Ankeny Family Counseling

08/25/2025

✨ Exciting News from Ankeny Family Counseling! ✨

We are thrilled to announce that Caroline Linde, t-LMHC, is providing school-based therapy services here in Ankeny to make mental health support more accessible for students and families!

⏰ Appointments as early as 8:00am
📆 Wednesdays at Ashland Ridge Elementary
📅 Thursdays at Southeast Elementary

Caroline works with children (ages 3+) and specializes in helping students build resilience, emotional regulation, and healthy coping skills through a supportive and strengths-based approach.

She holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Northern Iowa and uses a blend of creative and evidence-based methods, including:
~ Play & Art Therapy
~ CBT & Emotion-Focused Strategies
~ Attachment-Based & Family Systems Work
~ Holistic, Mind-Body-Spirit Perspectives

Now Accepting New Clients!
School-based, in-office, and telehealth options available.

Reach out to schedule:
📧 afcscheduler@ankenyfamilycounseling.com
📞 515-508-1150
🌐 www.ankenyfamilycounseling.com

Help us spread the word to families at Ashland Ridge Elementary and Southeast Elementary! 💙

08/20/2025

🌟 Welcome Nate Grimm, t-LMHC, CMPC, to Ankeny Family Counseling! 🌟

We are excited to welcome Nate Grimm to our team! Nate works with youth, adolescents, and adults, offering support for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and performance-related challenges.

With dual Master’s degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, Nate blends clinical expertise with strategies that help clients build resilience and thrive.

As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC), he also specializes in helping athletes and performers strengthen focus, manage pressure, and recover from setbacks.

Now Accepting New Clients!
📧 afcscheduler@ankenyfamilycounseling.com
📞 515-508-1150
🌐 www.ankenyfamilycounseling.com

Help us give Nate a warm welcome! 💙

08/14/2025

Lets support one another. Thank you.

08/05/2025

📚 Helping Kids Get Emotionally Ready for Back-to-School 🎒

As summer winds down, many kids start to feel a mix of excitement and anxiety about heading back to school. New classrooms, new routines, and sometimes new worries.

Here are a few ways you can support your child’s emotional transition:

✨ Talk about it – Ask open-ended questions like, “What are you looking forward to?” and “Is there anything you're nervous about?” Validate their feelings, even if they seem small.

🧠 Create a back-to-school routine now – Start shifting bedtimes, meal times, and screen limits to match the school day schedule. Predictability helps ease anxiety.

💬 Practice coping tools – Remind them how to take deep breaths, talk to a teacher, or take breaks if they feel overwhelmed.

🎒 Do a walk-through – If possible, visit the school, classroom, or meet the teacher ahead of time. Familiarity builds confidence.

💗 Model calm and excitement – Kids pick up on your energy. Reassure them with calm confidence — “It’s okay to feel a little nervous. You’ve done this before, and you’re going to be great.”

Transitions can be tricky, but with a little preparation and a lot of love, kids can walk into the new school year feeling supported, safe, and seen. 🌟

Need support navigating these changes as a parent? We’re here to help. Self Register at www.ankenyfamilycounseling.com or email afcscheduler@ankenyfamilycounseling.com

07/23/2025

Its freeing to embrace whats in our control and what isn't.

07/11/2025

🎉 We’ve Been Nominated! 🎉
Ankeny Family Counseling is a finalist for Best Counseling Center in the 2025 Metro’s Best Awards! 🧡 [Click here to vote now]
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The best way you can support Ankeny Family Counseling is to vote once daily. Its a great way to compliment us in the work that we do to help our communities with mental health.
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Need to get in touch?
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📧 [scheduler@ankenyfamilycounseling.com](mailto:scheduler@ankenyfamilycounseling.com)
📞 515-508-1150
Thank you for your support and for helping us celebrate a decade of healing and hope**! 💛

07/04/2025

Let’s Keep the Healing Going—It’s As Easy As Clicking “Register Now”
I'm reaching out to warmly welcome our past and current clients to continue their mental wellness journey—or to help someone they care about get started. Whether you're returning for support or referring a loved one, scheduling is simple. If you have questions send me a Facebook message.

Just click “Register Now or SIGN IN” at Www.ankenyfamilycounseling.com and follow the prompts—it only takes a few minutes.

At Ankeny Family Counseling and we take all major insurances including Medicaid. We offer compassionate, evidence-based care for:

✅ Children & Teens

✅ Adults (Individual Therapy)

✅ Couples & Families

Already a client?

Go to Www.ankenyfamilycounseling.com and Click the “Register Now Or Sign In Now” button to log into your client portal—it’s the easiest way to connect.

Once you're in, you can:

✨ Send a message to your therapist

📅 Reach out to our scheduler to request an appointment

🧾 Update information or check in on your care

Whether you're continuing your journey or have a quick question, we're here and happy to support you.

Do you know a friend, co-worker, or family member who could benefit from therapy? We’re here for them too.

Our team of trusted therapists is ready to walk alongside you—or someone you care about—every step of the way.

Wishing you a Happy 4th of July. We look forward to connecting with you. 💙

Warmly,

Vicki Ailey-Roberson and The Ankeny Family Counseling Team
515-508-1150

https://www.ankenyfamilycounseling.com/

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06/25/2025

🌟 Words of Power Wednesday 🌟
"Today I will listen to what I truly need."

Too often we push aside our own needs to meet the demands of the day, the expectations of others, or the weight of “shoulds.” Today, we invite you to pause—check in with yourself—and really listen.

What do you need right now?
✨ Rest?
✨ Connection?
✨ Boundaries?
✨ Grace?

Whatever it is, honoring that inner voice is a powerful step toward healing and balance. 🧡

06/24/2025

🌊 Just like fish swimming below the surface, the struggles many face aren’t always visible. Whether it’s OCD, ADHD, PTSD, brain fog, depression, or chronic pain—what you can’t see is just as real as what you can.

🧠💙 At Ankeny Family Counseling, we believe in meeting people where they are—with empathy, understanding, and support.

If you or someone you love is navigating unseen challenges, you’re not alone. We’re here to help.
👉 www.ankenyfamilycounseling.com

06/23/2025

Amber celebrates 2 years at Ankeny Family Counseling! We couldn't provide mental health therapy without Amber. 🥳🤜

06/18/2025

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06/14/2025

Ever wondered about best approach to helping a family member seek counseling. Its a touchy subject for sure.

How to Invite Your Family to Therapy (Without Conflict)

Inviting your family to therapy is a courageous act of love. It can open the door to healing and deeper connection—but starting the conversation can be tricky. Here are 5 supportive steps to make it easier.

💛 1. Start with Love, Not Blame
“I care about us and want to feel more connected.”
Start with your heart, not your frustration. Affirm your love and your hope for a better dynamic.
🧠 2. Be Honest About Why
“I’ve noticed some tension and think we could use some help talking things through.”
Use “I” statements and share your personal reasons, not accusations.
🛋 3. Normalize Therapy
“Lots of families go to therapy—it’s not about being broken.”
Therapy is a tool, not a punishment. Framing it this way reduces stigma and fear.
💬 4. Invite, Don’t Pressure
“There’s no pressure. Just something I think could help us.”
Give your family space to react and process the idea.
🧭 5. Suggest a Small Step
Try one session
Watch a video together
Offer to do the research

A low-commitment start can ease resistance and make therapy feel more accessible.

Final Note:
Therapy is a gift—not just for conflict resolution, but for deeper understanding, healing, and growth. If you’re ready to start, we’re here to help.

Contact us: scheduler@ankenyfamilycounseling.com or self register at www.ankenyfamilycounseling.com or call 515-508-1150.