Addiction Counselors in Waterloo, 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.

54 Addiction Counselors found in Waterloo

female counselor

Nicole Lee Russell, MPA, CADC

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
405 E 5th St, Waterloo, IA - 50703
319-239-4203

female counselor

Sarah Panther

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1237 Eleanor Dr, Waterloo, IA - 50701
319-404-2147

male counselor

Sean Michael Ostendorf

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3261 University Ave, Waterloo, IA - 50701
800-531-4236 319-483-6661

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Christine Ewald, LMHC CADC

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
2750 Saint Francis Dr, Waterloo, IA - 50702
319-272-8922 319-272-8929

female counselor

Bria Coulson, CADC

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3362 University Ave, Waterloo, IA - 50701
319-235-6571 319-235-6028

female counselor

Laura Leadley

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3362 University Ave, Waterloo, IA - 50701
319-235-6571

More Counselors in Waterloo, IA: Mental Health Therapists 64 Professional Counselors 4 School Counselors 1 Therapists 13

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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