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Areas of focus include anxiety, codependency, depression, <a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/eating-disorders\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">eating disorders</a>, self-esteem, and stress.</p><p>Kennison works with people, couples, and families to navigate life's challenges and improve overall functioning. Kennison earned a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development and Family Services from Iowa State University in 2012, followed by a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northern Illinois University in 2014.</p><p>Her educational background provides a solid foundation in understanding family dynamics and developmental processes. 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Areas of focus include anxiety, codependency, depression, <a href=\"/library/eating-disorders\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">eating disorders</a>, self-esteem, and stress.</p><p>Kennison works with people, couples, and families to navigate life's challenges and improve overall functioning. Kennison earned a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development and Family Services from Iowa State University in 2012, followed by a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northern Illinois University in 2014.</p><p>Her educational background provides a solid foundation in understanding family dynamics and developmental processes. Kennison uses a comprehensive therapeutic approach that includes narrative therapy and collaborative exploration.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist · Marriage and Family Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Individual</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/local/west-des-moines-ia\">West Des Moines, IA</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/post-traumatic-stress-disorder\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/eating-disorders\">Eating Disorders</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/self-care\">Self-Care</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Anxiety</li><li>Codependency</li><li>Depression</li><li>Eating Disorders</li><li>Self Esteem</li><li>Stress</li><li>Trauma</li><li>Women's Issues</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Individual</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-credential-details\"><div><h3>Professional licenses and registrations</h3><p>LMFT</p></div></div><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist</p></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>West Des Moines, IA</h3><address>230 S 68th St<br>Suite 1202<br>West Des Moines, IA 50266</address></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><div><p>West Des Moines, IA</p><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:5153463069\">(515) 346-3069</a></div></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Kelsi Kennison?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/kelsi-kennison\" href=\"/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>"}}