Emily Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Wellmark BCBS
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 06124 Emily Smith
- In Practice for 22 Years
- Certificate from UC San Diego Med School's Center for Mindfulness Qualified MBSR Teacher / 2016
- Certificate from International OCD Foundation 2018
- Attended University of St. Thomas, Graduated 2002
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
Expertise
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Perfectionism and Self-Criticism
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Groups
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is designed to transform your relationship with stress, improve your health, and increase your energy and enthusiasm for life. Learn to lower stress, manage chronic pain, and decrease stress-related illnesses like anxiety, anger, depression, headaches, high blood pressure, obesity, sleep disturbances, and gastrointestinal problems. MBSR is a highly acclaimed, scientifically proven program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Featured on "60 Minutes" and in the New York Times and Time Magazine, MBSR is taught at hospitals, universities, and corporations around the world. Please visit www.prairiewellness.com for more information about this class.
Expertise
Age
Location
Prairie Wellness
3209 Ingersoll Ave
Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50312
The Mindful Way through Stress and Worry
CLASS STARTS IN OCTOBER. Please visit www.prairiewellness.com for more information. During this six week class, you'll learn how to practice mindfulness meditation or strengthen your practice if you already meditate. We'll examine the causes and consequences of stress and worry and explore ways to change patterns of thinking and acting that may be making things more difficult for you. You'll also learn simple, practical mindfulness techniques to use throughout your day to help reduce the stress and worry so many of us are experiencing right now.
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Prairie Wellness
3209 Ingersoll Ave
Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50312
Introduction to Mindful Meditation
This is a great class for people interested in exploring what mindfulness is and how to be more mindful in everyday life. During our four classes, we'll practice mindfulness meditation sitting, walking, and lying down. We'll examine the successes and challenges you experience practicing and identify strategies to overcome any struggles you're having. At the end of class, you’ll receive resources and helpful tips to help you maintain your mindfulness practice. Please visit www.prairiewellness.com for more information about the class.
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Location
Prairie Wellness
3209 Ingersoll Ave
Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50312
Location
Primary Location
Prairie Wellness
3209 Ingersoll Avenue
Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 393-2806Email me
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