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Iowa Behavioral Associates

Your well-being is our passion! Our mental health providers are currently taking on new patients for in-person and telehealth appointments.

We look forward to serving you.

03/13/2026

Depression does not always look like sadness.

Sometimes it feels like exhaustion.
Low motivation.
Irritability.
Pulling away from people.

If you have not felt like yourself lately, that matters.

Support can help you feel like you again.

🌐 https://iabehavioral.com
📞 515-348-6380
✉️ info@iabehavioral.com

03/11/2026

Help Us Make the Ballot – Des Moines’ People’s Choice Awards

Nominations are open for the Des Moines’ People’s Choice Awards, and we’d love your support.

If you’ve had a positive experience with Iowa Behavioral Associates or Iowa Ketamine Clinic, please take a minute to nominate us. The businesses with the most nominations move on to the final voting ballot.

Nominate us here:
https://dsmpeopleschoice.com/nominate/

Please nominate both:

Iowa Behavioral Associates
Iowa Ketamine Clinic
In this category: Health & Beauty → Mental Health

Nomination deadline: Wednesday, March 25 at 5:00 PM

Thank you for supporting local mental health care in Central Iowa.

03/09/2026

Anxiety is not always loud or obvious. It can quietly take over your thoughts and routines.

It can look like overthinking every decision.
Trouble relaxing.
Feeling tense even when nothing is wrong.
Lying awake replaying conversations.

If this feels familiar, you are not alone. Anxiety is treatable, and therapy can give you practical tools to feel steady and in control again.

We are currently accepting new patients in West Des Moines and Ankeny.

🌐 https://iabehavioral.com
📞 515-348-6380
✉️ info@iabehavioral.com

03/04/2026

We are a few months into the year. How are you really doing?

If stress has been building, sleep has been off, or you feel more overwhelmed than usual, that is worth paying attention to.

You do not have to wait until things feel unmanageable.

Iowa Behavioral Associates is accepting new patients in West Des Moines and Ankeny. Taking the first step can feel big, but it is often the most important one.

If you're ready, we're accepting appointments. Reach out to our friendly team today.

🌐 Book online: https://iabehavioral.com
📞 515-348-6380
✉️ info@iabehavioral.com

02/27/2026

Mental Health Tip Friday: Strong emotions don’t mean you’re doing something wrong. They’re signals, not failures.

Paying attention to what you’re feeling can help you understand what you need and decide your next step with more clarity.

02/25/2026

Did You Know? Research shows that psychotherapy is effective for many people experiencing anxiety and depression, especially when care is consistent and supportive.

👉 Learn more about therapy services at Iowa Behavioral Associates.

02/23/2026

It’s okay if you’re not sure where to start.

Taking the firststep is enough.

02/20/2026

Mental Health Tip Friday: Progress doesn’t disappear on hard days. You’re still moving forward, even when it feels slow or uncertain.

Every small step, pause, or effort still counts.

02/19/2026

Meet Emily Hansen, ARNP

Emily believes care starts with truly listening. With 12 years as a nurse and 6 years as a nurse practitioner, she supports children, teens, and adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use concerns through a person-centered approach.

Emily sees patients at our Ankeny clinic and offers statewide telehealth, helping make care more accessible. Outside of work, she loves thrifting and finding joy in creativity and sustainability.

👉 Learn more about Emily and her approach to care:
Visit https://iabehavioral.com/emily-hansen

02/17/2026

You deserve care that respects who you are.

At Iowa Behavioral Associates, we are committed to providing affirming, respectful mental health care for the LGBTQ+ community. You are welcome here, exactly as you are. 🏳️‍🌈

👉 Learn more about our LGBTQ+ affirming approach to care:
https://iabehavioral.com/about-us/lgbtq-support/

02/13/2026

Mental Health Tip Friday: Rest is not falling behind. It’s how your mind recovers and resets.

Taking breaks helps you think more clearly, manage stress better, and show up with more energy for what matters.

02/11/2026

Meet Shawn Tulp - Chief Clinical Officer and Managing Partner

Shawn’s work is rooted in one simple belief. People deserve relief from pain, from suffering, and from feeling stuck. With 13 years of experience, he brings both clinical expertise and deep compassion to the care of adults across Des Moines and Ankeny.

After 26 years serving in the U.S. Army Reserve, including deployments overseas, Shawn continues his lifelong commitment to caring for others, especially veterans. His work today focuses on helping people find hope, comfort, and a path forward when traditional options have not been enough.

👉 Get to know Shawn and his approach to care: https://iabehavioral.com/shawn-tulp/

Address

1701 48th Street Suite 260
West Des Moines, IA
50266

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15153486380

Website

http://iabehavioral.com/

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