Even in your hardest moments, there's always hope to flourish and grow.

Life is hard. Sometimes it can leave us feeling stuck or struggling in ways that make it hard to find our way forward. It takes courage to start therapy and open up. I truly consider it a privilege to develop a supportive relationship with my clients to work through the struggles in their life and help them feel hope for their future.
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About

As a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), I am passionate about supporting pre-teens (age 10+), adolescents, and adults as they navigate life’s many challenges. I strive to create a compassionate, empathetic, and validating space where individuals feel seen, heard, and supported. I believe that the therapeutic relationship we build together is the foundation for meaningful growth and change. Therapy isn't just for times of crisis—it can be a valuable resource for managing the everyday stressors of work, relationships, parenting, and life transitions. In addition to these areas, I also work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and significant life adjustments. I am trained in several evidence-based clinical practices, including Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy for PTSD. With over 20 years of experience working with children and families, my background includes providing in-home behavioral interventions for children facing emotional and behavioral challenges. This hands-on experience continues to inform my work today. I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey—wherever you may be starting from—and to celebrate the progress you make along the way.
Amanda Christensen-Hildreth
Licensed Independent Social Worker

Services

  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • PTSD
  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Person-Centered
  • Motivational Interviewing

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Midlands Choice
  • Molina
  • Medicaid
  • Iowa Total Care

Fees

  • Self-pay Initial Evaluation: $150
  • Self-Pay Session: $100

Location

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Flourish and Grow Counseling

213 N Ankeny Blvd, Ste 130
Ankeny, IA 50023-1749

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