Counseling Center – New Life Counseling
New Life Counseling operates three outpatient locations across the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. The Ankeny office is located at 227 NW School Street and can be reached at 515-964-5003. The West Des Moines office is at 3737 Woodland Avenue, Suite 315, and is reached at 515-225-4006. The Pleasant Hill office is at 1300 Metro East Drive, Suite 106, also at 515-964-5003. The practice describes itself as offering faith-based Christian counseling and coaching services.
The clinical team includes professionals trained across psychology, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, and nutrition services. Staff hold certifications in addictions counseling, speaking, training, and coaching. The founder, Dr. Don Gilbert, is listed as offering specialized coaching, consulting, speaking, and training services for individuals and organizations.
Outpatient counseling is available for adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups. The practice provides ADHD testing and assessment, nutrition and wellness coaching, and a specialized marriage program described as “The UP’s of Marriage.” Group classes and seminars are hosted at the Ankeny and West Des Moines locations, and the practice delivers seminars to external organizations on request.
New Life Counseling states that its approach is grounded in sound psychological theory and evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs. The practice notes that its beliefs form the foundation of its clinical work while also noting that it serves clients from all faith perspectives and backgrounds, not exclusively those with a Christian orientation.
Sessions are conducted in person at all three locations. A patient portal for existing clients is accessible at newlifeintouch.insynchcs.com. Insurance information and good-faith estimate details are available through the website; specific carriers accepted are listed on a dedicated insurance page. No year of establishment is noted on the homepage. The three-location structure across Ankeny, West Des Moines, and Pleasant Hill extends the practice’s geographic reach across the Des Moines metro area, offering multiple convenient access points for clients throughout central Iowa.