Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in West Des Moines, IA

"As an individual who has lived in rural and urban areas, I have a unique perspective on helping others from diverse backgrounds and adverse mindsets."

Rebecca Lewis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is elated to serve the community with services for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Every situation is unique and Rebecca looks forward to helping her clients face them together. Rebecca specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and relationship issues.

Rebecca completed her Master of Arts in Professional Mental Health Counseling from Webster University in Missouri. As someone who lives in a rural community, Rebecca knows the unique challenge of finding resources and services that fit the needs of the community. Rebecca is eager to provide flexible services to all those that seek them out. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and trauma-based treatment to meet the needs of her clients where their starting point is.

Everyone has their own struggle. Rebecca is optimistic that she will be able to support you while you work towards your goals with her. There are many different ways to cope and problem-solve through whatever your struggle is. She will work just as hard as you do to help make life a little easier every day.

"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.

"I know that it takes courage to seek help and trust another person with your struggles and challenges in your life."

Gloria Krause is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). She specializes in helping adults and older adults with a range of concerns including chronic medical issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, divorce or relationship issues, parenting, work-related stress, and so on.

Gloria received her master's degree in Social Work from St. Ambrose University. Gloria has many years of experience working with clients from all walks of life. She utilizes emotionally focused therapy, cognitive reprocessing, psychoanalysis, Christian counseling, art therapy, family systems therapy, and person-centered approaches.

Overcoming challenges may seem difficult, and there are life events that seem to always get in our way. However, we can get started and get plans in motion to help you reach your goals. Please do not hesitate to contact Gloria so that we can start our work together.