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Top Cigna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Des Moines, IA

Find the right mental health provider in Des Moines neighborhoods like East Village, Beaverdale, and Urbandale with Cigna insurance. Headway patients save an average of 75% on sessions while accessing care within two weeks.

Elizabeth Jensema

Elizabeth Jensema

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to empower clients with the tools they need to move forward in a positive direction.”
Cigna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Jodi Gregory

Jodi Gregory

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I approach counseling with a strengths-based lens, incorporating elements from especially cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and narrative therapy.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Kyle Bishop

Kyle Bishop

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe that the therapeutic relationship provides the opportunity to develop insight and coping strategies to improve life circumstances, while receiving the emotional support and objective guidance to thrive.”
Cigna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Megan Markey

Megan Markey

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“My goal is to create a collaborative space where you feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to grow and heal.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Ikami Sasa

Dr. Ikami Sasa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“Many people with mental disorders work, perform, create, compete, laugh, love, and inspire daily with the proper treatment approach.”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Jane Waweru

Jane Waweru

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Johnston, IA


“My goal isn't just to treat symptoms — it's to help you understand your own mental health and build real tools for managing it long-term.”
Cigna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
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.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Teresa Nundahl

Teresa Nundahl

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach is warm, client-centered, and tailored to your individual needs because no two healing journeys are the same.”
Cigna + 2 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Wold

Elizabeth Wold

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“With a kind, compassionate, and down-to-earth approach, I help you discover the tools you already have inside to move forward and find relief.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
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.

Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Logan Wissing

Logan Wissing

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“We focus on what's actually happening in your day-to-day life, especially in the moments where your thoughts spiral or your mood drops.”
Cigna + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Tiffany Blevins

Tiffany Blevins

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am a licensed clinical social worker in Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Iowa, North Dakota, Arizona and Idaho with over 20 years of experience working with adults struggling with difficult relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief/loss.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Michelle Perry

Michelle Perry

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I offer a judgement free therapeutic experience where clients feel supported, heard, and challenged.”
Cigna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Mary Ruhland

Mary Ruhland

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am a trauma informed therapist who collaborates with you to develop a plan to reach your potential.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Elizabeth Rigsbee

Elizabeth Rigsbee

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe therapy should happen in a judgment-free, empathetic atmosphere where you can feel safe to explore your wellness goals.”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Brandi Starks

Brandi Starks

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • West Des Moines, IA


You’re the one who usually has everything under control, but lately, the "strong" version of you feels like a mask that’s getting too heavy to wear. Whether you’re a mother wondering why you feel detached from the life you worked so hard to build, or a parent exhausted by the cycle of ADHD-related challenges—you don’t have to carry this alone.

I provide a warm, judgment-free space where you can stop surviving and start thriving. My approach is patient-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based, tailored to move you toward a life where you feel present, connected, and capable.

I specialize in:

  • Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health: Navigating the "new reality" of motherhood.
  • High-Achieving Professionals: Managing burnout, perfectionism, and "mental load."
  • Neurodiversity-Affirming Care: Supporting parents and children navigating ADHD and behavioral hurdles.

Why Work With Me?

I offer a "cozy" office experience in Houston, TX, and convenient virtual care across 7 states ( DE, FL, GA, IA, KS, MT, and TX). My goal is to make mental health easy, accessible and relatable.

Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Diana Loesch

Diana Loesch

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I know counseling works, because I've been there. I will never forget the lengthy internal debate "should I or shouldn't I?"”
Cigna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Seema Garg

Dr. Seema Garg

Psychologist

Virtual • Iowa


“I try to see each person's struggles within the context of their lives, not as a "symptom" that needs to be treated.”
Cigna + 1 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Inga Eanes

Inga Eanes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Council Bluffs, IA


“A large percentage of my clients can't identify their feelings. That then it gets expressed as depression or anger when they don't want to be.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Energetic, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Constance McConnell

Constance McConnell

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I use cognitive processing, narrative and mindfulness therapies to help empower my clients to utilize their natural strengths and supports in order to build confidence in their own identities, set healthy boundaries, and advocate for themselves.”
Cigna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patrick Schmitz

Patrick Schmitz

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“Clients often describe my style as calm, collaborative, and steady — offering a supportive space to pause, reflect, and grow toward lasting balance.”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maribel Garcia

Maribel Garcia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


I believe mental health care works best when people feel truly known, respected, and safe. My approach combines evidence-based psychiatric care and medication management with compassionate, whole-person support. I work with children, teens, and adults, and I strive to create a space where clients feel comfortable being honest without fear of judgment.

