Therapy in Ankeny, Iowa
Counseling for steadier days.
Wellness Works Counseling Services supports children, teens, adults, couples, and families with practical, evidence-based care from Dar Krom, MSW, LISW.
What Brings You Here
Care for the moments that feel too heavy to carry alone.
Therapy should make the next step feel clear. These are the primary ways Wellness Works helps people begin.
One-on-one support for anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, grief, trauma, and feeling stuck.
Support for children and adolescents using practical, developmentally appropriate care.
Guidance for communication, conflict, emotional distance, trust, and relationship stress.
A structured space for families to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen connection.
EMDR-informed care for trauma, distressing experiences, and symptoms that keep intruding on daily life.
Counseling for identity, relationships, stress, family dynamics, and mental health concerns.
About Dar
Practical tools, steady listening, and evidence-based support.
Dar Krom works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or under strain. Sessions are built around understanding what is happening, developing healthier coping, and moving toward real change.
Approach
Grounded methods for anxiety, trauma, relationships, and change.
Care may include CBT, EMDR, play-based strategies, art therapy strategies, and strengths-based support.
Insurance & Access
Clear appointment paths matter when you are already carrying enough.
Public directory profiles list Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, and Wellmark BCBS. Coverage and availability can change, so confirm details when requesting an appointment.
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark BCBS
Trust
Professional care with a calm, local starting point.
Visitors should not have to hunt through directories to understand who they are contacting and what kind of support is available.
MSW, LISW
Dar Krom is a licensed independent social worker serving clients in Iowa.
EMDR Trained
Trauma-informed support for distressing experiences and difficult memories.
Children Through Adults
Counseling for children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
In Person & Online
Appointments are available in Ankeny and through telehealth.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who does Wellness Works work with?
Dar provides therapy for children, teens, adults, couples, and families who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, and related challenges.
Can I meet in person or online?
Appointments are available at the Ankeny office and through online therapy, depending on fit, availability, and clinical needs.
What insurance is listed?
Directory profiles list Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, and Wellmark BCBS. Coverage can change, so it is best to verify benefits when you request an appointment.
What should I do in a mental health crisis?
For a mental health crisis, call or text 988. If there is immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Start Here
Ready to ask about counseling?
Request an appointment online, call the practice, or send a message. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
Request Appointment
Phone(515) 446-8490
Emailwellnessworks47@gmail.com
702 SW 4th Street, Suite 103
Ankeny, IA 50023