About
“I don’t want to get to the end of my life and find that I have just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well.” Diane Ackerman. As a therapist, I want all of my clients to experience the width of life. I have over ten years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism and trauma. I use several theoretical orientations including, solution focused, CBT, and DBT. I have been certified Level 1 in Pivotal Response Training for Autism Spectrum Disorders. I am passionate in helping those struggling with an eating disorder and plan to become designated as a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) through the International Academy of Eating Disordered Professionals (IADEP). I value the importance of relationship and humor in the therapeutic process. I also commend anyone taking the brave step to seek out assistance.
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Black or African American
Client Focus
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
- Adults
Therapy Specialties
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Trauma And PTSD
Treatment Orientation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Modality
- Family
- Individuals
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
Education
- Argosy University, Inland Empire, Doctor of Psychology
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101YM0800X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Mental Health
- Code: 106H00000X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Marriage & Family Therapist
Credentials
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
Counselor | 082487 Verify | IA |
Marriage & Family Therapist | 0001650 Verify | CO |
Marriage & Family Therapist | 98454 Verify | CA |
Practice Locations
1308 8th St Ste 5
West Des Moines, IA 50265-2649
Phone Number: (515) 276-6338
Fax Number: (515) 598-7452