Therapists in Des Moines, IA
Marissa Myers
Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50309
I enjoy working with adults and children aged 4-11.
Just as sometimes people get sick and need to visit a doctor, sometimes people need to visit a therapist. This could be due to a clinical diagnosis such as depression or anxiety, the desire to cope with past trauma, or just in response to the many and varied challenges of life. It takes courage and determination to reach out for help, and I hope that I can help. I believe we all have the ability to achieve lasting change and peace on our own, we just sometimes need help finding the way.
I enjoy working with adults and children aged 4-11.
Just as sometimes people get sick and need to visit a doctor, sometimes people need to visit a therapist. This could be due to a clinical diagnosis such as depression or anxiety, the desire to cope with past trauma, or just in response to the many and varied challenges of life. It takes courage and determination to reach out for help, and I hope that I can help. I believe we all have the ability to achieve lasting change and peace on our own, we just sometimes need help finding the way.
Nicole Stokes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50312
Throughout my career I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults.
It is important to me that I develop a rapport with each client that I encounter. Every client has different issues that need to be addressed. Clients are involved with identifying goals and a treatment plan to address the specific issues clients are experiencing. Some of the treatment modalities I use are strengths-based approach along with CBT to address negative ways of thinking. It is important for me to hold clients accountable for the decisions they make along with empowering them to be the best version of themselves.
Throughout my career I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults.
It is important to me that I develop a rapport with each client that I encounter. Every client has different issues that need to be addressed. Clients are involved with identifying goals and a treatment plan to address the specific issues clients are experiencing. Some of the treatment modalities I use are strengths-based approach along with CBT to address negative ways of thinking. It is important for me to hold clients accountable for the decisions they make along with empowering them to be the best version of themselves.
Celine E Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50313
I work with children, teens, young adults and families to help them navigate unexpected life challenges, mental health and trauma.
Life can throw us curve balls and I am here to help you through these challenges. I am currently accepting new clients. My work is to support individuals and families facing challenges that stem from mental health, trauma history and overall life challenges. I believe in partnering with you to offer individualized services that serve to enhance overall mental health, resilience, and wellbeing. I specialize in working with individuals and families to gain coping skills that will help aid in overcoming past trauma and mental illness. My approach is non-judgmental, playful, educational and supportive.
I work with children, teens, young adults and families to help them navigate unexpected life challenges, mental health and trauma.
Life can throw us curve balls and I am here to help you through these challenges. I am currently accepting new clients. My work is to support individuals and families facing challenges that stem from mental health, trauma history and overall life challenges. I believe in partnering with you to offer individualized services that serve to enhance overall mental health, resilience, and wellbeing. I specialize in working with individuals and families to gain coping skills that will help aid in overcoming past trauma and mental illness. My approach is non-judgmental, playful, educational and supportive.
Hallie Henely
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50321
My name is Hallie and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults with various emotional needs. I specialize in treating trauma and have experience working with all ages on processing and healing after trauma, however I also see adults and children for anxiety, depression, or difficulty in relationships. I tend to develop a teamwork approach with my clients. Developing a trusting, comfortable relationship is an important part of the therapy process. I enjoy using humor, games, art and music in my therapy sessions - whatever fits for you!
My name is Hallie and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults with various emotional needs. I specialize in treating trauma and have experience working with all ages on processing and healing after trauma, however I also see adults and children for anxiety, depression, or difficulty in relationships. I tend to develop a teamwork approach with my clients. Developing a trusting, comfortable relationship is an important part of the therapy process. I enjoy using humor, games, art and music in my therapy sessions - whatever fits for you!
Amy M Tiefenthaler
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50325
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.
Cheryl Garland
Counselor, MS, LMHC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50312
We serve children (as young as 2), teens, adults ,couples and families at our 3 offices (Marion, Dallas and Polk Counties) and 35 school locations throughout 4 Central Iowa counties.
Since 2008 Integrative Counseling Solutions, Inc has been reaching out to schools and rural communities in Central Iowa to make mental health services more accessible.
We serve children (as young as 2), teens, adults ,couples and families at our 3 offices (Marion, Dallas and Polk Counties) and 35 school locations throughout 4 Central Iowa counties.
Since 2008 Integrative Counseling Solutions, Inc has been reaching out to schools and rural communities in Central Iowa to make mental health services more accessible.
Ann Latham
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50315
I feel it is a privilege to meet with people of all ages and backgrounds who are willing to seek professional input regarding their personal situations. I work with children, adolescents, families, and individual adults to address a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, stress, family issues, learning difficulties, life transitions, and parenting.
I feel it is a privilege to meet with people of all ages and backgrounds who are willing to seek professional input regarding their personal situations. I work with children, adolescents, families, and individual adults to address a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, stress, family issues, learning difficulties, life transitions, and parenting.
