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Dr. Karen Ahrens, PSY.D

Dr. Karen Ahrens, PSY.D

Psychology

Dr. Karen Ahrens, PSY.D is a psychologist in West Des Moines, IA. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

1200 Valley West Dr Ste 707 West Des Moines, IA 50266
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(515) 222-1999

Care Philosophy

"In my current position, I will continue to see adults and adolescents in therapy and will have a significant part of my practice dedicated to psychological testing for all ages and to working with older adults both in..."

- Dr. Karen Ahrens, PSY.D

At a Glance

  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Ahrens' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ahrens

2.3
3 ratings, 2 with a written review
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She acted like she didn't care and then was very rude and talked down to me when there was a scheduling conflict! Do not go!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 25, 2017
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She is very nice. She likes to talk about the outfit you are wearing.She enjoys hearing tragic family stories, which take up most of the 50 minutes. I never had her employ any specific type of treatment, explain her treatment plan or reveal diagnosis. I'm not sure she could, I doubt she had a treatment plan. If she did, she never gave me a copy. As a past Executive Director of a mental health organization, she was appealing to my sense of self esteem, but did not advance my recovery process
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
4 others found this helpful
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Mary in West Des Moines, IA – Mar 31, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

In my current position, I will continue to see adults and adolescents in therapy and will have a significant part of my practice dedicated to psychological testing for all ages and to working with older adults both in the community and within local...read more

biography

Serving adolescents, adults, and older adults in individual therapy with an eclectic approach based on Rational-Emotive-Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, and the Common Factors Theory. I also provide psychological...read more

  • Psychology

  • Clinical Psychology

  • Minnesota School Of Professional Psychology

    Medical School

  • Central College, Pella Ia

    Undergraduate School

Focus on Depression

Locations

Practice

Office1200 Valley West Dr Ste 707 West Des Moines, IA 50266
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