LMHC
6600 Westown Parkway
Suite 240
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
Phone:
(515) 402-4792
Text:
andrea@515therapy.com
Monday-Friday
BCBS
Health Partners
Midlands Choice/Cigna
Aplos
United Healthcare
Yes
No
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling – University of Arkansas
Licensed in Arkansas and Iowa
14+ for athletes, 18+ for all other individuals
Andrea has experience working with college students, athletes, young adults, adults, and the LGBTQIA+ population through coaching, higher education, inpatient mental health treatment, community mental health, and private practice settings. Andrea uses a trauma informed and strengths-based approach. She is also competent at implementing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
ADHD, Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety, Athletes, Bipolar Disorder, Coping Skills, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Grief, Life Transitions, LGBTQIA+ (One Iowa Affirmed Provider), Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Sports Performance, Stress, Trauma & PTSD, Women's Issues
Andrea has extensive experience in athletics as an athlete, coach, academic advisor, and sports psychology and performance clinician at the university and high school levels. She worked within the Office of Student-Athlete Success at the University of Arkansas to provide mental health and performance services for athletes. Andrea uses her background to connect with athletes and provides tools to sharpen performance, overcome obstacles, and strengthen the mental aspect of being an athlete. In addition to providing individual services to athletes, she also provides consultation and support to local teams and coaches through individualized trainings.
Building and maintaining a trusting relationship with clients is central to Andrea’s practice. She pictures therapy as a journey where she walks alongside the client – going at your pace, empathizing, and truly learning what your experience is like. Although she utilizes CBT and Solution-Focused Interventions frequently, Andrea also believes understanding and processing the past plays an important role in healing. Andrea strives to create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe space for all people, regardless of background or identity. As a One Iowa Affirmed Provider, she is committed to affirming care for LGBTQIA+ individuals and ensuring every client feels seen, heard, and supported.
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515 Therapy & Consulting provides compassionate, evidence-based psychological testing, medication management, and mental health therapy for individuals, couples, and families across Iowa.
6600 Westown Pkwy., Suite 240, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
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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