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

Erin Moskal, LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
3031 Grand Ave Apt 312, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-554-3741    
female counselor

Lauren Kathryn Spurling, MMHC


Counselor
1063 14th Pl Ste A, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-235-5224     866-672-0706
female counselor

Emily K Bash, LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
1011 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50315
515-557-1934     515-244-0517
female counselor

Bryana Dawson, PSYCHOLOGY B.A.


Counselor
4313 University Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50311
641-750-2398    
female counselor

Dana Nate Haynes Joines, LMSW


Mental Health Counselor
1063 14th Pl Ste A, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-235-5224     866-627-0706
female counselor

Lola Peters


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

Rachel Boothroyd


Mental Health Counselor
401 Ne 66th Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50313
575-309-2039    
female counselor

Kyla Loucks


Mental Health Counselor
808 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-244-2267    
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Christopher Marks, M.S. L.M.H.C.


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

Bianca Henlon


Mental Health Counselor
4309 University Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50311
515-410-1716    
female counselor

Mollie Mertens, MS, LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
6600 University Ave Ste 202, Des Moines, IA - 50324
515-210-3118    
female counselor

Amy Tiefenthaler


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

Trisha Crabbs, LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
3209 Ingersoll Ave Ste 100, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-344-4683     515-344-4683
male counselor

Christopher Dean Harper, LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-282-2200    
female counselor

Jenny Erdman, CRC, TLMHC


Mental Health Counselor
2209 36th St, Des Moines, IA - 50310
712-229-5508    
counselor

Neiaira Burt


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

More Counselors in Des Moines, IA: Addiction Counselors 165 Professional Counselors 10 School Counselors 1 Therapists 69
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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