Cascade Clinical Connections

09/03/2026

08/24/2026

Happy first day of school!

This school year brings something new for Cascade Clinical Connections, and we’re excited to finally share it!

Cascade will be providing school-based therapy services at the following Waukee school buildings: Eason Elementary, Waterford Elementary, Waukee Middle School, Trailridge School, and Waukee Northwest High School.

Having therapists right within these schools creates another opportunity for students to access mental health support in a familiar and convenient setting.

And with our Waukee office opening soon, our roots in this community are growing even deeper—giving Waukee students and families access to Cascade both in their schools and close to home.

If you have—or know—a student in one of these buildings who could benefit from therapy services, reach out to their teacher or school counselor, or give us a call or email at Cascade, and we’ll help get the ball rolling.

We’re excited for what this school year will bring and grateful for the opportunity to support Waukee students and families!

08/22/2026

Owning a business and growing a practice has always been a family effort around here—and the Waukee office build-out is no exception. 🔨

There’s something pretty special about watching this space come together with our kids right alongside us. Building skills, growing confidence, learning to work hard, and seeing what it looks like to create something from the ground up—it’s all happening within these walls already.

Before this office ever welcomes its first client, it’s already become a place of growth.

Are you ready to schedule with us out west? Give us a call!

08/08/2026

Okay, okay… we’ll finally tell you where we are.

Have you been wondering where exactly our new Waukee office is going to be? We know. There have been questions. 😂

When we started looking for this space, we were really intentional about where we wanted to land. We knew we wanted to serve the western side of the metro—a space that felt easy to get to from Waukee, West Des Moines, Urbandale, Johnston, Adel, and all of the communities around us.

And we found it.

📍 14225 University Ave, Suite 140, Waukee

Right off the Jordan Creek Parkway exit, with our own parking, tucked into a quiet, tree-filled setting that somehow already feels very Cascade.

Welcoming. Comfortable. Peaceful. A place where you can come exactly as you are.

No, it’s not quite the Minnesota North Shore—the place that inspired the Cascade name. 😉 There are definitely fewer waterfalls.

But we hope when you walk back out the door, you leave with a little bit of that same feeling: a little calmer, a little lighter, and a little more at peace than when you arrived.

We can’t wait to grow our community here.

07/31/2026

Well...it doesn't exactly scream "therapy office" yet. 😅

But every great space starts somewhere.

Today marks Day 1 of transforming our newest Cascade Clinical location in Waukee, and while it's currently more construction zone than calming space, we can already picture the conversations, healing, laughter, and growth that will happen here.

We couldn't be more excited to become part of the Waukee community and create a place where children, teens, adults, couples, and families feel safe, supported, and free to be themselves.

We can't wait to share the journey with you. Stay tuned...this blank canvas won't stay blank for long.

07/17/2026

Have you visited our Ames office yet?

Every time I'm here, I'm reminded of how much I love this space. We designed it to feel warm, welcoming, and comfortable from the moment you walk through the door.

Just like in all of our Cascade Clinical Connections offices, you're always FREE TO BE YOU.

If you're ready to schedule an appointment, we'd love to hear from you! Send us a message, visit us at www.cascadeclinical.com, or give us a call at 515-333-1789.

07/16/2026

Now we'll just wave our magic wand and—abracadabra!—there will be walls. Isn't that how it works?

Check out www.blackdiamondconstruction.us for all your office buildouts! At this point, he's basically family. ☺️

07/14/2026

Help us welcome Anna!

Anna Forrester (she/her) believes healing is a relational, ongoing process that involves both inner awareness and authentic connection with others and the community. She offers therapy as a grounded space to reflect, explore, and reconnect with your intuition, values, and strengths. At the heart of her work is the belief that clients deserve care that is collaborative, affirming, and centered on their autonomy. Anna strives to create a warm, inclusive, and empowering space where clients can show up as themselves, feel heard, and move toward meaningful change.

Anna can offer care to adolescents and adults navigating perinatal mental health concerns, grief and loss, life transitions, identity exploration, body image, and support individuals with diverse identities and experiences. She values culturally responsive care and is committed to honoring each person’s unique identities and lived experiences.

Anna’s diverse background includes intensive case management supporting young adults aging out of foster care and individuals experiencing homelessness, as well as work as a full-spectrum doula, childbirth educator, advocate, and group facilitator. These experiences have deepened her appreciation for the healing power of relationships, community, advocacy, and holistic, person-centered support. Anna is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) in Iowa. She received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Iowa State University and her Master of Social Work from Columbia University. In her free time, Anna enjoys spending time outdoors exploring nature and gardening, traveling, creating art, and making memories with family and friends.

To schedule with Anna get in touch via our website www.cascadeclinical.com, email us at [email protected] or call 515-333-1789.

06/18/2026

What do all these things have in common?

A growing pile of office keys.
A little bit of excitement.
And a brand-new location.

You guessed it... Waukee, here we come!

We're excited to announce that our newest office location will be opening in early fall on the Waukee/West Des Moines border.

Stay tuned for updates, sneak peeks, and more details as we get closer to opening our doors!

05/02/2026

Accepting New Clients for telehealth - evening times available. Call us today 515-333-1789

Meet Alicia!
She believes the journey to becoming who you want to be is rarely a straight line. Life is full of natural ups and downs, and she views therapy as a collaborative space to help you get back on the track you envision for yourself.