Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center
2929 Westown Parkway, Suite 110
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Phone: (515) 274-4006
Fax: (515) 255-5697
E-mail: info@dmpcc.org

Employment Opportunity at the Center:
Ongoing Request for Resumés for Therapist Position
We are always interested in Doctoral or Master's level therapists, licensed with the State of Iowa.
We counsel adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families.
Please send your resumé to Ellery Duke, Ph.D., Executive Director, at the above address.

Location

The Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center main office location is
2929 Westown Parkway, Suite 110, in West Des Moines,
just east of Valley West Mall, on the north side of Westown Parkway.

This location is temporary because this location, while very professional and in a beautiful setting, is limited in its ability to accommodate our entire staff and clients. We continue to see clients at our satellite office, 3408 Woodland Avenue, Suite 210, in West Des Moines. And we continue to plan for a new larger facility for the future.

Our phone number is ~ (515) 274-4006.
Contact the office if you need a map and/or specific directions to the Center's location.

Satellite Offices

Ankeny
If you live in the Ankeny area, try the Center’s services locally. The Center has a satellite office in the First United Methodist Church, 206 SW Walnut Street, Ankeny. Shannon Welch-Groves, Psy.D., is seeing clients there on Saturday mornings. Shannon provides counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. Call the Center’s main office to schedule an appointment, 274-4006.

Lamoni, Leon, Mt. Ayr, Osceola
The Center has satellite offices in four southern Iowa locations: Lamoni, Leon, Mt. Ayr, and Osceola. Lowell Houts, D.Min., is seeing clients at these locations. Call the Center’s main office to learn more or to schedule an appointment, (515) 274-4006

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Ellery H. Duke, Ph.D., Executive Director
J. Jeffrey Means, Ph.D., Director of Institute for the Practice of Ministry
Eileen Burtle, M.A., Consultant to Churches, Coord. of Preventive Mental Health Programming
Susan Ackelson, M.S.W., Director of Clinical Services
Lisa Streyffeler, Ph.D., Director of Professional Education
Grace Sherer, M.A., Director of C.O.O.L. (Children Overcoming the Obstacles of Life)
Kathleen L. Murrin, M.A., Director of Development and Marketing
Jeanne Schossow, Business Manager
Doris Beebe, Billing and Insurance Coordinator
Carol Leonard, Receptionist and Administrative Assistant

Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Serves as the policy-making body, legally responsible for the Center’s mission.
Members meet monthly, devoting more than 800 hours annually
to planning, fundraising, and guiding the Center.

President, Douglas Fick, Principal Financial Group
President Elect, Greg Nichols, Iowa Student Loan
Secretary, Carla Cain, Pioneer Hi-Bred International
Treasurer, Gary Rhodes, Retired, McGladrey & Pullen

Terry Allen, The Financial Valuation Group
Dr. Julius Conner, Retired, Polk County Public Health Dept.
Julie Connolly, Small Business Owner
Kathy Giles, Community Volunteer
Starr Hinrichs, Retired, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Barb Hirsch-Giller, Polk County Crisis and Advocacy
Anne Kelly, Visiting Nurses Services
Jim Lawson, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Sharon Malheiro, Davis Brown Law Firm
David Primeau, Federal Home Loan Bank
Cheryl Rigler, Heartland Area Education Agency
Laura Sands, Polk County Public Health Department
Larry Sheldon, Retired, McGladrey & Pullen
Cherry Shogren, Iowa Health – Des Moines
Randy Snider, Hubbell Construction Services
Rev. James Wallace, Central Presbyterian Church
James Wine, Nyemaster, Goode, West, Hansell & O’Brien, P.C.
David Witke, Retired, The Des Moines Register & Tribune

DMPCC FOUNDATION Board of Directors

To establish a permanent endowment fund to help ensure that the Center remains a place for healing and hope for years to come.

President, Lyle Simpson, Dreher Simpson and Jensen, P.C.
Vice President, Sandra Axness, Retired, Des Moines Public Schools
Secretary, D.J. Newlin, Community Volunteer

Don Cordes, Retired, Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Paula Duncan, Community Volunteer
Betty Durden, Retired, Drake University
Ginny Hancock, Retired, Polk County Human Services Planning Alliance
Hal Higgs, Retired, Holmes Murphy
Joyce Rash, Retired, Johnston Public Schools

CAMPAIGN for HOPE and HEALING

The Campaign for Hope and Healing is a capital project entailing property acquisition and then construction of a new enhanced facility to better serve the community. This project’s ultimate goal is to create the most effective and efficient healing space to meet the growing need for quality, affordable counseling in central Iowa.

Leadership CABINET

Co-Chair, Richard Lozier, Belin McCormick Law Firm
Co-Chair, Sally Pederson, Former Lt. Governor of Iowa

CABINET
Joyce Chapman, Retired, West Bank
Sharon Malheiro, Davis Brown Law FIrm
Sid Ramsey, Iowa Health - Des Moines
Cheryl Rigler, Heartland Area Education Agency
Steve Schaaf, Pioneer Hi-Bred International
Jim Wine, Nyemaster Goode, P.C.

ADVISORY
Bonnie Campbell, Attorney
Ray Martin, Retired
Larry Sheldon, Retired, McGladrey & Pullen
Margaret Swanson, Community Volunteer