Last edited 05/28/2026

Headshot of Ms. Amy Muell Licensed Independent Social Worker

Ms. Amy J Muell

She / Her / Hers

Accepting New Clients
In Person in Des Moines
Headshot of Ms. Amy Muell Licensed Independent Social Worker
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWhiteHeterosexual
Location
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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyRelationship IssuesAbuse/Survivors of abuseSexual Harassment & Assault
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemSexuality Based IssuesAbuse/Survivors of abuseArtists' mental healthAttachment issuesChild mental healthFertility IssuesGender identity & transgender healthLife transitionsMen's healthPeak performancePost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Sex AddictionTraumaSex TherapyCoping SkillsTrans+
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Sandplay TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyCouples CounselingIndividual TherapyChild Counseling
Serves Ages
ParentsYoung Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)Children (5-12)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AnthemBlue Cross Blue ShieldBlue ShieldUMRUnitedHealthCare (UHC)OptumOptum: EAPTRICAREUnitedHealthcare
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
Family Therapy:$180
Couples Counseling:$180
Individual Therapy:$180
Child Counseling:$180
Professional Background
LicensureIowa, Licensed Independent Social Worker, 007414
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha, Master of Social Work, Social work, 2005
University of Iowa, Bachelor of Arts, BSW, 2001
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Ms. Amy J Muell, LISW, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.