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Previous psychiatric consultations have not provided an explanation.</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"A bright bedroom with blue bedding and an open doorway\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/31e48f47f6660bb8efd6f234.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-snoring-is-pushing-him-away\">Is my snoring pushing him away?</a></h3><p>A woman feels hurt after her husband moves to a separate bedroom because of her snoring. Although a medical appointment is planned, the sleeping arrangement has deepened concerns about an already distant marriage.</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"Blue and white curtains crossed by soft leaf shadows\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/37486492a24759eab0782c40.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/1a176fabe979c6e514e47cd9.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/37486492a24759eab0782c40.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/ptsd-vs-did\">What’s the difference between PTSD and DID?</a></h3><p>A person diagnosed with PTSD describes internal voices and changes in their sense of identity and control. They ask whether these experiences point to DID or can occur with PTSD.</p></article></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"connection-tab-places\" class=\"connection-panel\" data-connection-panel=\"places\" hidden=\"\" id=\"connection-panel-places\"><h2>A little closer to home.</h2><p class=\"connection-intro\">Explore places, activities, and support around West Des Moines, IA.</p><div aria-label=\"Photographed places around West Des Moines, IA\" class=\"connection-results local-photo-highlights\" data-local-photo-highlights=\"\" id=\"photographed-places\"><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-17467322\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-17467322\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>Walnut Woods State Park</h3><p>West Des Moines</p></div></div><p>State park in Polk County, Iowa</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 2.9 miles from West Des Moines center</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-30986087\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-30986087\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>Old Downtown Des Moines Library</h3><p>West Des Moines, IA</p></div></div><p>historic building in Des Moines, Iowa, United States</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">Nearby · About 4.8 miles from West Des Moines center</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-17898814\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-17898814\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>Principal Riverwalk</h3><p>West Des Moines, IA</p></div></div><p>Recreational and functional area along the Des Moines River in Downtown Des Moines, Iowa</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">Nearby · About 4.9 miles from West Des Moines center</p></article></div><div class=\"local-place-directory\"></div></section></section><div class=\"connection-layout\"><figure class=\"region-map\" data-map-container=\"\" 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id=\"local-explore\"><header><h2>Explore nearby.</h2><p data-discovery-context=\"\" role=\"status\">West Des Moines, IA · 19 options</p></header><div aria-label=\"Filter local options\" class=\"local-discovery-filters\"><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"peer\" type=\"button\">Peer Support</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"yoga\" type=\"button\">Yoga Classes</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"everyday\" type=\"button\">Food and Coffee</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"arts\" type=\"button\">Arts and Culture</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"outdoors\" type=\"button\">Parks and Gardens</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"fitness\" type=\"button\">Fitness Classes</button></div><div class=\"local-discovery-grid\"><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"West Des Moines, IA|Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-17467322\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>Walnut Woods State Park</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">West Des Moines</p><p>State park in Polk County, Iowa</p><address>8951 SW 52nd Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265</address><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 2.9 miles from West Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"West Des Moines, IA|Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-30986087\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><h3>Old Downtown Des Moines Library</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Old Downtown Des Moines Library</p><p>Historic building in Des Moines, Iowa, United States</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 4.8 miles from West Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"*\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"peer\" data-local-place=\"nami-state-ia\" id=\"place-peer-nami-state-ia\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A group of adults talks together in a comfortable counseling room.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3dd8e303413434ec5e89887f.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/14bb526ee2fa5a8bcf5a472c.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/3dd8e303413434ec5e89887f.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Peer Support</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Statewide resource</p><h3>NAMI Iowa</h3><p>Iowa</p><p class=\"local-directory-description\">Contact this organization for current peer and family support options.</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15152540417\" aria-label=\"Call NAMI Iowa\">(515) 254-0417</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"West Des Moines, IA|Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-aa621550-51d2-4b46-9cee-362c9b3b0e26\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-aa621550-51d2-4b46-9cee-362c9b3b0e26\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A person stretches into a yoga pose outdoors at sunset.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0d9a7a5e774e7f30edc4fca8.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/38270dc8051d18ba78464527.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/0d9a7a5e774e7f30edc4fca8.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Yoga by Mary</h3><p>4126 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 2.1 miles from West Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15155773365\" aria-label=\"Call Yoga by Mary\">(515) 577-3365</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"West Des Moines, IA|Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-1139f344-db8b-4eab-ad5c-225d2856d454\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-1139f344-db8b-4eab-ad5c-225d2856d454\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Friends share a meal together around a table.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/630d79d3f88a4b1cb79d1061.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/fb0673b5feb7dce3f1e998c8.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/630d79d3f88a4b1cb79d1061.