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Therapy in Des Moines by the numbers
Based on 2748 licensed therapists across the US, including 11 in Des Moines · Updated July 2026
Therapists and counselors near you in Des Moines, IA: where to start
FindSupport lists 11 licensed therapists in Des Moines. Start with what you need help with — a profile's focus areas tell you more than its address. Psychologist, counselor or therapist: in Des Moines, as anywhere in Iowa, the title follows the license, and each profile names it.
Common reasons people in Des Moines reach out include financial industry pressure, agricultural uncertainties, and social isolation in a growing city, alongside anxiety, depression, and relationship stress.
In Des Moines, therapists typically charge $90–$200 per session. Many take insurance, and some offer sliding-scale fees — it's fine to ask about cost in your first message.
Local or online: making the choice in Des Moines
Some therapists offer both formats — profiles show who offers online sessions. An office gives you a set place to talk; video saves the trip and is easier to fit around work and family.
If you're dealing with financial industry pressure, agricultural uncertainties, and social isolation in a growing city, either format can work — what matters most is how well you and the therapist fit.
Start with the problem, not the postcode: FindSupport shortlists therapists for what you describe, both local in Des Moines and online across Iowa.
What therapists listed in Des Moines focus on
Specialty tags are still sparse on the 11 Des Moines profiles, too few to give shares by focus area. Each profile's own summary is the better guide for now.
In Des Moines, 9% list children as clients they see. Few profiles say whether they see couples and families, so ask if that matters to you.
Des Moines is a major hub for the insurance and financial services industries. The numbers above cover only the therapists listed on FindSupport, not every practice in town.
Session format, insurance and nearby options in Des Moines
The 11 Des Moines profiles don't mention video sessions so far. If you'd rather meet online, widen to therapists licensed in Iowa.
Our Des Moines data doesn't include insurance networks. Before booking, ask whether the therapist bills your plan directly or gives you a receipt to claim out-of-network.
If Des Moines is short on openings, Iowa also has listings in Cedar Rapids (13 therapists, 8% online) and Iowa City (7 therapists, 14% online). Therapists licensed in Iowa can see you by video wherever they're based.
Des Moines in context: listings, fees and video
35% of FindSupport's Iowa listings are in Des Moines, 11 of 31. The biggest share is in Cedar Rapids, with 13. Nationally, Des Moines sits mid-table: 59 of the 120 cities with local listings have more, 60 have fewer.
Des Moines' city guide puts typical fees at $90–$200. That is close to the middle of our city guides nationally ($90–$200).
No Des Moines profile mentions video yet; in Iowa, Iowa City has the highest share that do (14%).
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Find a therapist near me →Frequently Asked Questions
How can I find a therapist or psychologist close to me in Des Moines, IA?
There are 11 licensed therapists listed in Des Moines. Describe what you're going through and we'll show the ones whose focus fits — each profile lists languages, session format and fees. Across Iowa, FindSupport lists 31 therapists in 3 cities.
Is it better to see a therapist in person or online in Des Moines?
Both work. In-person therapy in Des Moines gives you a dedicated space, while video sessions save the trip and widen the choice. Profiles show who offers online sessions — they need to be licensed in Iowa to see you there.
How much should I expect to pay for therapy in Des Moines, IA?
Most therapists in Des Moines charge $90–$200 per session, about the same as in Cedar Rapids ($90–$200). Check your plan's behavioral-health coverage, and ask out-of-network therapists about sliding-scale fees.
What issues do therapists in Des Moines most often treat?
Too few of the Des Moines profiles tag a specialty to give shares yet. Describe what you're going through and we'll match you on each therapist's stated focus.
Do Des Moines therapists work with children, couples and families?
Yes: of the 11 therapists listed in Des Moines, 9% say they work with children. Mention who the sessions are for when you describe your situation.
Where else can I look if Des Moines has no openings?
Look wider within Iowa. FindSupport lists therapists in Cedar Rapids (13) and Iowa City (7), and any of them licensed in Iowa can see you by video without the drive.
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