Child therapists in Des Moines, Iowa IA
Find experienced child therapists in Des Moines who provide testing, counseling and support for children, and their families. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare specialties, experience, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
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Child or Adolescent Issues
Ashley Paulson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LIMHP, CHt
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is offered for children aged 2 to 7 years. Caregivers are actively involved in all sessions with their child. Issues such as defiance, behavioral issues, meltdowns/tantrums, insecurity in parenting, ADHD, and ODD are addressed.
14 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA Iowa (Online Only)
Child or Adolescent Issues
Dr. Amy Hecht
Psychologist, PhD
I have a particular interest in working with children and adolescents as they navigate the often complex and evolving process of identity development. Adolescence is a time of profound change—emotionally, socially, and psychologically—and many young people struggle to make sense of who they are and where they belong.
I bring a specialized focus to working with adoptees and donor-conceived children and teens, who may face unique questions around identity, origin, and connection. These experiences can shape how young people understand themselves and their relationships in ways that are not always visible from the outside.
My approach is thoughtful, developmentally informed, and grounded in creating a space where young people feel safe to explore these questions openly. I also work closely with parents to help them better understand and support their child’s experience, strengthening communication and connection within the family as a whole.
26 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA Iowa
Child or Adolescent Issues
Amber McKinney-Morgan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
Children and teens often express distress in ways that can be confusing or concerning. I support young people in understanding their emotions, building resilience, and developing healthy coping skills. I also work collaboratively with caregivers to strengthen connection and communication, creating an environment where growth and healing can happen both in and outside of therapy.
8 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA Iowa (Online Only)
Child or Adolescent Issues
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21 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA Iowa
Child or Adolescent Issues
Kim Feeney
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LISW, RPT
I provide play therapy for children dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, family concerns, school issues.
15 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA Iowa
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.
Child therapists in Des Moines, Iowa Statistics
Child therapists in Des Moines, Iowa average 16 years of experience and charge around $219 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Family Systems Therapy (62%), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (46%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$219
Accept insurance
69%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 62% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 46% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 46% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 38% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 92% | Adult |
| 77% | Teen |
| 69% | Children |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 62% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 62% | Women |
| 54% | Men |
| 38% | Christian |
| 38% | Black / African American |