Counseling Services
Our New Life professional counselors provide outpatient counseling services for adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups at our locations in Ankeny, West Des Moines, and Pleasant Hill.
Dr. Gilbert's Special Services
Our founder, Dr. Don Gilbert, offers coaching, consulting, speaking and training services to assist individuals and organizations grow and achieve their goals.
Faith-Based
At New Life, we are guided by our faith-based principles and values, which are essential to our treatment philosophy and ministry. While our beliefs form the foundation for our work, we serve those from all perspectives and faiths.
New Webinar!
Join our webinar, "Fueling Focus: ADHD & Nutrition," to uncover the link between diet and ADHD. Learn practical strategies to support your child's focus, mood, and behavior, manage picky eating, and create a healthier family eating routine.
We focus on solving your problems
Our professional staff includes clinicians who are trained in the fields of psychology, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, and nutrition services. Our counselors also hold certifications in addictions counseling, speaking, training, and coaching. The broad extent of our therapists' training and experience allows us to offer a wide range of services to our clients. Our staff meets with groups, and holds classes and seminars, at our Ankeny and West Des Moines, Iowa, locations. We are also available to bring our seminars and classes to your group or organization. We invite you to contact us for details or to schedule an event.
Read the Latest on the New Life Blog
Welcome to 2023 | Wellness Connection
There’s just something about saying hello to a new year. It’s a fresh start, a blank canvas waiting to be filled, it’s mostly unscripted, full of hope, possibly adventure, and all too often the new year starts with goals- resolutions-and a list of should/should not’s related to diet and health. Instead of forcing yourself and the start of the new year into a set of rules and restrictions, or the top diet trend, try something completely different that is kinder, gentler, and sustainable through the year and beyond. This year what if you focus on the things you CAN do to become the healthiest version of yourself.
New Year New Way to Health and Wellness
January 2024 | Wellness ConnectionsBy Linda Wilcox“What we think, feel, and believe about the physical body informs how we live in and through the body.”-Cultivate WellThis time of year, the promises of quick fixes and fad diets are plenty and seem to come and go as quickly as our New Year’s Resolutions. Diet culture would…
Nutrition for Adults and Kids with ADD/ADHD
Food and supplements can play a major role in managing the symptoms of ADD/ADHD. Research shows that diets that include a variety of foods from all food groups and are limited in sugar and processed foods can help improve symptoms of ADHD. Food can also help medications work more efficiently. Since food can lay a foundation for overall good health, here are some basic dietary recommendations for adults and children who have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.
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