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.
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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.
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Nutrition and Mental Health
A growing body of scientific evidence shows that nutrition plays a significant role in mental health from keeping our brains healthy to potentially influencing the prevention, development, and management of conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Nutritional deficiencies, particularly in essential fatty acids and certain vitamins and minerals have been linked to mood disorders and…
Bring It Back to The Basics
In a world of ever-changing health messages and diet plans vying for our attention along with the demands of life it is easy to lose sight of our most basic needs. Staying hydrated and nourished are essential to our overall well-being. These two seemingly simply elements are foundational pillars to a healthy life, and often,…
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.
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