Mental Health Therapists in Ames, Iowa

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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.
78 Mental Health Therapists found in Ames
female counselor

Mrs. Shawna Renae Kier, MA, QMHP, TLMHC


Counselor
125 S 3rd St, Ames, IA - 50010
515-233-3141    
female counselor

Christa Jean Reynolds, LMSW


Mental Health Counselor
420 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA - 50010
515-233-2250     515-233-3235
female counselor

Sarah Statz, TLMHC


Mental Health Counselor
223 S Walnut Ave, Ames, IA - 50010
515-368-7504     515-355-3491
female counselor

Meredith Francom, TLMHC


Mental Health Counselor
614 Billy Sunday Rd Ste 100, Ames, IA - 50010
515-337-1764     515-337-0480
female counselor

Morgan Fielder


Mental Health Counselor
4923 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA - 50014
800-531-4236     319-483-6661
female counselor

Mrs. Kimberly Benton-herzberg, M.S.W


Mental Health Counselor
118 Hayward Ave Suite 8, Ames, IA - 50014
515-290-1534     319-865-3110
female counselor

Stephanie Nicole Vela, LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
214 5th St, Ames, IA - 50010
515-233-1699    
male counselor

Andrew Bradley


Mental Health Counselor
809 Wheeler St Ste 108, Ames, IA - 50010
515-996-6778     515-450-5038
female counselor

Sophia Bauman


Mental Health Counselor
4720 Mortensen Rd Ste 101, Ames, IA - 50014
515-599-8904    
female counselor

Mrs. Patricia Simmons, LMHC, NBCC


Mental Health Counselor
4923 Lincoln Way Ste 102, Ames, IA - 50014
515-375-0638     515-288-5939
female counselor

Elizabeth Ann Bachman Caulfield, LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
614 Billy Sunday Rd Ste 100, Ames, IA - 50010
515-337-0480    
female counselor

Ellyn Nitchals-kellner


Mental Health Counselor
511 Duff Ave Ste 301, Ames, IA - 50010
515-815-6466     515-619-6207
female counselor

Mrs. Sophia Malena Francksen, T-LMCH


Mental Health Counselor
315 6th St, Ames, IA - 50010
515-412-4110    
female counselor

Elizabeth Wade, L.M.H.C.


Mental Health Counselor
1525 Airport Rd, Suite 101, Ames, IA - 50010
515-292-3023     515-292-3053
female counselor

Sarah Potter, LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
4720 Mortensen Rd Ste 101, Ames, IA - 50014
515-599-8904    
female counselor

Ms. Kimberley Pontius, LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
420 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA - 50010
515-233-3141     515-233-2440

More Counselors in Ames, IA: Addiction Counselors 40 Professional Counselors 6 Therapists 18
About Mental Health Therapists: 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. 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. 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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