Services

In-Office and Telehealth Mental Health Therapy

Traditional in-office counseling/therapy services for individuals, couples, and families. Common issues addressed in this setting include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, loss/bereavement, trauma, marital and family issues, ADHD, PTSD, adjustment issues, phase of life problems, and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. CCS strives to provide quality individualized services that address the issues that are important to each unique client. We will also work with your other preferred service providers to help ensure your needs are met.

During the 2023-2024 school year, we will have a master’s level intern seeing individuals at no charge. Learn more about Eli here!

Please note: Our facility is accessible by walker and wheelchair. However, we do not have a handicap accessible (ADA Compliant) restroom on the premises. The closest handicap accessible restroom is across the street at the Ames Public Library (515 Douglas Ave.). If you require a provider with a handicap accessible restroom, please contact us for a referral.

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  • Individual therapy services can be one in person or via Telehealth. Common reasons for coming to individual therapy include depression, anxiety, trauma, behavior problems, relationship difficulties, stress, work/life balance, questioning substance use, parenting, and more. Some people find great relief in 1-2 sessions, while others find that they need longer term therapy.

  • Family therapy is a process where families work with a trained therapist to process address a variety of issues. Issues can include stress, conflict, trauma, financial issues, family disruption, losses, communication issues, or addictions. We recognize that each family is unique. At CCS we do not define what family means, and leave this up to each client.

  • (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)

    EMDR is a type of intervention that is very effective in treating trauma.

    EMDR uses rapid sets of eye movements (or other bilateral stimulation such as buzzers you hold in each hand that vibrate alternately) to help you process and “file correctly” disturbing experiences. This is similar to what happens when we sleep. EMDR replicates this sleep pattern by alternating between stimulating each side of your brain and interrupting the process to get brief reports about what you are noticing. This alternating process helps update memories to a healthier perspective.

  • In person therapy is done in our office. Each therapist has his/he/their own office so clients are in the same space each session.

  • Online therapy, or “telehealth” is defined as the use of technology to conduct a therapy session. Cultivate Wellness uses thera-LINK which is a HIPAA compliant platform. This platform uses video and audio technology through a webcam on your device and the counselor’s device to connect securely.

    thera-LINK uses encrypted data streams (AES-256) for video sessions. Any data stored outside of the video session on the thera-LINK platform is encrypted and meets or exceeds all HIPAA and HITECH guidelines.

    With any technology there are limitations and potential for technical difficulty. While we try our best to minimize problems, there are some problems outside our control. We are unable to guarantee that services will be work as expected.

  • We are thrilled to be expanding our internship program and offering no cost mental health counseling services to individuals. These services are provided by masters levels students and are supervised by a licensed clinician. To schedule, call the office 515-233-1699. Read more here.