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Cafe</p><h3>St. Kilda Collective</h3><p>333 5th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from West Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15157052030\" aria-label=\"Call St. Kilda Collective\">(515) 705-2030</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"West Des Moines, IA|Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-abb26a12-bb8b-4810-8970-27337b126213\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-abb26a12-bb8b-4810-8970-27337b126213\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman practices boxing with a punching bag.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ce96439bbb1759697ebd377d.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/c663f6577251923da406e562.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/ce96439bbb1759697ebd377d.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Dance studio</p><h3>The Pointe Academy of Ballet &amp; Contemporary Dance</h3><p>333 5th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.3 miles from West Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15152790742\" aria-label=\"Call The Pointe Academy of Ballet &amp; Contemporary Dance\">(515) 279-0742</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"West Des Moines, IA|Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" hidden=\"\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-17898814\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>Principal Riverwalk</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Principal Riverwalk</p><p>Recreational and functional area along the Des Moines River in Downtown Des Moines, Iowa</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 4.9 miles from West Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"West Des Moines, IA|Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-8592e903-6466-473d-a3ee-154f968061a3\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-8592e903-6466-473d-a3ee-154f968061a3\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman sits cross-legged with her eyes closed in a bright room.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/1f337016d06f24bbdd8a932b.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/ab3c2a66b79a381416819022.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/1f337016d06f24bbdd8a932b.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Aum Yoga Center</h3><p>1441 29th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50266-1309</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 2.1 miles from West Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15158650924\" aria-label=\"Call Aum Yoga Center\">(515) 865-0924</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"West Des Moines, IA|Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-128383c8-bf81-48b7-a0ca-74ff4b023c53\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-128383c8-bf81-48b7-a0ca-74ff4b023c53\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman sits cross-legged beside a lake in a green park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"341\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c08bdb9ad6bca155391c1a1c.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/5c7ead75300cab7b8bec4d17.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/c08bdb9ad6bca155391c1a1c.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Mary McCarthy - Resilence &amp; Grace</h3><p>7018 WASHINGTON Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50324</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 2.2 miles from West Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15155773365\" aria-label=\"Call Mary McCarthy - Resilence &amp; Grace\">(515) 577-3365</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"West Des Moines, IA|Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-8a7e18ad-2481-4ce6-89a7-98db76403050\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-8a7e18ad-2481-4ce6-89a7-98db76403050\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A parent and adult child at a kitchen counter, parent gently stepping back while adult child prepares a meal independently, candid warm domestic scene, autonomy with affection, mid-distance\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a03cf9fc6596fdc52e992c28.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/d90a9083ca8cf9d1f3943d2d.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/a03cf9fc6596fdc52e992c28.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Coffee shop</p><h3>Coffee Cats Cafe</h3><p>312 5th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.3 miles from West Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15158975410\" aria-label=\"Call Coffee Cats Cafe\">(515) 897-5410</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"West Des Moines, IA|Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-d68e9b82-c7e6-488c-ac77-54e4736f60b0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-d68e9b82-c7e6-488c-ac77-54e4736f60b0\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Morning sunlight fills a kitchen with breakfast and green plants.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/85b55994ecae2f513ccbc340.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/9cde7987d671bd243ad43506.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/85b55994ecae2f513ccbc340.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Cafe</p><h3>Paula's Cafe</h3><p>524 Elm St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.3 miles from West Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15152773404\" aria-label=\"Call Paula's Cafe\">(515) 277-3404</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"West Des Moines, IA|Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-a1362a81-23fe-43fe-828e-4bb9f06a67d6\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-a1362a81-23fe-43fe-828e-4bb9f06a67d6\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A child smiles while showing hands covered in colorful paint.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/eadf7015a4f7aad887af6988.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/db18bb5ce5fa834fda63355a.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/eadf7015a4f7aad887af6988.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Art gallery</p><h3>Olson-Larsen Galleries</h3><p>542 5th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.1 miles from West Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15152776734\" aria-label=\"Call Olson-Larsen Galleries\">(515) 277-6734</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"West Des Moines, IA|Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-8e44de20-798e-4c8a-9053-a735dec52ea4\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-8e44de20-798e-4c8a-9053-a735dec52ea4\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman writes in a notebook at a desk.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/e98585ae002ae853f87f03a5.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/9f9b83797f550d117fba0817.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/e98585ae002ae853f87f03a5.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Art gallery</p><h3>Kunzler Studios</h3><p>324 5th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.3 miles from West Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15152790322\" aria-label=\"Call Kunzler Studios\">(515) 279-0322</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"West Des Moines, IA|Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-466b79e9-4c23-4064-9583-a5c798303fcc\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-466b79e9-4c23-4064-9583-a5c798303fcc\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A child arranges colored pencils at a table.