Coming out as a member of the LGBTQ community

How to Manage Stress When You’re Not Out

For those in the LGBTQIA+ community, this is a scary time. Rising transphobia and queerphobia are influencing political movements, and…
anxiety, worry, social anxiety, isolation, teen therapy

Understanding the Stressors Affecting Your Teen and Giving Them the Help They Need

Being a teen is tough. As they navigate their path to adulthood, everything around them (including themselves!) is changing. As…
A couple faces anxiety as they try to be physically intimate. This is called sexual performance anxiety. A certified sex therapy can help couples deal with that. 50266

The Best Intimacy Tips to Help Improve Your Sex Life

Intimacy in your relationship goes beyond physical closeness; it’s all about emotional connection, trust, and understanding what your partner wants…
We may get a divorce. Who could I talk to?

5 Ways to Calm an Anxiety or Panic Attack

If you’ve ever had an anxiety attack, you know how scary it can be. You might have had heart palpitations,…
perfectionism, anxiety

The Connection Between ADHD & Anxiety in Children and Teens

If your child or teen has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and shows signs of anxiety, you might wonder if…
Couple in conflict. Gottman Couples Counseling in West Des Moines, IA.

How Gottman Couples Therapy can work for you

Whether you’re dealing with intense conflict or just want a relationship tune-up, you might feel overwhelmed by couples therapy options.…
transgender group

Why Gender-Affirming Care Matters

All across the United States, politicians are proposing bills that seek to limit or ban gender-affirming care for trans minors.…
Relationship issues, infidelity, affairs

Emotional Infidelity: How Emotional Affairs Can Be Just As Devastating As Physical Affairs

The word “infidelity” conjures images of an extramarital affair with clandestine meetings. But not all affairs involve physical contact. When…
A couple faces anxiety as they try to be physically intimate. This is called sexual performance anxiety. A certified sex therapy can help couples deal with that. 50266

Is a Sex Therapist Different Than a Traditional Therapist?

If you’re considering going to therapy for personal or relationship issues, you might be wondering how the topic of sex…