Good Life Therapy provides a safe, supportive, & judgment free space to begin the journey to healing. Inclusive mental health counseling in West Des Moines.
West Des Moines, Iowa
Joined June 2021
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We support NAMI, which "envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares."
During Mental Health month we are highlighting the continued need to increase mental health awareness, decrease stigma, and help our young ones get the care they need to become future leaders. #Together4MH
Join @namicommunicate to advocate for more funding and awareness for mental health. We need to end stigma and improve access to mental health care for all.
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"Much has been written about how to choose the right college. These great resources, however, too often do not address a central, vital element: mental health."
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Congrats, Puddles! After passing the AKC's Canine Good Citizen Test, our Therapy Dog-in-Training Puddles is now a Certified Good Girl. Puddles will be taking her final Therapy Dog training exam this spring and we'll be cheering her on. Way to go Puddles!
Congrats to our clinician Deena Leonard on becoming a Certified First Responder Counselor. Deena is a former police officer who wants to serve the unique needs of the Des Moines metro area first responder community.
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Boundaries open the doors for better relationships. They let us clearly communicate our intentions, and they allow others to do the same. A clear, honest boundary improves our relationships because people aren’t stuck trying to make meaning out of what we just said.
Congrats to our clinician Deena Leonard! She’s now a Certified First Responder Counselor. Deena is a former law enforcement officer and she has been trained in the unique culture that First Responders and Police Officer’s experience.
Our therapists Anna Zuidema and Deena Leonard were honored to present yesterday to WDM law enforcement to better help officers understand symptoms and behaviors associated with disorders they may encounter on calls.
Follow us at @goodlifetherapyia on Instagram for our new Tuesday series, All About Boundaries. Learning to create healthy boundaries is a game changer for your mental health and your relationships!
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Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility. We celebrate the resilience and pride of trans and non-binary people and advocate for equality, justice, and empowerment for transgender individuals. Learn more:
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Anyone else raising their hand? 😱 It's super common for those of us with busy brains. One visualization that helps is imagining a box that we put each worry into to lock away until tomorrow. Meditation apps are my personal jam. What works for you?
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To our anxious peeps -- ever have this happen? Check out our Good Life therapist Ellen Petersen talking about how we create a struggle switch - and how to turn it off. Inspiration from @DrRussHarris – at Urbandale, IA
Welcome Erin to Good Life Therapy! Erin Knauer is the newest therapist to join our team. Erin has over 15 years of experience and helps a diverse range of clients with a variety of issues . She's currently taking Telehealth clients. Head to our site for Erin's full bio.
