Joyful Mind Psychiatry & Therapy Services

03/19/2026

✨ Now Accepting New Clients! ✨

We’re excited to share that Sophie Francksen, T-LMHC, ATR-P, is now accepting new clients ages 13 through adult.

Sophie is a provisionally-licensed Art Therapist and Mental Health Counselor who specializes in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, gender identity, life transitions, and trauma.

Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, incorporating creativity, play, and imagination to support healing and personal growth. Sophie also offers traditional talk therapy, and the use of art is always optional and tailored to each client’s preferences.

🖥️ Now offering both in-person and virtual sessions

📅 Limited openings available — schedule today:
👉 www.joyfulmindpsych.com
👉 https://joyfulmind.intakeq.com/booking

💛 Reach out today to get started—these spots are expected to fill quickly.

03/19/2026

✨ Now Accepting New Play Therapy Clients — Limited Openings! ✨

Our Play Therapist, Lori Hikiji, is in high demand, and a few openings have just become available for children ages 4–10. These spots are expected to fill quickly.

If your child is struggling with anxiety, anger, behavior challenges, or friendships, now is the time to get support and help them finish the school year strong 💪

🛡️ Insurance accepted: Wellmark, Blue Cross, United/Optum, Aetna, Cigna, HealthPartners, or self-pay

📅 Secure your spot today:
👉 www.joyfulmindpsych.com
👉 https://joyfulmind.intakeq.com/booking

💛 These openings won’t last—reach out now to get started.

01/12/2026

You don’t need more guesses. You need clarity.
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation can help identify what’s really going on—and what treatment may help, including medication when appropriate.

Dr. Kristen Myers, Ph.D, PMHNP-BC is accepting new patients seeking diagnosis and treatment for concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and other mental health challenges.

🧠 Ages 5 through adult
🌎 Ames, Iowa or Virtual Telehealth
📅 February appointments are available!

Request an appointment here:
https://joyfulmind.intakeq.com/booking

Accepting Wellmark BCBS, United Healthcare/Optum, Cigna/Evernorth, HealthPartners, Aetna, Midland’s Choice, UMR, and self-pay.

Reminder-We have recently moved to a bigger space! New Address:
315 6th St, Ste 100, Ames, IA 50010

10/12/2025

🌟 Join Our Growing Team in Ames! 🌟

Joyful Mind Psychiatry & Therapy Services is expanding! Our second location in downtown Ames is opening soon, and we’re looking for therapists who share our passion for helping people feel better, sooner.

📣Now Hiring:
--- Adult Mental Health Therapist
--- Child & Adolescent Mental Health Therapist

☀️Why Join Us:
At Joyful Mind, therapy and psychiatry work hand-in-hand. Our unique collaborative care model allows therapists and medication providers to communicate and coordinate care — so clients make progress faster and feel fully supported.

We offer:
✔️Full-time positions with benefits
✔️Flexible scheduling
✔️A peaceful, supportive work environment

📍 New Location: 315 6th Street, Suite 100, Ames

If you believe in teamwork, compassionate care, and meaningful results, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Send your cover letter and résumé to kristen@joyfulmindpsych.com or apply online through Indeed at https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0df05e58d98a6bb7&from=shareddesktop_copy

09/10/2025

🌷 Moms, this is for you. 🌷

If you’re in the thick of raising young children and feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply worn down — you don’t have to do it alone.

Lori Hikiji, LMHC, RPT is now accepting new therapy clients Joyful Mind Psychiatry & Therapy Services, and she has a heart for supporting mothers who are navigating the beautiful yet exhausting realities of parenting.

Lori understands that caring for yourself is just as important as caring for your kids. She approaches each mom with care, compassion, and respect for the unique challenges of motherhood — from sleepless nights and constant demands, to the quiet moments where you wonder if you’re doing enough.

Therapy with Lori can help you:
🌻Find space to breathe and process your emotions.
🌺Build coping strategies for stress, anxiety, or low mood.
🌸Strengthen your connection to your children while also nurturing yourself

📆Self-schedule your initial evalaution on our website at www.joyfulmindpsych.com
Click on Request Appointment, or call/send us a text at 515-412-4110.

🪷Both in-person and telehealth available.
☀️Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, UMR, Midland’s Choice, and Aetna insurances accepted

Compassionate care for beautifully complex people.

08/29/2025

🌟 Exciting Update for Families! 🌟

✨Our Registered Play Therapist, Lori Hikiji, is opening up evening hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting in September!

✨ These spaces are reserved exclusively for children and teens ages 5–17.

✨ A great option for families needing after-school or evening appointment times.

