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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.

Elizabeth Jensema

Elizabeth Jensema

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to empower clients with the tools they need to move forward in a positive direction.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Asheley Korf

Asheley Korf

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I've been working in mental health for over 15 years, helping people untangle stress, trauma, and the weight of expectations.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Keife Earley

Keife Earley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Des Moines, IA


“I combine medication management, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and functional medicine principles to address mental health comprehensively.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Emily Watter

Emily Watter

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My work is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and the belief that every person holds the capacity for growth and healing.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Gary Probst

Dr. Gary Probst

Therapist

Virtual • Des Moines, IA


“I teach psychopharmacology at a major university, and I can be an asset when it comes to medication.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Justin Goff

Justin Goff

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and practical. I help adults who are used to being the person others rely on feel less overwhelmed, reactive, and stuck.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Robert Holmes

Robert Holmes

Therapist

Virtual • North Liberty, IA


“My approach is strength based, person centered. You take control of a session, direct therapy, goals, and interventions to suit you that work for you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jack May

Jack May

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I use CBT, mindfulness, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to guide sessions that are structured, compassionate, and tailored to your goals.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Kati Wijdenes

Dr. Kati Wijdenes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I enjoy helping my clients through humor and openness. I know that if you don't feel judged, but instead feel seen and heard, you'll make the most progress.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Shelly Schafer

Shelly Schafer

Therapist

Virtual • Wellsburg, IA


“I meet you where you are at right now in your life. I typically ask what you would like to talk to me about and we go from there.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lisa Raney

Lisa Raney

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Neuropsychotherapist, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lindsay Lusinski

Lindsay Lusinski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bettendorf, IA


“My genuine purpose as a therapist is to provide you a collaborative experience and be your mutual advocate; so, you can be in the driver's seat of your own life path.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alee Larson

Alee Larson

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am a dual diagnosis therapist, focusing largely on substance use and mental health, with a specialty in trauma work.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dena Sidmore-Seyer

Dena Sidmore-Seyer

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I'm passionate about helping people feel empowered, heal, and move toward lives that feel meaningful and authentic.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Thomas Dennis

Dr. Thomas Dennis

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“With a background in healthcare and advanced training in pastoral counseling, I specialize in supporting people from all walks of life, coping with illness and disease, caregiver overload, grief and loss, family crisis, career change, and life...”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Chelesia Burkes-Brown

Chelesia Burkes-Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“She values a client's full participation in developing each treatment plan to encourage compliance...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Rigsbee

Elizabeth Rigsbee

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe therapy should happen in a judgment-free, empathetic atmosphere where you can feel safe to explore your wellness goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jessica Delgatto

Jessica Delgatto

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


Hello! Welcome! I am Jessica and very happy you are here. I believe that everyone can start a new and believe that mental wellness begins the moment you decide you want to make a change and be the best possible you ! Taking the leap is the hardest and you are here! I hold a license for Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Florida, Alaska, Iowa, and international experience in the UK, GUAM, and Canada. I late maintain hours than the typical 9 to 5 and work weekends most weeks. I reside in Florida accept self pay and insurance through my partner headway.

I love life, everyday may not be the greatest, I do find greatness in every day, and focus on the best in it. Sounds very corny I know, it is true, it also is what drives me to help every single person who trust me with their mental health needs. I am highly skilled in confidentiality after decades of working in the justice system in forensics and honor each persons story, it is a privilege to love what you do, I hope to help in any way with every person I work with. believe that therapy helped mend my journey because it allowed me to create a new path in my own story. This is your life, your story, together we will work on the now to the place you hope to be. Therapy may bring uncomfortable feelings at times, it can also be exciting, we will approach these feelings together! You have made the first step, you are here, lets get this started, you've got this! I am here for you, I got yo! I offer bio psychosexual assessment and risk assessment, sexual addiction counseling, and treatment for youth on a independent case by case basis please inquire directly at [email protected]. However, Please note as of June 2026 I am currently not accepting forensic cases until further notice.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Rocio Blas

Rocio Blas

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach to therapy is holistic, somatic, and solution-focused, providing a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, valued, and empowered.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jan Lebahn

Jan Lebahn

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I love my work and approach each session with passion to explore and enhance the strengths individuals possess.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Gerald Igboanusi

Dr. Gerald Igboanusi

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe in practicing what I teach. I don't recommend tools I haven't used myself, and I see wellness as a lifelong personal commitment.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Adrianna Valdez

Adrianna Valdez

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I blend the practical tools of CBT and Solution-Focused therapy with attachment and mindfulness approaches to help you regulate stress and shift unhelpful patterns.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Amy Wilhelmi

Amy Wilhelmi

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I specialize in couples and sex therapy, using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help partners reconnect emotionally and physically.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Cynthia Djengue

Cynthia Djengue

Therapist

Virtual • Davenport, IA


“I believe therapy works best when it's collaborative and self-directed. You're the expert on your life...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Amber Siegel

Dr. Amber Siegel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


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.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Olufunmilayo Kwentua

Dr. Olufunmilayo Kwentua

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to move forward with clarity and confidence.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Danielle DiPrima

Danielle DiPrima

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I will support you, but I will also challenge you. My approach is collaborative, direct, and holistic.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Fender

Andrea Fender

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My passion lies in empowering my clients to live with a sense of purpose and hope by increasing their self-esteem, recognizing their strengths, and building meaningful relationships.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Rebecca Garland

Rebecca Garland

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like your current medication isn't working—I help adults get real relief with personalized, evidence-based care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Heidi Duong

Heidi Duong

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


I'm a holistic practitioner who considers a whole person perspective. I originally graduated from Aspen University in 2019 with my Masters in Psychology and Addiction studies. Then I pursued my Doctorate degree in Metaphysical Humanism with a specialization in Kvantum Energy Healing ftom the International Church of Metaphysical Humanism as well as became a clinical Hypnotherapist from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brit Sweet

Brit Sweet

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore life's challenges, connect with your strengths, and work toward meaningful change.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jody Johnson

Jody Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


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.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elisabeth Netjes

Elisabeth Netjes

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“True healing begins when we feel genuinely seen and heard. You deserve to be known, supported, have your story understood, and have help in navigating life's obstacles.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Marisa Chovan

Marisa Chovan

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I take a directive approach in counseling, guiding my clients through the process to make it easier for them.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Inga Eanes

Inga Eanes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Council Bluffs, IA


“A large percentage of my clients can't identify their feelings. That then it gets expressed as depression or anger when they don't want to be.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Logan Wissing

Logan Wissing

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“We focus on what's actually happening in your day-to-day life, especially in the moments where your thoughts spiral or your mood drops.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving Des Moines, IA

Number of therapists serving Des Moines, IA
There are over 321 therapists in Des Moines, IA accepting new patients.
321+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 92%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 84%Trauma
  • 83%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 93%Cigna
  • 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 41%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
  • 40%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 94%Online only
  • 5%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 81%Woman
  • 19%Man
License types
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  • 37%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 35%Licensed Independent Social Worker
  • 15%Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 5%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 33%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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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.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.