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Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.50 minutesLicensed in IACarmen Alcantara, Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) · IA Lic. # 000000(515) 555-0102

West Des Moines, Iowa

The adults raising the child get a seat too

For parents, grandparents and caregivers of a child in Carmen's care.

A parent visit is adults only, in the quiet room. You and Carmen talk about what is happening at home, what you notice in your child and how you are doing. Some families bring both parents, or a grandparent who helps raise the child.

  • Adults only

  • On a schedule you set

  • English or Spanish

A light blue sofa under a framed print in a quiet room for the adults

What it is like, in six points

  • Who it is for

    Parents, grandparents and caregivers of a child in care.

  • A session

    Fifty minutes, adults only, in the quiet room.

  • The method

    Talk and coaching about what you see at home, in plain words.

  • What it is not

    Not therapy for the parent, and not a custody or court review.

  • How long it takes

    You and Carmen decide how often. No promised number of visits.

  • Insurance, receipts and a written estimate are on the fees page.

Three questions about this service

Do I need to come to every visit?

No. You join the last minutes of play visits and come to parent visits on a schedule you and Carmen set.

Can both parents come if we live apart?

Yes, each in their own visit or together, if both have legal authority to consent. Carmen explains how she shares information with each.

Is this therapy for me?

Parent visits are about your child and the home. If you want therapy for yourself, Carmen gives you names of colleagues.

Ready to start with a call?

Tell us the age of your child and the times that work. Carmen replies within one business day.