📅 Spots will fill quickly, so book your initial evaluation online today to reserve a time that works best for your family! https://joyfulmind.intakeq.com/booking

Or call/text us at 515-412-4110.pisy

08/25/2025

📚Back-to-School Season = Stress Season😅

Whether it’s little ones with big feelings, teens navigating the chaos, or parents juggling all the things—this time of year can feel overwhelming. 😵‍💫

At Joyful Mind Psychiatry & Therapy, we’ve got you covered:

✔️ ADHD assessment and treatment (for the adults too!)

✔️ Medication management for all types of concerns including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, bipolar, and more.

✔️ Individual therapy for all ages.

✔️ A Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for diagnostic assessments and treatment with medication.

✔️ A Play Therapist for the younger kids.

✔️ A skilled adult therapist for the grown-ups.

Because back-to-school should mean sharpened pencils—not frazzled nerves.✏️

👉 Schedule an appointment today and let’s make this season a little lighter.

Visit www.joyfulmindpsych.com or call/text us at 515-412-4110 to get started. 🧠

08/12/2025

Why wait months to feel better?

Dr. Kristen Myers, Ph.D., ARNP, PMHNP-BC has openings as early as the first week of September for diagnostic evaluations and medication management.

No long waitlists. No rushed visits. Just thoughtful, one-on-one care to help you start feeling like yourself again.

📅 Book online now and take the first step toward better days: https://joyfulmind.intakeq.com/booking

Located in Ames, Iowa or Virtual Telehealth available. We accept most commercial insurance plans.

08/06/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Lori Hikiji, LMHC, RPT, to Joyful Mind Psychiatry! Lori is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist, now accepting new patients ages 5 to 14 for individual therapy.

Play therapy isn’t just fun—it’s powerful. For kids, play is their natural language. A Registered Play Therapist has specialized training in using play to help children express emotions, process experiences, and develop healthy coping skills. It’s a developmentally appropriate, evidence-based approach that meets children right where they are.

If your child is struggling with anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, or big life changes, Lori provides a warm, affirming space to help them feel safe, seen, and supported.

➡️ Request an appointment online today at www. joyfulmindpsych.com

Contact us with questions at 515-412-4110.

07/28/2025

🧠 Not every medication works for every mind. Let’s find what works for yours.

Joyful Mind Psychiatry & Therapy Services is now accepting new patients ages 5 to adult for personalized medication management.

Led by Dr. Kristen Myers, Ph.D, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, we take a thoughtful, individualized approach to psychiatric care.

🔹 Tired of meds that don’t work—or make things worse?
🔹 Want a provider who actually listens?
🔹 Curious if your genetics could guide better treatment?

We’ve got you.

💊 GeneSight® testing available to help identify which medications may be the best match for your body and brain.

💬 Therapy services are available in-house—but never required. You decide what support works best for you.

📅 Book your initial evaluation online today at https://joyfulmind.intakeq.com/booking

Visit our website at www.joyfulmindpsych.com for more information.

Located in Ames, Iowa

05/26/2025

ADHD isn’t something you just “get” as an adult — you’ve had it your whole life.

Maybe you were the “difficult” kid. Maybe you scraped by in school on panic and potential. Now you’re an adult who can’t get through the dishes without getting sidetracked by the vacuum, the mailbox, and the dog food you forgot to order. 😵‍💫

Sound familiar? This might be ADHD — not the TikTok kind, the real kind.

Dr. Kristen Myers, Ph.D, ARNP, PMHNP-BC offers comprehensive ADHD evaluations for adults — no judgment, just answers. And if a diagnosis is confirmed, we’ll talk about medication management and behavioral therapy options that actually make a difference in your daily life. 🤩

Request an appointment online at www.joyfulmindpsych.com or call/text us at 515-412-4110.

Located in Ames, Iowa or Virtual Telehealth

05/15/2025

Meet Safaa Elnour, LMHC — Now Seeing Clients in Ames and Across Iowa

We’re excited to welcome Safaa Elnour, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, to the Joyful Mind team! Safaa brings warmth, insight, and years of experience supporting adults through life’s challenges.

She offers therapy for a range of concerns, including:
• Anxiety & depression
• Trauma recovery
• Divorce and relationship transitions
• Anger management
• Grief and loss
• Cultural identity and stress
• Borderline personality disorder

Safaa is available for in-person sessions in Ames or virtual appointments across Iowa.

Now accepting new clients — no waitlist!
Book online today: https://joyfulmind.intakeq.com/booking
Or call us at 515-412-4110

Insurance accepted: Wellmark BCBS, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, UMR, and Aetna.

Visit www.joyfulmindpsych.com to learn more about Safaa and the services we offer at Joyful Mind Psychiatry.