Child therapists in Urbandale, IA
Find experienced child therapists in Urbandale, Iowa 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.
Child/Teen
Ashley Paulson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, 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 Urbandale, IA (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
Raising a loving, united family today means facing pressures no generation has ever seen. The constant pace, screens, and stress leave many parents—and their kids—exhausted and disconnected. What should be years of joy and discovery can become seasons of anxiety, defiance, or quiet withdrawal. You might see your child losing motivation, melting down over small things, struggling in school, or shutting you out completely. It’s hard to know when to step in or what to say—and even harder to watch them hurt.
At Rising Calm Center, we come alongside both parents and kids to restore understanding, structure, and peace in the home. Our Christian counselors create a warm, judgment-free space where young people can express emotions, build healthy coping skills, and grow in confidence—rooted in who God created them to be.
We even offer same-week appointments, in-person and virtual sessions, and a sliding fee scale that works with any insurance or budget—so care is flexible and accessible when you need it most.
We use developmentally attuned, evidence-based approaches—CBT, DBT skills training, play and art therapy, family systems work, and somatic calming tools—woven together with faith-based encouragement and practical family coaching.
Together, we help your child:
• Understand and manage big emotions
• Reduce anxiety, irritability, and impulsivity
• Strengthen focus, responsibility, and resilience
• Heal from trauma, bullying, or self-esteem wounds
• Improve communication and rebuild trust at home
Whether your child is battling school stress, peer pressure, family conflict, or identity challenges, we help them—and you—find peace, purpose, and lasting growth.
You don’t have to parent through the storm alone. Hope and healing can begin here.
Call or email us today for your FREE CONSULTATION.
14 Years Experience
Online in Urbandale, IA
Child/Teen
Kim Feeney
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LISW
I provide play therapy for children dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, family concerns, school issues.
15 Years Experience
Online in Urbandale, IA
Child/Teen
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 Urbandale, IA (Online Only)
Child/Teen
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 Urbandale, IA
Child therapists in Urbandale, IA Statistics
Child therapists in Urbandale, IA average 18 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Family Systems Therapy (50%), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (42%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
58%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 77% |
Female |
|
| 23% |
Male |
|
Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 33% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 42% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 33% | Hypnotherapy |
| 33% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 25% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 25% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 83% | Adult |
| 67% | Children |
| 67% | Teen |
| 50% | Young Adult |
| 42% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 58% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 58% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 42% | Christian |
| 33% | Asian |