Adults Therapists in Ames, IA
We also offer free peer-support group for adults with OCD.
Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services is a specialty clinic that strives to provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment for those who are suffering from anxiety and OCD, and who otherwise may not have access to specialized therapy services. We work with children, adolescents, and adults, offering both individual and parent-based therapy.
We also offer free peer-support group for adults with OCD.
Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services is a specialty clinic that strives to provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment for those who are suffering from anxiety and OCD, and who otherwise may not have access to specialized therapy services. We work with children, adolescents, and adults, offering both individual and parent-based therapy.
Shoshannah Guerrero
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ames, IA 50010 (Online Only)
South Dakota and Iowa telehealth. Emotional self-management and self-leadership are vital for well-being, especially for women balancing the dual roles of parenting young adults and caring for aging parents. Integrating self-care and setting boundaries helps sustain the capacity to nurture relationships while navigating the emotional complexities of caregiving. This approach supports each person's autonomy and enables them to remain emotionally present, fostering resilience, intimacy, and growth. By managing these dynamics, they create space for deeper connections and shared meaning in all roles, family, work, and community.
South Dakota and Iowa telehealth. Emotional self-management and self-leadership are vital for well-being, especially for women balancing the dual roles of parenting young adults and caring for aging parents. Integrating self-care and setting boundaries helps sustain the capacity to nurture relationships while navigating the emotional complexities of caregiving. This approach supports each person's autonomy and enables them to remain emotionally present, fostering resilience, intimacy, and growth. By managing these dynamics, they create space for deeper connections and shared meaning in all roles, family, work, and community.
I have a passion for working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and stress-related issues, including substance use.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the founder of Exhale Therapy and Wellness. With a passion for helping individuals achieve emotional well-being, I am committed to providing a space to empower growth and authenticity, one breath at a time. I firmly believe in the power of therapy to promote self-awareness, resilience, and inner strength. I use an integrative and collaborative therapeutic approach, recognizing that each individual's journey is unique.
I have a passion for working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and stress-related issues, including substance use.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the founder of Exhale Therapy and Wellness. With a passion for helping individuals achieve emotional well-being, I am committed to providing a space to empower growth and authenticity, one breath at a time. I firmly believe in the power of therapy to promote self-awareness, resilience, and inner strength. I use an integrative and collaborative therapeutic approach, recognizing that each individual's journey is unique.
James Everett Judkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Ames, IA 50010 (Online Only)
I can work with adults and adolescents (13 and older).
Are you are worried, scared, and depressed? Do have an experience that you cant get out of your mind and find yourself avoiding anything that reminds you of it? Do you have an addiction or behavioral issue that is keeping you from living the life you want? I have helped clients from all walks of life deal with these issues. It can be scary to reach out for help. However, it can be very worthwhile. Sharing your experiences in a safe environment with someone who will listen and have a compassionate and competent approach with you is very important.
I can work with adults and adolescents (13 and older).
Are you are worried, scared, and depressed? Do have an experience that you cant get out of your mind and find yourself avoiding anything that reminds you of it? Do you have an addiction or behavioral issue that is keeping you from living the life you want? I have helped clients from all walks of life deal with these issues. It can be scary to reach out for help. However, it can be very worthwhile. Sharing your experiences in a safe environment with someone who will listen and have a compassionate and competent approach with you is very important.
Whether you're struggling with overwhelming anxiety, facing relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck in a transition period, I'm here to help. I have a passion for working with adults to help them overcome these challenges and helping couples who may want to improve their communication skills or want guidance in navigating new challenges. In life, we sometimes find ourselves in a season that is too heavy, difficult, or overwhelming, and we don’t have to handle it on our own! Together, we'll work to identify effective coping strategies, grow your self-esteem, employ new thinking patterns, and develop healthier boundaries.
