Services

Evidence-Based Counseling for Individuals, Couples, and Families

Des Moines Mental Health Center provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy in West Des Moines, Iowa, with secure telehealth available statewide. We help individuals, couples, and families address anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship concerns, and life transitions using proven clinical approaches tailored to each person’s needs.

Whether you’re seeking in-person therapy near Waukee or online counseling anywhere in Iowa, our team is here to support meaningful, lasting change.

Individual therapy

Individual therapy offers a confidential, one-on-one space to explore thoughts, emotions, and experiences that may be contributing to distress or feeling stuck.

We commonly help clients with:

  • Anxiety and panic

  • Depression and low motivation

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Stress and burnout

  • ADHD and executive functioning challenges

  • Grief, loss, and major life transitions

Our therapists use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-informed care, and mindfulness-based strategies to help you build insight, resilience, and practical coping skills.

Relationships can become strained by communication breakdowns, trust issues, stress, or unresolved conflict. Couples therapy helps partners:

  • Improve communication

  • Reduce recurring conflict

  • Rebuild emotional connection

  • Navigate infidelity, parenting stress, or major transitions

  • Strengthen long-term commitment

We work with couples in West Des Moines, Waukee, and across Iowa via telehealth using structured, evidence-based methods to help partners understand patterns and create healthier ways of relating.

Couples & Relationship Counseling

child, adolescent, and teen therapy

Children and teens often express distress through behavior, mood changes, or difficulty in school or relationships. Our therapists support young people with:

  • Anxiety and worries

  • Emotional outbursts

  • ADHD and attention challenges

  • Social difficulties

  • Trauma or grief

  • Depression and low self-esteem

We collaborate closely with parents while creating a safe, supportive space for children and adolescents to grow emotionally and behaviorally.

Many people in Iowa seek therapy for unresolved trauma—whether from childhood, relationships, medical experiences, or major life events.

Our clinicians provide trauma-informed and EMDR-informed therapy, meaning we approach treatment with a deep understanding of how trauma impacts the nervous system, emotions, and relationships. We focus on:

  • Emotional safety

  • Pacing that respects your readiness

  • Processing distressing memories in a supportive way

  • Restoring a sense of control and stability

You don’t have to relive everything at once. Healing happens gradually, with guidance and care.

Trauma-Informed & EMDR-Informed Therapy

Family therapy supports healthier communication and emotional connection between parents, children, and caregivers. It can be helpful when families are dealing with:

  • Behavioral concerns

  • Emotional regulation challenges

  • Blended family stress

  • Divorce or separation

  • Adolescent mental health

  • Parenting challenges

Sessions focus on strengthening family systems, improving understanding, and building practical skills that support lasting change at home.

Family Therapy

ADHD Therapy & Executive Function Coaching

Many adults and children in the Des Moines area seek help for ADHD, difficulty focusing, or feeling overwhelmed.

Therapy for ADHD often includes:

  • Time management and organization strategies

  • Emotional regulation skills

  • Reducing shame and self-criticism

  • Building routines that actually work

Our approach goes beyond just managing symptoms—it supports confidence, motivation, and sustainable daily functioning.

Telehealth Therapy in Iowa

Our Therapy Approaches

We use modern, research-supported methods including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and builds healthier responses

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Helps you move toward meaningful life goals even when difficult emotions show up

  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy – Builds awareness, emotional regulation, and stress relief

  • Trauma-Informed & EMDR-Informed Therapy – Supports recovery from trauma in a safe, structured way

Every treatment plan is individualized—no cookie-cutter therapy.

What to Expect When You Start

Getting started is intentionally simple. You can request an appointment online without long forms or pressure. During your first session, your therapist will:

  • Learn about what brought you in

  • Understand your goals

  • Explain how therapy can help

  • Collaborate with you on a plan

You stay in control of the pace and what you choose to share.

Serving West Des Moines, Waukee & All of Iowa

We provide in-person therapy near West Des Moines and Waukee and secure telehealth services statewide. Whether you live in Des Moines, central Iowa, or a rural community, high-quality mental health care is accessible.

Ready to Begin?

Scheduling is easy and confidential.
No long forms. No pressure. Just a first step forward.

Des Moines Mental Health Center offers secure online therapy to clients anywhere in Iowa. Telehealth is ideal for:

  • Busy schedules

  • Rural areas

  • Childcare or transportation challenges

  • Privacy and convenience

Online therapy provides the same professional care as in-person sessions, using a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.

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