Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Holistic Counseling Services in Des Moines
the changing point has been dedicated to addressing the holistic mental health needs of individuals, couples, and families for over three decades. Our founder, David Steenson, brings extensive clinical expertise gained through work in hospitals, residential facilities, community settings, and private practice. Specializing in Bowen Family Systems Theory and Psychosocial Rehabilitation, we offer evidence-based approaches to anxiety, relational conflicts, identity exploration, and spiritual growth. Our practice integrates personalized tools to help clients develop objective perspectives and emotional resilience.With a background in both mental health and the arts, we emphasize creative expression as part of the therapeutic process. Our services cater to adults, adolescents, and children navigating life transitions, substance abuse challenges, and grief. the changing point maintains affiliations with recognized training institutions like The Bowen Center and offers PSYCH-K facilitation. Clients consistently report improved relationships and sustained emotional well-being through our empathetic, client-centered approach.
Services
marital counseling
couples counseling
individual counseling
family counseling
anxiety treatment
identity counseling
spirituality counseling
substance abuse counseling
depression counseling
grief & loss counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of mental health counseling experience
- Our practice utilizes evidence-based methods like Bowen Family Systems Theory
- We provide personalized tools for emotional resilience development
- Our founder maintains specialized training in psychosocial rehabilitation
- Clients consistently report measurable improvements in relationships
What people say
Great tools
Improved my marriage
Empathetic environment
Brighter future
Effective communication
Services
marital counseling
Our marital counseling services help couples navigate relationship challenges through evidence-based approaches. Specializing in communication skill development and conflict resolution, we address issues like infidelity, financial stress, and parenting disagreements. Clients learn practical tools to strengthen emotional connections and build lasting partnerships.
anxiety treatment
We offer specialized anxiety treatment programs combining cognitive-behavioral techniques with holistic approaches. Our therapists help clients identify anxiety triggers and develop coping strategies for panic attacks, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety disorders. Treatment plans incorporate mindfulness practices and personalized stress-reduction techniques.
family counseling
Our family counseling services address intergenerational patterns and improve household communication dynamics. Using Bowen Family Systems Theory, we help families navigate life transitions, behavioral issues, and relationship conflicts. Sessions focus on establishing healthy boundaries and enhancing emotional support systems across all family members.
substance abuse counseling
We provide comprehensive substance abuse counseling addressing both physical dependencies and underlying psychological factors. Our approach combines motivational interviewing with relapse prevention strategies, helping clients develop healthier coping mechanisms and rebuild relationships affected by addiction.
grief & loss counseling
Our grief counseling services support individuals processing various types of loss, including death, divorce, and life transitions. We employ trauma-informed approaches to help clients navigate the grieving process while maintaining daily functioning and rebuilding meaningful life patterns.
People
David Steenson
Founder
David Steenson, LISW, brings over 30 years of mental health experience to the changing point. Specializing in Bowen Family Systems Theory and PSYCH-K facilitation, he helps clients develop emotional resilience. A practicing artist, David integrates creative expression into therapeutic processes for adults, adolescents, and families.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, and family counseling for anxiety, relational conflicts, identity exploration, substance abuse, depression, and grief & loss.
Do you accept insurance for counseling sessions?
Yes, we accept Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance and private payments for all our counseling services.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our practice incorporates Bowen Family Systems Theory, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, and PSYCH-K facilitation in personalized treatment plans.
How can counseling help with anxiety?
We teach practical tools to manage anxiety symptoms, develop objective perspectives, and implement stress-reduction techniques tailored to individual needs.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Please contact us directly to discuss appointment scheduling options and availability outside standard business hours.
