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...
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...
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...
Bekah Riker,
MA, LMHC
My hope is to be an advocate, an encouragement, and a source of hope for anyone who walks...
Kristen Miller
MA, T-LMHC
I am passionate about helping individuals, women, and young adults discover who they truly are in Christ...
Madison Burke,
MS, T-LMHC
Your past shapes how you process your current experiences and...
Candace Shultz,
LMSW
My goal is to come alongside you in this process, offering support, understanding, and tools to help...
Elizabeth Rohde
MA, LMHC
Sometimes life can feel particularly challenging. My goal as a therapist is to help you...
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....
Jackie Olson Leech,
MS, LMHC
My heart is for those who struggle with depression, feelings of inadequacies, anxiousness, trauma...
Heather Dix,
LMHC, LPC
As your therapist, my goal would be to meet you where you’re at; free…
Elle Dykshorn,
Intern
My goal is to meet each client where they are and work collaboratively to reach their goals and become...
Stephanie Blanchard,
MA, LMHC
Healing takes place in the context of relationships. This belief, coupled with my faith…
Mike Mattson,
Intern
I bring with me not only a passion to get to know you and help you achieve your goals but also fifteen years of counseling experience...
Brooklynn McKinney
MS, T-LMHC
The journey of life is often not a straight path but one of many unexpected twists...
Jordan Ottenbacher,
MS, LMHC
As a counselor, my desire is to provide compassion and discernment for every client. One of my…
Sarah Heimbruch,
Operations Manager
Brittney Frees,
Billing Specialist
Heather Jelsma,
Reception
Makenzie Murphy,
Reception
