Psychodynamic therapists in West Des Moines, IA
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Psychodynamic
Sarah Fandel
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LMHC, LCPC
Are you looking to better manage stress? To improve your self-esteem, relationships, or emotion regulation? To heal from trauma or loss? To move away from avoidance, people pleasing, perfectionism or other habits that hold you back? Whether you seek to work on a specific goal or to focus more generally on self-exploration and growth, I am happy you are considering working with me. I am confident that we all possess a deep capacity for healing, resiliency, and connection. I strive to continually learn from and integrate multi-faceted modalities and theories of counseling to provide therapy that aligns with your individual needs and goals.
I work with clients affected by depression; anxiety; systems of oppression, any form of trauma or abuse; life transition difficulties; emotion dysregulation; attachment and relationship concerns; disordered eating patterns, body image issues; obsessive compulsive tendencies; phobias; gender dysphoria; and identity concerns.
11 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Dr. Dana C. Avey
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, MA, DBH, LMFT, BC-TMH, ADS, CRYT
When we can live as our true, unapologetic selves we can experience fulfillment in our lives and connections with others. I believe every individual holds the power to change and evolve in all the ways they desire to discover and express their authentic self, and my role is to assist you in your discovery process and coming to understand all that this entails.
17 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA
Psychodynamic
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)
Psychodynamic
Dr. George Lough
Psychologist, Ph.D., S.E.P.
My therapy is informed by my education, training, personal therapy, and life experiences. My experience doing psychotherapy and being in therapy myself has tauht me that it is important for us to understand how our past history affects our current lives. I am also a cancer-survivor and I have empathy, understanding, and guidance for people going through difficult life circumstances.
48 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
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
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in West Des Moines, IA Statistics
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in West Des Moines, IA average 18 years of experience and charge around $218 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (89%), Depression (89%), and Loss or Grief (67%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$218
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
44%
Gender ID
| 78% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 67% |
Online Only |
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| 33% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 89% | Depression |
| 67% | Loss or Grief |
| 67% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Social Anxiety |
| 67% | Stress |
| 56% | Codependency |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 56% | Young Adult |
| 33% | Teen |
| 11% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Women |
| 44% | Asian |
| 44% | Black / African American |
| 44% | Buddhist |