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Areas of focus include <a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/anxiety\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">anxiety</a>, marital and premarital concerns, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).</p><p>Kist works with teenagers and adults, focusing on anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and relationship issues. Kist holds a Master of Arts in Psychology with a counseling specialization from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa.</p><p>Her therapeutic style integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and the Gottman Method.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Inclusive care</dt><dd>LGBTQ+ Allied</dd></div><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Couples · Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Session formats</dt><dd>In-Person</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Iowa</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/local/des-moines-ia\">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=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/marriage\">Marriage</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/obsessive-compulsive-disorder\">Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder</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=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/liz-kist#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/liz-kist#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/liz-kist#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/liz-kist#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>Marital and Premarital</li><li>Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)</li></ul><h3>Inclusive care</h3><ul><li>LGBTQ+ Allied</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Couples</li><li>Individual</li></ul><h3>Session formats</h3><ul><li>In-Person</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>LMHC</p></div></div><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Mental Health Counselor</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Iowa</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Des Moines, IA</h3><address>2708 Grand Ave<br>Des Moines, IA 50312</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\"><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:5153444392\">515-344-4392</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Liz Kist?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/liz-kist\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>","text":"Home People Liz Kist Liz Kist, LMHC Licensed Mental Health Counselor LMHC Des Moines, IA AboutContributionsCare Liz Kist is a licensed mental health counselor in Des Moines, IA. Areas of focus include anxiety, marital and premarital concerns, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Kist works with teenagers and adults, focusing on anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and relationship issues. Kist holds a Master of Arts in Psychology with a counseling specialization from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa. Her therapeutic style integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and the Gottman Method. Inclusive care LGBTQ+ Allied Practitioner gender Female Professional types Therapist Session types Couples · Individual Session formats In-Person Licensed states Iowa Local Communities Des Moines, IA Topic Communities Anxiety Marriage Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder No contributions are linked to this profile yet. 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Areas of focus include <a href=\"/library/anxiety\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">anxiety</a>, marital and premarital concerns, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).</p><p>Kist works with teenagers and adults, focusing on anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and relationship issues. Kist holds a Master of Arts in Psychology with a counseling specialization from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa.</p><p>Her therapeutic style integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and the Gottman Method.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Inclusive care</dt><dd>LGBTQ+ Allied</dd></div><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Couples · Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Session formats</dt><dd>In-Person</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Iowa</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/local/des-moines-ia\">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/marriage\">Marriage</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/obsessive-compulsive-disorder\">Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder</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>Marital and Premarital</li><li>Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)</li></ul><h3>Inclusive care</h3><ul><li>LGBTQ+ Allied</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Couples</li><li>Individual</li></ul><h3>Session formats</h3><ul><li>In-Person</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>LMHC</p></div></div><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Mental Health Counselor</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Iowa</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Des Moines, IA</h3><address>2708 Grand Ave<br>Des Moines, IA 50312</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\"><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:5153444392\">515-344-4392</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Liz Kist?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/liz-kist\" href=\"/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>"}}