Jim Thorpe, Psy.D.
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Dr. Jim Thorpe is a licensed psychologist and Health Service Provider with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s most challenging circumstances. Throughout his career, he has worked with adults facing anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, life transitions, substance use concerns, and other emotional and behavioral challenges. His goal is simple: to help people regain stability, develop practical coping skills, and build lives that are healthier, more purposeful, and more fulfilling.
Dr. Thorpe earned his Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Addictions, as well as a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, from Adler University in Chicago. He also holds a Master’s degree in Sport Psychology from Florida State University. His clinical approach is grounded in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy while drawing upon other proven therapeutic methods to meet the unique needs of each individual.
In addition to providing psychotherapy, Dr. Thorpe has extensive experience conducting psychological, substance use, and OWI evaluations. He is licensed by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to perform substance use and OWI evaluations and is a certified instructor for Iowa’s court-ordered Children in the Middle co-parenting program. He frequently collaborates with attorneys, physicians, employers, probation officers, and the court system by providing thorough, objective clinical evaluations and recommendations.
Dr. Thorpe has served in numerous leadership roles throughout his career, including as President of the Iowa Psychological Foundation. He is a member of both the American Psychological Association and the Iowa Psychological Association and remains committed to advancing ethical, evidence-based behavioral healthcare.
Dr. Thorpe provides in-person services from offices in Ankeny and Newton and offers secure telehealth appointments for clients throughout Iowa. His practice serves individuals and families from Ankeny, Ames, Altoona, Bondurant, Johnston, Polk City, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Altoona, Pleasant Hill, and surrounding communities.
Dr. Thorpe believes that meaningful change begins with understanding, trust, and a willingness to take the next step forward. His goal is to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care that helps individuals develop practical solutions, discover their strengths, and build healthier, more purposeful lives.
In addition to his clinical work he is licensed by the Iowa Department of Public Health to conduct substance abuse evaluations and OWI evaluations and he teaches the court ordered Children in the Middle parenting program. Dr. Thorpe is a member of the American Psychological Association, Iowa Psychological Association and former board president of the Iowa Psychological Foundation. Dr. Thorpe works out of our Ankeny and Newton offices.