Alli Conrad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50309
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families on a variety of challenges. I especially enjoy working with kids using play-based interventions. Play therapy is an approach to counseling that allows children to use toys and other play materials to express their thoughts and feelings. I am a registered play therapist with many hours of specialized training in play therapy techniques. I am also trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families on a variety of challenges. I especially enjoy working with kids using play-based interventions. Play therapy is an approach to counseling that allows children to use toys and other play materials to express their thoughts and feelings. I am a registered play therapist with many hours of specialized training in play therapy techniques. I am also trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
Humble Hearts Counseling Services LLC
Counselor, LCPC-S, LPC-S, LMHC, CPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50325
Is your child struggling at home, school or just in any social setting? Is your family in chaos during family events? Are you searching for answers and help to equip your child with the skills needed to maintain? Here at Humble Hearts Counseling we use attachment based therapy methods to help children and families sort things out and get back on track. Humble Hearts Counseling provides high quality therapy services. We practice Play Therapy and CBT Play therapy to help children express their emotions and communicate effectively.
Is your child struggling at home, school or just in any social setting? Is your family in chaos during family events? Are you searching for answers and help to equip your child with the skills needed to maintain? Here at Humble Hearts Counseling we use attachment based therapy methods to help children and families sort things out and get back on track. Humble Hearts Counseling provides high quality therapy services. We practice Play Therapy and CBT Play therapy to help children express their emotions and communicate effectively.
Elaina C Riley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50312
Whether child or adult, the journey is much the same, though the process differs.
Hello Beautiful People! I enjoy seeing all ages, adults, children, and teens. I see both non-traumatized people, who are usually dealing with anxiety and issues with mood, and people who experienced trauma, who deal with pain and many complexities of distress. I believe people get to where they want to if they just keep trying and do not give up. I would call that growing. I believe people want to feel regarded, respected, like they belong, and satisfied about something in their lives. I like to partner with people to create a map of how to untangle the knots, dislodge the stuck places, and move through obstacles to feeling better.
Whether child or adult, the journey is much the same, though the process differs.
Hello Beautiful People! I enjoy seeing all ages, adults, children, and teens. I see both non-traumatized people, who are usually dealing with anxiety and issues with mood, and people who experienced trauma, who deal with pain and many complexities of distress. I believe people get to where they want to if they just keep trying and do not give up. I would call that growing. I believe people want to feel regarded, respected, like they belong, and satisfied about something in their lives. I like to partner with people to create a map of how to untangle the knots, dislodge the stuck places, and move through obstacles to feeling better.
Peyton Milstead
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50325
Hello! I am Peyton Milstead, a dedicated therapist specializing in providing support and empowerment to children, adolescents, and families on their unique journeys of growth and healing. I am deeply committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where individuals and families can explore their emotions, develop resilience, and cultivate healthier relationships. My passion lies in utilizing a range of therapeutic modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients navigate life's challenges with grace and strength
Hello! I am Peyton Milstead, a dedicated therapist specializing in providing support and empowerment to children, adolescents, and families on their unique journeys of growth and healing. I am deeply committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where individuals and families can explore their emotions, develop resilience, and cultivate healthier relationships. My passion lies in utilizing a range of therapeutic modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients navigate life's challenges with grace and strength
Rickelle Curtis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50310
I have worked with children and families in mental health and school settings, growing my understanding of child development and family dynamics.
Welcome! If you or someone you care about is struggling emotionally, I respect you for taking a step toward enhancing your mental health! Life can be hard and when we as adults, or our children, experience challenges we respond to them from our perspective and with the tools we have access to. Through therapy, you will unravel your thoughts, using talk, play, art, or other modes, while integrating new tools to grow. With experience in mental health, I draw on a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities with clients managing a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, behavioral, and adjustment-related issues.
I have worked with children and families in mental health and school settings, growing my understanding of child development and family dynamics.
Welcome! If you or someone you care about is struggling emotionally, I respect you for taking a step toward enhancing your mental health! Life can be hard and when we as adults, or our children, experience challenges we respond to them from our perspective and with the tools we have access to. Through therapy, you will unravel your thoughts, using talk, play, art, or other modes, while integrating new tools to grow. With experience in mental health, I draw on a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities with clients managing a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, behavioral, and adjustment-related issues.
Flourishing Engagements
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CADC
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50314
I enjoy mending families and relationships. I enjoy working with children, helping them to overcome difficult situations, communicate their emotions and needs, healing from trauma, and developing their goals. I enjoy helping those struggling with mental illness fight through their symptoms, realize their worth, and push them over that mountain to what they want to accomplish. I enjoy working with people like you. We all have problems, we all go through tough times. Let me help you get through your current struggle.
I enjoy mending families and relationships. I enjoy working with children, helping them to overcome difficult situations, communicate their emotions and needs, healing from trauma, and developing their goals. I enjoy helping those struggling with mental illness fight through their symptoms, realize their worth, and push them over that mountain to what they want to accomplish. I enjoy working with people like you. We all have problems, we all go through tough times. Let me help you get through your current struggle.
Susan Helkenn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50312
I have had the honor of working with school-age children, teens and adults of all ages. My current clients are typically working on mood disorders (anxiety, depression) or are struggling to adjust to a change in life. I assist parents with parenting concerns and children with school or family worries or challenges. Clients may have questions about their identify, role in life, a job change, or relationships and together we can sort out the details and find a more comfortable way to approach these questions of life.
