Find a therapist in Des Moines, IA — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Des Moines, IA accepting new patients
Seeking therapy in Des Moines? Headway's network includes providers throughout East Village, Beaverdale, and surrounding areas who specialize in everything from anxiety to relationships. Access 329 providers with average savings of 75% on sessions through insurance, with many patients paying as low as $0 per session.
With over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, trauma (including first responders), aging-related concerns, and members of the agricultural and farming communities.
I provide telehealth services across multiple states, I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.
Clients should know that I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where they can show up as their authentic selves. I value building a genuine connection and work collaboratively with clients to help them better understand themselves, develop coping skills, and move toward meaningful change at their own pace.
Hi, I'm Brian. I specialize in helping with men's issues, anxiety, depression and relationships. I have experience working with individuals within the LGBTIQA+ community, Military/Veterans, and those who follow non-secular spiritual paths.
Life is a journey with many unexpected setbacks, life challenges and experiences. I am here to help you manage your journey. My practice is dedicated to providing quality mental health care to help people achieve goals or master skills aimed toward improving their quality of life. I've been practicing for 22 years.
I am seasoned therapist with over 10 years of experience. I have worked with a wide range of clientele.
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.
I enjoy working with individuals through the journey of achieving the goals they have with counseling or even just helping them figure out their goals. I feel like individuals are who they are based on their experiences and that when we give them time to view experiences from a holistic view point, they will recognize that they are powerful.
Counseling is not something that is necessarily a quick fix, but you will hopefully walk away with some insight on how you can move forward in a positive and healthy manner.
I recognize the impact being a member of a marginalized group can have on someone and respect the needs of all of these populations. I look forward to answering any of your questions and assisting you on your journey.
I have helped individuals sort through hectic times. If you need someone to talk to with and empathetic ear, then feel free to reach out. I am accepting new clients evening hours after 8:30pm cst for clients in Texas, New Jersey, Utah, and Iowa. I have an additional focus on Men's Issues related to Infidelity, sexual dysfunction, and sex/porn addiction. I provide a safe space to work through these issues.
I am Stanley Okeyemi, the founder of Brighter Light Behavioral Health Services. I am currently licensed as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) in Texas, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Washington, North Carolina, Nebraska, Virginia and New York. I have been working in the mental health industry for 16 years, but licensed as a PMHNP for four years, with a vast amount of experience and affiliations with over 40 hospitals/clinics combined across the USA
About our therapists serving Des Moines, IA
- 98%Anxiety
- 92%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 84%Trauma
- 83%PTSD
- 98%Aetna
- 93%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 41%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
- 40%Providence Health Plan
- 99%English
- 3%Spanish
- 1%French
- 94%Online only
- 5%In-person or online
- 81%Woman
- 19%Man
- 37%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 35%Licensed Independent Social Worker
- 15%Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
- 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 5%Psychologist
- 99%Individual therapy
- 33%Family therapy
- 26%Couples therapy
- 15%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in Des Moines, IA
Searching for therapists in Des Moines starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. You may want help with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, work stress, or a major life change. Look for a therapist whose listed specialties, training, and approach match what you want to focus on. Some therapists use approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or acceptance and commitment therapy. Reading a therapist’s profile can help you understand what they focus on and what sessions may be like.
Des Moines has therapy options across neighborhoods like East Village, Beaverdale, downtown Des Moines, and nearby West Des Moines. In a mid-sized market, your best fit may depend on a mix of location, appointment times, and whether you prefer in-person or virtual sessions. Virtual therapy can expand your options if you want more scheduling flexibility or a therapist outside your immediate neighborhood. As you compare counselors in Des Moines, review whether each therapist is accepting new patients, offers a free phone consultation, and has experience with your specific 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. Headway makes it easier to find a therapist in Des Moines, Iowa, who matches your needs, accepts your plan, and is ready to take new patients. You can enter your insurance details to see your estimated cost before booking, compare therapist profiles, and book directly when you’re ready.
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