Professional Counselors 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.
12 Professional Counselors found in Des Moines
male counselor

Geral Thomas Blanchard, LPC


Professional Counselor
17 Sw 42nd St, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-279-6900    
female counselor

Elizabeth Anne Kist, LMHC


Professional Counselor
2708 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-344-4392     515-274-9680
female counselor

Mrs. Emily Mary Smolinski


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

Ms. Deborah Lynn Vanko, LMHC


Professional Counselor
1922 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-279-2616    
female counselor

Tess Hughes, LMHC


Professional Counselor
611 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-537-2975    
female counselor

Alexandra Martinez


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

Mrs. Mary Lee Madison


Professional Counselor
1620 Pleasant St Ste 237, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-244-1716     515-221-3519
female counselor

Julia Anne Rice


Professional Counselor
1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-282-2200    
male counselor

Lawrence Scanlon, LMHC, LPC


Professional Counselor
412 42nd St, Des Moines, IA - 50312
312-771-7722    
female counselor

Miss Tova Raye Hettinger, LMSW


Professional Counselor
611 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-537-2975    
female counselor

Cheryl Lynne Chopard, LMHC


Professional Counselor
6601 Sw 9th St, Suite 2, Des Moines, IA - 50315
515-643-9030     515-643-9031
male counselor

Michael David State, LMHC


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

More Counselors in Des Moines, IA: Addiction Counselors 166 Mental Health Therapists 285 School Counselors 1 Therapists 68
About Professional Counselors: Professional Counselor : A Professional Counselor is a licensed mental health practitioner trained to help individuals, couples, and groups address emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They use talk therapy and evidence-based counseling methods to support clients in managing mental health conditions, improving relationships, and developing coping strategies for life’s difficulties. 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. 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.
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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