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Encourage Joy Therapy

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Accepting clients Last Updated 1 days ago

I specialize in working with young adults who are experiencing overwhelming stress. The clients I work with have big hearts and often take care of others before taking care of themselves. My hope is to create space for you to feel cared for and understood and talk about the hard things you've been going through.

Everything happening in your life and in the world feels overwhelming and you are struggling to find hope for things to be different. You have experienced some hard things. Maybe you have lost someone who you loved dearly, are working in a stressful work environment, or have experienced trauma. You are also still figuring out life as an adult, whether that involves college, starting or changing careers, or making big life choices. Your friends and family have been encouraging you to find support and you are ready to explore how therapy can support you through the stressful things in your life.


Specialties

Anxiety College adjustment Depression Identity Development Social Anxiety

In-Network Insurance Plans

Encourage Joy Therapy is in network for the following plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO HealthPartners
Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

Rates

First session $185
Ongoing sessions $165
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

1533 Linden St
Suite 201
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 575-2982
Map of provider office locations

Practice Hours

Monday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Biofeedback Culturally Sensitive Person-Centered

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Artists Athletes First-Gen LGBQ+ People of Color People with Disabilities Trans non-binary gender fluid

Meeting Options

In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 12
  • License(s): IA-001563

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Cisgender, Woman

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