Wellmark BCBS plans

Optum/UHC plans including UMR, Medica and Oscar

Aetna

ClaimDoc

Health Partners

WPS Medicare 

Midland’s Choice

Vital WorkLife EAP

Iowa Medicaid Plans 

Crime Victim Assistance

Self-pay

I Practice in the Urbandale Office and Provides Virtual Care.

Yes, I provide Online Telehealth Therapy in Iowa / Online Virtual Care in Iowa

I work with teens, adults & couples

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)

Person Centered

Mindfulness Approaches

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)

Narrative Therapy

Trauma Focused Therapy

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, interpersonal relationship issues, women's issues, evaluations for bariatric surgery, performance issues and self view.

My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, emotional intelligence, and genuine human connection. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to be fully themselves. Whether I’m working with individuals, families, or couples, my goal is to empower each person to access their own inner healing and resilience. I believe that everyone has the capacity to grow, heal, and thrive when given the right tools and support. My sessions are built on compassion, active listening, and a deep respect for each person’s journey. I tailor my work to the unique needs of every client, supporting them as they navigate challenges, build emotional strength, and move toward mental stability.

I approach spirituality in therapy with openness, respect, and sensitivity to each client’s personal beliefs and values. I believe that spirituality can be a powerful source of strength, healing, and meaning, and I invite clients to incorporate it into our work together if it aligns with their journey. Whether it involves faith, cultural practices, or a personal sense of purpose, I create space for spiritual exploration in a way that feels authentic and supportive to each individual. My goal is to honor the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—as we work toward healing and growth.

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 believe it's essential to live the same values I encourage in my clients, including balance, boundaries, and meaningful connection. By not offering evening and weekend sessions, I protect time to rest and be present with the people who matter most in my life—something I believe is key to long-term well-being and the ability to show up fully for those I support in therapy.

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.

What sets me apart is the genuine, lasting connection I form with my clients. Many have shared that they feel seen, heard, and deeply understood in our work together—often for the first time. I bring warmth, consistency, and compassion into every session, helping clients feel safe enough to open up, even after time away from therapy. My experience supporting individuals through complex trauma, including PTSD, allows me to walk with clients through some of life’s most difficult moments, offering hope, guidance, and encouragement along the way. The trust and healing I help foster aren't just part of the process—they’re the heart of my work

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

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