Depression therapists in West Des Moines, Iowa IA
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Depression
Judy Nemmers - Insomnia, Anxiety & OCD Services of Iowa
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LISW
Depression is a common mood disorder that affect many people at various times in their life span. I will listen to your specific symptoms and provide you with strategies that can elevate your mood and help you to move forward in a positive way.
29 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA Iowa (Online Only)
Depression
GRIS ALVES
Counselor/Therapist, Compassionate Inquiry, Trauma Informed Mindfulness Teacher
I work with clients experiencing depression through a compassionate, trauma-informed lens that explores the emotional, somatic, and relational roots of low mood. Using Compassionate Inquiry®, we gently uncover patterns shaped by early experiences and life stress, while building self-awareness, emotional resilience, and meaningful coping strategies. For some clients, we also explore the supportive use of microdosing as an adjunct to therapy, helping enhance self-reflection and emotional regulation. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space to reconnect with your inner wisdom and reclaim a sense of hope and purpose.
11 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA Iowa
Depression
Mary Knoblock, DNH
Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
I work with clients to find root causes of their depression and lead them through to clarity and energetic rebalancing. RTT Rapid Transformation Therapy is a tool I especially love to use for depression. It helps patients tremendously.
11 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA Iowa (Online Only)
Depression
Dr. Amy Hecht
Psychologist, PhD
I work with individuals experiencing depression in its many forms, from persistent low mood and loss of motivation to more complex, longstanding patterns of disconnection and hopelessness. Depression often impacts not just how someone feels, but how they see themselves, their relationships, and their future.
My approach is both compassionate and active. I focus on understanding the underlying emotional and relational patterns that contribute to depression, while also helping clients re-engage with their lives in meaningful, manageable ways. Together, we work to identify what may be keeping them stuck, build greater emotional awareness, and gradually restore a sense of agency, connection, and vitality.
I aim to create a space where clients feel understood without being overwhelmed, and supported without being pushed too quickly—allowing change to unfold in a way that is both sustainable and deeply felt.
26 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA Iowa
Depression
Phillip Thomas Stepka, PsyD.
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Depression can manifest in many different ways for different people. Some are struggling to recover from a loss or setback and just can't find a way to get back to their old selves. Others may have struggled with shifting mood, confidence, energy, self-esteem, etc. for what seems like their whole lives and very few things seem to work. Many individuals used to have a full life with many rewarding relationships and activities but, at some point, what used to bring them happiness no longer does it for them. Finally, some people experience depressive "episodes" beginning in their late teens or early adulthood that appear to come and go without any trigger and feel more like a traditional "chemical imbalance." My approach to depression offers something different for individuals who have not had much success with traditional CBT and/or "talk" therapies. I utilized a combination evidence-based behavioral activities and emotion regulation skills to first restore positive experiences in your day to day life. Once short-term strategies for increasing wellbeing have been established, we will explore and process the impact depression has had across your life to further build your resilience against future recurrences of unhelpful mood fluctuations.
15 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA Iowa (Online Only)
Depression therapists in West Des Moines, Iowa Statistics
Depression therapists in West Des Moines, Iowa average 15 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (55%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (45%), and Somatic Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
|
| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 61% |
Online Only |
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| 39% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 55% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Somatic Therapy |
| 32% | Hypnotherapy |
| 32% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 45% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 45% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Jewish |