Therapists in West Des Moines, Iowa

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 Therapists found in West Des Moines

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Amy J. Ugulini Pals, LMHC

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1200 Valley West Dr Ste 204, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-518-0412

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Elyon Raah

Counselor
169 64th St, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-525-9157

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Angela La Luzerne, LCSW, LISW, LCADC

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4949 Westown Pkwy Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-344-2060

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Alicia Marie Tabares

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1280 Office Plaza Dr, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-446-3420

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Melanie L. Acklin, LISW

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2450 Ep True Pkwy, #15, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-525-3169

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Abigail Kathryn Phelps

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1280 Office Plaza Dr, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-446-3420

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Audrey Giese

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1231 8th St, Suite 230, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-453-8410

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Diego Armando Samaniego

Counselor
1280 Office Plaza Dr, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-446-3420

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Sara Ann Lynch, LMHC

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6350 Coachlight Dr Unit 3303, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
319-296-5514

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Danielle Cynthia Gideon

Counselor
1280 Office Plaza Dr, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-446-3403

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

About Therapists: 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. 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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