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Michelle Kellar, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

LMHC, NCC

Des Moines, IA

\"\"

Michelle Kellar is a licensed mental health counselor in Des Moines, IA. Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, stress, and trauma.

She works with adults on a range of issues including trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Kellar holds a master's degree in counseling psychology from Northwest Missouri State University.

With over two decades of experience, she previously served as the director of the counseling center at Central College in Pella for 20 years, while also maintaining a private practice. Kellar integrates approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Inclusive care
LGBTQ+ Allied
Practitioner gender
Female
Professional types
Therapist
Session types
Individual
Session formats
In-Person
Licensed states
Iowa

Local Communities

No contributions are linked to this profile yet.

Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • Stress
  • Trauma

Inclusive care

  • LGBTQ+ Allied

Session types

  • Individual

Session formats

  • In-Person

Professional licenses and registrations

LMHC

Certifications

NCC

Professional title

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Licensed states

  • Iowa

Des Moines, IA

3209 Ingersoll Ave
100
Des Moines, IA 50312

Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.

Des Moines, IA

(515) 207-1705

Are you Michelle Kellar?

Claim this listing
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Michelle Kellar, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

LMHC, NCC

Des Moines, IA

\"\"

Michelle Kellar is a licensed mental health counselor in Des Moines, IA. Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, stress, and trauma.

She works with adults on a range of issues including trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Kellar holds a master's degree in counseling psychology from Northwest Missouri State University.

With over two decades of experience, she previously served as the director of the counseling center at Central College in Pella for 20 years, while also maintaining a private practice. Kellar integrates approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Inclusive care
LGBTQ+ Allied
Practitioner gender
Female
Professional types
Therapist
Session types
Individual
Session formats
In-Person
Licensed states
Iowa

Local Communities

No contributions are linked to this profile yet.

Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • Stress
  • Trauma

Inclusive care

  • LGBTQ+ Allied

Session types

  • Individual

Session formats

  • In-Person

Professional licenses and registrations

LMHC

Certifications

NCC

Professional title

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Licensed states

  • Iowa

Des Moines, IA

3209 Ingersoll Ave
100
Des Moines, IA 50312

Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.

Des Moines, IA

(515) 207-1705

Are you Michelle Kellar?

Claim this listing
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