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Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Iowa

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Top anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Iowa

Find anxiety and depression support in Iowa with 384 licensed providers offering evidence-based therapies like CBT and stress management. Sessions are available in-person or virtually, with many providers offering free consultations and flexible scheduling.

Lynn Murphy

Lynn Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am passionate about creating a supportive, compassionate environment where clients feel empowered to heal, grow, and achieve meaningful change.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 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.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Holly Knapp

Holly Knapp

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“With 15+ years of experience, I offer a warm, down-to-earth, trauma-informed approach focused on helping you understand what's keeping you stuck and actively work toward change.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Molly Hinke-DeWild

Molly Hinke-DeWild

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bettendorf, IA


“I specialize in working with high achievers, professionals, and individuals navigating life transitions who struggle with perfectionism, chronic stress, emotional regulation, self-criticism, and anxiety-related concerns.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Rykiel

Christine Rykiel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Iowa


“I practice from a philosophy of empowering my clients to achieve balance with their mental and emotional health and to maintain healthy boundaries that support their well-being.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Timothy Dearhamer

Timothy Dearhamer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Iowa


“My main goal is to provide a safe space for you to talk what about whatever you need to talk about without judgment.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Karyn Warford

Karyn Warford

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I offer a safe space to explore new perspectives and tools so that we can find deeper healing and help you reconnect with what's most important to you and get you moving forward again.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Anne-Marie Zellers

Anne-Marie Zellers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Iowa


“I work with women in all stages of life, including college students balancing school and personal growth, adults navigating career transitions, and those facing major life shifts.”
Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Cournoyer-Baum

Kimberly Cournoyer-Baum

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Iowa


“I will want to know what quality of life you would like to wake up to tomorrow and what changes you feel you believe you can be flexible with in your life.”
Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Family issues, OCD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Judy Thomas

Judy Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach is collaborative, practical, and focused on helping clients better understand themselves while building tools that support lasting change.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lauro Guzman

Lauro Guzman

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I have a particular heart for men who were raised to "tough it out," and for clients balancing cultural identity and family expectations — people who aren't used to asking for help and want a therapist who gets that.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Challenging, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Brittney Cabral

Brittney Cabral

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


Hi, I'm Brittney, and I'm excited to support you on your journey to better mental health! I'm board certified as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I primarily focus on OCD, anxiety, and depression. I am no longer accepting new ADHD clients. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where we can work together to help you thrive. I look forward to meeting you!

Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Esther Aruna

Esther Aruna

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I value providing empathetic, kind, and culturally sensitive care, and medication management if indicated.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Charlotte Toms

Charlotte Toms

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe within every individual there is an inner strength waiting to be awakened and nurtured to take control of their life, their mental health, and ultimately their recovery.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ryan Watters

Ryan Watters

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My style is collaborative and direct: I'll meet you where you are, but I'll also gently push when it's useful.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Camilla Buchanan

Camilla Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Iowa


“I believe we do our best when every part of our lives is cared for... those connections are an important part of creating lasting change.”
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christin Hardester

Christin Hardester

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Iowa


“My passion in therapy comes from helping individuals connect to themselves in order to polish and discover the gifts they hold to embrace a meaningful life.”
Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ronald Ray

Ronald Ray

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in working with teens and adults who are navigating challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. I am passionate about helping clients recognize their strengths, overcome obstacles, and develop a stronger sense of identity.

As a lifelong Missouri resident and educator, I am very familiar with the specifics that come with living in this area.

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Steven Pohlmeyer

Steven Pohlmeyer

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“With over 38 years of experience, I've dedicated the last five years to specifically supporting clients as they navigate the challenges of anxiety and depression.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Shannon Miller

Shannon Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My goal is for my clients to be able to explore and accept all parts of themselves so that they can discover their unique tools that they can always access for lifelong personal growth.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shelley Clayton

Shelley Clayton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Iowa


“I pride myself on the ability to meet clients wherever they are in their process; I can adapt to whatever therapy, interaction, or learning style works best for them.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elexes Hetzel

Elexes Hetzel

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I collaborate with clients in a way that feels grounded, warm, and genuinely tailored to who they are.”
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kristal Steeves

Kristal Steeves

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


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

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Betsy Hughes

Elizabeth Betsy Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • West Des Moines, IA


