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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Des Moines, IA


Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Des Moines, IA
Navigate postpartum challenges with Des Moines providers through Headway's accessible mental health platform. With 122 providers available and sessions starting as soon as tomorrow, you can access talk therapy and medication management support when you need it most. The average client saves 75% on sessions through insurance coverage.
As a seasoned practitioner (since 2006) with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, I have dedicated my career to mastering a diverse range of therapeutic modalities to better serve my clients.
My clinical practice is grounded in extensive training across several specialized frameworks, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Additionally, I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Hypnotherapy into my work, allowing for a highly tailored and comprehensive approach to psychological wellness.
As a PMHNP-BC, I offer medication management and therapy sessions via Telehealth Mon-Fri 0900- 19:00.
Hello and thank you for looking at my profile. My approach to providing therapy is to Keep. It. Simple.
I focus on the mind-body connection to help you understand why things feel the way they do, how our brain and body interpret certain feelings and experiences, and then what you can do to try to manage those feelings and make situations feel more comfortable and under control.
I specialize working with adolescents, but welcome all ages and genders. My main areas of clinical focus are in mood disorders such as depression and anxiety.
Dr. Adolf Malik, DNP, APRN, completed his master’s degree at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro, followed by a post-master’s and a doctoral degree in nursing practice at Winston-Salem State University, NC. He also completed a post-doctoral degree in psychiatric mental health practice at Frontier Nursing University. He is board-certified in Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatry; a Family Nurse Practitioner, a DOT Medical Examiner, and a SAMHSA (X-Waiver) addiction provider.
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.
Amber J Siegel, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. With a focus on holistic and patient-centered treatment, Amber works collaboratively to promote emotional well-being and resilience through psychotherapy, medication management, and lifestyle support.
If you've been told your anxiety, exhaustion, or emotional shifts are "just stress" or "just aging" — and something in you knows it's more than that — you're in the right place. I'm Kristal, a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting people through life's most challenging transitions. That career — rooted in crisis intervention, child welfare, and working alongside people experiencing homelessness — built in me a deep capacity to sit with complexity, pain, and change without flinching. That foundation now drives my specialized work with women navigating perimenopause and menopause. I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to this work. I've walked this road myself — which means when you show up, you will be genuinely seen and heard, perhaps in a way you haven't been in a long time.
Check me out on the Grit to Growth Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTvAK4pRlkM
About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Des Moines, IA



- 100%Maternal mental health
- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Stress management
- 95%Depression
- 91%Women's issues

- 98%Aetna
- 94%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 55%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
- 50%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

- 99%English
- 4%Spanish
- 2%French
- 1%Cantonese
- 1%Haitian Creole

- 98%Online only
- 2%In-person or online

- 92%Woman
- 8%Man

- 35%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 26%Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
- 26%Licensed Independent Social Worker
- 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 3%Psychologist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 34%Family therapy
- 25%Couples therapy
- 19%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions


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Headway helps you find expert-guided support for every stage of motherhood — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Postpartum Therapist in Des Moines
Searching for postpartum therapists in Des Moines starts with finding a therapist whose experience matches what you want support with. Postpartum care can include support for postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth-related stress, identity shifts, and relationship strain. As you compare therapists, look for listed experience with perinatal mental health, pregnancy, postpartum care, or postpartum recovery therapy. A perinatal mental health certification, often listed as PMH-C, can also signal specialized training.
In a mid-size city like Des Moines, you may have a focused set of local therapists to compare, along with virtual options that expand access across Iowa. For new parents, practical details often matter as much as specialty. Appointment times, virtual availability, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and free phone consultations can help you narrow your options. Reading therapist bios can also show how each therapist describes their style, session structure, and experience with postpartum concerns.
Therapy in Des Moines can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before booking. Headway helps you search postpartum therapists who are accepting new patients, compare profiles, verify insurance, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs upfront. From there, you can review bios, choose a therapist who matches your needs, and book directly when you’re ready.
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