Online Therapy for Women in Des Moines & Central Iowa
You don't have to be in crisis to want something more for yourself.
When you're ready to explore what comes next
You've lived, learned, grown, and found your way through many of life's experiences. Along the way, you've developed ways of navigating relationships, responsibilities, challenges, and change. Some have served you well and others may have roots in experiences you haven't fully explored.
Perhaps you're beginning to question familiar patterns, reconsider long-held beliefs, or notice that something in your life is asking for your attention. You may be entering a new chapter, feeling drawn toward possibilities you've put aside, or simply sensing that there's more of yourself to discover.
Sometimes, as we begin looking more deeply, we encounter things we didn't expect, such as old hurts, unspoken grief, fears, or parts of ourselves that learned to stay quiet, work harder, or keep us protected. This doesn't mean something is wrong with you. It may mean there's something within you that is ready for attention.
Therapy offers a space to explore these experiences with curiosity, compassion, and a willingness to discover what might be possible.
Everyday Counts Therapy provides private-pay online therapy for women in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Waukee, Johnston, Clive, Ankeny, Urbandale, and throughout Iowa.
Making Space for What Matters Now
There may come a time when the life you've built no longer feels like the whole story.
Perhaps you're considering a career change, approaching retirement, navigating a shift in your relationships, or discovering new interests and desires. Maybe your children are becoming more independent, or you're finding that the priorities that guided you for years are beginning to change.
You may feel grateful for the life you've lived while also wondering what you want from the years ahead.
What would you like to experience more of? What have you been putting off? What feels meaningful to you now?
These questions don't always have immediate answers. Sometimes they invite us to slow down, listen more closely to ourselves, and make room for possibilities we haven't yet considered.
A Different Kind of Therapeutic Experience
You may already know quite a bit about yourself. Perhaps you've been in therapy before, spent time reflecting on your experiences, or developed a greater awareness of how you respond to life's challenges.
And yet, there may be places within yourself that you're curious to explore more deeply.
My approach goes beyond conversation alone. Depending on your needs and interests, our work may incorporate EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed parts work, somatic awareness, and other experiential approaches.
These methods offer different ways of exploring emotions, experiences, and aspects of ourselves that aren't always easily reached through words or intellectual understanding.
We may discover something that needs healing. We may discover strengths, possibilities, or perspectives that haven't had much room to emerge.
There's no predetermined destination. Our work is collaborative, guided by what matters to you and what unfolds along the way.
who i work best with
I especially enjoy working with women who are curious about themselves and interested in meaningful personal growth.
You may be someone who has already done considerable work on yourself but senses there's more to explore. Perhaps you're navigating a transition, questioning long-held assumptions, or feeling drawn toward a different way of experiencing your life.
You don't have to be in crisis or know exactly what you want to change.
What matters is a willingness to be curious, reflect on your experiences, and participate in the therapeutic process.
With more than 30 years of experience in mental health, I bring a thoughtful, collaborative approach that honors both the challenges you've experienced and the possibilities ahead of you.
Online therapy in Des Moines, Waukee & Central Iowa
Finding a therapist whose approach fits your needs can matter more than finding someone with an office close to home.
I provide secure online therapy for women throughout the Des Moines metropolitan area, including West Des Moines, Waukee, Johnston, Clive, Ankeny, Urbandale, and surrounding Iowa communities.
Because I'm licensed in Iowa, I can also work with eligible clients elsewhere in the state through telehealth. Online sessions allow you to meet from a private, appropriate location without adding travel time to your schedule.
Whether you're looking for EMDR therapy, parts work, trauma-informed psychotherapy, or support through a changing season of life, you can explore these approaches from the comfort of your own space.
Private-pay therapy
Everyday Counts Therapy is a private-pay practice and does not participate with insurance companies.
Choosing private-pay therapy can also allow the work to be guided by your needs and goals rather than by insurance requirements.
In-person Intensives
For clients who are ready for a deeper healing experience, custom ½ day, full day, and 2 day therapy intensives are available in person in Greenville SC. Contact me for more information.
Begin with a conversation
Finding the right therapist matters.
A consultation gives us an opportunity to talk briefly about what brings you to therapy, what you're looking for, and whether my approach seems like a good fit for you.
If you're a woman in Des Moines metropolitan area, including West Des Moines, Waukee, Johnston, Clive, Ankeny, Urbandale, and surrounding Iowa communities, and you're ready to move beyond simply getting through things, you're welcome to begin here.
Schedule a consultation with Everyday Counts Therapy.