2 therapists available in Iowa, including 2 in West Des Moines Desiree DreadShe/Her Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) JP Farley Corporation, Multi Plan PHCS, Oscar Health, +9 more Domestic Abuse, LGBTQIA+, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, +47 more As a woman of color who has navigated trauma and loss, I understand how deeply life’s painful experiences can affect us and am committed to supporting clients with empathy, authenticity, and healthy coping skills. JP Farley Corporation, Multi Plan PHCS, Oscar Health, UMR, United Healthcare | Optum, United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage, Uprise EAP, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa | BCBS, Optum Serve, Poppins Health, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Domestic Abuse, LGBTQIA+, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Sexual Abuse, Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Sleep / Insomnia, Eating Disorder, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Self-Harming, Body Dysmorphia, Body Image Issues, Caregivers, Codependency, Developmental Disorders, Domestic Violence, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, Gambling, Hoarding, Impulse Control Disorders, Infertility, Learning / Intellectual Disabilities, Mood Disorders, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Obesity, Panic Attack, Psychosis, Seniors & Geriatric, Social Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation, Weight Loss, Gender Identity / Transgender, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Spirituality, Alcohol Use, Substance Use, Racial Identity, Divorce, Grief Serves ages 65+, 11-13, 18-64, 14-17 About Desiree "As a woman of color who has navigated trauma and loss, I understand how deeply life’s painful experiences can affect us and am committed to supporting clients with empathy, authenticity, and healthy coping skills." I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 16 years of experience supporting clients through challenges such as self-esteem concerns, mood disorders, trauma, and major life transitions. I aim to meet you exactly where you are in your journey and provide a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to navigate the complexities of life with greater confidence and clarity.I earned my master’s degree in community counseling from Argosy University. I use an integrated approach that includes cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and reality-based techniques to help clients build practical coping skills, gain insight, and strengthen their sense of control in their daily lives.I am excited that you are taking this step toward healing, and it would be an honor to support you along the way. I am committed to offering a nonjudgmental space where we can explore your strengths and work toward meaningful growth at a pace that feels safe for you. You deserve care, compassion, and a path forward—and I look forward to walking it with you. Education and training Years in practice 16 years Graduating Institute Argosy University, Chicago Graduating Degree Master's of Arts in Community Counseling Next opening: Wed Feb 25, 3 pm View all availability Read more Next opening: Wed Feb 25, 3 pm View all availability Janet RieckhoffShe/Her Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, +20 more LGBTQIA+, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, +11 more I became a therapist to positively impact people's lives when they need it most because the world we live in can overwhelm everyone at some point in their lives. Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network, First Health Network, Humana Medicare Advantage, JP Farley Corporation, Medicare IA, Midlands Choice, Multi Plan PHCS, Oscar Health, Railroad Medicare , Tricare West, UMR, United Healthcare | Optum, United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage, Uprise EAP, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa | BCBS, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Optum Serve, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) LGBTQIA+, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Career Counseling, Divorce, Grief Serves ages 65+, 18-64 About Janet "I became a therapist to positively impact people's lives when they need it most because the world we live in can overwhelm everyone at some point in their lives." Janet Rieckhoff is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with 4.5 years of experience. She gets excited about helping those with mental health issues. She works with individuals, couples, and families. She has the most passion for the issues of anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD, BPD, LGBTQIA+ (she is an ally), life transitions, career issues, relationships, grief, women's issues, infertility, adoption, non-complex trauma, those with substance use issues who have been in recovery and want to better their lives, and spirituality issues including recovering from spiritual abuse and spiritual trauma.Janet earned a Master of Arts in Counseling at Kairos University and a master’s in Divinity at Emory University. She utilizes many treatment approaches including CBT, DBT, STEPPS, Gottman, motivational interviewing, choice therapy, ACT, Rogerian, REBT, narrative therapy, the use of pets to cope, 12 steps, and is in the process of becoming certified in EMDR.Janet looks forward to meeting you where you are in your life and in your mental health issues. She will be able to listen and respond in a non-threatening, compassionate, and knowledgeable way. She will help you identify thought distortions and irrational