NO-COST & LOW-COST
THERAPY WITH CLINICAL INTERN
Narrative Healing Therapy is committed to making compassionate mental health care accessible in West Des Moines. Our intern program offers no-cost and affordable sliding-scale therapy sessions provided by advanced clinical counseling interns.
“Quality mental health care should never be out of reach. Healing begins when compassionate support is accessible to everyone.”
Our clinical interns are master’s-level counseling students receiving close, direct clinical supervision from experienced licensed therapists, ensuring you receive high-quality, thoughtful, and evidence-based care.
INTERN AREAS OF FOCUS
Explore the clinical specialties supported by our counseling interns under direct supervision.
Supportive one-on-one sessions exploring personal goals, emotional expression, and navigating life challenges in a non-judgmental environment.
Learn practical coping mechanisms, relaxation tools, and narrative reframing to manage stress, worry, and feelings of overwhelm.
Unpack perfectionism, self-doubt, and life shifts to cultivate confidence, self-compassion, and authentic personal identity.
Explore relationship patterns, boundary setting, and effective communication strategies to foster healthy interpersonal connections.
ACCESSIBLE CARE
SUPERVISED BY DR. JACKIE DEHNER
Our clinical counseling interns are advanced Master's degree candidates who receive direct clinical supervision, mentoring, and case review from Dr. Jackie Dehner, PhD.
This allows our practice to offer comprehensive individual therapy, anxiety management, and self-discovery sessions at no cost or low sliding-scale fees.
