Johnston Location

Mental Health Counseling in Johnston, Iowa

Red Couch Counseling has been the mental health home for Johnston, Iowa families since 2015. What started as a single office has grown into the region's most trusted trauma-informed counseling practice, serving hundreds of individuals, couples, and families across Central Iowa. Our Johnston office — voted Johnston's Best Counseling Center since 2023 — is our flagship location and the heart of everything we do.

Located at 5408 NW 88th St, Suite 130, our Johnston office is easily accessible from Urbandale, Clive, Windsor Heights, and Des Moines. Whether you are taking your first step toward therapy or continuing a journey you have already started, you will find a safe, welcoming, and completely confidential environment here.

Therapy Services at Our Johnston Location

Our Johnston therapists are licensed, experienced, and trained in the most effective, evidence-based approaches to mental health care. We offer a comprehensive range of services for adults, teens, and children:

• Trauma Therapy & PTSD Counseling — including EMDR, IFS, and Somatic Therapy
• Anxiety Therapy — CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based approaches for GAD, social anxiety, and panic
• Depression Treatment — individual therapy for major depression, postpartum depression, and mood disorders
• Couples Counseling — rebuilding communication, trust, and intimacy
• Family Therapy — conflict resolution, blended family adjustment, and communication coaching
• EMDR Therapy — certified EMDR therapists for trauma, PTSD, and anxiety
• Eating Disorder Therapy — compassionate, evidence-based care for anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating
• Grief Counseling — processing loss, life transitions, and bereavement
• Parenting Support — PCIT, behavioral coaching, and parental burnout support
• Work & Career Issues — burnout, career transitions, and workplace stress.

Telehealth appointments are also available for all services, allowing clients anywhere in Iowa to connect with our Johnston therapists from home.

Why Families Choose Red Couch Counseling in Johnston

Award-winning care. Our Johnston office has been recognized as Johnston's Best Counseling Center since 2023 — a reflection of our team's commitment to excellence, ethics, and outcomes that actually change lives.

Trauma-informed at every level. Every therapist on our team is trained in trauma-informed care. This means that regardless of your reason for seeking therapy, you will be met with compassion, patience, and a deep respect for your pace and comfort.

A full team under one roof. Our Johnston location is home to our largest team of licensed clinicians, offering the widest range of specialties. If your needs change or evolve, we can match you with the right therapist without you having to start over somewhere new.

Evening and weekend availability. We offer appointments Monday through Friday from 8am to 8pm, with Saturday and Sunday appointments available by request — designed to work around work and school schedules.

Who We Serve at Our Johnston Office

We work with adults, teenagers, and children across the full spectrum of mental health needs. Our clients come from Johnston, Urbandale, Clive, Windsor Heights, Grimes, and greater Des Moines. Many of our clients have tried therapy elsewhere and found our approach — collaborative, goal-focused, and rooted in genuine care — to be a different experience entirely.

We accept most major insurance plans including Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Coventry, Iowa Total Care, Medicaid, and Medicare. Private pay rates are available. Contact us at (515) 954-9865 to verify your benefits before your first appointment.

Getting to Our Johnston Office

We are located at 5408 NW 88th St, Suite 130, Johnston, IA 50131 — in the NW 88th Street business corridor, with ample free parking directly outside our suite. The office is accessible by public transit and is ADA compliant.