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.
285 Mental Health Therapists found in Des Moines
female counselor

Ms. Julie M Hutchens, LPC, LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
1350 Des Moines St Ste 110, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-643-8350     515-643-5824
female counselor

Katherine Schickel, LMSW


Mental Health Counselor
1301 Center St, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-241-0982    
female counselor

Amy Elizabeth Blessing, LMSW


Mental Health Counselor
1301 Center St, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-241-0982     515-243-2760
female counselor

Monica M Meier, LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
4725 Merle Hay Rd Ste 205, Des Moines, IA - 50322
515-528-8135    
female counselor

Danielle Marie Rush


Mental Health Counselor
918 Se 11th St, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-276-3473    
female counselor

Ms. Sheila D. Keene, M.A., LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
1350 Nothwest 138th Strreet, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA - 50325
515-223-7363     515-223-9570
female counselor

Carol Alice Mensink, LMSW


Mental Health Counselor
1063 14th Pl, Suite A, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-235-5224    
female counselor

Lacey May Combs, LMSW


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

Melissa Lohmann


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

Ann Elizabeth Flood, LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
312 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-249-4888    
female counselor

Deena Richelle Leonard, LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
918 Se 11th St, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-282-9377     515-282-6162
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Debra A Carr, LMSW


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

Ms. Ashley Elizabeth Mori, LMHC, MA, CADC


Mental Health Counselor
1409 Clark St, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-643-6580     515-643-6598
male counselor

William Spencer


Mental Health Counselor
1063 14th Pl # A, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-235-5224    
male counselor

Mr. Brett Gaylon Vitzthum, M.S. LMHC


Mental Health Counselor
309 Court Ave Ste 241, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-901-2974     515-875-4817
female counselor

Madeline Elizabeth Burma


Mental Health Counselor
1111 University Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-288-1981    

More Counselors in Des Moines, IA: Addiction Counselors 166 Professional Counselors 12 School Counselors 1 Therapists 68
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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