Whether you're struggling with overwhelming anxiety, facing relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck in a transition period, I'm here to help. I have a passion for working with adults to help them overcome these challenges and helping couples who may want to improve their communication skills or want guidance in navigating new challenges. In life, we sometimes find ourselves in a season that is too heavy, difficult, or overwhelming, and we don’t have to handle it on our own! Together, we'll work to identify effective coping strategies, grow your self-esteem, employ new thinking patterns, and develop healthier boundaries.
Dan Stribling-Vergara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ames, IA 50010 (Online Only)
Thank you for considering me for your healing journey. Many clients that I work with are members of the LGBTQ community, both teens and adults. In addition, I am a great fit for adults interested in finding the tools to navigate an increasingly more challenging world. I offer individual services as well as relationship therapy services. My areas of clinical expertise are working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. I also have extensive experience supporting folks navigating grief and loss.
Thank you for considering me for your healing journey. Many clients that I work with are members of the LGBTQ community, both teens and adults. In addition, I am a great fit for adults interested in finding the tools to navigate an increasingly more challenging world. I offer individual services as well as relationship therapy services. My areas of clinical expertise are working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. I also have extensive experience supporting folks navigating grief and loss.
Jordan Woolman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ames, IA 50011
My passion is primarily working with adults.
I strive to help others feel empowered and to be able cope with their mental health and life in general. We will work together so that you can begin to heal, learn how to keep growing and improving yourself and work towards your goals. Everyone needs additional support at times in their lives that is neutral, non-judgmental, and unbiased to help get through life's trials & tribulations. My goal is to meet you where you are at and be a support to you.
My passion is primarily working with adults.
I strive to help others feel empowered and to be able cope with their mental health and life in general. We will work together so that you can begin to heal, learn how to keep growing and improving yourself and work towards your goals. Everyone needs additional support at times in their lives that is neutral, non-judgmental, and unbiased to help get through life's trials & tribulations. My goal is to meet you where you are at and be a support to you.
Making the decision to reach out to a counselor for the first time is a challenging step to take. I provide a safe environment for my clients to explore their reasoning for seeking mental health counseling services by actively listening to their concerns and needs in order to assist them in the process of sorting through various life challenges. I enjoy listening to each individual's story and encourage them to use their strengths as a tool for overcoming these life challenges and building a safe environment for client's to meet their goals and to make a treatment plan tailored specifically to them.
Making the decision to reach out to a counselor for the first time is a challenging step to take. I provide a safe environment for my clients to explore their reasoning for seeking mental health counseling services by actively listening to their concerns and needs in order to assist them in the process of sorting through various life challenges. I enjoy listening to each individual's story and encourage them to use their strengths as a tool for overcoming these life challenges and building a safe environment for client's to meet their goals and to make a treatment plan tailored specifically to them.
My ideal substance abuse client is someone who acknowledges their addiction, seeks recovery, and desires positive change. Their issues include addiction struggles, broken relationships, and physical/mental health concerns. They need professional support, a safe space for healing, and coping strategies. Their goals are sobriety, renewed relationships, and overall well-being. They want to regain control of their life, mend bonds, and lead a healthier, happier future for themselves and their loved ones.
My ideal substance abuse client is someone who acknowledges their addiction, seeks recovery, and desires positive change. Their issues include addiction struggles, broken relationships, and physical/mental health concerns. They need professional support, a safe space for healing, and coping strategies. Their goals are sobriety, renewed relationships, and overall well-being. They want to regain control of their life, mend bonds, and lead a healthier, happier future for themselves and their loved ones.
I believe that childhood interactions play a huge part in the development of psychological pain, wounds, and hurts. I am sensitive to the process of therapy and work hard to make it a safe and trusting space for you and myself to work together. The here and now interactions in the room are important and I intentionally use them to foster the healing process. Your strengths and goals are important to the way I work because my aim is to free up the energy that has been suppressed by pain so that you can focus on the things that are important to you.