I am a 2005 graduate of The University of South Dakota with a Master's in Counseling, and I have honed my skills toward healing the nervous system. As an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I am a Certified Polyvagal Informed Somatic Trauma Treatment Practitioner trained to address trauma and the nervous system with EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy, as well as The Safe and Sound Protocol based on The Polyvagal Theory. (https://www.whatisthessp.com/ )

Anxiety, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Nessa Little

Nessa Little

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Iowa


“I look at therapy as us going down a river in a boat together. You are driving the boat, and I am helping you figure out how to get around obstacles and deal with rough water.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kevin Kohnke

Kevin Kohnke

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I'm passionate about this work because I've been there myself. I know what it's like to battle anxiety and depression...”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sean Weller

Sean Weller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Iowa


“I am focused on utilizing the best approach to assist my clients. My basis is CBT and REBT. I am also drawn to humanistic approaches, ACT, and Solution focused.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shannon Hilliker

Shannon Hilliker

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My hope is that clients will walk away from sessions feeling supported and cared for, with a compassionate and growing self-awareness...”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Ijeoma Ononenyi

Ijeoma Ononenyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


Compassionate Medication Treatment Provider for Youths, Adults, & LGBTQ+

I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in helping individuals heal from mental health challenges. I partner with my clients to develop plans of care that address their specific needs & goals. I work with a wide range of simple & complex mental health conditions which include but are not limited to substance use disorder, depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, nightmare disorder, insomnia, ADHD, OCD, etc.

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dominga Martinez

Dominga Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • West Des Moines, IA


“I'm a firm believer in the power of human connection, and I'm passionate about helping people find their voice and live a more authentic life.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Feikema

Heather Feikema

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe that every person has a unique story, which means therapy should never be one-size-fits-all.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jennifer Shook

Jennifer Shook

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Burlington, IA


“I create a space where children and teens can be themselves, feel heard, and work through what's going on at their own pace.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kevin Riesselman

Kevin Riesselman

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My goal is to provide a supportive, practical space where you feel heard, understood, and equipped with tools that help you create meaningful, lasting change.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Kristen Kelsey

Dr. Kristen Kelsey

Psychologist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe therapy should fit you — not the other way around. Every person brings their own story, strengths, and challenges, and I tailor my approach accordingly...”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kate Langheld

Kate Langheld

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I specialize in working with children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, grief, behavioral difficulties and trauma.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Panic disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Katrina Watts

Katrina Watts

Psychologist

Virtual • Iowa


I'm a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, PTSD, criminal victimization and perpetration and crisis intervention. Much of my work considers the effects of gender socialization, microaggressions, discrimination, social inequality and the stress that women and men face in their daily lives.

Outside of session, you'll usually find me running, on a yoga mat or watching basketball. I believe that cooking and gardening are special kinds of therapy.

Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues, PTSD, Stress management
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Necol Arens

Necol Arens

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My goal is to provide person centered empowering evidenced based interventions that allows for individuals to feel hopeful and heard.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Saleena Neuhaus

Saleena Neuhaus

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


If you've been awake at 3am running the same loop, or carrying something that happened to you that still shows up in your body years later, or white-knuckling your way through a job that takes more than it gives — you're in the right place. I'm Saleena Neuhaus, and I've been a clinical social worker for more than 13 years. I'm down-to-earth, evidence-based, conversational, and I think shared humor belongs in the therapy room — you're not going to get a blank stare and a notepad from me. My work centers on anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma, insomnia and sleep problems, ADHD, adjustment and life change, occupational stress, and the relational stuff sitting underneath a lot of it. Sleep is a particular focus of mine, and it's often the thread worth pulling first — when sleep comes back, everything else gets more workable. I've trained and practiced as a trauma-informed provider, which in practice means we move at your pace and nothing gets forced open before you're ready. Most of all, I want you to leave with real hope that recovery is possible and that feeling better is genuinely available to you.

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Gabrielle CeBallos

Gabrielle CeBallos

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental (virtual) space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to take steps toward meaningful change.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with anxiety and depression in Iowa

Number of therapists serving Iowa
There are over 381 therapists in Iowa accepting new patients.
381+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 99%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 83%PTSD
  • 82%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 94%Cigna
  • 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 44%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
  • 37%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 4%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Yoruba
  • 1%Haitian Creole
How they see their clients
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  • 85%Online only
  • 14%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 81%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 34%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 33%Licensed Independent Social Worker
  • 20%Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 5%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 32%Family therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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