Addiction Counselors in Des Moines, Iowa

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165 Addiction Counselors found in Des Moines
male counselor

Mr. Agapito Pete Aguilar, CADC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
800 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50313
515-771-7177     515-263-8384
female counselor

Sarah L Evans, BA, CADC


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

Delaney Filling


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

Susan Elizabeth Myers, CADC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
4908 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50310
515-280-4909     515-883-2683
male counselor

Mark Eugene Doland


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
2331 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA - 50316
515-266-6338    
female counselor

Heather Bohlmann, M.A.


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1409 Clark St, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-643-6506    
male counselor

Mr. Timothy William Payton, LMHC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1200 University Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-248-1500    
female counselor

Jessica Gina-marie Williams, BSW, CADC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
2301 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50311
515-490-0500    
female counselor

Karen Kay Lenehan, IADC


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

Isabella North


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
2501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-250-8190    
female counselor

Patricia Haunsperger, CADC


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

Joseph Warren Brinkman, LMHC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1301 Center St, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-241-0982    
female counselor

Amanda Miller


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

Jill Wells


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
620 8th St, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-697-5700    
female counselor

Kourtney Bowlin


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

Mr. Timothy Lee Hoffman, ACADC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1409 Clark St, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-643-6500     515-643-6598

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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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