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Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD

(Kirk Hahn Mueller, PH.D.)

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Specializes in: Psychology

Professional interests include: cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychological evaluation

1761 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50314

(515) 282-5695

Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD is a psychologist in Des Moines, IA specializing in psychology. Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD is affiliated with Broadlawns Medical Center.

Office Locations

Broadlawns Medical Center

1761 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50314

(515) 282-5695

(515) 282-5642

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD treated as a psychologist in Des Moines, IA during 2012 were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	12
mental health therapy	371

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD treated as a psychologist in Des Moines, IA during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	352

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD in 2013

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD treated as a psychologist in Des Moines, IA during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	272

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD in 2014

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	64
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD treated as a psychologist in Des Moines, IA during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	204

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	64

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD in 2015

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	65
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD treated as a psychologist in Des Moines, IA during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	217

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD in 2016

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD treated as a psychologist in Des Moines, IA during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	234

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD in 2017

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD treated as a psychologist in Des Moines, IA during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	198

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD in 2018

Hypertension	33
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	74
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD treated as a psychologist in Des Moines, IA during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	241

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD in 2019

Hypertension	34
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD treated as a psychologist in Des Moines, IA during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	75

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD in 2020

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD treated as a psychologist in Des Moines, IA during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	165

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD in 2021

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD treated as a psychologist in Des Moines, IA during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	51

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD treated as a psychologist in Des Moines, IA were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation	12
mental health therapy	216

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	23

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	1
Depression	64
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	8
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

He is certified by the Clinical Psychology and has a state license in Minnesota.

Board Certification: Clinical Psychology

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Kirk H. Mueller, LP, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Broadlawns Medical Center

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Biography

Dr. Kirk Mueller's area of specialization is psychology. His areas of expertise include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychological evaluation. Dr. Mueller is affiliated with Broadlawns Medical Center.