About
Casey, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT), has experience working with individuals, couples, families, and children. She focuses on client strengths and resiliency, utilizing therapeutic approaches like Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Casey's areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship concerns, parenting, life stressors, and ADHD. In her work with children, she believes play is the language of children and provides a safe space for them to be their authentic selves. Sampson Family Therapy serves children and families in the Des Moines area, with Casey available at Court Avenue in Des Moines, IA.
Insurance & payment
Sampson Family Therapy accepts Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, United Healthcare UMR, Medicaid (IME, Wellpoint, Iowa Total Care, Molina Healthcare), Medicare (Original Medicare, Wellmark Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Humana), and Tricare, as well as private payment.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Medicaid
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare
- Anthem
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Outpatient Therapy
Sampson Family Therapy offers outpatient therapy services for individuals, couples, families, and children.
Play Therapy
Casey Pestka provides play therapy for children, utilizing play as the language of children to help them express themselves and work through challenges.