Lutheran Services in Iowa responds to the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate service. Each year, we strengthen Iowa families through a variety of programs, ranging from early childhood education to behavioral and mental health services. Lutheran Services in Iowa responds to the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate service. Together we are stronger. We can achieve greater impact by supporting, celebrating, and trusting each other and our community.
Behavioral Health Intervention Service - Growing up can be difficult for any child. But struggling with a serious behavioral or emotional disorder can make it even more difficult to thrive. LSI's Behavioral Health Intervention Services team wraps care around a child's entire family to empower them with skills like anger management, healthy decision-making, and problem-solving.
Therapy - It's OK to ask for help. At LSI, we see past the stigma surrounding mental health. Our compassionate mental health professionals have a wide variety of expertise and collaborate with Iowa children, adults, and families to guide them on the path to hope and healing.
We provide a range of therapy techniques including:
* Cognitive behavioral therapy * Family, group, and individual therapy * Narrative therapy * Expressive arts * Play therapy * Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) * Mindfulness * Dialectical Behavioral Therapy * Parenting education * Motivational interviewing
Mental Health Service - No person should feel helpless or alone when it comes to their mental health. LSI's Mental Health Services empower Iowans along the way to a healthier and happier future.
Fees and Payment
We offer variable sliding fee scale as well as we accept most insurance.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Faith-Based
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicaid
Were You Able To Make an Appointment?
One quick last question. Who was seeking counseling today?
Do you know the reason they are not accepting clients?
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
