Addiction Counselors in Des Moines, 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.

166 Addiction Counselors found in Des Moines

female counselor

Connie S Frank

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
925 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50315
515-285-6781

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Terry Dale Pauley, CADC

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

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Justin Edwards, BS

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

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Elie Jo Hays, IADC

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
2625 Arnold Rd, Des Moines, IA - 50310
515-344-9627

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Breia Bell

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1409 Clark St, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-643-6591

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Taylor Olberding

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

More Counselors in Des Moines, IA: Mental Health Therapists 285 Professional Counselors 12 School Counselors 1 Therapists 68

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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