I’m a psychologist based in Johnston, Iowa, providing evidence-based therapy to adults in the greater Des Moines area and throughout the state. My office is located at Willow Grove Therapy Group on Northpark Drive in Johnston, just minutes from Des Moines, West Des Moines, Urbandale, and Ankeny. I also offer telehealth sessions to anyone located in Iowa.
Conditions I Treat
I specialize in anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD, and also work with adults navigating depression, grief, life transitions, and more. My approach is grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy, with an emphasis on behavioral interventions like exposure therapy.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Specific Phobias
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Agoraphobia
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
- Other Conditions — depression, grief, life transitions, and more
In-Person and Telehealth
I see clients in person at my office in Johnston, conveniently located for anyone in the Des Moines metro — including West Des Moines, Urbandale, Ankeny, Waukee, Clive, and surrounding communities. For those who prefer the flexibility of meeting from home, or who live elsewhere in Iowa, I offer telehealth sessions through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. Research consistently shows that telehealth is as effective as in-person therapy for the conditions I treat.
Treatment Approaches
I use several evidence-based approaches depending on what fits best for each client: