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New Life Counseling

West Des Moines Office: 1200 Valley West Dr. Suite 700, Phone: (515) 225-4006 Ankeny: 227 NW School Locations in Ankeny and West Des Moines, Iowa.

We have 16 qualified and caring therapists ready to provide you a safe environment to heal, learn and gain hope for the future.

04/11/2026

Improving your mental health doesn’t require a complete life overhaul. Small, consistent habits like balanced nutrition, quality sleep, and regular movement can make a meaningful difference in your energy, mood, and resilience.

Simple practices like gratitude, mindfulness, and staying connected with others can also help reduce stress and support overall well-being. When these habits work together as part of a sustainable routine, they can lead to lasting change.

Thank you to Katie Smith, LMSW, for the insight. If you’re ready to take the next step, schedule an appointment at our Ankeny location by calling (515) 964-5003.

04/10/2026

"Despite my credentials, I don’t live in a state of nutritional or wellness perfection. I eat out, I eat for comfort, and I love chocolate and chocolate chip cookies. I scroll before bed, go to bed late, and sometimes I don’t feel like working out. Stress gets the best of me, and I face the same mental hurdles as anyone else.

What I’ve found to be true is that balance isn’t about eliminating the “bad” days—it’s about how you respond to them.

One of the biggest things I don’t do is choose guilt. When nutrition and wellness don’t go as planned, I don’t heap shame on myself. Life happens. There will be surprise treats, missed workouts, not enough sleep, and seasons of stress. Adding guilt on top of that never helps. In fact, it often makes progress harder.
Grace is always more productive than guilt."

Thank you to our Registered Dietitian, Linda Wilcox, RDN, LD, for sharing this perspective. To read more from Confessions of a Dietitian, check out her latest blog post on our website.

04/09/2026

Spring reminders for your mental health

You don’t have to have it all figured out.
Start small—fresh air helps.
You’re allowed to outgrow things.
Rest is productive.
Your pace is enough.
Check in with yourself.

A new season is a gentle invitation to care for yourself a little more intentionally.

04/08/2026

Doing “well” can also mean…

Resting without guilt.
Choosing balance over extremes.
Saying no when you need to.
Starting again instead of giving up.
Listening to your body instead of pushing past it.
Letting go of all-or-nothing thinking.

04/07/2026

The art of caring less… without caring less

Care less about perfection, opinions, and one “off” day, and care more about consistency, balance, and how you actually feel.

04/04/2026

It is finished.

On this Good Friday, we remember the moment everything changed. When love paid the ultimate price and grace was fully given.

The beginning of hope, redemption, and New Life.

04/03/2026

Choose grace over guilt.

Some days don’t go as planned...and that’s okay. An extra treat, a missed workout, or a slower start doesn’t make you a failure… it makes you human.

Give yourself the same kindness you’d offer someone else.

Want to dive deeper? Read more in our latest blog, Confessions of a Dietitian by Linda Wilcox.

04/02/2026

Jesus says repent, not repeat.

Holy Week is a reminder that grace isn’t a license to stay the same, it’s an invitation to be transformed. Turn back, start fresh, and walk forward in faith.

04/01/2026

Every low moment says, “I can’t do this.” But somehow… you keep proving it wrong.

Growth doesn’t feel like a straight line... and still, you keep going.

03/31/2026

Before you reconnect with someone from your past, take a moment to be honest with yourself.

Are you missing them… or just the familiarity?
Have things actually changed… or are you hoping they have?
Not every friendship is meant to be rekindled.
Some endings are necessary for your growth, your peace, and your boundaries.

It’s okay to remember the good and still choose not to go back.Choose what’s healthy for you.

03/28/2026

Not all trauma responses look like panic or fear.

Sometimes they look like overworking, people-pleasing, shutting down, or snapping over small things.

This is your nervous system trying to protect you the best way it knows how.

The problem is… what once kept you safe might now be keeping you stuck. What response do you relate to most?

03/27/2026

Heidi Vermeer-Quist, PsyD 🤍

Heidi is passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges with resilience, insight, and compassion. Through her work, she integrates practical tools like stress management, effective communication, and positive psychology to support meaningful, lasting change.

She also brings a unique perspective by weaving together psychological principles with faith-based values, offering care that supports the whole person.

If you’re looking for support in your mental health or relationships, Heidi is here to help.

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227 Northwest School Street
Ankeny, IA
50266

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 2pm

Telephone

+15152254006

Website

http://newlife-counseling.com/

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