About Mind & Spirit Counseling Center
Formerly Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center. Our mission, our people and our services remain the same.
Mental health support is a holistic journey. We walk with you every step of the way.
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center is the welcoming place for those seeking inspiration, hope and healing of body, mind and spirit. We provide services to people from all walks of life, regardless of financial barriers.
Mission
We walk with people through counseling and education to find hope and healing, and to live a fulfilling life.
Vision
The Center will be recognized as the welcoming place for those seeking inspiration, hope, and healing of body, mind and spirit.
Values
Non-sectarian, not affiliated with a church or religion
Mind-body-spirit approach, according to client preference
Trust, respect and compassion
High standards of professional care
Access for all, regardless of insurance status
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The Mind and Spirit Counseling Center is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community for our clients and employees.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion of age, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion and disabilities will enhance our ability to honor our core values of equity, respect, compassion, and creating accessibility to high-quality services for all.
Who We Serve
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center’s licensed clinicians serve more than 3,000 individuals annually through counseling and education.
- Children
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Couples
- Families
- Clergy
- Teachers
- Police officers
- LGBTQ+ people
- Veterans
- Survivors of trauma
- Families of addicted loved ones
- People from all faith traditions (including none)
- Others who need quality mental health counseling
How We Serve
Mind and Spirit Counseling Services is dedicated to ensuring all clients receive the same high-quality services and treatment, regardless of their insurance status. We provide…
Counseling
Available for individuals of all ages, including children and adolescents through our “Children Overcoming the Obstacles of Life” or C.O.O.L.
Psychiatry
No need to turn elsewhere for medication needs. The Center has several clinicians on staff to ensure to prescribe and manage medication needs.
Psychological Services
Testing and assessment for all ages to assess learning disorders, IQ, developmental challenges, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and more.
Spiritual Direction
Non-sectarian and open to those nonreligious.
Clinical Training
For graduate students, postgraduates clinical residency program, psychology postdoctoral fellowship.
Classes
Such as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction™ (MBSR) classes, boundary training and community education.
Leadership Programs
Conflict transformation and strategic planning services for congregations, nonprofits and businesses
Mind & Spirit Counseling Services depends on the goodwill of the community to support those in need of mental health services.
Through charitable donations from the community and grants appropriated for services we provide; the Center is steadfast in its commitment to serve all. We welcome all support for the continuation and expansion of mental health services. All donations and gifts are tax-deductible and provide support to clients using the Center’s services and programs.
