Our services

Our Therapy Services are:

Comfortable

We offer a warm, welcoming space where you can feel safe and at ease sharing your story.

Tailored

Our diverse team brings specialized expertise to honor your unique needs and challenges.

Inclusive

We know meaningful change begins with the right fit. That’s why we thoughtfully match you with a therapist whose style and approach align with your journey.

Find Support That Fits Your Life

Nurturing Therapy Services Office

In-Person in Ankeny, Iowa

Experience the warmth and support of in-person therapy in our inviting setting, where compassionate therapists guide you on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

Telehealth throughout Iowa

Telehealth therapy makes support more accessible by allowing individuals in Ankeny and throughout Iowa to meet with a licensed therapist from the comfort and privacy of their own space. Using a secure video platform, clients can experience sessions that feel just as personal and effective as meeting in person.

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Discover the Transformative Power of Therapy

Beginning therapy means entering a space dedicated entirely to you. This is a private, supportive environment where your experiences are heard and your feelings are validated.  Our therapists are here to walk alongside you as you navigate:

Anxiety

Personal Growth

ADHD

Self-Esteem

Depression

LGBTQIA+

Dating & 
Relationships

Trauma

PTSD

Autism Spectrum

Neurodivergence

Grief

Family Conflict

Stress 
Management

Life Adjustments

Our Care Includes a Variety of Interventions to Support You:

Eye-Movement Densitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Commitment Therapy

Attachment Theory

Gestalt

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Somatic Experiencing & Exploration

Insight-Oriented and Emotion-Focused Therapy

Psychodynamic

Body-Centered Psychotherapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Solution-Focused Therapy

Mindfulness-Based Practices

Nurtured Lives, Real Stories

Leisha Ristau, LISW
Lan Neff, LMSW
Arin Renaud, LISW
Molly Riordan, LMHC

Thoughts That Heal

Nurturing Therapy Services office
Nurturing Therapy Services office
Nurturing Therapy Services office
Nurturing Therapy Services office