Black / African American therapists in West Des Moines, IA
Browse Black / African American therapists in West Des Moines, Iowa. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Serving Black / African American
Monica S. Scarborough, CCHt.
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist CCHt, C.L.C, C.S.C., ORDM, Author
At Mystical Aqoostix, my mission is to help you get to the absolute root cause of emotional hurdles, stress, and trauma rather than simply managing surface symptoms. True healing is a holistic journey that requires balancing the conscious mind, the subconscious mind, and the body’s natural energetic frequencies. By combining talk therapy and clinical hypnotherapy with metaphysics, somatic breathwork, mudras, and vocalized mantras, we help you see your life experiences from a completely new perspective. We utilize targeted tuning forks and specific sound frequencies to center your nervous system and shift your inner vibrations. Whether you are seeking individual transformation, couples alignment, or family counseling, I provide a safe, nurturing, and judgment-free sanctuary to help you release what no more serves you, reclaim your personal power, and find lasting peace.
4 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Amber McKinney-Morgan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
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.
8 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Kate E. Stephenson
Life Coach, ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Holistic Life, Career & Executive
Have you made time and space for you today? Most of us haven't—and therapy isn't the only way to do it. Consider Holistic Life Coaching instead. As a certified professional coach, I am here to encourage you to take a breath, take a beat to consider who you are, where you are, and if you are feeling satisfaction in your own success. If you aren't, I invite you to have a conversation with yourself about what can be done differently—allow me to moderate that conversation. Together we can help you live into your own definition of success and begin to feel it deeply. To breathe it in and live.
7 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Balance Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Our dedicated team of nurse practitioners are experienced with treating a variety of mental health and physical health conditions. They aim to create a safe, judgment-free space for individuals of all ages. Our patients often comment that they have never felt more seen or heard by a healthcare provider. Our approach is compassionate and holistic, aimed at helping patients restore balance in both mind and body.
31 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Amy Hecht
Psychologist, PhD
My practice is grounded in one central idea: that family, in all of its forms, deserves to be understood, supported, and thoughtfully nurtured. I have the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families at some of the most meaningful—and often most vulnerable—moments in their lives. Whether someone is building a family, navigating challenges within one, or redefining what family means to them, my goal is always to create a space that feels both safe and genuinely supportive.
A significant part of my work focuses on family building, including comprehensive evaluations for adoption, assisted reproduction, and other non-traditional pathways to parenthood. I have extensive experience working with adoptive parents, intended parents, and families formed through surrogacy, donation, and other modern family-building processes. These evaluations are not just procedural—they are an opportunity to reflect, prepare, and enter parenthood with clarity and confidence.
In addition to evaluation work, I provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families. I approach this work with warmth, directness, and deep respect for each person’s experience. Whether addressing relationship strain, life transitions, trauma, or the complexities of parenting, I aim to help people better understand themselves and each other, and to move forward with intention.
I have a particular passion for working with non-traditional families—those whose paths may fall outside of conventional expectations but are no less meaningful or deserving of support. My practice is inclusive, affirming, and grounded in the belief that there is no single “right” way to build or be a family.
Above all, I strive to offer a space where people feel seen, understood, and guided—not judged. This is deeply personal work, and I consider it an honor to be part of my clients’ journeys.
26 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA
Black / African American therapists in West Des Moines, IA Statistics
Black / African American therapists in West Des Moines, IA average 15 years of experience and charge around $251 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (80%), Loss or Grief (80%), and Life Coaching (67%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$251
Accept insurance
20%
Offer sliding scale
60%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 60% |
Online Only |
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| 40% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 80% | Loss or Grief |
| 67% | Life Coaching |
| 67% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Stress |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 60% | Codependency |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Senior |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 87% | LGBTQ+ |
| 87% | Women |
| 80% | Asian |
| 80% | Buddhist |