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Top Rated Child Therapy Therapists in Des Moines

Connect with 20 verified specialists for child therapy in Des Moines. Read reviews, check availability, and find the right support for your needs.

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When it helps

  • You want structured, practical tools
  • You are dealing with specific anxiety or phobias
  • You prefer shorter-term treatment (12-20 weeks)

!When it may not

  • You just want to "vent" without homework
  • You are looking for deep psychoanalysis
  • You are in an active crisis requiring stabilization first

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Courageous Minds Counseling

Courageous Minds Counseling

1370 NW 114th St Ste 100, Clive, IA 50325, United States

5.0(1)
💬Cognitive Behavioral Therapy👁️EMDR Therapy😰Anxiety Therapy💙Depression Therapy
Google VerifiedProfile last reviewed: January 2026
Human to Human Counseling

Human to Human Counseling

950 Office Park Rd Suite 202, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States

5.0(38)
💬Cognitive Behavioral Therapy👁️EMDR Therapy💑Couples Therapy👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Therapy
Google VerifiedProfile last reviewed: January 2026
Tracy Swartzlander, LISW, MSW - Art of Healing Counseling and Consultation, LLC

Tracy Swartzlander, LISW, MSW - Art of Healing Counseling and Consultation, LLC

6842 University Ave suite b, Windsor Heights, IA 50324, United States

5.0(2)
👶Child Therapy
Google VerifiedProfile last reviewed: January 2026
Open Hearts Therapy, PLLC

Open Hearts Therapy, PLLC

1501 42nd St Suite 445, West Des Moines, IA 50266, United States

5.0(2)
👶Child Therapy
Google VerifiedProfile last reviewed: January 2026
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Child Guidance Center

808 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States

5.0(2)
👶Child Therapy
Google VerifiedProfile last reviewed: January 2026
Psychiatry Associates - Des Moines

Psychiatry Associates - Des Moines

100 E Euclid Ave # 157, Des Moines, IA 50313, United States

4.9(82)
😰Anxiety Therapy💙Depression Therapy👶Child Therapy👥Group Therapy
Google VerifiedProfile last reviewed: January 2026
Bliss Psychiatry

Bliss Psychiatry

699 Walnut St Suite 400, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States

4.8(170)
💬Cognitive Behavioral Therapy😰Anxiety Therapy💙Depression Therapy🩹Trauma Therapy
Google VerifiedProfile last reviewed: January 2026
Counseling Associates of Central Iowa, PC

Counseling Associates of Central Iowa, PC

3737 Woodland Ave #601, West Des Moines, IA 50266, United States

4.6(9)
💑Couples Therapy👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Therapy👶Child Therapy🕊️Grief Therapy
Google VerifiedProfile last reviewed: January 2026
Sagent Behavioral Health - Des Moines

Sagent Behavioral Health - Des Moines

600 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312, United States

4.2(47)
💬Cognitive Behavioral Therapy👁️EMDR Therapy💑Couples Therapy👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Therapy
Google VerifiedProfile last reviewed: January 2026
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MOSAIC Family Counseling Center, Inc.

6200 NW Aurora Ave. Ste 305E, Urbandale, IA 50322, United States

4.1(14)
👁️EMDR Therapy👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Therapy👶Child Therapy
Google VerifiedProfile last reviewed: January 2026
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Innovative Learning Professionals: Counseling & Psychological Services

1001 Grand Ave #201, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States

4.0(4)
👶Child Therapy
Google VerifiedProfile last reviewed: January 2026
Next Step Counseling Services

Next Step Counseling Services

3812 Ingersoll Ave #100, Des Moines, IA 50312, United States

3.9(9)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Therapy👶Child Therapy🎒Teen Therapy
Google VerifiedProfile last reviewed: January 2026
Thriving Families Counseling Services

Thriving Families Counseling Services

1741 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States

3.9(7)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Therapy👶Child Therapy🎒Teen Therapy
Google VerifiedProfile last reviewed: January 2026
Stepping Stone Family Services

Stepping Stone Family Services

1730 28th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, United States

3.9(10)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Therapy👶Child Therapy
Google VerifiedProfile last reviewed: January 2026
Sampson Family Therapy Services, LLC

Sampson Family Therapy Services, LLC

309 Court Ave #241, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States

3.7(18)
💑Couples Therapy👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Therapy👶Child Therapy🎒Teen Therapy
Google VerifiedProfile last reviewed: January 2026
Orchard Place

Orchard Place

808 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States

3.7(19)
👶Child Therapy
Google VerifiedProfile last reviewed: January 2026
UnityPoint Health - Blank Children's Pediatric Therapy - Des Moines

UnityPoint Health - Blank Children's Pediatric Therapy - Des Moines

1200 Pleasant St Floor 1, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States

3.7(11)
👶Child Therapy
Google VerifiedProfile last reviewed: January 2026
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Child Psychiatry Associates

939 Office Park Rd # 200, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States

3.2(22)
👶Child Therapy
Google VerifiedProfile last reviewed: January 2026
Kavalier and Associates

Kavalier and Associates

1003 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States

3.1(54)
👶Child Therapy🎒Teen Therapy
Google VerifiedProfile last reviewed: January 2026
Children & Families of Iowa

Children & Families of Iowa

1111 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, United States

2.3(12)
👶Child Therapy
Google VerifiedProfile last reviewed: January 2026

About Child Therapy in Des Moines

What is Child Therapy?

Child Therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy that helps individuals understand and manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors through evidence-based techniques.

Why Des Moines?

Des Moines offers a range of licensed child therapy specialists who understand the unique needs and challenges of the local community.