
Dave CunitzMS, tLMHC, CADC
Office Location
2700 Westown Parkway, Suite 425,
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
Phone:+ (515) 528 -7901
Fax:+ (515) 528 -7771
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Dave Cunitz MS, LMHC, CADC
My approach as a therapist is to walk alongside clients as they discover their own path forward. I strive to offer a compassionate, genuine, and accepting environment where people feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions. In therapy, I help clients gain clarity about their current struggles, envision the change they hope for, and take practical steps toward creating the life they want.
I support clients seeking help with trauma, grief, relationship challenges, codependency, addiction, anxiety, and depression, among others. I am LGBTQ+ allied and committed to providing a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood.
I often use Internal Family Systems (IFS), a model that views the mind as made up of different “parts,” each with its own role. IFS helps people connect with their core Self and bring healing and balance to their system. Many find this approach deeply affirming and transformative.
I have great respect for the courage it takes to pursue personal growth. Change is often difficult, but it can be profoundly rewarding. Therapy can help people create the changes they seek and move toward the life they want to live.
Professional
Dave received a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Drake University. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). He earned his CADC certification while working at UnityPoint’s Powell Chemical Dependency Center in Des Moines. During that time he supported clients in both inpatient and outpatient substance use recovery programs.
Prior to becoming a therapist, Dave worked for over 25 years in management and leadership roles in the IT field. Early on in his career, he discovered he had passion for leading teams and helping others reach their potential. He enjoyed coaching and mentoring others as they faced challenges in the workplace, navigated setbacks and sought to reach their own individual goals.