Meet the Owner

Kayli Winchester, LISW, is an independently licensed social worker with many years of experience as a mental health therapist. Kayli completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Iowa in 2015 with a double major in social work and psychology. She continued her education at the University of Iowa where she acquired her master’s degree in social work  in 2018. Before opening Healing Minds Therapy in 2023, Kayli worked as a school-based mental health therapist for over five years. She served multiple school districts in the Des Moines area, where she focused on her passion for working with elementary-aged children.

Kayli is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy with specialized experience in EMDR with children. She has obtained over 80 hours of training with EMDR child specialist, Ana Gomez. In addition, Kayli is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and utilizes Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy throughout her practice.  Kayli is passionate about serving children, as well as adults looking to navigate parenting and heal their inner child.

In her free time, Kayli loves spending time with family and friends, going for long walks, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes and Kansas City Chiefs.   Otherwise, you will find Kayli curled up on her couch with an iced coffee in hand watching her favorite show!