New Life Counseling

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New Life Counseling West Des Moines Office: 1200 Valley West Dr. Suite 700, Phone: (515) 225-4006 Ankeny: 227 NW School Locations in Ankeny and West Des Moines, Iowa.

We have 16 qualified and caring therapists ready to provide you a safe environment to heal, learn and gain hope for the future.

Even on the hardest days, there is still hope to be found. You don’t have to stay in the darkness just because life feel...
10/20/2026

Even on the hardest days, there is still hope to be found. You don’t have to stay in the darkness just because life feels heavy right now. Give yourself permission to heal, to grow, and to believe that brighter days are ahead.

Choose the light. You deserve it, even on the days you struggle to see it.

Even when life doesn’t go according to your plans, you can trust that God is still working behind the scenes. What feels...
10/17/2026

Even when life doesn’t go according to your plans, you can trust that God is still working behind the scenes. What feels like a setback may be preparing you for something you cannot see yet. What feels like a closed door may be redirecting you toward His purpose.

Romans 8:28 reminds us that God works for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. This doesn’t mean every season will be easy, but it does mean that even in the difficult seasons, God is still present, still faithful, and still at work.

You may not understand what He is doing right now, but you can trust the One who is writing your story. His plans are greater than what you can see today.

Some days, being brave doesn’t look like having it all together. Sometimes, it looks like getting out of bed, trying aga...
10/16/2026

Some days, being brave doesn’t look like having it all together. Sometimes, it looks like getting out of bed, trying again, taking a deep breath, or choosing to keep going when life feels heavy.

It will always be hard sometimes, but remember this: **you have always been brave.** Look at everything you’ve made it through, every obstacle you’ve overcome, and every moment you thought you couldn’t keep going but did anyway.

Give yourself credit for how far you’ve come. You don’t have to have it all figured out to be proud of yourself. Keep going, one day at a time. You are stronger than you think.

Sometimes, life doesn’t go according to our plans, and that’s okay. God sees what we can’t, knows what we don’t, and is ...
10/15/2026

Sometimes, life doesn’t go according to our plans, and that’s okay.

God sees what we can’t, knows what we don’t, and is working in ways we may not understand just yet. You don’t have to have every detail figured out to trust the One who holds your future.

Release the need to control every chapter. Trust the Author. His plans may look different from yours, but there is peace in knowing you don’t have to write the story alone.

One closed door doesn't mean your story is over. Rejection doesn't define your worth, and mistakes don't erase your grow...
10/14/2026

One closed door doesn't mean your story is over. Rejection doesn't define your worth, and mistakes don't erase your growth.

Give yourself permission to begin again, take your time, and trust that there is still good ahead.

Sometimes, God places a calling on your life that stretches you beyond what feels comfortable. You may feel unqualified,...
10/13/2026

Sometimes, God places a calling on your life that stretches you beyond what feels comfortable. You may feel unqualified, overwhelmed, or unsure how you're going to make it happen.

But maybe that's the point.

Your calling isn't dependent on you having every answer, possessing every skill, or knowing every step along the way. It's an invitation to trust the One who called you in the first place.

You don't have to be enough on your own when you serve a God who is faithful to equip you, strengthen you, and guide you along the way.

Don't let feeling unqualified keep you from being obedient. Take the next step, trust His timing, and remember that you were never meant to carry the calling alone.

What God is asking of you may be bigger than your ability, but it is never bigger than His faithfulness.

✨ Meet Kyla Van Woudenberg, MA, T-LMHC ✨Finding the right counselor can make all the difference...especially for young p...
10/10/2026

✨ Meet Kyla Van Woudenberg, MA, T-LMHC ✨

Finding the right counselor can make all the difference...especially for young people who are navigating big emotions, life changes, relationships, and the challenges that come with growing up.

Kyla’s passion is creating a safe, compassionate space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to be themselves. She especially enjoys working with children, teens, and young adults and takes a collaborative approach to understanding each client’s unique experiences and goals.

Whether you or your child is navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, or other stressors, Kyla works alongside her clients to build confidence, develop healthy coping skills, and discover hope and resilience. 🤍

Her approach incorporates evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

If you think Kyla may be a good fit for you or your child, we'd love to help you get connected.

📞 Call (515) 225-4006
📧 Email [email protected]
📍 West Des Moines & Pleasant Hill

Take the first step toward healing, growth, and lasting change.

Congrats on being rejected. Not because rejection feels good — it usually doesn’t.But because rejection means you were w...
10/09/2026

Congrats on being rejected.

Not because rejection feels good — it usually doesn’t.
But because rejection means you were willing to risk hearing “no.”

You asked.
You applied.
You reached out.
You tried.
You put yourself out there.

And that takes courage.

A “no” doesn’t mean you weren’t good enough. It doesn’t mean you should have never tried. And it certainly doesn’t erase the courage it took to ask in the first place.
Sometimes rejection is simply redirection. Sometimes it’s information. And sometimes it’s just… no.

Either way, you survived the answer — and you can keep going.
So, congrats on being rejected. You were brave enough to ask.

It’s brave to feel deeply.To care when you could choose not to. To love when you know love can hurt. To let yourself be ...
10/08/2026

It’s brave to feel deeply.

To care when you could choose not to. To love when you know love can hurt. To let yourself be moved by things instead of becoming numb just to protect yourself.

Feeling deeply doesn’t make you weak or overly sensitive. It means you’re willing to experience life as it comes, even when it isn’t always comfortable.

You don’t have to harden yourself just because something hurt you.

There is strength in staying soft in a world that gives you plenty of reasons not to.

Sometimes the biggest risk is staying exactly where you are because you’re afraid of what might happen if you take the l...
10/08/2026

Sometimes the biggest risk is staying exactly where you are because you’re afraid of what might happen if you take the leap.

You might not get the outcome you hoped for. You might make a mistake. You might discover that something isn’t right for you.

But you might also learn something about yourself, grow in ways you didn’t expect, meet someone who changes your life, or open a door you never knew was there.

Worst case, you learn.

Best case, it changes your whole life.

You don’t need to be fearless to take a chance. Sometimes courage simply means being willing to move forward while you’re still a little scared.

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227 Northwest School Street
Ankeny, IA
50266

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

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+15152254006

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