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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 129 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.
Many of the clients I work with come to me feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or weighed down by experiences they’ve carried for far too long. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship patterns rooted in early attachment wounds, or the lingering impact of trauma. Others are navigating life transitions, loss, or changes in identity that leave them uncertain about their next steps. At the core, most are seeking relief, clarity, and a stronger sense of themselves. They want to feel more regulated, more confident, and more capable of moving through daily life without being held back by old patterns or emotional pain.
I am a Clinical Psychologist licensed in Delaware and Iowa. I earned my doctorate (Psy.D., Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology) from the Fuller School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary in California.
I have over 10 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations in the East Coast, Midwest, and Los Angeles area in a variety of settings, such as outpatient behavioral agencies, a psychiatric hospital focusing on chemical dependency, a university counseling center, and a school district. I also received a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Hong Kong.
I provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families dealing with a wide variety of concerns. My clinical interests include anxiety and mood disorders, trauma recovery, grief and loss, family of origin issues, ADHD, relational distress, perfectionism, cross-cultural adjustments, and spirituality. I was trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in 2021 and my specialty area is to help individuals with complex childhood traumas and PTSD using attachment-informed EMDR interventions.
For more details about my background, please visit my website: https://www.nurturingpresencepsychology.com/
About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Des Moines, IA
- 100%Maternal mental health
- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 93%Stress management
- 91%Women's issues
- 97%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 46%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
- 38%Providence Health Plan
- 100%English
- 3%Spanish
- 2%French
- 2%Igbo
- 1%Cantonese
- 95%Online only
- 5%In-person or online
- 91%Woman
- 9%Man
- 30%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 27%Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
- 27%Licensed Independent Social Worker
- 9%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 5%Psychologist
- 99%Individual therapy
- 33%Family therapy
- 23%Couples therapy
- 21%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Postpartum Therapist in Des Moines, IA
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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