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Top family therapists in Des Moines, IA

Strengthen family bonds in Des Moines with Headway's compassionate providers who specialize in family dynamics, communication, and conflict resolution. Our 105 licensed therapists offer flexible virtual and in-person sessions to help families navigate challenges together and build healthier relationships.

Stephen Willmer

Stephen Willmer

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


Are you struggling with anxiety, relationship, or addiction issues? I specialize in all three of those. With my 20 years of experience I can help you get the change and relief you are looking for. Most of my clients start to feel better within a couple of sessions. Therapy can be short or long term and I will work with you on a plan that works best for you and your needs. Some of my other experience includes, depression, mood disorders, couples/family issues, major life changes, grief, divorce, domestic violence, parenting, trauma, and adjustments to adult children.

Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Dana Avey

Dr. Dana Avey

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“Clients are empowered to recognize and harness their own strengths and abilities, while new skills and insights are developed...”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Ard

Kathryn Ard

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


As a licensed therapist in Alabama, Colorado, Iowa, Massachusetts, and Virginia. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My professional approach centers on helping clients address depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and workplace stress. I have extensive experience working with young adults, midlife individuals, and older adults facing transitions and personal growth opportunities. I understand that each person's journey is unique, and I'm committed to providing personalized, evidence-based support tailored to individual needs and experiences. Drawing from a decade of clinical experience, I offer a warm, collaborative approach that empowers clients to understand themselves more deeply and make meaningful life changes.

Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Uraina Domon

Uraina Domon

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


Uraina, is a LCSW, with 10+ yrs or experience. She is a therapist who Is compassionate and understanding, who meets the clients where they are. Enjoys helping clients to feel empowered to find their own true potential. She has the understanding that each client's needs are unique to their own situations. She specializes in CBT, TFCBT, Trauma, MI, Mindfulness, Attachment Disorders, LGBT communities, Grief, Substance Use, Boundary Setting, Relationships Issues and more.

Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kristen Hagin

Kristen Hagin

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am passionate about helping people who are going through life changes, grief, relationship conflict, anxiety concerns, and parenting challenges.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
David Smith

David Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My hope is that people working with me in therapy will feel respected, honored, and validated in their humanity as well as the struggles that can be a part of life.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Helen Roberts

Helen Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


Hi! My name is Helen Roberts, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Iowa. I’ve been counseling children, teens, adults, couples, and families for over 20 years - but in my experience, that’s not really what you want to know. What you really want to know is, can I help you? And is there hope for things to change for you? As a matter of fact, there is, and I hope you’ll give me an opportunity to take that journey towards healing and empowerment with you. We can change the direction of your life right now and give you hope and power again!

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Darcy Wiebrand

Darcy Wiebrand

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I love helping clients learn the skills that will allow them to be resilient no matter what life throws at them.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sara Irwin

Sara Irwin

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I help you make sense of your thoughts, emotions, and patterns in a way that feels clear and manageable.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Brandie Boehmer

Brandie Boehmer

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I tend to view experiences in terms of how it alters the brain functioning and use approaches that heal the impact of those experiences.”
Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Brian Stella

Brian Stella

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


Life is a journey with many unexpected setbacks, life challenges and experiences. I am here to help you manage your journey. My practice is dedicated to providing quality mental health care to help people achieve goals or master skills aimed toward improving their quality of life. I've been a practitioner for 22 years.

Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Richelle Massengale

Richelle Massengale

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I work from a holistic approach, meaning, in our time together, we will address your whole lifestyle and how that contributes to your wellbeing.”
Family issues, Chronic conditions, Diabetes, End of life care, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gladys Larsen

Gladys Larsen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“My style is warm, collaborative, and empowering. I take time to truly listen to my clients, educate them about their diagnoses and treatment options, and engage them as active participants in their healing journey.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tricia Gabriel

Tricia Gabriel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“My goal is to create a welcoming, non-judgmental environment where you can openly share your thoughts and feelings.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Gary Probst

Dr. Gary Probst

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I teach psychopharmacology at a major university, and I can be an asset when it comes to medication.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jennifer Stratton

Jennifer Stratton

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I have worked in the mental health field for 20 years, working with all ages and stages of development.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Terri Griswold-Dodgson

Terri Griswold-Dodgson

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I advocate for a holistic approach encompassing mind, body, and spirit, striving to help individuals achieve balance across these realms.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Tiffany Lemery

