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Clinical Director
Shannon is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and holds her master’s degree in social work from the University of Iowa. Shannon has worked in mental health for over 15 years, serving adults, couples, and families. Shannon has experience treating a number of mental health issues including: depression, bipolar disorder, stress management, relationship issues, and trauma, but has clinical interest and training around the treatment of anxiety disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
My clinical approach is strengths-based and non-judgmental. I tailor my therapy interventions for each client, but often uses mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, and acceptance and commitment therapy techniques. I like to work with people of all ages, but specialize in adults, couples, and adolescents.
Clinical Manager
Megan earned her master’s in Mental Health and Secondary School Counseling from Drake University. She has extensive experience working with youth and their families, and has worked in residential treatment, school settings, and more traditional clinical settings. Megan sees adults, couples, families, and school-aged youth.
I use a strength-based, multi-systems orientation through cognitive-behavioral theory, family systems theory, and reality theory. I am an engaging therapist who offers feedback, but I believe it’s important for my clients to come to their own conclusions. I am interested in working with clients who are experiencing struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma-related experiences, relationship issues, and life transitions. I facilitate individual, couples, family and group therapy. I am able to work with persons of all ages, but I specialize with youth, adolescents, and families.
EAP/SAP and Outpatient Services Counselor
Emily is working toward her independent license as a Mental Health Counselor and holds her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Northern Iowa. Emily has experience working with clients experiencing substance use issues and mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem and life transitions.
I use a person-centered, strengths-based approach with clients. My approach is individualized for each client and I often use motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral techniques. I approach therapy with the belief that most clients have the tools they need to change within themselves and I am here to assist them in discovering the tools that will allow them to make positive changes in their lives. I work with individuals of all ages, but specialize in working with teens and adults.
Joe earned his master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. He has experience in a variety of settings, from private practice to residential facilities to community mental health centers. Joe has worked with many age groups, from clients as young as 3 to as old as 84.
Jessica received both her Bachelors and Masters in Social work from the University of Iowa. Jessica enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults through individual, couple, and family sessions. Areas of competence include mood disorders, adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, and grief. Jessica’s therapeutic approach is highly flexible and will be individualized when working with each client. Together you will facilitate the changes you desire. Jessica’s role as a therapist is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment, one that inspires growth and change.
Although everyone faces obstacles in their lives, there can be growth and learning taken away from these challenges.
Racheal earned her master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Drake University. She has worked in both residential and outpatient settings with children, adolescents and adults. Racheal has helped her patients work through trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, substance/gambling abuse and stress management. She is a member of the Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association.
I believe that everyone deserves a chance to be heard, to be the best version of themselves. I offer a platform that is tailored to the individual that is strength-based, non-judgmental and compassionate. Sprinkled with humor, I offer clients the opportunity to let down their guard, increase their own strengths and develop their own roadmap to success.
Nicolette attended the University of Northern Iowa and received her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She specializes in working with life transitions, self-esteem, relationship issues, stress management, and anxiety/depression.
My clinical approach is genuine and non-judgmental. I meet clients where they are at and adjust my therapeutic interventions to the individual. I often utilize cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, solution focused, and strength-based techniques. I enjoy working with all ages and believe therapy is a collaborative experience where the client and I will work together towards their therapeutic goals.
Mary received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and went on to get her master’s in Social Work. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and families, but enjoys working with children birth through early teenage years the most. Mary seeks to help her clients problem solve by identifying coping skills and finding resources to help the individual.
I am passionate about the client being the experts in their own life and helping someone look at the whole picture of what is going on in their life. I love having the opportunity to work alongside people and finding what supports can be beneficial for each person.
505 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600 Des Moines, IA 50309
6th floor of the Insurance Exchange Building in downtown Des Moines
800-327-4692
1001 Office Park Rd, Suite 205
West Des Moines, IA 50265
2nd floor of the building
515-471-2357
Monday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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