Online Anxiety therapists in Des Moines, Iowa IA
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Anxiety
Ashley Paulson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LIMHP, CHt
I offer help with addressing limiting thoughts, insecurity, unhelpful beliefs, negative self-talk, and indecisiveness. I focus on helping with regulating the body. A variety of approaches can be utilized including CBT, mindfulness, guided meditations, NLP, parts work, and hypnosis.
14 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Anxiety
Kate E. Stephenson
Life Coach, ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Holistic Life, Career & Executive
Fear is a universal human experience. It can either serve us or immobilize us. In my holistic life coaching practice, I have amassed tools, methods, and approaches to harnessing fear for our empowerment. I am always excited to share these resources as so much in our culture and day-to-day lives drives fear and anxiety. It's difficult to get through a day without our flight-or-flight response being triggered. While fear never goes away (and it shouldn't—we need it for informed decision making), we can acknowledge, manage, and utilize fear to our benefit. Excited to share with you. I am NOT offering therapy; our work together will not focus on the failings of the past or finding a mental diagnosis because I believe you are whole, resourceful and creative as you are, right now. Our work will be to find the tools that work for you to get the life you want.
7 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Anxiety
San Francisco Counseling Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMFT, LCSW
At San Francisco Counseling Collective ("SFCC"), we work collaboratively to identify patterns of anxiety and fear, strengthen grounding and regulation skills, and shift unhelpful thinking and avoidance behaviors. Our clients learn to engage life with greater confidence and resilience.
9 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA
Anxiety
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Anxiety and fears often reflect deeper emotional conflicts and relational patterns formed early in life. My work integrates psychoanalytic approaches, hypnosis, and somatic awareness to explore how fear lives in both the mind and the body. Through this depth-oriented process, patients develop greater emotional regulation, self-understanding, and a more grounded sense of safety.
7 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Anxiety
Judy Nemmers - Insomnia, Anxiety & OCD Services of Iowa
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LISW
I am experienced in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety in its many forms. Acceptance and Commitment therapy is a very effective treatment which can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety. I am also trained in Exposure Response Prevention therapy and Inference Based CBT, which are the most effective treatments for OCD. Very few therapists in Iowa have this specialized training and experience for this disorder.
29 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Anxiety
Mary Knoblock, DNH
Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
With a myriad of tool I work with clients to find root causes of their anxiety and fears and lead them through to clarity and energetic rebalancing.
11 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Anxiety
NewBirth Counseling & Wellness Group LLC
Professional Christian Counselor, Certified Christian Counselor, Certified Life Coach & Consultant with a PhD in Psychology
Here at our practice our goal is to assist those that are challenged with social anxiety find ways to manage and channel their fears into more productive way.
23 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA
Anxiety
Mun & Mind Therapy PLLC
Psychologist
Anxiety can feel like a constant pressure to stay alert, prepared, or in control. For many individuals, especially those navigating cultural expectations, family obligations, academic or career pressures, anxiety can become woven into daily life. At Mun & Mind, we help clients understand the roots of their anxiety, develop practical coping strategies, and build a more compassionate relationship with themselves so they can move through life with greater confidence and ease.
2 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Anxiety
Jennifer Francke Psychotherapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LIMHP, LPC, LADC, LMHC
If anxiety is impacting your daily life, relationships, or overall well-being, therapy can help you regain a sense of peace and control. I understand how overwhelming anxiety can be—whether it’s constant worry, racing thoughts, or panic attacks. Through a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, I offer personalized therapy to help you uncover the root causes of your anxiety and develop effective coping strategies. Using evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we will work together to challenge negative thought patterns, build resilience, and reduce the intensity of anxious feelings. I also provide tools like relaxation techniques and exposure therapy to help you face your fears in a safe and controlled environment. Therapy offers a transformative step toward healing and creating a calmer, more balanced life. If you’re ready to take that step, I am here to support you on your journey to managing anxiety.