I believe that childhood interactions play a huge part in the development of psychological pain, wounds, and hurts. I am sensitive to the process of therapy and work hard to make it a safe and trusting space for you and myself to work together. The here and now interactions in the room are important and I intentionally use them to foster the healing process. Your strengths and goals are important to the way I work because my aim is to free up the energy that has been suppressed by pain so that you can focus on the things that are important to you.
Life can feel really overwhelming sometimes. Whether you are struggling with major life changes, adjusting to college, struggling with your career, a chronic health issue (such as Endometriosis), Infertility, or general anxiety, we all need a listening ear that can point us towards balance and health. Every person can benefit from slowing down, taking a breath, re-evaluating our value systems, and figuring out how to live fully regardless of our circumstances.
Life can feel really overwhelming sometimes. Whether you are struggling with major life changes, adjusting to college, struggling with your career, a chronic health issue (such as Endometriosis), Infertility, or general anxiety, we all need a listening ear that can point us towards balance and health. Every person can benefit from slowing down, taking a breath, re-evaluating our value systems, and figuring out how to live fully regardless of our circumstances.
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Sometimes it is hard to navigate life's challenges. These challenges are often related to the connections we have with ourselves, others, and how we make sense of life events. As a therapist/counselor, my goal is to develop a safe environment where we partner to improve those connections and create healing. I believe in using warmth, honesty, humor, and current research-based methods to achieve this goal.
Sometimes it is hard to navigate life's challenges. These challenges are often related to the connections we have with ourselves, others, and how we make sense of life events. As a therapist/counselor, my goal is to develop a safe environment where we partner to improve those connections and create healing. I believe in using warmth, honesty, humor, and current research-based methods to achieve this goal.
I work with individuals of all ages to expand internal strengths and resources, and overcome stressors and barriers to life satisfaction. I utilize a trauma sensitive approach in working with behavioral and emotional concerns. I strive to develop a positive and comfortable therapeutic relationship in a safe environment.
I work with individuals of all ages to expand internal strengths and resources, and overcome stressors and barriers to life satisfaction. I utilize a trauma sensitive approach in working with behavioral and emotional concerns. I strive to develop a positive and comfortable therapeutic relationship in a safe environment.
Susan is committed to developing therapeutic relationships and assisting others. She believes in using a collaborative approach to help others reach their goals through individual and couples therapy. Focuses include general mental health, depression, anxiety, individual therapy, couples therapy, communication, personality disorders, trauma, and LGBTQIA+. My availability changes frequently. If I am unavailable, you may start services with a different provider or join my waiting list.
Susan is committed to developing therapeutic relationships and assisting others. She believes in using a collaborative approach to help others reach their goals through individual and couples therapy. Focuses include general mental health, depression, anxiety, individual therapy, couples therapy, communication, personality disorders, trauma, and LGBTQIA+. My availability changes frequently. If I am unavailable, you may start services with a different provider or join my waiting list.
I am dedicated to aiding individuals facing academic and career difficulties, addiction, adjustment struggles, and anxiety. I blend empathy with evidence-based techniques to foster growth and healing. Together, we'll explore challenges, uncover patterns, and develop strategies for a fulfilling life. You're not alone on this journey; let's work together towards wellness.
I am dedicated to aiding individuals facing academic and career difficulties, addiction, adjustment struggles, and anxiety. I blend empathy with evidence-based techniques to foster growth and healing. Together, we'll explore challenges, uncover patterns, and develop strategies for a fulfilling life. You're not alone on this journey; let's work together towards wellness.
Welcome to Ames Therapy where your mental well-being is our utmost priority. We understand that life's journey can be challenging, and at times, we all need a helping hand to navigate the ups and downs. Our dedicated team of compassionate professionals is here to provide you with the support and guidance you need to achieve mental and emotional wellness. You are not alone on this path, and we are here to walk it with you. We bring a wealth of experience and expertise to help you on your journey . Our team of highly qualified and compassionate counselors has collectively spent decades working in the field of mental health.
