Voted Des Moines Register Metro's Best Counseling Center 2024 & 2025!
Voted Des Moines Register’s Metro’s Best in both 2024 and 2025, 515 Therapy & Consulting is proud to be Central Iowa’s leading mental health practice. Located in West Des Moines, we’re dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families find healing, growth, and connection through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Our team of experienced providers offers a full spectrum of mental health services, including:
We also specialize in unique areas of care such as play therapy, discernment counseling, and co-parent counseling, allowing us to meet the needs of clients at every stage of life. In addition to our clinical work, we’re deeply passionate about empowering others through public speaking and interactive workshops that spark authentic communication and meaningful growth. Learn more on our Services page.
We offer in-office appointments at our West Des Moines location and virtual sessions across Iowa and select states, making expert mental health care more accessible than ever.
515 Therapy & Consulting was founded by Crystal Hemesath, Ph.D., LMFT, LMHC in December, 2011. Crystal’s guiding premise was the concept of the win/win. She believed in creating a space where all parties benefit, from consumers, to employees, to the community. It is Crystal’s intention to create a positive, collaborative, transparent, and rewarding environment, for all.
We are located at 6600 Westown Parkway, Suite 240, West Des Moines, IA 50266.
Where growth begins, courage leads, and change takes root.
The mission of 515 Therapy & Consulting is to provide a valuable service in our community and state by improving the mental health, well-being, and personal growth of individuals, couples, and families through high-quality, individualized care.
We believe change and personal growth are acts of courage. That’s why we challenge the status quo with curiosity, empathy, and relentless learning opportunities for ourselves and those we serve. We are inspired to transform what’s possible in mental health and well-being for individuals, families, leaders, and communities—embracing thriving, not just surviving.
At 515 Therapy, we are committed to social justice and anti-racism. We are dedicated to providing services to individuals, couples, and families that are accessible, culturally relevant, and free of stigma. We celebrate and affirm all backgrounds and identities. We strive to provide a brave space where voices can be heard and liberated.
Please Note: Although every effort is made to protect confidentiality, it is not recommended that personal health information be delivered via un-encrypted e-mail, as it is not a secure form of communication. Please be aware that 515 Therapy & Consulting does not provide emergency services. In case of emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.
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