Ankeny Clinic

If you’re experiencing compulsive behavior, anxiety, or trauma, know it can get better — especially with Valerie's help. She has been counseling since 2006 and has attended specialized training for survivors of trauma. Valerie was honored to be a member of the mental health Mobile Crisis unit for the Des...

Making the decision to begin therapy can be difficult, and it is a brave step in taking care of your own wants and needs in life. I deeply value the various aspects that make up the journeys of others, as we all have our own unique stories. Often through reflection,...

I am grateful to have the opportunity to explore challenges people are experiencing and help them feel empowered to overcome these. I have experience and enjoy working with people who may experience the world through a unique lense and those who may have a history of adverse life experiences. The...

Here are Clear Brook, we know the importance of making sure our clients are taking the right medications to reduce or eliminate symptoms and greatly improve their lives. Nikki Roetman, ARNP brings over 15 years of psychiatric experience from multiple setting, such as hospitals and prisons, to Clear Brook Counseling...

No matter how “put together” we are, we all get a little stuck sometimes. Life happens, and we might need someone to talk to. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, discontent, anxious, depressed, lonely, or are grieving, having relational issues, or just feel like you need to process the day-to-day, I...

Amber believes that the therapeutic process begins with building a trusting relationship while providing a safe and non judgmental space to share life challenges and stressors. Amber provides services with a high degree of empathy in a manner that is very down to earth and authentic. Amber utilizes Cognitive Behavioral...

Doug has worked in a hospital, medical clinic, behavioral health clinic, jail and residential care facility helping people who have behavioral health issues. Doug has primarily worked with people who have anxiety disorders, depression, anger issues and pain issues to help them lead more productive lives. He has created and...

This journey called life can bring a wide range of experiences. No matter a person’s background or current situation, we share the fact that we are all on this journey. Although sometimes we feel weighed down by feelings such as loss, confusion, and anxiety along with countless other experiences, there...