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Our Services

We can assist with the following presenting issues:

  • Abuse and violence: physical, emotional and sexual abuse, domestic violence and narcissistic abuse.
  • Adjustment and life‑transition issues: adjusting to life changes or developmental stages such as career change, adolescence, aging or retirement.
  • Anger management & emotional regulation: anger issues, emotional regulation and behavioral challenges.
  • Anxiety‑related problems: generalized anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD), panic and worry.
  • Attachment issues: attachment problems and early‑attachment trauma.
  • Attention/impulse disorders: attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and related attention difficulties.
  • Burnout and compassion fatigue.
  • Children’s and developmental disorders: autism spectrum disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders, PANS/PANDAS, special needs and developmental disorders.
  • Chronic health concerns and complex medical histories: support for individuals dealing with chronic medical conditions and complex medical histories.
  • Codependency and relational dependency.
  • Divorce and separation: support for individuals experiencing divorce or separation.
  • Eating and feeding disorders: eating disorders (including body‑image concerns), ARFID and pediatric feeding difficulties.
  • Faith/spirituality concerns: spirituality issues, Christian faith counseling, faith deconstruction and integrating faith into treatment.
  • Family and parenting issues: family conflict, blended families, parent–child conflict, parenting skills, and co‑parent counseling.
  • Gender, sexuality & LGBTQIA+ issues: gender dysphoria, sexuality and gender‑identity concerns; LGBTQ+ affirming counseling.
  • Geriatric concerns: counseling for older‑adult issues.
  • Grief and loss: bereavement and loss issues.
  • Motivation, goal‑setting, mindfulness and coping skills development.
  • Mood and affective disorders: depression and other mood disorders, including bipolar disorder.
  • Personality disorders: borderline personality disorder, perfectionism and other personality disorders.
  • Relationship and couples issues: relationship stress, marital problems, couples counseling, discernment counseling, and pre‑marital therapy.
  • School and peer‑relation problems: school adjustment issues, academic difficulties, peer‑relationship problems and social‑skills development.
  • Self‑growth, self‑esteem and identity: self‑esteem problems, self‑worth, identity development, motivation and personal growth.
  • Self‑harm and suicidal ideation: self‑harming behaviors and suicidal thoughts.
  • Sleep problems & insomnia: sleep challenges, insomnia and sleep disorders.
  • Sports psychology and performance: support for athletes and sports performance.
  • Stress and burnout: stress management, burnout and general emotional distress.
  • Substance use and addiction: substance abuse and addiction, recovery, dual‑diagnosis and co‑occurring disorders.
  • Trauma‑related conditions: single‑event trauma, complex trauma (CPTSD), post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and early‑childhood trauma.
  • Women’s issues: concerns unique to women, including empowerment and gender‑specific experiences.
  • Work, career and academic concerns: vocational issues, work/academic stress, career changes and work‑life balance.

West Des Moines, Iowa
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6600 Westown Pkwy., Suite 240
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
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General Fax: (515) 401-1086
Medication/Prescription Fax: (515) 402-4381

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.