Gottman Method Couples Therapists in Des Moines, IA

Amber provides therapy with a holistic and eclectic approach that is individualized, taking into account that the client is the expert of what they need and how they best retain information. The therapeutic process can incorporate interventions related, but not limited to, Eye Movement desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), internal family systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Sex Therapy, Hypnosis, CBT-E, EFT, Bowen, Gottman and more.

You know how to hold everyone else together, and somewhere in the years of being a wife, a mother, the person everyone leans on, you lost track of yourself. I work with women who look fine on paper and are quietly aching underneath: the marriage that runs on logistics, the postpartum season no one warned you about, the identity that went missing after the wedding or the baby. I will not hand you a five-step plan. I sit with what is actually true and we work from there, whether that is couples work, steady individual work, or faith woven in when you want it and left aside when you do not. If any of this sounds like your life, reach out and we can talk about whether we are a good fit.

When a family is ravaged by addiction - of any kind - everyone is affected and everyone needs to heal. At Love With Boundaries Addiction Family Counselling, we work with the family members first, so that they can make the changes they need to make to truly help the addicts they love. The results we achieve are amazing - the addicts and their families begin to make healthier life choices so that recovery from the devastation of addiction leads to their new way of life.

Life can feel so heavy when anxiety won’t let your mind rest, when fear wakes you at night, or when stress and self-doubt erode your confidence and faith. When burnout creeps in and relationships begin to crack, holding it all together can start to feel overwhelming. At Rising Calm Center, we understand that weight. Our Christian counselors help young professionals, couples, and families find calm, rebuild trust, and walk in the peace Jesus promised—rather than performing under the pressures this world demands. We integrate faith-based wisdom with evidence-based care, drawing from CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT, Gottman, EFT, Narrative Therapy, trauma-informed work, tapping, and breathwork. This combination helps you retrain your nervous system, heal emotional and spiritual wounds, and live with genuine peace. Clients often come to us struggling with anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, grief, burnout, relationship conflict, or a sense of spiritual disconnection. Here, you’ll find compassion, honesty, and practical tools to feel safe in your body and centered in your spirit again. What we offer: • Free consultations for new clients — relief can start now • Same-week availability, including evenings (Mon–Thu until 8 p.m.) • Sliding-scale rates for affordable care • In-person, telehealth, or phone sessions You don’t have to face the storm alone. There is calm on the other side—and together, we can find it.

At Mun & Mind, we understand that no two stories are the same. That's why we offer therapy that is personalized, culturally responsive, and grounded in genuine human connection. Our team is passionate about creating a space where clients can explore challenges, heal from past experiences, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with themselves in a way that feels authentic and empowering. We believe that therapy is not about fixing who you are—it's about helping you better understand yourself and build the life you want to live. If you're ready to invest in your wellbeing, we're here to support you every step of the way.

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.

Gender ID

	86%	Female
	14%	Male

Session Type

	67%	Online Only
	33%	In Person and Online

Top Specialties

83%	Women's Issues
67%	Child or Adolescent Issues
67%	Relationship and Marriage Counseling
67%	Anxiety or Fears
50%	Stress
50%	Infidelity
50%	Self Esteem

Ages Served

100%	Adult
67%	Young Adult
50%	Senior
50%	Children
50%	Teen

Client Focus

83%	Women
67%	Hispanic / Latino
50%	Christian
33%	LGBTQ+
33%	Black / African American

Gottman Method Couples therapists in Des Moines, Iowa IA

Amber McKinney-Morgan

Annie Harton Kassell

Candace Plattor

Rising Calm Center

Mun & Mind Therapy PLLC

Gottman Method Couples Therapy therapists in Des Moines, Iowa Statistics

Average years in practice

Average cost per session

Accept insurance

Offer sliding scale