Psychotherapy Practice – Vida Psychotherapy
Situated at 2700 Westown Parkway, Suite 425, in West Des Moines, Iowa 50266, Vida Psychotherapy is a group psychotherapy practice made up of nine affiliated independent practitioners. The clinicians listed on the website are Brooks Witter, Carlos Canales, Cathy Wargo, Dave Cunitz, Elaine B. Hoversten, Janet Pedroza, Joel Greenberg, Meredith Calhoun, and Rianna Ragle. Individual credentials and licensure are not enumerated on the homepage; clients are encouraged to contact the practice directly to learn about specific providers.
The practice describes its mission as offering a welcoming place for renewal, aiming to decrease suffering and isolation and to support holistic well-being through psychological attention to the mind, emotions, and body. Services offered include individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. The practice also provides workshops and training in group psychotherapy, extending its offerings beyond standard clinical sessions.
Insurance accepted includes Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield, UBH/UHC, Midland’s Choice/Cigna, and Aetna. Self-pay options are available for clients who prefer to pay out of pocket or whose insurance is not listed. The practice has been voted Best in Psychotherapy Services in West Des Moines across multiple recent years, per information stated on its website.
Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Friday, 8:00 am to noon. Contact: phone (515) 528-7766; fax (515) 528-7771. The practice serves clients in the West Des Moines area and encourages prospective clients to call to discuss which clinician may be best suited to their needs and situation.
Specific therapeutic modalities, treatment specializations, and session format details such as in-person versus telehealth availability are not enumerated on the homepage. No year of establishment is provided on the website. The nine-practitioner independent structure means that prospective clients are matched with an individual clinician rather than a single central provider, and detailed information about each practitioner’s training, modalities, and areas of focus is accessible through the providers section of the website. The group therapy workshops offered alongside standard clinical services distinguish the practice from solo clinician settings, providing structured group-based options in addition to individual and family formats.