Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews Back to Top

As an affiliate of BetterHelp, DocSpot may receive a commission if you purchase services through this link.

Home > IA Providers > Social Workers

Barbara Arends, LISW, MSW

(No ratings)

Specializes in: Social Work

Professional interests include: cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and more.

1761 Hickman Road Outpatient Behavioral Health Main Campus
Des Moines, IA 50314

(515) 282-5695

Barbara Arends, LISW, MSW is a social worker in Des Moines, IA specializing in social work. Barbara Arends, LISW, MSW is affiliated with Broadlawns Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

1761 Hickman Road Outpatient Behavioral Health Main Campus
Des Moines, IA 50314

Therapy on Your Terms

Connecting with a therapist can be difficult. BetterHelp can help with that. They have an online network of licensed and accredited psychologists, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, and counselors. You can connect with their therapists via online video, phone, real-time chat, or asynchronous messaging. Easily switch therapists until you find one that fits you. Sign up through DocSpot for a discount on your first month's subscription.

Save 20% on

As an affiliate of BetterHelp, DocSpot may receive a commission if you purchase services through this link.

Some issues Barbara Arends, LISW, MSW can help you with:

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is a form of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) that was originally developed to help the most severely mentally ill and depressed patients accept therapy. It relies on the same concept in CBT that examines the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and actions, but in DBT the emphasis is first on acceptance rather than change. There is also an emphasis on mindfulness, 'being in the moment,' and relaxation techniques such as yoga. These are combined with a great deal of validation and encouragement from the therapist.

The word 'dialectical' means acting through opposing forces, and this word refers to a few different opposing concepts in DBT:

The therapy combines traditional Western psychotherapy techniques with Eastern religious philosophy.
Patients must learn that life, thoughts, and feelings are not all black and white -- there are many shades of grey.
The therapy works on accepting and validating the patient for being where they are at the moment while also encouraging them to change for the better.

Dialectical behavior therapy was developed when therapists attempting to use CBT techniques on the most seriously ill patients ran into a problem. When they suggested that a patient change their thoughts, these very vulnerable patients would become overwhelmed and turn aggressive or suicidal. DBT was developed to support these patients with acceptance and validation while still guiding them towards changing problematic thoughts. Although also used for suicidal and self-harming patients today, these days, DBT is mainly used to treat borderline personality disorder. It is one of the few effective interventions for this serious illness.

DBT has been shown to be very effective at reducing self-destructive behavior. It can also be used to teach new coping skills and increase a patient's self-esteem and motivation to become healthier.

mental health therapy	260

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	38
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	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	248

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	231

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	287

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	309

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	202

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	31
High Cholesterol	31
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	22
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	135

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	39
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	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	132

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	0
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

mental health therapy	182

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Barbara Arends, LISW, MSW for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Barbara Arends, LISW, MSW treated as a social worker in Des Moines, IA were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy	221

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Barbara Arends, LISW, MSW.

**Gender**
Male	10
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	25
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Barbara Arends, LISW, MSW From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Barbara Arends, LISW, MSW treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	32
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	2
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0