Tiffany Lemery

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am an LCSW and certified in Trauma and Interpersonal Violence. I specialize in working with first responders, veterans, survivors of human trafficking...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Joshua Brewster

Joshua Brewster

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Iowa City, IA


“Therapy with me is not about sitting in awkward silence while I nod meaningfully—it's a conversation, a collaboration, and sometimes even a bit of an adventure.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Katie Winer

Katie Winer

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach is gentle and direct, and while I have confidence in my knowledge about therapy, I treat every client as an individual and learn from every person who works with me.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kristal Williams

Kristal Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then we will decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kristal Steeves

Kristal Steeves

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


If you've been told your anxiety, exhaustion, or emotional shifts are "just stress" or "just aging" — and something in you knows it's more than that — you're in the right place. I'm Kristal, a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting people through life's most challenging transitions. That career — rooted in crisis intervention, child welfare, and working alongside people experiencing homelessness — built in me a deep capacity to sit with complexity, pain, and change without flinching. That foundation now drives my specialized work with women navigating perimenopause and menopause. I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to this work. I've walked this road myself — which means when you show up, you will be genuinely seen and heard, perhaps in a way you haven't been in a long time.

Check me out on the Grit to Growth Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTvAK4pRlkM

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Soulliaa Foley

Soulliaa Foley

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“Create restorative routines grounded in trauma-informed care, expressive therapies, and healing arts modalities with me this season.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Heather Armstrong

Dr. Heather Armstrong

Psychologist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe that when someone seeks therapy, they are reaching out because they want to move forward, feel less stuck, or find new ways to live well.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amber Norris

Amber Norris

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I really enjoy using Eyemovement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Physical health issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lakesha Smith

Lakesha Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable showing up as yourself without fear of judgment.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Adam Dollen, Lmhc

Adam Dollen, Lmhc

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly about what you're experiencing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dominga Martinez

Dominga Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • West Des Moines, IA


“I'm a firm believer in the power of human connection, and I'm passionate about helping people find their voice and live a more authentic life.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Vargas Cancel

Maria Vargas Cancel

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe that we all deserve to be seen and heard, without judgements. I utilize a resiliency-based, trauma informed, and individual centered approach.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nataliya Valiaeva

Nataliya Valiaeva

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I've been providing therapy services since 2014, and I specialize in supporting people through trauma recovery, life transitions, and challenges like anxiety, ADHD, depression and burnout.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Jessica Campbell-Boyd

Dr. Jessica Campbell-Boyd

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach is warm, evidence-based, and empowering—designed to help you feel heard, supported, and ready to move forward with confidence.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maggie Austin

Maggie Austin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I take a holistic approach to psychiatry, considering a patient's entire well-being, including their physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual health.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Laurel Meine

Laurel Meine

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe my role as your therapist is to actively listen and to offer a supportive, encouraging and non-judgemental environment...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Direct
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jan Lebahn

Jan Lebahn

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I love my work and approach each session with passion to explore and enhance the strengths individuals possess.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Iyana Leach

Iyana Leach

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa City, IA


“Iyana believes therapy is a collaborative journey—one that invites you to reclaim your voice, deepen self-awareness, and cultivate meaningful change.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jill Wonder

Jill Wonder

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Manning, IA


“My approach is gentle, patient, grounded and non-judgmental. I create a safe space to be able to express emotions freely and at your own pace.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Alberto Vital

Alberto Vital

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I have realized that I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, suicide, crises, trauma, and phobias.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Brenden Troster

Dr. Brenden Troster

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in Minnesota with a PhD in Psychology, 7 years of experience working as a therapist, and 22 years of experience working as a coach. I have accumulated a wide range of experience working with a diverse clientele. Some of the many issues I have worked with people on are depression, anxiety, self-harm, addiction, trauma, parenting problems, relationship issues, ADHD, sexual abuse, pornography addiction, and anger management.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Alyse Pfankuch

Alyse Pfankuch

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


I work best with adults who feel like they're functioning on the outside but quietly exhausted on the inside. You're motivated, ambitious, maybe even successful — but something feels off and you can't quite name it. You might be navigating a big life transition, carrying anxiety that won't quit, or feeling disconnected from who you're becoming.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Wilhelmi

Amy Wilhelmi

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I specialize in couples and sex therapy, using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help partners reconnect emotionally and physically.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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