Brooks Witter
Ames, IA
Counselor, Professional, MA, LPC, LMHC
Brooks Witter is a professional counselor holding both a Master of Arts (MA) degree, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Practicing in Ames, Iowa, Brooks offers services to individuals, couples, and groups. Brooks works with adolescents aged 13 to 18 and adults aged 18 to 65. Brooks addresses a range of concerns including addiction, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), alcohol and drug use, anxiety, depression, family stress, general well-being and mental health concerns, grief, LGBTQ+ related concerns, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), parenting, relationship stress, spirituality, student life, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and work stress. Brooks provides therapeutic support in English (US). Brooks's therapeutic approach integrates various modalities, including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-based Therapy, Coaching, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family / Marital Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Relational Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Specialties
ADHD
Addiction
Alcohol/Drug Use
Anxiety
Depression
Family Stress
General Mental Health
Grief
LGBTQ+
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
PTSD/Trauma
Parenting
Relationship Stress
Spirituality
Student Life
Work Stress
Kristin Boyd
Ames, IA
Counselor, Addiction (Substance Use Disorder), tCADC
Kristin Boyd, a Counselor and Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) specialist with a tCADC certification, provides therapeutic services in AMES, IA. She works with a broad age range, including preteens, teenagers, adults, and elders. Kristin Boyd offers support for a range of concerns, such as addiction, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), alcohol/drug use, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, domestic violence, family stress, general well-being and mental health concerns, men's and women's issues, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), parenting challenges, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship stress, spirituality, student life adjustments, and work-related stress. She offers services to individuals, families, groups, and couples in English (US). Her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Family / Marital Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Integrative Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Christian Counseling.
Specialties
ADHD
Addiction
Alcohol/Drug Use
Anxiety
Bipolar
Depression
Domestic Violence
Family Stress
General Mental Health
Men's & Women's Issues
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
PTSD/Trauma
Parenting
Perinatal Mood Disorder
Relationship Stress
Spirituality
Student Life
Teens
Work Stress
Chrissy Flathers
Ames, IA
LISW
Chrissy Flathers, LISW, is a licensed independent social worker based in Ames, IA. She offers her services to a diverse range of age groups, including toddlers, children aged 5 to 10, preteens aged 10 to 13, teenagers aged 13 to 18, and adults up to 65 years old. Chrissy Flathers provides support for a range of concerns, including addiction, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, family stress, general well-being and mental health concerns, grief, LGBTQ+ related concerns, parenting challenges, relationship stress, student life transitions, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She offers individual and family therapy, utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Play Therapy, and Sandplay Therapy. Chrissy Flathers offers services in English (US).
Specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
Eating Disorders
Family Stress
General Mental Health
Grief
LGBTQ+
PTSD/Trauma
Parenting
Relationship Stress
Student Life
Tami Wirth
Ames, IA
Tami Wirth offers therapeutic services to individuals in Ames, IA. She works with a broad age range, including children aged 5 to 10 and adults aged 18 to 65. Her practice focuses on addressing concerns such as domestic violence. Tami Wirth provides therapy in English (US) and utilizes various therapeutic approaches, including Trauma Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Play Therapy.
Specialties
Domestic Violence
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Linda Lawman
Ames, IA
Counselor, Mental Health, MA, tLMHC
Linda Lawman is a Counselor of Mental Health, holding an MA and tLMHC, who provides services in Ames, IA. She offers support for a range of concerns, including addiction, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, grief, parenting, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and relationship stress. Linda utilizes therapeutic approaches such as trauma focused therapy and offers services in English (US).
Specialties
ADHD
Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
PTSD/Trauma
Parenting
Relationship Stress
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Ellyn Nitchals-Kellner
Ames, IA
Counselor, Mental Health
Ellyn Nitchals-Kellner is a counselor specializing in mental health, located in Ames, Iowa. She offers services to individuals across various life stages, including adults aged 18 to 65 and elders over 65. Ellyn addresses a range of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, general well-being and mental health concerns, LGBTQ+ related concerns, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and relationship stress. She provides services in English (US). In her practice, Ellyn utilizes a diverse set of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Attachment-based Therapy, Eclectic Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Existential Therapy, Multicultural Therapy, and Feminist Therapy.
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
General Mental Health
LGBTQ+
PTSD/Trauma
Relationship Stress
Dawn Doerr-Johnson
Ames, IA
Counselor, Mental Health
Dawn Doerr-Johnson is a dedicated Counselor specializing in mental health, offering services to individuals, families, and groups in Ames, IA. She provides support for a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, family stress, and challenges related to student life. Dawn employs a variety of therapeutic approaches, such as Strength-Based Therapy, Family/Marital Therapy, Experiential Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy. She offers her services in English (US).
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Family Stress
Student Life
Shane Kavanaugh
Ames, IA
Counselor, Mental Health, M.S., LMHC
Shane Kavanaugh, M.S., LMHC, is a counselor specializing in mental health services in Ames, IA. Kavanaugh offers support to individual adults (18 to 65), couples, and groups. Kavanaugh addresses a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, general well-being and mental health concerns, grief, LGBTQ+ related concerns, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship stress, sleeping well, and spirituality. Kavanaugh utilizes various therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, strength-based therapy, solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), attachment-based therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and compassion-focused therapy. Services are offered in English (US).
