Our Team
Our professional staff includes clinicians who are trained in the fields of psychology, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, alcohol and drug counseling, and dietitian nutrition. Our counselors also hold certifications in 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…
Emilie Lelacheur,
MA, LMHC
To those struggling to integrate their faith in difficult situations such as…
Erik Oostenink,
MA, LMHC
After a stint majoring in business and accounting, I felt called to work in the counseling…
Meg Garrison,
MA, LMHC, NCC
Life brings many changes, transitions, loss and frustrations. Dealing with these issues can be…
Jackie Olson Leech,
MS, LMHC
My heart is for those who struggle with depression, feelings of inadequacies, anxiousness, trauma...
Linda Wilcox,
RDN, LD
As a dietitian, I use a balanced approach to health and wellness, focusing on...
DeAnne Negley
MA, T-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...
Jessica Pottorff,
MS, MA, T-LMHC, CADC
Jessica is passionate about working through codependency issues, guilt and shame, and spiritual issues...
Bill Fitzgerald, MS,
T-LMHC MBA, MSMechEngr
I believe that I can bring a calming, pragmatic approach into my counseling relationships. I also think that my life experiences can be...
Kelly Bazan, MA Education, MS, LMHC
It is my desire to meet you where you are: helping you to understand yourself better, resolve conflict...
Bekah Riker,
MA, CMHC, T-LMHC
My hope is to be an advocate, an encouragement, and a source of hope for anyone who walks...
Brooklynn McKinney
MS, T-LMHC
The journey of life is often not a straight path but one of many unexpected twists...
Stephanie Blanchard,
MA, LMHC
Healing takes place in the context of relationships. This belief, coupled with my faith…
Kristen Miller
MA, T-LMHC
I am passionate about helping individuals, women, and young adults discover who they truly are in Christ...
Mike Hain
MS, T-LMHC
My passion is to support people in their reality growth of awareness and acknowledgement, leading to changes in thinking and living...
Heather Dix,
LMHC, LPC
As your therapist, my goal would be to meet you where you’re at; free…
Jordan Ottenbacher,
MS, LMHC
As a counselor, my desire is to provide compassion and discernment for every client. One of my…
Sarah Potter
T-LMHC
My goal is to listen empathetically to my clients, meet them where they're at, and partner with them in...
Chris Harsh
Intern
My goal would be to empower you to strive to move towards the things you value and give you purpose despite...
Rick Muselman,
MS, LMHC
I was born and raised in Iowa during Iowa’s centennial year and graduated from Des Moines…
Carrie Wills,
Office Manager
Sarah Heimbruch,
Marketing Manager, Billing & EMR Admin
Nathan McCormick,
Billing Specialist,
EMR Admin
Heather Jelsma,
Reception
Jessica Pottorff,
Reception
Lexie Flynn,
Marketing Assistant
Deb Gilbert,
Bookkeeping
Tara Goodman,
Answering Service