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"525\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4ff1dcad24061f1d15b72807.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/fd021b9993f82279116a8905.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/4ff1dcad24061f1d15b72807.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Art gallery</p><h3>Kavanaugh Art Gallery</h3><p>228 5th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.4 miles from West Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15152798682\" aria-label=\"Call Kavanaugh Art Gallery\">(515) 279-8682</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"West Des Moines, IA|Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-61417591-8188-4143-960d-f132a7a5e56b\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-61417591-8188-4143-960d-f132a7a5e56b\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Two people walk together along a leafy path.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"696\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b28dc8d0f3ac3efda86ddb2b.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/d158db2e2c3dc807cd332bfe.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/b28dc8d0f3ac3efda86ddb2b.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>American Legion Park</h3><p>301 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from West Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15152223444\" aria-label=\"Call American Legion Park\">(515) 222-3444</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"West Des Moines, IA|Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-dcc43e86-001c-4e29-b86e-c472e724a35e\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-dcc43e86-001c-4e29-b86e-c472e724a35e\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman relaxes beside a lake beneath green trees.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/260d030a19ec15d14d504eff.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/d84f2e6cd2f847dd20f3e449.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/260d030a19ec15d14d504eff.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>Wilson Park</h3><p>298 9th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.4 miles from West Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15152223444\" aria-label=\"Call Wilson Park\">(515) 222-3444</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"West Des Moines, IA|Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-8648c276-6682-48e7-85c1-07fb7f97a1bb\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-8648c276-6682-48e7-85c1-07fb7f97a1bb\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A peaceful outdoor walkway overlooks green trees and warm sunlight.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b7d831f71651b9295abca4ad.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/c91a666577329bff0060751c.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/b7d831f71651b9295abca4ad.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>Florer Park</h3><p>1410 Locust St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.6 miles from West Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15152223444\" aria-label=\"Call Florer Park\">(515) 222-3444</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"West Des Moines, IA|Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-ac617683-e669-46e8-8ebf-a03f045b685f\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-ac617683-e669-46e8-8ebf-a03f045b685f\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Two people go for a run together in a sunlit park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/64f406643950a43786646e36.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/dfd9c3e3e99554bcee364814.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/64f406643950a43786646e36.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Gym</p><h3>Crossfit Valley Junction</h3><p>221 SW 63rd St, Des Moines, IA, 50312-1501</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.4 miles from West Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15155594571\" aria-label=\"Call Crossfit Valley Junction\">(515) 559-4571</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"West Des Moines, IA|Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-87a6a6c8-a72d-42fa-9440-1a16ad0a93f0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-87a6a6c8-a72d-42fa-9440-1a16ad0a93f0\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"People play basketball together on an outdoor court, including a player using a wheelchair.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8d2e5731b9f8a3335c993d14.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/1696ed35541539ea2690b046.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/8d2e5731b9f8a3335c993d14.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Gym</p><h3>Unorthodox Fitness</h3><p>3710 SE Capitol Circle (Suite F), West Des Moines, IA, 50111</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.7 miles from West Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15156391223\" aria-label=\"Call Unorthodox Fitness\">(515) 639-1223</a></div></article></div><p class=\"local-discovery-empty\" data-discovery-empty=\"\" hidden=\"\">No options listed for this category or area yet. 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Elizabeth Koshatka tLMHC · West Des Moines, IA Elizabeth Koshatka is a therapist who supports healing and growth in relationships, helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, and trauma. See all 7 therapists Questions we share Shared questions and professional perspectives for everyone. Why do I feel like I’m losing my personality wholeness? A reader reports six months of concentration problems, unwanted memories, a changed sense of identity, and fear in public places. Previous psychiatric consultations have not provided an explanation. Is my snoring pushing him away? A woman feels hurt after her husband moves to a separate bedroom because of her snoring. Although a medical appointment is planned, the sleeping arrangement has deepened concerns about an already distant marriage. What’s the difference between PTSD and DID? A person diagnosed with PTSD describes internal voices and changes in their sense of identity and control. They ask whether these experiences point to DID or can occur with PTSD. A little closer to home. Explore places, activities, and support around West Des Moines, IA. Walnut Woods State Park West Des Moines State park in Polk County, Iowa About 2.9 miles from West Des Moines center Old Downtown Des Moines Library West Des Moines, IA historic building in Des Moines, Iowa, United States Nearby · About 4.8 miles from West Des Moines center Principal Riverwalk West Des Moines, IA Recreational and functional area along the Des Moines River in Downtown Des Moines, Iowa Nearby · About 4.9 miles from West Des Moines center West Des Moines, IA Find an areaWest Des Moines19 optionsDes Moines19 optionsAnkeny19 optionsIndianola19 options No matching areas. +−Reset West Des Moines, IA and surrounding countiesPolk CountyDallas CountyWarren CountyMadison CountyJasper CountyIndianola, IAAnkeny, IADes Moines, IAWest Des Moines, IAWest Des MoinesAnkenyIndianola6 mi Explore nearby. 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