Addiction Counselors in West Des Moines, Iowa

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30 Addiction Counselors found in West Des Moines
female counselor

Ellen M. Folkers-jenkins, LMHC, CADC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1300 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-280-4931     515-883-2683
female counselor

Krista Pederson, CADC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1211 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-414-8059     515-209-7081
female counselor

Mrs. Nichole Sue Hensley


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1211 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-414-8049    
male counselor

Steve Frank Clinkscales


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1211 Vine St Ste 2210, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-758-7091     515-209-7081
female counselor

Valerie Jean Palmer-fitch


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1211 Vine St Ste 2230, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-619-6976    
female counselor

Theresa Lorraine Coleman, CADC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1300 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-309-1938    
female counselor

Elizabeth Bailey, MS, LMHC, CADC, PMHC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3737 Woodland Ave Ste 620, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-259-0132     515-446-9708
female counselor

Alexandria Jean Hawn


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1300 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-280-3860    
female counselor

Jayde D Achenbach, CADC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1300 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-280-3860    
female counselor

Debra Schappert, CADC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1211 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-494-8515    
male counselor

David Schmidt, BA, CADC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1211 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-287-8827    
male counselor

Bradley Madsen, BS, CADC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1211 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-809-1036    
male counselor

Adam Chadderdon


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1211 Vine St Ste 1110, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-212-7474    
male counselor

Brendan James Myers, CADC


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1300 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-280-3860    
female counselor

Mrs. Krista Marie Lindholm, LISW


Counselor
6150 Village View Dr Ste 102, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-327-7036     515-875-4895
female counselor

Jill Shirley, MS,


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
2001 Westown Pkwy Ste 101, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-333-2229    

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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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