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LISW
6600 Westown Parkway
Suite 240
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
Phone:
515-402-4395
Text:
contactus@515therapy.hush.com
Monday-Thursday (daytime and evening availability)
Aplos
BCBS
Health Partners
Midlands Choice/Cigna
United Healthcare
Yes
No
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Telehealth Only
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Master of Science in Social Work – University of Texas at Arlington
Licensed in TX, CO, NE, IA, NH, VA, FL-telehealth only
10+
I have over 15 years of experience navigating the complexities of the mental health system, including psychiatric emergency rooms, trauma units, and the VA Hospital system. My background also includes years of providing clinical supervision and presenting professional research on diagnosis disparities and complex trauma. This history allows me to look past surface-level symptoms to truly understand how a diagnosis actually functions within the context of your daily life.
ADHD, OCD, Trauma, Severe Anxiety, Men’s Issues, Compulsive Behaviors (Pornography Addiction), and Polyamory.
I take a direct and no-nonsense approach to therapy, grounded in genuine empathy. You may feel "stuck" because you have been previously misdiagnosed with general anxiety or mood disorders. Perhaps you simply need a safe space to discuss subjects like pornography addiction, spiraling emotional ADHD thoughts, or OCD thoughts that don't seem to make sense when stated out loud. My goal is to move past the "cookie-cutter" approach of endless worksheets and instead focus on how you personally respond to treatment.
I prioritize a relaxed, non-judgmental space where you feel zero pressure to "perform" or mask. I work from home, so you will see me as a real person in the room with you—likely with a coffee or tea in hand and my pets nearby. To support our work, I often use podcasts and videos from YouTube or TikTok as clinical supplements. I incorporate evidence-based modalities including CBT, Mindfulness, Stages of Change, and Solution-Focused therapy to help you find exactly where to begin.
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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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