I have had the honor of working with school-age children, teens and adults of all ages. My current clients are typically working on mood disorders (anxiety, depression) or are struggling to adjust to a change in life. I assist parents with parenting concerns and children with school or family worries or challenges. Clients may have questions about their identify, role in life, a job change, or relationships and together we can sort out the details and find a more comfortable way to approach these questions of life.
Amy Beth Lapham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50312
I have been providing therapy for children (age 8 and up), adolescents and adults since 1995 in a variety of therapeutic settings. I have specialize in the area of trauma and other forms of abuse causing emotional distress/ negative impact on many levels of a person and their families life.
I have been providing therapy for children (age 8 and up), adolescents and adults since 1995 in a variety of therapeutic settings. I have specialize in the area of trauma and other forms of abuse causing emotional distress/ negative impact on many levels of a person and their families life.
Susin Bredice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50322
Making the decision to start therapy can be a very vulnerable time, whether it be for you or your child. In therapy you will have a safe and judgement free space to meet your goals. I enjoy working with children and adults to recognize strengths and build on them to assist you in meeting your well being needs. Whether you are struggling to overcome an incident or event, wanting to make specific changes in your life, or looking to improve your overall quality of life and feel better about yourself, we will work together.
Making the decision to start therapy can be a very vulnerable time, whether it be for you or your child. In therapy you will have a safe and judgement free space to meet your goals. I enjoy working with children and adults to recognize strengths and build on them to assist you in meeting your well being needs. Whether you are struggling to overcome an incident or event, wanting to make specific changes in your life, or looking to improve your overall quality of life and feel better about yourself, we will work together.
Kiera Dymit
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50309
I see clients between the ages of 4 and 104 on a variety of issues. Whether you are looking to process day to day stressors, or heal from past wounds, I work with my clients to create a safe, caring atmosphere. I place a strong emphasis on building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship. Areas of experience and interest include working with teachers and those in education, divorce recovery, career and vocation exploration, children with ADHD or other behavioral struggles, depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts/behaviors. This list is not exclusive, so please reach out with questions.
I see clients between the ages of 4 and 104 on a variety of issues. Whether you are looking to process day to day stressors, or heal from past wounds, I work with my clients to create a safe, caring atmosphere. I place a strong emphasis on building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship. Areas of experience and interest include working with teachers and those in education, divorce recovery, career and vocation exploration, children with ADHD or other behavioral struggles, depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts/behaviors. This list is not exclusive, so please reach out with questions.
Tammera Bibbins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50309
For the past 20 years I have worked with children and families who have been faced with traumas in their lives. I am passionate about helping people move past the difficulties that life has thrown in their paths and move toward living the fullest that life has to offer.
For the past 20 years I have worked with children and families who have been faced with traumas in their lives. I am passionate about helping people move past the difficulties that life has thrown in their paths and move toward living the fullest that life has to offer.
Hilary Johnson
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50309
Immediate appointments availiable. My name is Hilary Johnson and I am a licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC). Making the decision to come to therapy is not an easy one whether it is for you or your child. I am here to help by providing a safe, compassionate, and judgement free space. As a client centered therapist my goal is to focus on you and what you need out of therapy. I specialize in children (age 10 and up), teens, and young adults who have experienced trauma in their life. I also specialize in the LGBTQIA population, as an identified therapist.
Immediate appointments availiable. My name is Hilary Johnson and I am a licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC). Making the decision to come to therapy is not an easy one whether it is for you or your child. I am here to help by providing a safe, compassionate, and judgement free space. As a client centered therapist my goal is to focus on you and what you need out of therapy. I specialize in children (age 10 and up), teens, and young adults who have experienced trauma in their life. I also specialize in the LGBTQIA population, as an identified therapist.
Mikki Stimson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50312
Waitlist for new clients
Her career is filled with knowledge gained from years of working in child welfare, to serving children who have experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect, and finally through supporting children and adolescents with more acute mental health care needs requiring higher levels of intervention through outpatient or inpatient hospitalization.
Mikki is passionate about supporting kids and individuals as they discover their path to emotional wellness. She has dedicated her career to treating children, adolescents, and young adults with mental and behavioral health needs, and understands that all of our paths look a little different. Some of our journeys to wellness are filled with winding roads, some with large barriers, and some are hidden deep in the woods. Mikki’s goal is to partner with children, families, and individuals as they walk these paths, because nobody should have to do this work alone.
Her career is filled with knowledge gained from years of working in child welfare, to serving children who have experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect, and finally through supporting children and adolescents with more acute mental health care needs requiring higher levels of intervention through outpatient or inpatient hospitalization.
Mikki is passionate about supporting kids and individuals as they discover their path to emotional wellness. She has dedicated her career to treating children, adolescents, and young adults with mental and behavioral health needs, and understands that all of our paths look a little different. Some of our journeys to wellness are filled with winding roads, some with large barriers, and some are hidden deep in the woods. Mikki’s goal is to partner with children, families, and individuals as they walk these paths, because nobody should have to do this work alone.
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Child psychologists in Des Moines, IA provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Des Moines build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Des Moines build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.