Meet our Team
Meet Kara
LISW, RPT-S
She is currently not accepting new clients at this time!
Do you wonder if therapy is right for you or your child? Have you been worried about how to handle your problems or knowing that things cannot keep going the way they are?
As a therapist, I am here to partner with your family to make the changes to be happier together. I am passionate about my work with children, teens, and adults. My experience includes being a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor and also an EMDR trained therapist. This just means I have lots of toys in my office and have a lot of experience working with trauma and negative childhood experiences in particular.
When I’m not in the office, I love to spend time with my family. We live in Urbandale and love to spend time outside. We love to play games, go to the park, and explore Des Moines together. I also enjoy reading, watching Netflix, and cooking.
Meet Rachel
TLMHC
I am excited to work with families and kids to build thriving relationships through a child’s language, play. My role is to walk alongside kids and their parents to foster growth and connection.Together, we’ll work on regulating big emotions, processing difficult experiences, and filling both you and your child’s toolbox full of tools to succeed. I’ll provide support for big behaviors and celebrate the small (and big!) wins with you and your child.
In my free time, you’ll find me spending time with my husband, son, and our dog, Nova. I love to play games, bake, read, and hang out outside!
Meet Kaylie
LMHC, RPT
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. I have additional training in working with children as a Registered Play Therapist. Through play therapy, I use play as a means for children to learn more about themselves, build coping strategies, and explore more adaptive ways to view their world. A priority is co-creating goals with parents and children to determine the best way to support each child's identified challenges while capitalizing on their strengths. I have additional expertise in working with children who have experienced trauma and individuals of all ages with neurodivergent needs.
As an individual, I enjoy spending as much time with my family and friends as possible. I also enjoy all things outdoors, am an avid reader, and have a love of animals.
Meet Halle
Intern
I’m excited to continue building relationships in the Des Moines area through Nurture Family Therapy through a graduate therapy internship. I will patiently walk my clients through the highs and the lows using play, behavioral therapy, and close supervision with my colleagues. It is important for me to teach children and families skills they can utilize every day.
In my free time, you can find me watching comedy shows, traveling, or crafting.
Insurances Accepted
The therapists at Nurture Family Therapy currently accept most Wellmark, United Health Care, ChampVA, Tricare, Aetna, and Midlands Choice plans. Please call the number on the back of your card to verify benefits.
Our clinicians are not currently accepting Medicaid plans. The interns are available to offer sliding scale sessions. Please reach out for more information.
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