Therapist in Des Moines, Iowa

DBT-based, faith-friendly individual counseling for teens (10+) and adults — in-person near Des Moines in Colfax + telehealth across the metro

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Serving the Des Moines Metro Area

Heart & Vine Counseling is located in Colfax, Iowa — just 30 minutes east of Des Moines — and serves clients throughout the Des Moines metro area via telehealth statewide. Whether you're in Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, West Des Moines, or anywhere in Polk County, you can access the same high-quality, DBT-based counseling that I provide in person.

I provide individual counseling for children and teens (ages 10+) and adults, with a special focus on anxiety, trauma, life transitions, identity, and faith. My approach combines Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Positive Psychology, and optional faith integration — a combination that no other therapist in the Des Moines area currently offers together.

📍 In-Person: 19 E Howard St A, Colfax, IA 50054 (30 min east of Des Moines)
💻 Telehealth: Available to all clients in Des Moines and across Iowa

What Sets Heart & Vine Apart in the Des Moines Market

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DBT Specialty The only therapist in the Des Moines area explicitly specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for teens and adults — a highly effective, evidence-based approach for anxiety, trauma, and emotion regulation.

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Positive Psychology Focus Zero competitors in the Des Moines market position around Positive Psychology. Heart & Vine's "smile on your face, song in your heart" philosophy is a distinctive, memorable brand anchor.

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Faith-Based Integration (Optional) Optional Christian faith integration for clients who want it — while warmly welcoming all backgrounds. A rare combination of clinical excellence and faith sensitivity.

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Teen Specialty (Ages 10+) Dedicated focus on adolescent mental health — including identity, academic stress, trauma, and the unique challenges teens face today.

Services Available to Des Moines Clients

DBT Therapy Anxiety Counseling Trauma Therapy Teen Therapy (10+) Faith-Based Counseling Positive Psychology Life Transitions Identity & Self-Worth Depression Telehealth

Also Serving Nearby Communities

Heart & Vine Counseling serves clients throughout central Iowa, including:

📍 Altoona, IA 📍 Pleasant Hill, IA 💻 All of Iowa (Telehealth)

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