Kerby Hanson

Kerby HansonClinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW

950 Office Park Road, Suite 125

West Des Moines, IA 50265

$175
In-Person & Online
12 years experience

About

With a background as a long-time middle school special education teacher, mental health therapist in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and as a foster/adoptive parent, I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to my work with families. I specialize in supporting youth and caregivers facing challenges such as developmental trauma, ADHD, ODD, autism (including PDA), anxiety, depression, and attachment-struggles (including RAD). Caregivers often feel judged because of the way their kid behaves, and I'll never do that. I empathize with caregivers & work to help kids & parents understand each other & communicate better. View 5 Photos I often tell caregivers, “there’s no instruction manual for raising kids.” Adolescence, & the the years leading up to it can be some of the most challenging and confusing times for both youth & caregivers. With concerns of bullying, and the constant influence of social media & world events, kids need a space where they can feel heard, seen, & supported.

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellmark
  • BCBS
  • Amerigroup