Balanced Within, LLC
therapy services in the Des Moines, Iowa, metro
“It was when I stopped searching for home within others and lifted the foundations of home within myself, I found there were no roots more intimate than those between a mind and body that have decided to be whole.”
Rupi Kaur
Services
Offered
Balanced Within works to provide a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space for people to begin their healing journey. Listed here are a few of Shana’s offerings.
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Grief and Loss
LGBTQIA+
Depression & Mood Disorders
Among Other Services
Relationship Issues
Adults & Adolescents 16+
Shana Boger
MS, LMFT, CADC
Hi there! I’m Shana, and I’m so glad you’re here!
I started my career as a therapist in 2015. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Addiction Studies from the University of South Dakota, and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. I’ve been credentialed and practicing as a CADC since 2015 and LMFT since 2019.
My clinical experience includes inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment, outpatient mental health, and now private practice. With the growing recognition of how much grief and loss impacts all of us within our human experience, I’ve also begun working toward a Master’s degree in Thanatology (the study of death, dying, grief, and loss) through Edgewood University.
I’m passionate about helping clients explore and find their balance within to support their growth and fulfillment. While there is often so much pain and subsequent softness needed in our growth through difficult times, I also appreciate the release and comfort shared laughter can bring. I’m intentional about being genuine and show up as a fellow human first in my office, and see walking alongside my clients on their journey a true privilege.
Your Questions,
Answered
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Adults
Adolescents 16+
Couples
LGBTQIA+
Fellow mental health professionals
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Grief and loss
Life transitions
Relationship issues
Emotional intensity
Anxiety
Depression and mood disorders
Addiction; Substance use disorders and recovery
Trauma and PTSD
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Solution-Focused
Narrative
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
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Insurance
Card
Cash
Health Savings Account (HSA)
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Most Wellmark and Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Medicaid (Wellpoint, Molina, Iowa Total Care)
Aetna Plans
United Healthcare Plans
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Verifying your insurance plan benefits prior to scheduling an appointment is an important step to beginning the therapy process. This step allows you to have a clear understanding of your coverage, co-payments, and potential out-of-pocket fees.
Please remember that being responsible for your bill and ensuring your copay is paid at the time of service not only helps maintain the integrity of our therapeutic relationship but also supports the sustainability of Balanced Within, LLC.
Your commitment to this partnership is greatly appreciated.
**Not sure what to ask your insurance regarding mental health therapy benefits?
The following information should be gathered:
If your insurance plan covers therapy sessions with me.
If you have a co-payment or co-insurance, and what that amount/percentage is.
If your insurance plan has a deductible that includes mental health appointments. (A deductible is the amount you will pay out of pocket before insurance pays all or part of your appointment costs)
If your plan will cover telehealth sessions.
Please note that clients have a right to a Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.
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Length of sessions vary depending on client need but will generally range from 45-60 minutes.
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I’m passionate about helping clients explore and find their balance to support growth and fulfillment.
While there is so much pain and softness needed in hard times, I love the release and comfort shared laughter can bring.
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2900 100th St. Suite 207
Urbandale, IA 50322
Contact Shana
Interested in working together? Fill out some info and I’ll be in touch shortly. I look forward to connecting with you!