Pink Couch Wellness

10/15/2026

💜 More purple to share from our Grimes office!

10/15/2026

💜 It's Purple Thursday! Show us your purple!

Today, we're wearing purple to show our support for survivors of domestic violence and raise awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Whether it's a purple shirt, sweater, or accessory, every splash of purple sends a message: Survivors are seen, supported, and not alone.

Join us in showing your support! Share your photos in the comments! Let's fill our feed with purple and solidarity. 💜

10/12/2026

Ever have a long to-do list and absolutely no idea where to start?!

For people with , getting started can sometimes be the hardest part of the day. Even simple tasks can feel overwhelming when your brain has too many tabs open.

The good news? A few small strategies can help you break through that mental roadblock.

Read tips from PCW's Savannah Fiedler, LISW, ADHD-CCSP: https://www.pinkcouchwellness.com/post/5-ways-to-get-started-when-your-adhd-brain-feels-stuck

10/10/2026

According to United Way of Central Iowa, 51% of Iowa's youth and 26% of Iowa's adults do not receive the mental health services they need.

Pink Couch Wellness is committed to helping fill this gap.

With our Waukee location now open, we have 25 licensed providers across three locations, plus telehealth, offering mental health therapy, medication management, and psychological testing for men, women, teens, and kids.

If you or someone you know is in need of mental health support, please contact us.

Solving this problem doesn't fall to one person — it will take all of us to normalize getting support when you need it. Use your voice to help make a real change. 💚

10/07/2026

PCW welcomes Johanna Haack, LMSW! Johanna is now accepting new patients at our Waukee location.

Johanna works with school-aged children, adolescents, teens, and young adults and has experience supporting issues such as neurodivergence, sports- and performance-related challenges, and family conflict.

You can request an appointment with Johanna on our website or by calling us at 515-380-6516.

10/01/2026

Have you ever known your child was struggling, but they just couldn’t tell you what was wrong?

Children can experience big emotions, difficult situations, and complicated thoughts long before they have the words to explain them. That’s where play can help. 💗

In play therapy, toys, games, art, imagination, and even the roles children choose can help them communicate, process, and explore their emotions in a safe environment.

Read the new blog about Play Therapy, written by PCW's Registered Play Therapist™, Jenna Isely, LISW, RPT™, to learn more about this trending therapeutic approach.

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We know that traditional talk therapy does not always work for children in the same way it does for adults. Children can experience incredibly complex emotions, thoughts, questions, and life experiences long before they have the developmental ability to fully understand or verbally explain them.

09/24/2026

PCW Office Manager Jen Derby and PCW Intern Taryn Guthrie celebrated National Women’s Business Day earlier this week by attending the I am Uniquely HER event, hosted by the Grimes Area Chamber of Commerce.

Together, they heard from inspiring female leaders and connected with other local professionals. What a wonderful day of connection, empowerment, and community!

09/22/2026

Help us welcome Ellie Burris, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-C to Pink Couch Wellness! 🤗

Ellie will be accepting medication management patients ages 6+ in our Ankeny and Waukee offices and will also offer telehealth appointments. You can schedule an appointment with Ellie on our website or by calling us at (515) 380-6516.

09/20/2026

Last week, our practice founder, Vanessa Andersen, LISW, was honored to be a panelist at the Taking Up Space event.

Taking Up Space brings women together to connect, share experiences, and have meaningful conversations about leadership, growth, and navigating the challenges women face in their careers and lives.

Thank you to the Taking Up Space team for creating a place for these conversations and for inviting us to be part of it!