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Areas of focus include anxiety, <a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/depression\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">depression</a>, divorce, gender dysphoria, infidelity, and marital and premarital concerns.</p><p>Sexton works with people, couples, and families to address complex issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Sexton holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mount Mercy University and a Bachelor of Science in Child, Family, and Adult Services from Iowa State University.</p><p>Utilizing Solution Focused, Narrative, Bowenian, and Cognitive Behavioral approaches, Sexton tailors her methods to each client's needs.</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 · Marriage and Family Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Couples · Family · 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/west-des-moines-ia\">West Des Moines, IA</a></li></ul></section><section 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aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Divorce</li><li>Gender Dysphoria</li><li>Infidelity</li><li>Marital and Premarital</li><li>Parenting</li><li>Trauma</li></ul><h3>Inclusive care</h3><ul><li>LGBTQ+ Allied</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Couples</li><li>Family</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>Degrees</h3><p>M.A.</p></div><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><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Iowa</li></ul></div></div></section><section 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AboutContributionsCare Molly Sexton is a licensed marriage and family therapist in West Des Moines, IA. Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, divorce, gender dysphoria, infidelity, and marital and premarital concerns. Sexton works with people, couples, and families to address complex issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Sexton holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mount Mercy University and a Bachelor of Science in Child, Family, and Adult Services from Iowa State University. Utilizing Solution Focused, Narrative, Bowenian, and Cognitive Behavioral approaches, Sexton tailors her methods to each client's needs. Inclusive care LGBTQ+ Allied Practitioner gender Female Professional types Therapist · Marriage and Family Therapist Session types Couples · Family · Individual Session formats In-Person Licensed states Iowa Local Communities West Des Moines, IA Topic Communities Anxiety Depression Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Family Health Marriage No contributions are linked to this profile yet. 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Areas of focus include anxiety, <a href=\"/library/depression\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">depression</a>, divorce, gender dysphoria, infidelity, and marital and premarital concerns.</p><p>Sexton works with people, couples, and families to address complex issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Sexton holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mount Mercy University and a Bachelor of Science in Child, Family, and Adult Services from Iowa State University.</p><p>Utilizing Solution Focused, Narrative, Bowenian, and Cognitive Behavioral approaches, Sexton tailors her methods to each client's needs.</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 · Marriage and Family Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Couples · Family · 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/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/family-health\">Family Health</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/marriage\">Marriage</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>Depression</li><li>Divorce</li><li>Gender Dysphoria</li><li>Infidelity</li><li>Marital and Premarital</li><li>Parenting</li><li>Trauma</li></ul><h3>Inclusive care</h3><ul><li>LGBTQ+ Allied</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Couples</li><li>Family</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>Degrees</h3><p>M.A.</p></div><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><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>West Des Moines, IA</h3><address>2700 Westown Pkwy<br>330<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\"><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:5153208082\">515-320-8082</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Molly Sexton?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/molly-sexton\" href=\"/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>"}}