Addiction Counselors in Des Moines, Iowa

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167 Addiction Counselors found in Des Moines
female counselor

Mrs. Emily Nelson, BA, CADC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1409 Clark St, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-643-6504     515-643-6598
female counselor

Tammy Avery, BA


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1409 Clark St, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-643-6500    
female counselor

Jordan Beth Holthaus


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1409 Clark St, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-643-6584    
female counselor

Allison Knudtson


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1409 Clark St, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-643-6500     515-643-6589
male counselor

David Scot Winterton, LISW


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
505 5th Ave, Suite 600, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-244-6090     515-284-5201
female counselor

Tracy Speck


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1111 University Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-975-5783    
female counselor

Haleigh Spurlock


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1409 Clark St, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-643-6500    
female counselor

Patrice A Larimer, ACADC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-282-6634     515-282-6620
female counselor

Ashley Elizabeth Tatum


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1111 University Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-288-1981     515-288-9109
female counselor

Mrs. Angie Jean Rodberg


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1985 Ne 51st Pl, Des Moines, IA - 50313
515-287-8255     515-209-7081
female counselor

Erin Kathaleen Rivera-case, CADC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1409 Clark St, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-643-6527     515-643-6555
female counselor

Mrs. Shari Kay Clark, CADC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3451 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA - 50317
515-262-0349     515-266-6808
female counselor

Jamie Frits


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1409 Clark Street, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-643-6592    
female counselor

Elizabeth Roques-mansfield, LMSW, CADC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
700 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50316
515-263-2402    
male counselor

Joseph Breshears


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1409 Clark St, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-642-6500    
female counselor

Ms. Sally Lynn Selover, IADC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-282-2200    

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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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