Des Moines. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and concerns, with particular interest in trauma/PTSD, women's issues, anxiety disorders, medical stressors and sexual strain/dysfunction. My approach is trauma-informed and empirically supporte...
Janet Rieckhoff
Des Moines
Iowa
Do you feel stuck in the same situations or same kind of unhealthy relationships which produce anxiety, anger, depression, broken trust, or becomes abusive? I provide a comfortable judgement free environment wherever you are on life’s journey. Maybe you are finding it difficult living in the new COVID world, are dealing with trauma, job, addictions, grief, chronic pain, live with mental health...
Annie Kramer
Des Moines
Iowa
Hello! I have earned my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I enjoy working with teenagers, adults, and older adults on issues related to depression, anxiety, grief and loss, identity, trauma, and life transitions. In session, I like to be interactive and will use traditional talk therapy along with creative methods for communicating. Many people enjoy using arts, crafts, music, and...
Laura Nydam
Des Moines
Iowa
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) as well as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) in the state of Iowa. I earned my undergraduate degree in social work from Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA, and my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Iowa. I provide counseling and psychotherapy to individuals as well as couples and families. I have a special interest in...
Macy McKendree
Des Moines
Iowa
I like to use empathy, humor, and some silliness to connect with clients as we work together in the therapy process. Using a strengths perspective, I work with clients to understand how their experiences shape them while working to overcome life’s challenges. I enjoy working with kids of all ages, adults, and families and have experience working with clients suffering from depression, suicidal...
Elizabeth Young
Des Moines
Iowa
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapy who enjoys working clients 15 and older. My passion is working with both individuals and couples and helping them navigate life graciously and with self compassion. I view the therapeutic relationship to be compassion filled and client-centered, meeting the client where they are at. I believe in utilizing a strength-based, holistic approach in working...
Larry Vernoid Jackson
Des Moines
Iowa
*Immediate openings available during the week and on select Saturdays* Currently ONLY offering telehealth options for clients! Are you a child or adult who is living with anxiety or depression? Do you have learning difficulties in school? Are you an adult seeking to find common ground in your relationships. There is hope, there are solutions, you can make it through this, and I'm here to help. ...