Ankeny Family Counseling

Ankeny Family Counseling We work with children, teens, families, couples and individuals.

We are a team of mental health therapists who offer hope and healing in the areas of depression, anxiety, relationships, grief/loss, trauma, self confidence, sports performance.

Take a moment to reflect, connect with your community, practice self-care, and celebrate your joy. Your well-being matte...
06/19/2026

Take a moment to reflect, connect with your community, practice self-care, and celebrate your joy. Your well-being matters—not just today, but every day.💛

Scan the QR code to register on our website. Text or email us directly with any questions you may have. We're here when you're ready.

💬 515-508-1150
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.ankenyfamilycounseling.com


Sometimes anxiety doesn’t look dramatic—it looks like overthinking every text, struggling to rest without guilt, feeling...
06/18/2026

Sometimes anxiety doesn’t look dramatic—it looks like overthinking every text, struggling to rest without guilt, feeling exhausted all the time, or constantly worrying about falling behind.

You are not weak for feeling overwhelmed by a world that rarely gives you space to breathe. Therapy can help you quiet the noise, build healthier coping tools, and reconnect with yourself beyond the pressure. You deserve support, not just survival.

Scan the QR code to register on our website. Text or email us directly with any questions you may have. We're here when you're ready. 🧡

💬 515-508-1150
🌐 www.ankenyfamilycounseling.com
📧 [email protected]

For many young adults, anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks.Sometimes it looks like:• constantly overthinking ...
06/16/2026

For many young adults, anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks.

Sometimes it looks like:
• constantly overthinking conversations
• feeling guilty while resting
• struggling to unplug from social media
• feeling behind compared to everyone else
• staying “busy” just to avoid slowing down

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed lately, you are not weak, and you are definitely not alone. Mental health support isn’t just for crisis moments. Therapy can help you understand your anxiety, regulate stress, and create healthier ways to cope with the pressure you carry every day.

You deserve support, rest, and a life that feels more peaceful than performative. 💛
Scan the QR code to register on our website. Text or email us directly with any questions you may have. We're here when you're ready.

💬 515-508-1150
🌐 www.ankenyfamilycounseling.com
📧 [email protected]

Sometimes the stress, fear, or overwhelm we carry today is rooted in experiences our nervous system hasn’t fully process...
06/11/2026

Sometimes the stress, fear, or overwhelm we carry today is rooted in experiences our nervous system hasn’t fully processed. Kirsten provides a calm, supportive space where children, adults, and families can begin to heal and move forward with confidence.

Specializing in EMDR, Play Therapy, and Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Kirsten uses an inclusive, evidence-based approach to help clients process difficult emotions, build resilience, and feel more grounded in the present. She helps clients build resilience, process difficult emotions, and move forward with empowerment and hope.

Scan the QR code to register on our website. Text or email us directly with any questions you may have. We're here when you're ready. 🧡

💬 515-508-1150
🌐 www.ankenyfamilycounseling.com
📧 [email protected]

Sometimes our bodies react to the present as if the past is still happening. Anger, shutting down, feeling disconnected—...
06/09/2026

Sometimes our bodies react to the present as if the past is still happening. Anger, shutting down, feeling disconnected—these can be echoes of old experiences stored in the nervous system.

Healing isn’t about forgetting the past. It’s about helping your body learn that you are safe in the here and now. You don’t have to carry “back then” into “right now.” There is hope, healing, and a path forward.

Scan the QR code to register on our website. Text or email us directly with any questions you may have. We're here when you're ready. 🧡

💬 515-508-1150
🌐 www.ankenyfamilycounseling.com
📧 [email protected]

Burnout isn’t just stress.It’s emotional exhaustion. Mental overload. Feeling disconnected from yourself while still try...
06/04/2026

Burnout isn’t just stress.
It’s emotional exhaustion. Mental overload. Feeling disconnected from yourself while still trying to hold everything together for everyone else.

✨ Listen to the Exhaustion

✨ Break Free from Survival Mode

✨ Reconnect with Yourself

Burnout can make you feel like you’ve lost your spark. Monica provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help you process overwhelm, regulate stress, and find your footing again. Using EMDR, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, she supports individuals navigating burnout, grief, trauma, and various life transitions with warmth, steadiness, and practical care.

Scan the QR code to register on our website. Text or email us directly with any questions you may have. We're here when you're ready. 🧡

💬 515-508-1150
🌐 www.ankenyfamilycounseling.com
📧 [email protected]

It’s time to start reclaiming your energy. Setting boundaries isn't selfish; it's an act of self-preservation. You deser...
06/02/2026

It’s time to start reclaiming your energy. Setting boundaries isn't selfish; it's an act of self-preservation. You deserve a life that feels aligned with your needs, not just your responsibilities.

Scan the QR code to register on our website. Text or email us directly with any questions you may have. We're here when you're ready. 🧡

💬 515-508-1150
🌐 www.ankenyfamilycounseling.com
📧 [email protected]

Feeling stuck in your own head? Like no matter how much you think things through, you still can’t move forward? 🧠Perfect...
05/28/2026

Feeling stuck in your own head? Like no matter how much you think things through, you still can’t move forward? 🧠

Perfectionism and overthinking can keep you spinning—but they don’t have to.
Lorri Gire brings over 30 years of experience helping adults break out of that cycle and take real, meaningful steps forward. With a practical, no-nonsense approach, she helps you stop overthinking and start living.

Scan the QR code to register on our website. Text or email us directly with any questions you may have. We're here when you're ready. 🧡

💬 515-508-1150
🌐 www.ankenyfamilycounseling.com
📧 [email protected]

Ever feel like your thoughts are working against you instead of for you?At Ankeny Family Counseling, we focus on real su...
05/26/2026

Ever feel like your thoughts are working against you instead of for you?

At Ankeny Family Counseling, we focus on real support, real tools, and real progress. Using proven approaches like Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and CBT, our therapists help you challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and take meaningful steps forward—at your pace.

You don’t have to do it alone.

Scan the QR code to register on our website. Text or email us directly with any questions you may have. We're here when you're ready. 🧡

💬 515-508-1150
🌐 www.ankenyfamilycounseling.com
📧 [email protected]

“Freedom isn’t free. This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice fo...
05/25/2026

“Freedom isn’t free. This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage gave us the freedoms we cherish today. From all of us at Ankeny Family Counseling, thank you to our fallen heroes and the families who carry their legacy forward.”

Address

1910 SW Plaza Shops Lane
Ankeny, IA
50023

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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+15155081150

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