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Grief counselors and therapists in Des Moines, IA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Des Moines, IA

Coping with death or loss is deeply personal, and Des Moines residents can access grief counseling through Headway's network of warm, affirming providers. Whether you're grieving a partner, parent, child, or friend, our therapists use proven methods including imaginal recounting and meaning-making to help you process unresolved grief.

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.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lisa Prosser-Dodds

Lisa Prosser-Dodds

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


As a Licensed Professional Counselor with my PhD in Psychology, I have been providing counseling for over 20 years. In that time, I have acquired the skills and compassion to help clients create the life they want for themselves. I serve as a guide and companion to clients on a journey of healing and self-growth.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christopher Johnson

Christopher Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I provide a supportive, collaborative space where clients can better understand what they're experiencing and build practical tools for change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sarah Benitez-Zandi

Sarah Benitez-Zandi

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“Rather than staying only at the level of insight, we work at the level where trauma is stored, the body and nervous system.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Amber Sherman

Amber Sherman

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My style is warm, conversational, and collaborative. I want therapy to feel approachable and grounded...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jessica Vandercoy

Jessica Vandercoy

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I take a person in environment approach and will walk along side you on a journey of self-discovery and healing.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shelby Beil

Shelby Beil

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“You're not broken, you're resourceful. Together we can learn to redirect and guide your energy towards what heals you, rather than what hurts you.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Matthew Palmer

Matthew Palmer

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


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

Max Kamowski

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am passionate about getting people through a rough patch in their life or unpacking painful experiences from the past.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kori Cherry

Kori Cherry

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My use of DBT, CBT and trauma focused interventions will help improve management of high stress, increase meaningful communication with those significant in your life, increase self awareness, and better regulate intense emotions.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Uraina Domon

Uraina Domon

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


Uraina, is a LCSW, with 10+ yrs or experience. She is a therapist who Is compassionate and understanding, who meets the clients where they are. Enjoys helping clients to feel empowered to find their own true potential. She has the understanding that each client's needs are unique to their own situations. She specializes in CBT, TFCBT, Trauma, MI, Mindfulness, Attachment Disorders, LGBT communities, Grief, Substance Use, Boundary Setting, Relationships Issues and more.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 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.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Karen Gutherless

Karen Gutherless

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am very person centered and will explore what is in the best interest of the person and or family's needs.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Moses Oluga

Moses Oluga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“Mental health is just as vital as physical health, and you deserve care that treats the whole person - not just the symptoms.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mandy Doocy

Mandy Doocy

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


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

Cheryl Doyle

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa City, IA


“I know how painful it can feel when a provider doesn't listen, rushes through an appointment, or dismisses your concerns.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Zarinah Foggle

Zarinah Foggle

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I provide an open and safe environment where client's thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Hannah Noel

Hannah Noel

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


Hello! My name is Hannah, I’m a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience. I strongly value providing trauma-informed care and treatment that is grounded in safety, steadiness, and that is focused on the client’s self-determined need. To this day, the therapeutic relationship and alliance remains one of the strongest predictor of the effectiveness of therapy. As such, I firmly value the therapeutic relationship and will work to provide a safe and secure dynamic to support clients as they work towards their individualized goals. As a provider, my focus is on helping clients build emotional regulation, self-trust, and enhances their natural resilience at a pace that honors their nervous system and lived experience.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sondra McKinney

Sondra McKinney

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My goal is to empower my clients and offer them skills that will help them overcome challenges they face, so they are able to live a full and happy life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Katlyn HIndle

Katlyn HIndle

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe therapy is 80% you and the work you do outside of sessions, and 20% me in what we do during the session.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Madi Musson

Madi Musson

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


I am trained in helping you (and the people you care about) to work through challenges in life like sensory issues, anxiety, depression, loss and grief, and trauma. My background includes training in trauma-informed expressive arts therapies and strengths-centered approaches so that we are supporting you living your best life.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Emili Lair

Emili Lair

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I love building the therapeutic relationship with compassion, grace, a little bit of humor and professional insight to provide the most comfortable environment to address your mental health and relationship concerns.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Brandie Boehmer

Brandie Boehmer

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I tend to view experiences in terms of how it alters the brain functioning and use approaches that heal the impact of those experiences.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Identity issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Laurie Longfield

Laurie Longfield

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“Being here is the first step to start your journey to find balance through a non judgmental therapeutic relationship that offers empathy, validation, support...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Helen Roberts

Helen Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


Hi! My name is Helen Roberts, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Iowa. I’ve been counseling children, teens, adults, couples, and families for over 20 years - but in my experience, that’s not really what you want to know. What you really want to know is, can I help you? And is there hope for things to change for you? As a matter of fact, there is, and I hope you’ll give me an opportunity to take that journey towards healing and empowerment with you. We can change the direction of your life right now and give you hope and power again!

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Christine Rykiel

Christine Rykiel

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I practice from a philosophy of empowering my clients to achieve balance with their mental and emotional health and to maintain healthy boundaries that support their well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Toni Elliott-Boulter

Toni Elliott-Boulter

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach provides empathy, engaged listening and behavior change support as part of my therapy style.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie Cook

Carrie Cook

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I specialize in supporting individuals with bipolar disorder, offering tailored approaches to help manage mood swings, enhance emotional regulation, and create lasting stability.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Adria Booth-Tyler

Adria Booth-Tyler

Therapist

Virtual • Des Moines, IA


“I specialize in sexual issues and mental health, across the life span, with an emphasis on healing from sexual trauma.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sasha Navas

Sasha Navas

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


Great to meet you!

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Asking for help can be one of the toughest challenges, so congratulations on taking that first step! I’ve been practicing for 10 years, and my main focus are adult clients who are struggling with PTSD, anxiety and depression.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 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.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Direct, Empowering, Energetic, Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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