12 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA
Anxiety
Shannon Gorres
Life Coach, MDiv, MA
Whether is social anxiety, climate or eco-anxiety, attachment anxiety, or another form, I hear you. We are in unprecedented times of both social pressure and information overload. I live with intergenerational anxiety, and I share techniques to honor its wariness and have a calmer and more fun life. They can include guided imagery, breathing techniques, earth grounding, and more. But you may have heard about these before. The trick isn't knowing about them, it's finding a connection to what actually works for you when you need it- and that is what we discover.
11 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA
Anxiety
Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
From the perspective of Somatic Experiencing, anxiety can be a fight/flight response that hasn't fully settled. It can leave you with a feeling that something isn't quite right, and then your mind starts searching for reasons to feel that way. It's a vicious cycle.
We can work together to find ways to help your body 'complete' the unsettled fight/flight response so you can actually feel safer and more settled. Now your mind will be fresh and clear and better able to assess the situation and decide on a effective course of action.
11 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Anxiety
Phillip Thomas Stepka, PsyD.
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
"Worry," "nervousness," "fear," "bad nerves," "stress"? Anxiety can mean many things to many different people. Some experience this unwanted state in the forms of body sensations such as digestive distress, racing heart, and/or feelings of suffocation that seemingly come randomly and without clear explanations. Others have intrusive images of disastrous futures to avoid or past experiences never wanted to be repeated. Perhaps you have an extremely pessimistic internal critic that expects the worst out of you, others, and/or the world. Finally, there may be specific people, places, or situations that trigger overwhelming anxiety that impair your effectiveness and wellbeing. I utilize individually tailored, yet evidence-based practices to address anxiety in the following ways: 1) first develop a shared understanding of the source of your distress and type of anxiety you are dealing with. 2) develop skills to manage impairing anxiety when triggered to provide short-term relief. 3) Finally, utilize strategies to more deeply understand the sources of your anxiety in order to provide longer-term resilience so that times that previously provoked the anxious feelings no longer have the same impact in the first place.
15 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Anxiety
Dr. Dana C. Avey
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, MA, DBH, LMFT, BC-TMH, ADS, CRYT
Anxiety is one of the most common issues people present in therapy for, and it is very treatable through the therapy process. Engage with me to gain more understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and bodily processes and how they can contribute to your anxiety.
17 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA
Anxiety
GRIS ALVES
Counselor/Therapist, Compassionate Inquiry, Trauma Informed Mindfulness Teacher
I work with anxiety and fear through a trauma-informed, body-aware approach rooted in Compassionate Inquiry®. Rather than treating anxiety as something to eliminate, we explore it as a meaningful signal shaped by past experiences, nervous system patterns, and unmet emotional needs. Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, hypervigilant, or stuck in cycles of worry or self-doubt. Together, we build awareness, regulation, and understanding, helping clients relate to anxiety with compassion and develop greater safety, clarity, and trust in themselves.
11 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA
Anxiety
Amber McKinney-Morgan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
Anxiety can feel overwhelming—like your mind won’t slow down or your body is always bracing for something. I help clients understand the root of their anxiety while building practical tools to regulate their nervous system and shift unhelpful thought patterns. Using approaches like EMDR, somatic work, and parts-based therapy, we work together to create a sense of safety, clarity, and confidence so anxiety no longer runs the show.
8 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Anxiety
Alexandra Vartosu
Hypnotherapist, Holistic Psychotherapist & Master Life Coach, MC. (Psy.), IAPMC
Do you often feel overwhelmed by worry, fear, or a constant sense of unease? Anxiety can be all-consuming, affecting your daily life and leaving you feeling trapped in a cycle of stress and tension. You might find it difficult to relax, concentrate, or even sleep, as your mind is always racing with “what if” scenarios.
I understand how debilitating anxiety can be. My approach to treating anxiety is both compassionate and integrative, focusing on the mind, body, and soul. Together, we will identify the root causes of your anxiety and develop effective strategies to manage and reduce it. Using a blend of holistic and synergistic techniques, we will create a personalized plan to help you achieve a calmer, more centered state of being.
In our sessions, you will find a safe and supportive space where you can explore your fears and worries without judgment. We will work on uncovering your inner strengths, building emotional resilience, and practicing mindfulness techniques to help you stay grounded in the present moment. My goal is to support you in finding relief from anxiety and guiding you towards a life of greater peace and balance.
