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ADHD therapists and psychiatrists in Des Moines, IA

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Top ADHD therapists and psychiatrists in Des Moines, IA

Managing ADHD in Des Moines is easier with Headway's network of 236 licensed providers who specialize in attention and executive function support. Our therapists offer evidence-based strategies like organizational skills training, time management coaching, and mindfulness-based interventions tailored to your needs. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Matthew Palmer

Matthew Palmer

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach centers on creating a compassionate, supportive environment where you feel safe and understood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Ijeoma Ononenyi

Ijeoma Ononenyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


Compassionate Medication Treatment Provider for Youths, Adults, & LGBTQ+

I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in helping individuals heal from mental health challenges. I partner with my clients to develop plans of care that address their specific needs & goals. I work with a wide range of simple & complex mental health conditions which include but are not limited to substance use disorder, depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, nightmare disorder, insomnia, ADHD, OCD, etc.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 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 6 insurance carriers
Ann DeYoung

Ann DeYoung

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am passionate about working with my clients to promote self-reflection, develop self-compassion and clarity, improve relationships, and achieve a balanced life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Groves

Nicole Groves

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My practice also serves as an affirming, nonjudgmental haven for individuals who often feel misunderstood in traditional clinical settings, including the LGBTQ+, polyamorous, and kink/BDSM communities.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Kristen Kelsey

Dr. Kristen Kelsey

Psychologist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe therapy should fit you — not the other way around. Every person brings their own story, strengths, and challenges, and I tailor my approach accordingly...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jessica McGinn

Jessica McGinn

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I use a adaptive style of therapy with those i work with... the techniques and approaches I use depends on the individual I am working with and what their individual needs are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tyisha Fletcher

Tyisha Fletcher

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I specialize in working with people of color by providing a safe space to focus on complete mental health.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Trenton Owens

Trenton Owens

Psychologist

Virtual • Iowa


“I have a compassionate approach to my work with clients. I find this to be an extremely efficient and effective way to promote healing and change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tokunbo Akinleye

Tokunbo Akinleye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I provide an open, non-judgmental, compassionate, and warm environment. I want each and every patient to know their concerns are being addressed.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Gabriel Garcia

Gabriel Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


I have been in the field of psychotherapy since 2013 and have been practice as a licensed mental health counselor since 2020. I follow a holistic approach and gravitate toward solution focused and positive psychology.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Natalie Purnell

Natalie Purnell

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am committed to fostering positive change and growth in the lives of those I have the pleasure to support in the pursuit of living their best life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie Potts

Carrie Potts

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I have a special interest in helping individuals who have experienced trauma, overwhelming life events, anxiety, and the emotional impact of chronic pain.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sharee Skalsky

Sharee Skalsky

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I view therapy as a central part of an overall wellness plan, one that honors the interconnectedness of mind, body, and environment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mandy Doocy

Mandy Doocy

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My purpose is to encourage and empower individuals as they work towards healing, self-discovery, and growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Neseriani Larsen

Neseriani Larsen

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe in creating a safe, supportive space in which clients feel heard and understood, and am committed to helping achieve personal goals with empathy and insight.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kathy Ropers

Kathy Ropers

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“Real, lasting change doesn't happen by just managing symptoms on the surface. It happens when we understand the deeper emotional experiences and protective patterns that keep you feeling stuck.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Pickens

Jacqueline Pickens

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“Clients can expect to leave sessions feeling heard, valued, and supported, with a clearer understanding of themselves and their unique challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ronald Ray

Ronald Ray

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in working with teens and adults who are navigating challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. I am passionate about helping clients recognize their strengths, overcome obstacles, and develop a stronger sense of identity.