For clients who desire it, I also offer Catholic-integrated care that honors the role faith can play in healing, identity, relationships, suffering, purpose, and hope. My goal is never to pressure or preach, but to thoughtfully integrate Catholic values, spirituality, prayer, or faith-based perspectives into treatment in a clinically appropriate and supportive way. I especially enjoy helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, postpartum mental health, motherhood transitions, trauma, relationship stress, life changes, and struggles related to self-worth or burnout.

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide medication management while also taking time to understand the deeper emotional, relational, lifestyle, and spiritual factors affecting mental health. Clients often tell me they appreciate that I am warm, approachable, thorough, and collaborative rather than rushed or impersonal.

Whether you are looking for practical symptom relief, deeper healing, or a provider who understands and respects your faith, my hope is that you feel supported, heard, and encouraged throughout the process.

Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Tara Kane

Tara Kane

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • West Des Moines, IA


“I believe everyone deserves a safe and welcoming space to share their truth, to be seen, heard and respected.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Rebecca Cole

Dr. Rebecca Cole

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe therapy should feel like a conversation where you don't have to pretend everything is okay.”
Cigna + 4 others
Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Physical health issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lynn Murphy

Lynn Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am passionate about creating a supportive, compassionate environment where clients feel empowered to heal, grow, and achieve meaningful change.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gina Strong

Gina Strong

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I view the therapeutic alliance as a partnership requiring mutual trust, respect, honesty, communication, and commitment to do the work.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Patty Gibbs

Patty Gibbs

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I have an eclectic approach to therapy. It is holistic and innovative as well as person centered and solution focused.”
Accepts Cigna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Molly Hinke-DeWild

Molly Hinke-DeWild

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bettendorf, IA


“I specialize in working with high achievers, professionals, and individuals navigating life transitions who struggle with perfectionism, chronic stress, emotional regulation, self-criticism, and anxiety-related concerns.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth McCoy

Elizabeth McCoy

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My clients often say I bring warmth, directness, and a touch of humor to our sessions, like a trusted sister with the tools to help you thrive.”
Cigna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Christin Hardester

Christin Hardester

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My passion in therapy comes from helping individuals connect to themselves in order to polish and discover the gifts they hold to embrace a meaningful life.”
Cigna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Ephraim Tokar

Ephraim Tokar

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


Hi there, my name’s Ephraim and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience. My specialties consist of relationships, men’s issues, career counseling, and psychosomatic illnesses.

Whether it's individuals or couples, I'm happy to get to work with whomever comes my way. I do my best to facilitate a warm, trusting environment. I received my Bachelors degree in Child Psychology, working initially with the adolescent population before transitioning over to adults. I then received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Looking forward to meeting with you soon!

Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Omoye Ehizuelen

Omoye Ehizuelen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I offer a realistic and nonjudgmental approach to care. I aim to create an environment where my patients can really open up and tell me what they are feeling and we work TOGETHER to create an effective plan of care.”
Cigna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Jennifer Griffith

Jennifer Griffith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“You are not just a diagnosis; you are a unique individual whose mental, physical, and social health all impact your overall well-being.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joanie Defibaugh

Joanie Defibaugh

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I work with adults to better understand how past experiences continue to shape their lives today...”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Hutchinson

Jennifer Hutchinson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I especially enjoy working with marginalized people: differently abled, LGTBQIA populations, people of color, and financially challenged individuals.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Dena Sidmore-Seyer

Dena Sidmore-Seyer

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I'm passionate about helping people feel empowered, heal, and move toward lives that feel meaningful and authentic.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Angeline Baucom

Angeline Baucom

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


Great to meet you!

As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 6 years of experience, I believe that prioritizing your mental health is essential to creating happiness and stability in life. I know that seeking help can be one of the hardest steps, and I truly respect the courage it takes to reach out. I focus on supporting clients who are navigating addiction, trauma, and other significant stressors, and I’m committed to meeting you with empathy, understanding, and honesty from the very beginning.

Cigna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joanna Bement

Joanna Bement

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I see myself as someone who is a giver of hope, that we can partner together, along with some good tools, to make things better.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Diabetes, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD
Energetic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Keife Earley

Keife Earley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Des Moines, IA


“I combine medication management, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and functional medicine principles to address mental health comprehensively.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

What type of therapy does Cigna cover?

Cigna plans can vary, but many cover a range of therapy types. Below are some common options that may be included in your coverage.
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Affordable care that fits you — and your Cigna plan

Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Cigna — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.