Empathy in Every Session,
Healing in Every Heart,
Nurturing Your Path to Wellness
Where Healing Begins
At Nurturing Therapy Services, we’re more than a therapy practice. We’re your dedicated partners in personal growth, healing, and well-being. Our therapists provide evidence-based support for individuals, couples, and families in-person in Ankeny, Iowa, and online across the state of Iowa, helping clients embrace positive change. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodiversity, or relationship challenges, we’re here to walk beside you and create a safe, compassionate space for healing. Your journey to a more peaceful and empowered life starts here.
Meet Our Nurturers
Our team of compassionate therapists are dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive space where every individual feels seen and valued. Guided by empathy and evidence-based care, we walk alongside you on your path to healing and growth.
Leisha Ristau,
LISW
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Owner & Therapist
Ian Neff,
LMSW
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Therapist
Molly Riordan, LMHC
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Therapist
Courtney Kleinschmidt, LISW
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Therapist
Katie Currier,
t-LMHC
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Therapist
kayla conover
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Administrative Assistant
We provide specialized support for:
Nurtured Lives, Real Stories
Thoughts That Heal
What to Expect at Your First Therapy Appointment
Starting therapy can bring up a lot of different feelings. You may feel relieved to finally have support scheduled. You may also feel nervous, unsure, or a little uncomfortable about talking with someone new in your first therapy appointment. That reaction makes sense. Most people do not walk into a
What Is Strengths-Based Therapy? A More Complete Way to Understand Yourself
Some people come to therapy with a clear sense of what feels wrong. They may be able to name the anxiety, the sadness, the relationship stress, the burnout, or the patterns they keep repeating even when they are trying hard to change. They may also carry a quieter fear that
Self-Criticism: Why You’re So Hard on Yourself
You may be the person that others count on, but still feel like nothing you do is quite enough. You get through the day, meet your responsibilities, and show up for other people. Then, when things get quiet, your mind turns on you. You replay what you said, question whether
Take the First Step Towards Healing with Nurturing Therapy Services
Healing begins when you reach out. We’re here to listen.
