Lighthouse Counseling

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Lighthouse Counseling

www.lhc-dsm.com

At Lighthouse Counseling, we provide compassionate and confidential mental health services to individuals and couples, ages 18+.

We accept most insurances.

03/27/2026

Help us celebrate Lindsey’s 1-year work anniversary at Lighthouse! 🎉 We’re so lucky to have you!

03/18/2026

🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that Kjierstin Boyd will be joining our team on April 29th! Kjierstin brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for mental health. She’s trained in EMDR, specializes in trauma, and loves working with both teens and adults. Her approach is supportive, person-centered, and all about helping clients grow at their own pace.

When she’s not in session, you’ll find her enjoying time with her family, her dogs, nature, yoga, or a little reality TV.

📧 Ready to schedule with Kjierstin? Email info@lhc-dsm.com

Let’s give Kjierstin a warm Lighthouse welcome! 💛

03/03/2026

🌟 We’re excited to welcome Rachel Smith to the Lighthouse Counseling team! 🌟

Rachel joins us as our new Administrative Assistant. She earned her Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Behavioral Science with a minor in Sports Psychology from Concordia University Nebraska and is pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University.

Rachel values community and meaningful connections, and she’s thrilled to support our clients and clinicians. Please join us in giving her a big, warm welcome!

02/13/2026

Welcome to Lighthouse Counseling — a place of steady light and quiet strength.

Our office, filled with sunshine and flourishing plants, reflects what we believe: healing happens in spaces that feel safe and grounded. 🌿☀️

We’re here when you’re ready.

🌐 www.lhc-dsm.com
📧 info@lhc-dsm.com

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from Lighthouse Counseling!

12/19/2025

The Lighthouse team enjoyed time away from the office at our holiday dinner. So thankful for these incredible clinicians and even better people. Here’s to an even brighter light from our Lighthouse in 2026!

12/10/2025

We are honored to be part of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. Thank you for an incredible event and for all your support. We look forward to continuing to serve our community!

12/02/2025

🚀 We’re Hiring at Lighthouse Counseling!

Lighthouse Counseling is growing, and we’re looking for a fully licensed or temporarily licensed clinician to join our wellness-centered team. We are specifically seeking adult therapists (18+) and welcome applicants with the following credentials: LMHC, tLMHC, LISW, LMSW, LMFT, PhD, or PsyD.

At Lighthouse Counseling, wellness is our priority—both for our clients and our therapists. We believe that supported, balanced clinicians provide the highest quality care, and we’ve built our practice around that philosophy.

What makes us stand out:

✨ Competitive percentage split

✨ Flexible caseload YOU control — unlike many offices that require high caseloads or minimum hours, we give clinicians full autonomy. You choose the workload that fits your life.

✨ Beautiful, welcoming office space located centrally in the heart of West Des Moines

✨ Weekly staff meetings and consistent support

✨ A steady flow of regular clients to help you maintain a fulfilling caseload

✨ We take care of all billing and insurance credentialing so you can focus on therapy, not paperwork

👉 Apply by visiting our website: www.lhc-dsm.com and clicking on “Careers.”

If you know someone who might be a great fit, please share this post. Thank you for helping us grow a supportive, wellness-centered practice! 🌿

09/23/2025

🌟 A bigger team means a brighter Lighthouse! We’re excited to keep growing and expanding the care we provide.

If you’d like to learn more—or join our team—visit www.lhc-dsm.com.

09/17/2025

Lighthouse Counseling is so excited to welcome Jennifer Neal, tLMHC, to our team. Jennifer will start seeing clients October 1st. To schedule please email us at info@lhc-dsm.com. Help us welcome Jennifer!

“Hi, I’m Jennifer Neal! With over 20 years of experience working with children and teens, I am passionate about fostering self-confidence and emotional well-being. I hold a Master's in Education and a Master's in School Counseling, along with my mental health licensure. Throughout my career as a teacher and school counselor, I have developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by young people and families. I believe we are all a work-in-progress, and my role is to help clients overcome life stressors and setbacks. I support clients dealing with anxiety, wanting to improve confidence, overcoming trauma, and finding inner peace.

I specialize in supporting children ages 5 and up, teens, and women, utilizing approaches such as hypnotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy, play therapy strategies, visualization, and compassionate listening. I use a variety of approaches that best fit the needs of each client. I believe in embracing my clients' goals and visions, guiding them on their journey to strengthen their mind, body, and soul.

Outside of the office, you can find me out in nature, enjoying movement, loving on my plants, or connecting with friends and family. I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where clients feel safe and empowered. Together, my clients and I explore challenges, celebrate strengths, and work towards a brighter, more confident future.

09/15/2025

Lighthouse Counseling is so excited to welcome Lynn Burham, LMHC to our team! She will begin seeing clients on October 13th! To schedule with Lynn, please email us at info@lhc-dsm.com. Help us welcome Lynn!

“Hello, I’m Lynn Burham, a licensed mental health counselor with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and deepen their understanding of themselves. I have experience working with adults facing a range of concerns, including trauma, grief, anxiety, anger, depression and suicidal ideation.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity and compassion. I strive to create a space where clients feel seen, heard, and respected. Whether processing past experiences or seeking to live more intentionally, I support clients in moving toward a more hopeful and empowered future.

As a trauma-informed therapist, I help individuals heal from childhood trauma, shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, and reconnect with their values, identity, and relationships. Together, we explore how thoughts, emotions, and past experiences shape their current lives, and work to build healthier, more intentional ways of relating to themselves and others.

I draw from evidence-based approaches, including Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Psychodynamic Theory. Our work may also involve examining avoidance patterns, attachment styles, communication dynamics, and emotional responses to foster insight and lasting change.

Whether facing a specific challenge or seeking greater self-understanding, I offer a supportive space where meaningful growth can take place.”

07/03/2025

The walls are up and our space is coming to life!

Address

6400 Westown Pkwy, Suite 175
West Des Moines, IA
50266

Telephone

+15154222863

Website

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/elma-hadzic-west-des-moines/384118, http://www.lhc-dsm.com/

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