Maria Decker, ARNP, is now seeing patients in Des Moines and Ames!
Maria enjoys assisting patients in achieving their health goals. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, baking, and going for walks or bike rides on nearby trails.
During the winter months, mental health therapists can see individuals report an increase in depressive symptoms due to SAD. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that affects people during the winter months when there is less natural light. It is estimated that 1 in 5 people in northern latitudes experience some form of SAD, and it is more common in women and young people. SAD can have a significant impact on daily life, causing symptoms such as low mood, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, increased appetite and weight gain, and social withdrawal.
Angela dealt with pain by turning to food for comfort. When surgery made that no longer an option, Angela found help through counseling with Behavioral Health.
"My battle with obesity and mental health began long before I walked through the doors at Iowa Weight Loss Specialists. I had met with a few different counselors over the years and did a lot of talk therapy. I was paying people to listen to me, but nothing was sticking after I walked out the door of their offices." -Angela
There is not health without mental health.
Angela Carter
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Do you know someone who would benefit from the services we offer and could be a future IWLS success story? Have them call our office today!515-327-2000
Individual results may vary. Results are not guaranteed.
Dr. Lynn Nelson Back in Des Moines
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Spinal Surgery Including
Cervical (Neck) & Lumbar (Back)
Call (515) 955-6767
Lynn Nelson, MD is NOWseeing
patients in Des Moines!
"I always try to do the right thing for my patients as he/she is someone's son or daughter." -Dr. Nelson
Group Therapy
Group Therapy, which meets virtually for an hour each week, is led by one of our licensed social workers who will teach a group of 5-10 patients proven strategies for managing specific problems. These groups are available to pre- and post-bariatric surgery patients.
Scheduling is required to attend these groups, so please call our office at
515-327-2000to get signed up.
Events Calendar
Each month, we have exciting things planned to help our patients continue their health journeys.
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Online Support Group
Have you joined our private
Facebook Group?
This is a private group for patients of IWLS to share their weight loss tips, troubles, and triumphs. It's also a great opportunity to chat and support one another.
