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

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