Addiction Counselors in Ames, Iowa

About Therapists: Therapists: A Therapist is a trained and licensed mental health professional who helps individuals, couples, or groups manage and overcome emotional, psychological, behavioral, or relationship challenges. Therapists work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss etc. They support their clients by understanding their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

40 Addiction Counselors found in Ames

female counselor

Crystal Marie Walker-smith, CADC

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
125 S 3rd St, Ames, IA - 50010
515-233-2250 515-233-3235

male counselor

Joseph E Ortega

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
125 S 3rd St, Ames, IA - 50010
515-232-4977

female counselor

Becky Estabrook, TEMP.LMHC, CADC

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
125 S 3rd St, Ames, IA - 50010
515-233-3141

female counselor

Melissa A. Wubben, LMHC, CADC

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
420 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA - 50010
515-233-2250

male counselor

Robert E Thacker Jr., MA, IAADC,SAP

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
223 S. Walnut Ave., Ames, IA - 50010
515-233-1122 515-233-6500

female counselor

Stephanie Rae Olson, B.S., C.A.D.C.

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
712 Burnett Ave, Ames, IA - 50010
515-233-5048

female counselor

Kristin Marilyn Whited Boyd, TCADC

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
208 5th St Ste 103, Ames, IA - 50010
515-233-1699

female counselor

Andrea D Dickerson, IADC, LMFT

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
804 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA - 50010
515-233-4930

More Counselors in Ames, IA: Mental Health Therapists 74 Professional Counselors 5 Therapists 18

About Addiction Counselors: Addiction (Substance Use Disorder (SUD)) Counselor: An Addiction Counselor is a licensed mental health therapist who help individuals struggling with addiction of alcohol, drug, or other substance use disorder. These counselors work with clients by helping them to manage and overcome the psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to substance use. These counselors also work closely with families and support systems to help them better understand their loved one’s illness. SUD counselors help to promote long-term sobriety, emotional stability, and overall mental wellness for both the individual and their family. Mental Health Counselor: A Mental Health Counselor is a licensed professional who helps individuals, couples, and families manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They assess clients’ mental health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans to provide therapy for a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, grief, and life transitions. Counselor: A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.

Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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