Counseling Practice – Upstream Counseling and Consulting
Upstream Counseling and Consulting maintains two Iowa locations: a main office at 2001 Westown Parkway, Suite 101, West Des Moines, IA, and a second office at 408 C. Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA. The practice is led by Kate Simmons, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), who holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Sociology from Iowa State University.
Simmons provides trauma-informed therapy for adolescents (teens) and adults. Stated specialty areas include anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, PTSD, anger management, life transitions, first responder support, college mental health, postpartum depression, sports performance, relationship stress, and parenting stress. The breadth of specialty areas listed on the site reflects a practice scope designed to address both clinical mental health concerns and performance or life-adjustment challenges, spanning a wide range of client needs across the adolescent and adult populations served.
Therapeutic approaches listed on the site include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, attachment-based therapy, compassion-focused therapy, strength-based approaches, and somatic modalities. The practice is currently accepting new clients.
Both in-person and telehealth appointments are offered. A free 15-minute consultation is available for prospective clients before scheduling a full session. Insurance accepted includes BlueCross and BlueShield, Wellmark BCBS, and United Healthcare. Private pay rates are available upon request. Contact can be made by phone at 515-981-2848. The practice maintains a client portal for existing clients; the site notes the portal is not intended for emergencies and directs clients to call 911 for situations involving immediate danger or medical concerns.
The two-location model across West Des Moines and Ames positions Upstream Counseling and Consulting to serve clients across the greater Des Moines metropolitan area and the Ames university and college community. No year of practice establishment is stated on the site. The practice website is operated under the domain upstreamcc.com.