beliefs and work with you in creating a treatment plan that is specific to you. Education and training Years in practice 4 years Graduating Institute Kairos University Graduating Degree Masters in the Art of Counseling Next opening: Wed Feb 25, 9:30 pm View all availability Read more Next opening: Wed Feb 25, 9:30 pm View all availability 2 providers are available now in Iowa Expand your search outside of West Des Moines to view additional providers & find the right one for you — online & in-person sessions available. Find a provider Call (515) 219-4986 × Jessica DominowskiShe/Her Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) JP Farley Corporation, Multi Plan PHCS, Oscar Health, +8 more Military / Veteran, Domestic Abuse, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Men’s Issues, +43 more I believe it is a privilege to walk alongside individuals in their healing journey by creating a space where they feel seen and heard, honoring every part of their story, and supporting them in using their strengths to take one intentional step at a time toward meaningful change and new ways of living. JP Farley Corporation, Multi Plan PHCS, Oscar Health, UMR, United Healthcare | Optum, United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage, Uprise EAP, Optum Serve, Poppins Health, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Military / Veteran, Domestic Abuse, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, ADHD, Sexual Abuse, Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Adoption, Body Image Issues, Caregivers, Codependency, Domestic Violence, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, First Responders, Impulse Control Disorders, Internet Addiction, Marital & Premarital, Mood Disorders, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Panic Attack, Peer Relationships, Performance Anxiety, Seniors & Geriatric, Sexual Addiction, Social Anxiety, Sports Performance, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Career Counseling, Spirituality, Alcohol Use, Substance Use, Family Conflict, Parenting, School Issues, Divorce, Grief, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Serves ages 6-10, 65+, 11-13, 18-64, 14-17 About Jessica "I believe it is a privilege to walk alongside individuals in their healing journey by creating a space where they feel seen and heard, honoring every part of their story, and supporting them in using their strengths to take one intentional step at a time toward meaningful change and new ways of living." I am a licensed independent social worker (LISW) with over 31 years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I work with individuals, couples, teens, young adults, and adults age 65 and older navigating anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma histories, grief and loss, life transitions, relational challenges, and work-life balance concerns.I earned my master’s degree in social work from the University of Iowa. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and practical. I integrate eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies to support emotional regulation, reduce distress, and strengthen insight.If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change, you do not have to navigate it alone. I believe healing happens through connection, patience, and compassion. When you are ready, I welcome the opportunity to walk alongside you as you take the next step toward balance, healing, and meaningful change. Education and training Years in practice 31 years Graduating Institute University of Iowa Graduating Degree Master of Social Work No upcoming openings Read more No upcoming openings Jennifer RedlinShe/Her Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, +16 more LGBTQIA+, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Men’s Issues, +17 more Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network, First Health Network, JP Farley Corporation, Multi Plan PHCS, Oscar Health, UMR, United Healthcare | Optum, United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage, Uprise EAP, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa | BCBS, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Optum Serve, Poppins Health, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) LGBTQIA+, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, Women’s Issues, ADHD, Sleep / Insomnia, Eating Disorder, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Divorce, Grief, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Serves ages 65+, 18-64 About Jennifer Jenny Leigh Redlin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor (LMHC, LPC) with over 10 years of experience assisting adults who are struggling with trauma, shame, regret, difficult life transitions, low feelings of self-worth, anxiety, depression, or identity-related issues.Jenny received her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. While she loves to create unique treatment opportunities for her clients, she also recognizes that the client is the expert in their own life and views herself in a supporting role. Integrity, respect, and compassion are the core values that compose every session with Jenny.Work together to create an individualized course of action that will support your strengths, and offer you helpful coping strategies to address the areas of life that you want to work on. With Jenny's expert guidance, you'll be able to start making better mental health a reality. Education and training Years in practice 10 years Graduating Institute Capella University Graduating Degree Master's in Mental Health Counseling No upcoming openings Read more No upcoming openings ×