Mental Health Therapists in Des Moines, 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.
301 Mental Health Therapists found in Des Moines
female counselor

Debra Younger, MHC


Mental Health Counselor
3705 Grand Ave Ste 100, Des Moines, IA - 50312
641-414-8984    
female counselor

Avalon Dohm


Mental Health Counselor
925 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50315
515-287-9600    
male counselor

William Chevel Thomas, M.S.


Mental Health Counselor
1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-282-2200    
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Mr. Alexander Lee Bohnenkamp, MS


Mental Health Counselor
3451 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA - 50317
515-262-0349    
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Cheyenne T Serrano


Mental Health Counselor
2340 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50310
515-235-5224    
male counselor

Kyle Kuhlman


Mental Health Counselor
808 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-244-2267    
male counselor

Erik Kohl, MA


Mental Health Counselor
1409 Clark St, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-643-6500    
female counselor

Madisen Smith, LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
309 Court Ave Ste 241, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-901-2974    
female counselor

Isaura Johnson


Mental Health Counselor
600 42nd St, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-255-8399    
male counselor

Jason Vermeer, MA, LMHC, CADC


Mental Health Counselor
3451 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA - 50317
515-262-0349    
female counselor

Mackenzie Erin Gibbons


Mental Health Counselor
309 Court Ave Ste 241, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-954-0018    
female counselor

Ms. Julie Christine Johnson


Mental Health Counselor
600 42nd St, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-988-8940    
male counselor

Dr. Kory Lee Frederick, PSY.D., LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
3811 38th St, Des Moines, IA - 50310
515-280-3339     515-280-7999
female counselor

Renae S Jones, LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
1215 Pleasant St, Suite 303, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-241-4311     515-241-4320
female counselor

Emily Katherine Cruse Elliott


Mental Health Counselor
420 49th St, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-423-0358     515-355-3493
female counselor

Abby Fouch, T-LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
601 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-244-3761    

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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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