Female Therapists in Ames, IA

I’m Cassie, a licensed Mental Health Counselor with a specialization in Art Therapy. I take a collaborative, client-centered approach to counseling, and like to encourage artmaking in session. Creating in session is not a requirement. However, using art materials in therapy offers a chance to actively process what we talk about, and engages the brain and body in our therapeutic work. My education and professional experience specifically equipped me to use artmaking in a safe, trauma-informed, culturally responsible, and affirmi

Stress, anxiety, traumatic events, and other mental health concerns can have a profound impact on our day-to-day lives. My role is to provide compassionate guidance and support as clients build their self-efficacy and self-empowerment to overcome life's challenges. I believe people are resilient and are the expert in their life. I appreciate each person's unique personality and background.

What do you want? Transformation of course! We go to therapy to ease the pain, stop the suffering, end the struggle. We want to arrive to a destination in our mind of wholeness, excitement and happiness. But, it won’t be you skipping and laughing down the hallway to get there. Therapy can be emotionally and physically exhausting. Accessing and processing DEEP stuff requires effort and lots of deep breaths. BUT, the emotional release, the sense of feeling lighter, seen and less alone is a life worth living for, no, fighting for! You deserve rest and relief.

I am a therapist and licensed counselor in Ames, IA. I offer in-person and virtual sessions for women ages 18+. I specialize in helping you build confidence, achieve personal goals and be less stressed. Enjoy better relationships and overall vitality. Learn effective strategies for a strong inner guidance. Feel peaceful, creative and connected through challenges. I also offer parent coaching for families with children ages 2-25. Contact me, or sign up on my website, for your free initial consultation.

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.

I believe in a strengths based approach and challenge people to seek new perspectives in navigating through their lives. I enjoy meeting and working with people to help them find a renewed confidence in themselves and their abilities. I work with all ages providing support to better manage daily stressors and relational issues and foster self empowerment. Life can get complicated. You don't have to go through it alone. I'm here to help.

You are learning to adapt to life’s constant changes and transitions. Maybe it’s adjusting to college. Maybe you are beyond that and navigating your career. Or maybe there are wedding bells in your future or starting your own family. You want to be happy, adaptive and thriving.

Life can feel really overwhelming sometimes. Whether you are struggling with major life changes, struggling with your career, anxiety, a chronic health issue (such as Endometriosis), Infertility (personal and immense professional experience), or just general anxiety, sometimes you just need a neutral person to talk to. Our family and friends can mean well and can offer great support, but there are some periods in our lives where we need help building coping skills and strategies to become mangers of our thoughts, not reactors.

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.

It takes a great deal of courage to reach out during vulnerable times and making the decision to seek help is a big step, which is why I focus on building a supportive and trusting therapeutic relationship in a safe environment. I focus on empowering clients to gain overall well-being by providing a non-judgmental atmosphere. A cornerstone of my work is to become an ally for clients to assist them in achieving their goals and recognizing their strengths. Although I work with clients with many different concerns, my passion lies in assisting with symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and self-esteem.

Beth supportively walks alongside individuals who are experiencing challenges. She uses a strengths-based approach to assist adolescents and adults in building resilience as they grow in self-awareness. She has a wide variety of experience including providing spiritual care and working in community mental health. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota and her masters degree in Mental Health Counseling at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa.

Hello, I am a person-centered and strengths-based counselor. I am trained in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (which is a type of CBT) and hypnosis. I specialize in young adults, career counseling, couples counseling, and women's issues. I also work with children of all ages and their parents. I have been practicing in the field of mental health since 2009. If you are looking for a warm, positive, and experienced counselor, give me a call. :) I also have a team of counselors who work with me and I would be happy to introduce you to any of them.

We care about people and this is visible in the services we provide. The owner, Jocelyn Wilson, is a clinical social worker with 15+ years of experience. She holds Master of Social Work / Master of Divinity degrees from the University of Chicago. Francine Ybarra-Rojas is marriage and family counselor with 25+ years of experience in Europe, Central and South America. She holds a Master of Family Studies Degree from Iowa State University. Both clinicians have experience in rural / urban / suburban settings with ages 3+. They blend traditional & expressive methods to help people shift out of inertia toward something new.

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.

Searching for help is a courageous first step to change. You may be feeling anxious or depressed. Are you looking for support in changing addictive behaviors from a non-judgmental approach? Perhaps you have experienced traumatic events that have left you feeling "stuck." Or maybe you have relationship issues and aren't sure where to go from here. Many of my clients have experienced grief and loss and simply need support working through the stages of grief. I have also served children and families. Whatever your needs, there IS hope.

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.

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.

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.

It's an honor and privilege to work with clients during, what might be, some of their most difficult moments in life. I find it rewarding to hear each client's story, help clients embrace their strengths, recognize personal resiliency factors, and feel more empowered. My approach is collaborative and integrative. I strive to create an affirming environment and atmosphere of safety, trust, and acceptance. Also, it's essential for me to understand client's worldview and cultural identities. I believe that a safe, supportive, and caring therapeutic relationship is an integral part of the change process.