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.
82 Mental Health Therapists found in Ames
male counselor

Dr. Matthew Thomas Hiveley, PH.D., LLC


Mental Health Counselor
2515 University Blvd, Suite 102, Ames, IA - 50010
515-450-8403     515-292-2514
female counselor

Mrs. Tracie Ranae Simon, LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
223 S Walnut Ave Ste 140, Ames, IA - 50010
515-368-7504     515-355-3491
female counselor

Christine Elaine Simmons, LISW


Mental Health Counselor
125 S 3rd St, Ames, IA - 50010
515-232-5811     515-232-7491
female counselor

Dr. Barbara Ann Kennedy, PH.D.


Mental Health Counselor
113 Colorado Ave, Ames, IA - 50014
515-292-1813     515-826-4369
female counselor

Alexis Murray, TLMHC


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

Cary Lea Williams, LISW


Mental Health Counselor
1619 S High Ave, Ames, IA - 50010
515-232-5811     515-232-3780
male counselor

Ryan Michael Ellis, TLMHC


Mental Health Counselor
1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA - 50010
515-233-7560     515-239-6879
female counselor

Chelsea Strong


Mental Health Counselor
1619 S High Ave, Ames, IA - 50010
515-232-3206    
female counselor

Annette Marie Shipley, LMSW


Mental Health Counselor
600 5th St Ste 300, Ames, IA - 50010
515-233-3971    
male counselor

Joel Robert Jorgenson


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

Samantha Kemp Carlin


Mental Health Counselor
125 S 3rd St, Ames, IA - 50010
515-233-2250    
female counselor

Glenice V Varley, LISW


Mental Health Counselor
125 S 3rd St, Ames, IA - 50010
515-232-5811     515-232-7491
female counselor

Linda Dianne Lawman, MA, TLMHC


Mental Health Counselor
511 Duff Ave, Ames, IA - 50010
800-531-4236    
male counselor

Dhavalkumar Subhashbhai Patel


Mental Health Counselor
515 Grand Ave Ste 101, Ames, IA - 50010
888-336-9661     319-200-2516
female counselor

Kennedy Ryann Wall, T-LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
600 5th St Ste 300, Ames, IA - 50010
515-233-3971    
female counselor

Diandrea Seipel, M.S., NCC, TLMHC


Mental Health Counselor
125 S 3rd St, Ames, IA - 50010
515-233-2250     515-233-3235

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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