LGBTQ+ therapists in West Des Moines, Iowa IA
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Serving LGBTQ+
San Francisco Counseling Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMFT, LCSW
People come to us because they're navigating difficulties with life changes, depression, anxiety—any of a million ways that distress manifests itself in our lives. Our specialty is seeing you for the unique person that you are, and meeting you where you are in your struggle. We work with our clients to help discover what issues are causing difficulty or suffering and then to identify the strengths that people have inside of them to help address those challenges.
I see my work as walking a path with you. It’s not my job to tell you which path to take or point you to a different path. My job is to walk alongside of you and point out some of the things you're not noticing. I accompany you down your path instead of telling you where to go.
It's really common for people to think nobody sees them—nobody gets them—and that's my work. To set a safe place for you to be fully you, and to have somebody who sees you. Sees your doubts, your fears, all the things that you feel are flaws, and accepts you for all of that. I truly believe that at our core we're all trying to grow toward our truest self, and my job isn't to tell you what that true self is. It's really to just provide you a space to grow into that, and get out of your way, and support you and help you do it.
9 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA Iowa
Serving LGBTQ+
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 Iowa
Serving LGBTQ+
Mary Knoblock, DNH
Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
Mary Knoblock, Holistic Health Practitioner, Doctor of Natural Health DNH, Duke Certified Integrative Medicine Health Coach, Emotion Code Practitioner and Hypnotist, Clinical Rapid Transformation Therapy Practitioner and Kings College London MSc Psychology & Neuroscience Candidate 28’ with over 10 years experience helping clients with Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, Anorexia, Sports Performance, Chronic Pain, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Complex Trauma, Health and Wellness Goals, Childhood trauma, Fibromyalgia, Auto Immune disorders, Panic Disorders, Cancer, End of Life, Bipolar Disorder, and more - offering modalities that are highly effective all via online sessions from anywhere in the world.
11 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA Iowa (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Phillip Thomas Stepka, PsyD.
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Despite being a good listener, I don't see myself as a "talk" therapist. I am interested in how you, your nervous system, and the environment are getting along with each other. We will DO things in our work just as much as talk and reflect. I provide ways to reduce overwhelming emotions that impact effectiveness, break unhelpful reactions/patterns, and enhance internal resources for navigating the world as it is. My personal style is a combination of a little irreverent spice and humor while deeply honoring your concerns and goals.
15 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA Iowa (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
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 Iowa (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ therapists in West Des Moines, Iowa Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in West Des Moines, Iowa average 13 years of experience and charge around $241 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Loss or Grief (68%), and Depression (68%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$241
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
|
| 36% |
Male |
|
| 9% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
Online Only |
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| 37% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 68% | Loss or Grief |
| 68% | Depression |
| 63% | Stress |
| 63% | Self Esteem |
| 63% | Codependency |
| 58% | Life Coaching |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 84% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 79% | Men |
| 74% | Women |
| 68% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 63% | Jewish |