Welcome to Ames Therapy where your mental well-being is our utmost priority. We understand that life's journey can be challenging, and at times, we all need a helping hand to navigate the ups and downs. Our dedicated team of compassionate professionals is here to provide you with the support and guidance you need to achieve mental and emotional wellness. You are not alone on this path, and we are here to walk it with you. We bring a wealth of experience and expertise to help you on your journey . Our team of highly qualified and compassionate counselors has collectively spent decades working in the field of mental health.
I enjoy working with college age and above through older adult. Depression, anxiety, trauma and loss issues, ADHD are all areas of concern of clients that we can focus on together. Solution focused therapy, brief therapy, cognitive therapy, family systems therapy are all important as therapy approaches, with the best being truly listening to my clients to determine what they believe is possible through therapy. I have experiences with DMACC students, parenting classes, anger management classes for thirteen years, as well as mediating parenting plans for divorcing couples. I am a licensed mental health counselor in Iowa.
I enjoy working with college age and above through older adult. Depression, anxiety, trauma and loss issues, ADHD are all areas of concern of clients that we can focus on together. Solution focused therapy, brief therapy, cognitive therapy, family systems therapy are all important as therapy approaches, with the best being truly listening to my clients to determine what they believe is possible through therapy. I have experiences with DMACC students, parenting classes, anger management classes for thirteen years, as well as mediating parenting plans for divorcing couples. I am a licensed mental health counselor in Iowa.
Dr. Ashely Frieswyk
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, CMPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ames, IA 50014 (Online Only)
Accepting NEW Clients! I am a Clinical and Sport Psychologist and view sitting with a client as a humbling and rewarding experience. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship serves as the foundation to growth. My work is collaborative, integrative, and flexible. I work to balance interpersonal processes, insight-building, and skill development. My style is rooted in being client-centered, exploring the relationship between thought, emotion, and behavioral processes, acceptance and commitment, value driven behavior, and multicultural humility.
Accepting NEW Clients! I am a Clinical and Sport Psychologist and view sitting with a client as a humbling and rewarding experience. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship serves as the foundation to growth. My work is collaborative, integrative, and flexible. I work to balance interpersonal processes, insight-building, and skill development. My style is rooted in being client-centered, exploring the relationship between thought, emotion, and behavioral processes, acceptance and commitment, value driven behavior, and multicultural humility.
I work with clients through a lens of compassion and acceptance. Using EMDR and Sensorimotor psychotherapy, I do my best to develop a warm, safe environment for you to explore and grow. I work with all ages to expand internal resources, heal from past negative experiences and explore new directions. I feel it is an honor to work with clients, connecting the pieces of each person's unique experiential puzzle and exploring ways to have more freedom to form the future.
I work with clients through a lens of compassion and acceptance. Using EMDR and Sensorimotor psychotherapy, I do my best to develop a warm, safe environment for you to explore and grow. I work with all ages to expand internal resources, heal from past negative experiences and explore new directions. I feel it is an honor to work with clients, connecting the pieces of each person's unique experiential puzzle and exploring ways to have more freedom to form the future.
Hello and welcome! My name is Kyla and I offer a non-judgmental and welcoming virtual therapy experience. I specialize in helping people externalize themselves from their fears and worries by using a combination of approaches. I pride myself on being a therapist who listens with intent and who is able to provide feedback and challenge you when needed. I work with clients in a variety of ways to help them better understand themselves and to improve their mental health.
Hello and welcome! My name is Kyla and I offer a non-judgmental and welcoming virtual therapy experience. I specialize in helping people externalize themselves from their fears and worries by using a combination of approaches. I pride myself on being a therapist who listens with intent and who is able to provide feedback and challenge you when needed. I work with clients in a variety of ways to help them better understand themselves and to improve their mental health.
