Parenting therapists in Des Moines, IA
Browse Parenting therapists in Des Moines, Iowa. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Ashley Paulson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CHt
I help caregivers feel more confident in their parenting as well as gain strategies to create more positive dynamics at home. I often help parents address their overwhelm/irritability/yelling in the home. I additionally help caregivers break generational cycles.
14 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Parenting
Farrah Bonde
Registered Social Worker, LISW
Therapy for parents offers support and guidance to caregivers as they navigate the challenges of raising children. This type of therapy focuses on enhancing skills, improving communication within the family, and addressing issues such as stress, anxiety, and behavioral problems that may arise in children. By providing a safe space for parents to express their concerns and emotions, therapy can help them develop effective strategies, build resilience, and improve relationships with their children.
27 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Parenting
Marc Feinberg
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, CBC
“You won’t always get it right, but you’ll always have the chance to make it right. Parenting isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. It’s the daily act of showing up with love, patience, and grace, even when you’re exhausted or unsure. Every moment you choose connection over correction, you’re building something sacred: trust and unconditional love.”
26 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA
Parenting
Dr. Amy Hecht
Psychologist, PhD
I work with parents at all stages, from early childhood through adolescence, helping them navigate the often complex and evolving challenges of raising children. Parenting can be deeply meaningful, but also demanding, and many parents find themselves feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or stretched in ways they didn’t anticipate.
My approach focuses on helping parents better understand their child’s emotional and developmental needs, while also making space for their own experience. I work collaboratively to strengthen connection, improve communication, and address patterns that may be contributing to conflict or stress within the family.
I also bring particular sensitivity to parenting within adoptive, donor-conceived, and other non-traditional families, where additional layers of identity, communication, and connection may emerge over time.
Above all, I aim to support parents in feeling more confident, grounded, and effective—so they can show up for their children with both clarity and compassion.
26 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA
Parenting
Emily Hurlin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LISW, LCSW
Parenting puts enormous pressure on a relationship. Sleep deprivation, disagreements about discipline, and the loss of time as a couple can leave partners feeling more like co-managers than companions. I help parents get back on the same team, handle conflict without drawing children into it, and protect their relationship during demanding seasons. I also work with blended families as they sort out new roles, loyalties, and routines.
8 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Parenting therapists in Des Moines, IA Statistics
Parenting therapists in Des Moines, IA average 21 years of experience and charge around $238 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (56%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (38%), and Family Systems Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
21 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$238
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 62% |
Online Only |
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| 38% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 56% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Christian Counseling |
| 31% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 25% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Teen |
| 56% | Senior |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 56% | Christian |
| 50% | Buddhist |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Men |