Professional Counselors in West 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.
10 Professional Counselors found in West Des Moines
female counselor

Allyson Arenivas


Professional Counselor
7545 Ashworth Rd Ste 210, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-854-3618     515-644-8225
female counselor

Diana D Mccann, M.A. & RN


Professional Counselor
950 Office Park Rd, Suite 139, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-255-3815     515-223-8293
female counselor

Jacqueline Schimel, MS


Professional Counselor
7545 Ashworth Rd Ste 210, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-854-3618     515-644-8225
female counselor

Rebecca Rae Monsma, LISW


Professional Counselor
280 S 79th St, #1402, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-256-0323     515-537-1051
female counselor

Brenda Kay Mcdonald, LMHC, LPC, RN


Professional Counselor
1248 8th St, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-243-1020    
male counselor

Brian L Bentley


Professional Counselor
5500 Wild Rose Lane, Suite 400, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-822-5686     515-661-6101
female counselor

Emily Marie Poss, LMHC, LPC


Professional Counselor
8780 Cody Dr Unit 122, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
612-719-5205    
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Mary Ann Dorsett, LISW


Professional Counselor
7725 Wistful Vista Dr, # 703, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-256-0323     515-537-1051
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Mrs. Lacey Lee Smith, LMSW


Professional Counselor
1138 22nd St, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-770-5548    
female counselor

Nicolette Marie Novak, TLMHC


Professional Counselor
1001 Office Park Rd Ste 205, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-471-2357    

More Counselors in West Des Moines, IA: Addiction Counselors 32 Mental Health Therapists 123 Therapists 10
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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