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Eating Disorders
General Mental Health
Grief
LGBTQ+
PTSD/Trauma
Relationship Stress
Sleeping Well
Spirituality
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Kim Pontius
Ames, IA
Kim Pontius is a therapist based in Ames, IA, offering therapeutic services to teens aged 13 to 18 and adults aged 18 to 65. Kim works with individuals and couples, addressing a range of concerns including anxiety, borderline personality disorder (BPD), depression, eating disorders, family stress, general well-being and mental health concerns, LGBTQ+ related concerns, men's and women's issues, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), relationship stress, and spirituality. Kim utilizes therapeutic approaches such as Person-Centered Therapy, Family / Marital Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Christian Counseling. Services are offered in English (US).
Specialties
Anxiety
Borderline (BPD)
Depression
Eating Disorders
Family Stress
General Mental Health
LGBTQ+
Men's & Women's Issues
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Relationship Stress
Spirituality
Mike Stubbs
Ames, IA
CADC
Mike Stubbs, a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), offers his services in Ames, IA. He works with a diverse range of age groups, including children (5 to 10), preteens (10 to 13), teenagers (13 to 18), adults (18 to 65), and elders (65 and over). Mr. Stubbs addresses a comprehensive array of concerns, such as addiction, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), alcohol/drug use, anxiety, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder (BPD), chronic pain, depression, disabilities, domestic violence, eating disorders, family stress, general well-being and mental health concerns, grief, LGBTQ+ related concerns, men's and women's issues, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), parenting, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship stress, sleep disturbances, spirituality, student life, and weight management. He also provides support for individuals aged 50 and over. Mr. Stubbs offers individual, family, and couples therapy, conducting sessions in English (US). His therapeutic approaches include Trauma Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Family Systems Therapy, Relational Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Positive Psychology, Structural Family Therapy, and Sandplay Therapy.
Specialties
50+
ADHD
Addiction
Alcohol/Drug Use
Anxiety
Bipolar
Borderline (BPD)
Chronic Pain
Depression
Disabilities
Domestic Violence
Eating Disorders
Family Stress
General Mental Health
Grief
LGBTQ+
Men's & Women's Issues
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
PTSD/Trauma
Parenting
Relationship Stress
Sleeping Well
Spirituality
Student Life
Weight Management
Daniel Chavarria
Ames, IA
Counselor, Mental Health, LMHC
Daniel Chavarria is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Ames, Iowa. He offers services to individuals across a range of ages, from teenagers (13 to 18) to adults (18 to 65). Daniel assists clients with a variety of concerns, including addiction, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), alcohol/drug use, anxiety, borderline personality disorder (BPD), depression, eating disorders, family stress, general well-being and mental health concerns, grief, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship stress, and challenges related to student life. He provides therapy in both English (US) and Spanish (MX). In his practice, Daniel incorporates several therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Multicultural Therapy.
Specialties
ADHD
Addiction
Alcohol/Drug Use
Anxiety
Borderline (BPD)
Depression
Eating Disorders
Family Stress
General Mental Health
Grief
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
PTSD/Trauma
Relationship Stress
Student Life
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Krystyna Thompson
Ames, IA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Krystyna Thompson, a Marriage & Family Therapist with a Master of Science degree, provides therapeutic services in AMES, IA. She offers support to adults, including individuals aged 18 to 65 and elders aged 65 and over. Krystyna Thompson addresses a range of concerns, including addiction, alcohol and drug use, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, domestic violence, family stress, general well-being and mental health concerns, LGBTQ+ related concerns, men's and women's issues, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and relationship stress. She offers services to individuals, groups, and couples in English (US), and sessions are available both in person and via video. Her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Family / Marital Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Humanistic Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, Existential Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Experiential Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy.
In Person
Video
Specialties
Addiction
Alcohol/Drug Use
Anxiety
Bipolar
Depression
Domestic Violence
Family Stress
General Mental Health
LGBTQ+
Men's & Women's Issues
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
PTSD/Trauma
Relationship Stress
Amy Mooney
Ames, IA
Counselor, Professional, Ph.D., LMHC
Dr. Amy Mooney is a professional counselor and licensed mental health counselor based in Ames, IA. She offers services to individuals, couples, and groups, working with adults aged 18 to 65. Dr. Mooney supports clients dealing with a range of concerns including addiction, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), alcohol and drug use, anxiety, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, depression, grief, LGBTQ+ related concerns, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship stress, spirituality, and student life, as well as general well-being and mental health concerns. Her therapeutic approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Family/Marital Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). Additionally, Dr. Mooney provides psychological testing and evaluation. She offers services in English.
Specialties
ADHD
Addiction
Alcohol/Drug Use
Anxiety
Bipolar
Chronic Pain
Depression
General Mental Health
Grief
LGBTQ+
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
PTSD/Trauma
Relationship Stress
Spirituality
Student Life
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