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Iowa Behavioral Associates

Your well-being is our passion! Our mental health providers are currently taking on new patients for in-person and telehealth appointments.

We look forward to serving you.

12/19/2025

Mental Health Tip Friday. Try the 2 Minute Reset.

Try the 2 Minute Reset. Close your eyes, breathe slowly, and let your shoulders drop. A quick pause can calm your mind during a busy day and help you feel a little more grounded. It is a simple tool you can use anytime you feel tension building.

12/17/2025

The holidays can be joyful for some people, but they can also bring up old emotions, memories, or family history that feels difficult to navigate.

If this season is heavy or complicated for you, your feelings are completely valid. You are not alone, and it is okay to give yourself extra care. Support is here if you need it.

12/15/2025

Meet Alyssa Coughennower, one of our Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners here in Central Iowa. She works with ages 12 and older and has a warm, supportive approach that helps people feel understood and encouraged. Alyssa specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and uses a variety of evidence-based therapies including CBT, ART, supportive therapy, and IFS techniques.

She loves this work because she gets to help people rediscover hope and feel more confident in their daily lives.

Want to learn more about Alyssa and her approach to care? Visit her full profile: https://iabehavioral.com/alyssa-coughennower

12/12/2025

Mental Health Tip Friday: When to Seek Support

If you notice changes in sleep, appetite, energy, or mood that last longer than two weeks, it may be time to connect with a mental health provider.

Early support can help you feel more grounded and prevent symptoms from getting heavier.

If talking with someone might help, our teams in West Des Moines and Ankeny are here when you are ready.

We're here to help: https://iabehavioral.com/contact-us

12/09/2025

Holiday expectations can create a lot of pressure, especially when there are traditions, schedules, and family routines to navigate.

One simple mindset shift is to replace “I should” with “I plan to” or “I prefer to.” It takes the weight off and turns the moment into a choice instead of an obligation.

This small change in wording can reduce guilt, lower stress, and help you feel more in control of your decisions during a busy season.

12/05/2025

Mental Health Tip Friday

Try a Thought Sorting exercise. When your mind feels crowded, write down everything that’s weighing on you. Then place a check next to the things you can take action on and circle the things that are outside your control.

Focusing your energy on the checked items helps reduce overwhelm and gives your mind a clearer path forward.

12/03/2025

Meet the Team

Meet Courtney Mitten, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC.

Courtney has over a decade of experience supporting adolescents, adults, and older adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and women’s mental health. She blends evidence-based care with a warm, person-centered approach.

Learn more about Courtney here: https://iabehavioral.com/courtney-mitten/

11/28/2025

Mental Health Tip Friday

Create a three song calm playlist and save it for moments when you need a quick reset. Music can shift your mood in just a few minutes.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Iowa Behavioral Associates. Our offices are closed November 27 & 28.

We hope your day includes rest, gratitude, and the people who bring comfort to your life.

11/26/2025

Meet the Team

Meet Jackie Griffin. Jackie is a board-certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner with years of experience supporting adults through schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, insomnia, and more.

She has a special passion for peri and postpartum mental health and is currently seeing patients in our Ankeny office.

Learn more about Jackie here: https://iabehavioral.com/jackie-griffin

11/24/2025

Office Closed Notice

Both our Ankeny and West Des Moines offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov 27 and Friday, Nov 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

We hope this week brings you moments of rest, connection, and comfort.

11/18/2025

Meet the amazing team behind Iowa Behavioral Associates!

Every day, this group brings compassion, care, and heart to everything they do, helping individuals and families across Iowa find hope, healing, and better mental health.

From the front desk to our therapists and clinicians, we’re proud of the supportive, welcoming environment our team creates for every patient who walks through our doors.

We’re here for you, ready to listen and ready to help.

Get to know more about who we are and what we stand for:
https://iabehavioral.com/about-us/

If you’ve been thinking about starting your mental health journey, reach out today. We’d love to help you take that first step.

Offices in Ankeny and West Des Moines

Address

1701 48th Street Suite 260
West Des Moines, IA
50266

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://iabehavioral.com/

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