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Couples Therapy in Des Moines, Iowa

Couples therapy can help partners slow down difficult patterns, understand one another more clearly, and work together with greater intention. We provide a structured framework for improving communication, engagement, and meaningful collaboration.

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Seva clinicians in a counseling office used for couples therapy.

Individualized Care

How couples therapy can help

Relationship distress often becomes a cycle: one conversation activates old fears or frustrations, familiar reactions take over, and both people leave feeling less understood. Therapy creates room to identify that cycle without reducing either partner to the problem.

Our therapists help couples clarify shared goals, practice direct and respectful communication, and make choices that reflect the relationship they want to build. Services may support dating, committed, premarital, married, and long-term partners.

Treatment

Evidence-based and collaborative approaches

Your therapist will recommend an approach based on your symptoms, goals, preferences, and clinical needs. Treatment may include the following evidence-based treatments:

  • Collaborative assessment and shared treatment goals
  • Behavioral communication and problem-solving skills
  • Acceptance, values, and emotional awareness
  • Practical work between sessions when helpful

Our Team

Shannon Evers, MSW, LISW, Therapist & Practice Owner at Seva Counseling.

Shannon Evers, MSW, LISW

Therapist & Practice Owner

Megan Wych, MS, LMHC, Therapist & Clinical Director at Seva Counseling.

Megan Wych, MS, LMHC

Therapist & Clinical Director

Jay Foote, MSW, LISW, MM, AMSAT, Therapist & Director of Operations at Seva Counseling.

Jay Foote, MSW, LISW, MM, AMSAT

Therapist & Director of Operations

Addison Malinski, MSW, LISW, Therapist & Assistant Clinical Director at Seva Counseling.

Addison Malinski, MSW, LISW

Therapist & Assistant Clinical Director

Nicolette Novak, MA, LMHC, Therapist & Intern Program Supervisor at Seva Counseling.

Nicolette Novak, MA, LMHC

Therapist & Intern Program Supervisor

Candace Shultz, MSW, LISW, Therapist at Seva Counseling.

Candace Shultz, MSW, LISW

Therapist

Jenna Wagemester, MSW, LISW, Therapist at Seva Counseling.

Jenna Wagemester, MSW, LISW

Therapist

Jakob Jehn, MS, t-LMHC, Therapist at Seva Counseling.

Jakob Jehn, MS, t-LMHC

Therapist

Haley Miller, MSW, LMSW, Therapist at Seva Counseling.

Haley Miller, MSW, LMSW

Therapist

Ingrid Skoog, MSW, LMSW, Therapist at Seva Counseling.

Ingrid Skoog, MSW, LMSW

Therapist

Brynn Hurley, MEd, t-LMHC, Therapist at Seva Counseling.

Brynn Hurley, MEd, t-LMHC

Therapist

Dawn Hafner, Clinical Intern, Clinical Intern at Seva Counseling.

Dawn Hafner, Clinical Intern

Clinical Intern

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do both partners attend couples therapy?

Couples therapy generally involves both partners. Your therapist may discuss whether individual conversations would support assessment or treatment while maintaining clear expectations for the couples-therapy relationship.

Do we need to be married to attend?

No. Couples therapy can support dating, committed, premarital, married, and long-term partners who want help with their relationship.

Consultation

Find out whether Seva is a good fit.

Reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation or ask which therapist may best match your needs.

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