I accept the following forms of payment:

Wellmark BCBS plans

Optum/UHC plans including UMR, Medica and Oscar

Aetna

ClaimDoc

WPS Medicare 

Midland’s Choice

Vital Work Life

Iowa Medicaid Plans 

Crime Victim Assistance

Self-pay

I do NOT accept Medicare at this time

I Practice in the West Des Moines Office, Limited Urbandale Office and Provides Virtual Care.

Yes, I provide Online Telehealth Therapy in Iowa / Online Virtual Care in Iowa on certain days of the week

I work with teens, adults, couples, families, professionals & providers

I specialize in helping individuals heal from past experiences and develop a more adaptive, positive sense of self. My work is grounded in EMDR therapy, utilizing the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) Theory, Attachment & Developmental Theories to support deep and lasting change.

In addition to EMDR, I integrate a range of evidence-based and holistic approaches to meet each client’s unique needs, including:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Family Systems Therapy

Attachment-Based and Developmental Approaches

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

Transpersonal Psychotherapy

Energy Work - Reike

Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) (individuals/couples)

By drawing from these modalities, I create a personalized and supportive space where clients can process past experiences, improve emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and move toward meaningful healing and growth.

I specialize in treating trauma, adverse experiences, anxiety, depression, dissociation, complex trauma, interpersonal relationship issues, family development, performance issues and self view.

My style is based on my own values of warmth, kindness, and curiosity to learn your needs. I have a deep commitment to validation, empathy, honoring vulnerability and creating trust to strengthen rapport and attunement. I integrate evidence-based, best practice and holistic approaches with flexibility, drawing from multiple modalities to meet each client exactly where they are. I strive to balance clinical excellence with compassion, helping people feel safe, understood, and empowered in their journey.

Faith, spirituality and values are deeply personal and I believe each person's spiritual life is unique. I have a strong belief that healing through holistic and faith perspectives that honor the client are essential in the development and growth through the human experience. We all have values that shape our spiritual lives—whether they are Energy based, Bible-based, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist or rooted in Culture, Generational Beliefs & Tradition. Honoring these perspectives allows healing to be more authentic, inclusive, and meaningful. I consistently draw on these perspectives with each client.

I provide traditional ongoing therapy sessions that are typically 50–55 minutes in length, these sessions are scheduled weekly, bi-weekly or as often as scheduling allows and is needed.

I also provide Intensive Integrative EMDR sessions. Intensive sessions may range from 3 to 8 hours and can be scheduled for one to three consecutive days, or spread out over several months depending on need, presentation, scheduling and travel needs.

I also offer an initial screening session to clarify therapeutic goals and determine the best path forward.

Call 515.724.8920 to reach the receptionist or click here to request an appointment online.

I offer limited evening and weekend therapy session, by appointment only.

I provide therapy for couples and family counseling in Iowa. I work closely with couples and families to support and heal relationships. With an attachment focused lens we work to create deeper connections and care in the relationship attending to attachment/relationship ruptures and create space for healing.

With more than 30 years of experience supporting families, individuals, and professionals in the Des Moines area, I bring deep perspective and skill to our work together. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Iowa, and a nationally certified counselor, I’ve pursued advanced training so that I can offer you the highest standard of care.

One of my unique strengths is in EMDR therapy—I serve as both trainer and consultant for basic and advanced EMDR, and I integrate it with relational, developmental, and trauma-informed approaches. Over the years, I’ve deepened my work with attachment, energy modalities, hypnotherapy, and play, especially when healing through trauma calls for a holistic lens.

I’m bilingual in English and Spanish, which allows me to meet clients in the language they feel most at ease with. Because I’ve served diverse populations across cultural lines, I’m committed to culturally responsive care as a foundational value.

Above all, I believe in connection, empathy, and attunement. My goal is not just to provide techniques, but to walk alongside you—creating a safe space where your story is honored and your strengths are empowered. I believe that healing happens in the relationship, and I’m dedicated to fostering an authentic, compassionate therapeutic alliance.

I have experience working with many life issues including, grief, loss, life transitions, career development, performance concerns, and behavioral addictions.

I meet you where you are and develop a comprehensive plan that suits your goals. Using known methods, best practices and evidence based therapies, I teach, provide skills, remind you of your resilience & strengths, become curious, consult, counsel and provide therapy for symptoms that interfere with your happiness and day to day life.

Our first session is a chance to begin getting to know each other and to create a foundation of safety and understanding. We’ll start by reviewing the service agreement, informed consent, and other important information about your rights and confidentiality.

After that, we’ll begin a comprehensive assessment to better understand your needs, strengths, and goals. This process helps us clarify what’s been happening in your life and how I can best support you moving forward.

Although the assessment will have some structure, you are welcome to share at your own pace — there’s no rush. The goal of this first meeting is to start building a collaborative partnership focused on your healing and growth.

Yes. Kenya offers EMDR Therapy - eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy - Kenya provides integrative modalities with EMDR to meet your specific needs.