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Chrissy Flathers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
103 East 6th St., Suite 101, Ames, IA 50010
Not accepting new clients
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I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker who has been providing therapy and counseling services for over 10 years. I have felt honored to be a witness to the growth, change, and healing that can occur in an individual or family's life through the therapy process. I aim to help people be healthier and happier in their lives and relationships.
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I have been trained in and utilized a variety of evidence based therapy modalities (EMDR, PCIT, play therapy, TF-CBT, and MDFT). I have experience working with a broad range of challenges with young children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. When working with youth, I work closely with parents/caregivers to enhance the connection/relationships.
There is hope. Change and healing can happen. There is help and support. Call today.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Chrissy Flathers now - (515) 337-8116
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Iowa Total Care
- Medicaid
- Midlands Choice
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellmark BCBS
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
- Out of Network
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Chrissy Flathers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 008070 Chrissy Flathers
- In Practice for 14 Years
- Attended Washington University, St. Louis, MO, MSW, Graduated 2010
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Family Conflict
- Child
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Family Therapy
- LGBT Affirmative
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Take the first step to help. Call now - (515) 337-8116
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Chrissy Flathers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW