Therapists in Des Moines, IA and Nearby Locations

Finding Licensed Therapists in Des Moines, Iowa

Choosing a therapist can seem like a daunting task. It’s not just a matter of checking that they are available to see new clients, you also need to find out if they are licensed, their specialties, and their treatment approaches. Aside from that, there are also more practical considerations, such as their fees, the hours they are available to hold sessions, the insurance they accept, if any, and much more. However, above all of those considerations is the human element. You must ensure their background, personality, and values are compatible with yours.

Your Options for Working With a Therapist in Des Moines

Finding a therapist in Des Moines that meets your needs also entails making sure you can physically access their services. That means one of two things:

• Their offices are located near your home or workplace
• They are licensed to treat clients in Iowa via teletherapy

If you are open to working with a therapist via teletherapy sessions, then you have many more providers from which you can choose. If you prefer to meet for traditional, in-office sessions, you need to decide how far away from home you are willing to meet your therapist. If you live in Des Moines, you may decide that you can only meet with therapists within the city limits, even if that means you have a smaller pool of professionals to choose from.

Questions to Ask Yourself When Looking for a Therapist

You can save yourself some time and confusion by first thinking about what kind of help might best suit you and your condition. If you can communicate and describe the outcomes you are looking for, it may help narrow down for you the types of services that will help you the most. Also, understanding your preferences may lead you to find a professional that is best suited to your personality. A few questions that you might want to start with are:

• What problems or conditions are you seeing a professional for?
• What is the result you are hoping to get out of therapy?
• Are you more comfortable speaking with a man or a woman about your history and problems?
• What type of time commitment can you make to the process?
• Is there a specific medical condition you are dealing with that may best be addressed by a specialist (for example substance abuse)?

There are many other aspects that you may want to consider but this is a good place to start. The objective of this exercise is to get to know more about the circumstances under which you may respond best to the therapeutic process. It can be challenging to face these issues, so having a supportive environment that is tailored to you can help greatly.

Will Your Health Insurance Pay?

We suggest getting in touch with your provider to find out if they will cover all or some of the cost of your mental health services. Many insurance companies have a list of preferred professionals that they work with. Selecting someone on this list may lower the out-of-pocket costs for you.

Getting Started

Our therapist directory includes filters to help you find therapists in Des Moines based on your preferences and criteria. The therapists listed here are licensed professionals who work with clients in Des Moines. They are subject to all applicable confidentiality regulations for mental health professionals and can be reached using the contact information they’ve provided on their profiles.