Our Team

Our professional staff includes clinicians who are trained in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, alcohol and drug counseling, and dietitian nutrition. Our counselors also hold certifications in psychiatry, addictions counseling, nutrition, 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 individuals and groups, and holds classes and seminars, at our Ankeny and West Des Moines, Iowa, locations and online through telehealth. 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.

Donald Gilbert,
MS, PHD, LMHC, BCPC

I began my career as an ordained minister in the Wesleyan Church. I was passionate about helping…

Shelby Sheehan
APRN, PMHNP-BC

I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner and I hope to support you on your journey through medication management…

Linda Wilcox,
RDN, LD

As a dietitian, I use a balanced approach to health and wellness, focusing on...

Elijah Johnson,
MSE, T-LMHC

My purpose is to be a supportive person that will listen to you share your struggles and help you to...

Meg Garrison,
MA, LMHC, NCC

Life brings many changes, transitions, loss and frustrations. Dealing with these issues can be…

Mike Hain,
MS, LMHC

My passion is to support people in their reality growth of awareness and acknowledgement, leading to changes in thinking and living...

Jackie Olson Leech,
MS, LMHC

My heart is for those who struggle with depression, feelings of inadequacies, anxiousness, trauma...

DeAnne Negley,
MA, LMHC, NCC

It is my desire to walk with you as you pursue health, growth, hope, and healing, while also celebrating your successes along the way...

Madison Brown,
MS, T-LMHC

Your past shapes how you process your current experiences and...

Kristen Miller
MA, T-LMHC

I am passionate about helping individuals, women, and young adults discover who they truly are in Christ...

Jordan Ottenbacher,
MS, LMHC

As a counselor, my desire is to provide compassion and discernment for every client. One of my…

Elizabeth Rohde
MA, LMHC

Sometimes life can feel particularly challenging. My goal as a therapist is to help you...

Brooklynn McKinney
MS, T-LMHC

The journey of life is often not a straight path but one of many unexpected twists...

Bekah Riker,
MA,  LMHC

My hope is to be an advocate, an encouragement, and a source of hope for anyone who walks...

Heather Dix,
LMHC, LPC

As your therapist, my goal would be to meet you where you’re at; free…

Stephanie Blanchard,
MA, LMHC

Healing takes place in the context of relationships. This belief, coupled with my faith…

Liz Cox,
MBA, Intern

Our experiences play a big role in shaping who we are and how we see the world. By exploring and rethinking these experiences, we can gain...

Jessica Pottorff,
MS, MA, LMHC, CADC

Jessica is passionate about working through codependency issues, guilt and shame, and spiritual issues...

Elle Dykshorn,
Intern

My goal is to meet each client where they are and work collaboratively to reach their goals and become...

Rick Muselman,
MS, LMHC

I was born and raised in Iowa during Iowa’s centennial year and graduated from Des Moines…

Heather Horton,
MS, Intern

After five years as a School Counselor, I felt a deep desire to further support....

Chris Harsh
MS, T-LMHC

My goal is to provide a space where your story is listened to without judgment, where you are met with...

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Billing Specialist

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