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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.
“I have an extremely personable touch to counseling. I believe in the therapeutic relationship being the strongest component of therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My collaborative, client-centered approach helps individuals build on their strengths and create meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe each person has to move at their own pace, one that is comfortable for them and allows to create trust with your therapist.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“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 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in a holistic approach to providing care and use a combination of medication management and talk therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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About our therapists in Des Moines, IA who help people navigate grief and loss
Number of therapists serving Des Moines, IA
248+

Average years in practice
11 years

Top specialties offered

- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Grief or loss
- 95%Depression
- 94%Stress management
- 88%Trauma
Insurances accepted

- 98%Aetna
- 96%Cigna
- 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 41%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
- 40%Curative
Languages spoken

- 99%English
- 5%Spanish
- 1%French
How they see their clients

- 95%Online only
- 5%In-person or online
Provider gender

- 78%Woman
- 21%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types

- 41%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 34%Licensed Independent Social Worker
- 12%Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
- 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches

- 100%Individual therapy
- 38%Family therapy
- 30%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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