Find Stress Therapists & Counselors in West Des Moines, IA.

 

All of us deal with some degree of stress in our lives. However, when stress makes it difficult to cope with everyday life, it’s time to see a professional. Mental Health Match is a great resource to help you find a therapist who can help you better manage your stress.

Whether you are located in downtown West Des Moines, the suburbs of West Des Moines, other nearby places such as Urbandale, Ankeny, or anywhere else in Iowa, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Symptoms of Stress

Since stress is a normal response to external stimuli, it can be difficult to know when you need help. Short-term stress is usually fine and resolves on its own. But chronic stress can lead to:

  • ongoing digestive problems,
  • muscle tension,
  • headaches,
  • a racing heartbeat,
  • insomnia,
  • fatigue,
  • and more.

Read this article to learn more about the symptoms of stress. If you’re dealing with ongoing stress, it is wise to seek professional help.

Now is the time: Get Help with Stress Today!

Stress relief is possible with professional treatment, and there’s no better time to start stress therapy than now. With better stress management, you can enjoy benefits like better sleep, a better overall mood, improved immunity, and more! We encourage you to reach out for help today to get started improving your life, and Mental Health Match can help find a therapist to get you there.

West Des Moines, IA Stress Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

Looking to expand your network? Mental Health Match can help! We match clients with therapists and counselors specializing in stress. It only takes 10 minutes or less to get set up for new referrals. 60 day free trial, with no credit cards required to start. Join now.

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Shelley Clayton
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I believe that we are a bundle of behaviors, beliefs, and patterns that we have learned a long the way. Once we can identify those patterns, we can then decide if we want to change or accept them.


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I believe that we are a bundle of behaviors, beliefs, and patterns that we have learned a long the way. Once we can identify those patterns, we can then decide if we want to change or accept them.

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I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique, specific needs and view our interactions as a partnership. We are on a road trip. You pick the destination and the route. You are the driver and I'm simply riding shotgun with the map.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Acute Stress
  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Adult ADHD
  • Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
  • Adults
  • Anger
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar II
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Emerging Adults
  • Life Changes
  • Mood Disorders
  • Mood Regulation
  • Narcissism
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sadness
  • Self-Harm
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
  • Vicarious Trauma
  • Violence
  • Young Adults
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Clients are encouraged to discuss anything that they want help processing. Farrah is open and accepting of clients from all backgrounds.


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Clients are encouraged to discuss anything that they want help processing. Farrah is open and accepting of clients from all backgrounds.

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Farrah believes in helping her clients find individual solutions to complex issues. Farrah provides a warm, non- judgmental, and understanding approach.

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  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Self-Compassion
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Kalen Zeiger
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I am a queer therapist who provides queer and gender-affirming mental health care, WPATH-based assessments for letters of support, &/or trauma-informed mental health support so that you can move forward in the way that works best for you.


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I am a queer therapist who provides queer and gender-affirming mental health care, WPATH-based assessments for letters of support, &/or trauma-informed mental health support so that you can move forward in the way that works best for you.

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As a queer person, I know queer clients often have trauma and have historically been harmed by the mental health field. That's why I use transparent and collaborative postmodern models to provide affirming, trauma-informed, strength-based care.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Gay
  • Gender Affirmative Surgery Letters
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Gender Fluid
  • Gender Identity
  • Gender Non-Conforming
  • Gender Transition
  • Gender Transition in Families
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • LGBTQ Family Development
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Queer
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma
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My hope for you is that we work through symptom reduction, address the underlying causes, and end up feeling more at peace with your eating concerns.


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My hope for you is that we work through symptom reduction, address the underlying causes, and end up feeling more at peace with your eating concerns.

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I have extensive training and experience working with eating disorders, and my passion is supporting those with binge eating and related symptoms. Most people I work with also may have co-occurring issues that we are able to treat simultaneously.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Binge Eating
  • Disordered Eating
  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (OCSDs)
  • Stress Eating
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As a life coach I work with clients on a lot of different issues such as life transitions, relationships, faith and spirituality. I also enjoy working with new parents and parents of young children.


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As a life coach I work with clients on a lot of different issues such as life transitions, relationships, faith and spirituality. I also enjoy working with new parents and parents of young children.

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My coaching approach centers around creating a supportive environment that respects and embraces conservative values, while also addressing the unique challenges my clients face.

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  • Christian Women
  • Life Adjustment
  • Military Life Transition
  • Political Anxiety
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Veterans/Military Families
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Acacia Quaintance remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, N...