As a lifelong Missouri resident and educator, I am very familiar with the specifics that come with living in this area.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Angela Clark

Angela Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I like to get a good background about my clients including a genogram, which is a map of around three generations of perceived mental health, substance, and neurdivergence issues and experiences of abuse including significant deaths and other types...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lisa Herman

Lisa Herman

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I strive to work collaboratively with clients to help them learn personalized ways to manage difficulties and live productively.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kelsey Benskin

Kelsey Benskin

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach is warm, compassionate, and down-to-earth. I'm also goal-focused, so while we'll go deep when we need to, we'll also stay connected to what matters most to you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kayla King

Kayla King

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space and take a collaborative, personalized approach to treatment, which may include medication, education, and lifestyle strategies.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tara Ostromencki

Tara Ostromencki

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach to mental health care is a combination of traditional psychiatry and integrative health practices...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lisa Broussard

Lisa Broussard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • McGregor, IA


“Sessions focus on exploring what matters most to you, building on your strengths, and developing tools to create steady, lasting change that feels realistic and sustainable in daily life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Teresa Arnold

Teresa Arnold

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“My nursing background is in critical care, and I transitioned into psychiatry due to my experience with vulnerable mentally ill populations...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tyris Martin

Tyris Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


Hello! My name is Ty Martin and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri since 2010. In addition to Missouri, I am also licensed in the states of Washington, Iowa, and Nevada. I aspire to get licensed in other states so I can provide services to those in need.

My theoretical orientation is based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT) as there are a variety of interventions to choose from that are evidenced based. I specialize in Trauma Informed CBT, e.g. TF CBT for children 3-18 and Cognitive Processing Therapy for ages 14-Adulthood. However, I have had the opportunity to serve people with use of Strength Based Approaches, Non directive therapy, e.g. Client Centered Approaches and Directive therapy approaches, Skills Building and Structured Problem Solving, amongst many other interventions.

In my tenure as a therapist, I have served across many facets including Virtual, In Home, Inpatient, Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, In School, and other Community based settings. I also have treated across diverse cultures including but not limited to age, ethnicities, gender, disabilities, socioeconomic status, etc.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Shannon Gutheil

Shannon Gutheil

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My work is grounded in the belief that while trauma and transitions can feel disempowering, they do not have to be your identity.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Women's issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Paula Gingles

Paula Gingles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe in meeting each client where they are, creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore their mental health needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
William White

William White

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I've worked in the mental health field for 26 years across substance use treatment, outpatient care, and hospital settings.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Aaron Neumann

Aaron Neumann

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach is compassionate and practical, providing a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore your strengths and build tools for the life you want.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Randall Soland

Randall Soland

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I have been a counselor for 46 years. I am comfortable with and good with all kinds of of issues excluding only the eating disorders.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Direct, Empowering, Energetic, Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Aminata Wane

Aminata Wane

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services across the lifespan.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Floyd Bumpers

Floyd Bumpers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Waterloo, IA


“My hope is that clients will come away feeling empowered and know that no matter what they've come through, that improvement is always possible and achievable.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jennifer Pipitone

Dr. Jennifer Pipitone

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe in putting humanity back into healthcare... they need warmth, compassion, and care that truly prioritizes their well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our providers who can help with ADHD in Des Moines, IA

Number of therapists serving Des Moines, IA
There are over 237 therapists in Des Moines, IA accepting new patients.
237+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%ADD/ADHD
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 87%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 92%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 44%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
  • 38%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Haitian Creole
  • 1%Tagalog
How they see their clients
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  • 95%Online only
  • 5%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 30%Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
  • 30%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 28%Licensed Independent Social Worker
  • 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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Factors to Consider When Choosing an ADHD Therapist in Des Moines

Finding ADHD therapists in Des Moines starts with knowing what kind of support you want. Therapy for ADHD often focuses on executive function, organization, time management, emotional regulation, and patterns that affect school, work, or relationships. Medication management is different and is usually handled by a psychiatrist or other qualified prescriber. Some people look for therapy, some look for medication support, and some work with both. Adult ADHD and pediatric ADHD can also call for different experience, so review each therapist’s listed specialties before booking.

Des Moines has a solid network of mental health professionals, and virtual care can expand your options beyond offices near downtown, West Des Moines, or nearby suburbs. As you compare therapists, look for experience with ADHD as well as common co-occurring concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, or learning-related challenges. Availability, appointment format, therapeutic approach, and free phone consultations can also help you narrow the search. Reading therapist bios can show how they describe their work with ADHD, including whether they mention cognitive behavioral therapy for ADHD, skills-based support, or experience with adults, children, or teens.

Therapy in Des Moines can be expensive without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you find ADHD therapists who are accepting new patients, review their specialties and availability, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs after you enter your insurance details. From there, you can compare therapists, read bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.

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