13 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Anxiety
Chileme U Ochulor
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Anxiety disorders can significantly affect daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. At Primebridge Psychiatric Care, we provide careful psychiatric evaluation and evidence-based treatment for anxiety conditions such as generalized anxiety, panic symptoms, and stress-related concerns. Treatment may include medication management and supportive guidance to help patients regain balance, reduce excessive worry, and improve quality of life.
0 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA
Anxiety
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
I can help you uncover root causes, and reduce your anxiety and fears.
17 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Anxiety
MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
Anxiety and fears are areas where hypnotherapy can have a profound impact. Through the power of suggestion and the exploration of the subconscious mind, hypnotherapy helps individuals confront and release the deep-rooted causes of their anxiety and fears. This therapeutic process begins with a state of deep relaxation, allowing clients to access their subconscious mind where negative thoughts and behaviors often originate.
3 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Anxiety
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed therapy for anxiety, panic attacks, chronic stress, excessive worry, and nervous system overwhelm. Many high-achieving professionals, business owners, caregivers, and driven individuals silently struggle with anxiety while continuing to perform at a high level in work, relationships, and daily responsibilities. Over time, chronic anxiety can lead to emotional exhaustion, difficulty relaxing, sleep problems, irritability, panic symptoms, burnout, and a constant feeling of being “on edge.”
Brad takes a holistic and trauma-focused approach to anxiety treatment, helping clients understand and address the deeper emotional and neurological patterns contributing to anxiety symptoms. Anxiety often develops from unresolved trauma, chronic stress exposure, attachment wounds, perfectionism, high-pressure environments, or painful life experiences that continue to activate the nervous system long after the original events occurred.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation strategies, mindfulness-based approaches, and holistic therapeutic methods to help clients reduce anxiety, process emotional triggers, and restore a greater sense of calm, clarity, and control.
Therapy focuses on identifying the root causes of anxiety rather than only managing symptoms. Clients work to better understand emotional triggers, reduce nervous system hyperactivation, improve coping strategies, and develop healthier emotional and relational patterns that support long-term emotional wellness.
Brad works collaboratively with clients to create an individualized treatment plan tailored to their personal goals, lifestyle demands, and emotional needs. Therapy provides a confidential, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where clients can safely explore the factors contributing to stress, anxiety, panic, or emotional overwhelm while building practical strategies for lasting change.
Many successful individuals become trapped in cycles of overthinking, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or constant productivity that leave little room for rest, emotional connection, or peace of mind. Brad’s approach helps clients move beyond survival mode and regain a healthier balance emotionally, mentally, and relationally.
The goal of therapy is not simply to reduce anxiety symptoms, but to help clients restore emotional stability, improve relationships, strengthen resilience, and create a more grounded, balanced, and fulfilling life.
Virtual counseling and online EMDR therapy sessions are available, providing confidential and convenient access to specialized trauma-focused therapy from the comfort and privacy of home.
28 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Des Moines is Iowa's state capital and the center of America's insurance industry — home to Principal Financial Group, Wellmark, and dozens of other major insurers — creating a therapy demand shaped by the particular stresses of financial services careers alongside the concerns of a growing and increasingly diverse urban population. The city has experienced dramatic demographic change through refugee resettlement and immigration, with growing communities from Myanmar, Congo, and Latin America making it one of the most rapidly diversifying mid-size cities in the Midwest. UnityPoint Health — Iowa Methodist Medical Center and MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center provide institutional mental health resources, with a private practice community concentrated in the West Des Moines and Urbandale corridors. Iowa's relative shortage of mental health providers makes Des Moines an important access point for the broader state, and many therapists here serve clients from smaller surrounding communities.
Anxiety therapists in Des Moines, Iowa Statistics
Anxiety therapists in Des Moines, Iowa average 14 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (100%), Stress (77%), and Self Esteem (74%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
Online Only |
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| 40% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 77% | Stress |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Depression |
| 63% | Social Anxiety |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 60% | Loss or Grief |