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Depression Therapy in Des Moines, Iowa

Depression can make everyday tasks feel heavier and distance people from relationships, activities, and parts of life that once mattered. Therapy can help you understand these patterns and begin taking manageable steps toward connection and meaning.

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Individualized Care

How depression therapy can help

Depression does not look the same for everyone. It may involve sadness, irritability, numbness, exhaustion, reduced motivation, changes in sleep, self-criticism, isolation, or difficulty imagining that things can change.

Your therapist will learn about your symptoms, circumstances, health, relationships, and goals. Treatment may focus on changing patterns that maintain depression, increasing meaningful activity, responding differently to difficult thoughts, and strengthening supportive connections.

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:

  • Behavioral activation and values-based action
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Compassion-focused and mindfulness-based strategies
  • Collaborative planning for sustainable routines and support

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

How can therapy help when motivation is low?

Treatment can break goals into realistic steps and help you act before motivation fully returns. Your therapist works with you to identify patterns, reduce barriers, and reconnect with activities and relationships that matter.

Do you provide crisis services?

Seva is an outpatient practice and does not provide emergency services. If you may act on thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, call 911, call or text 988, or go to the nearest emergency department.

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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