Alcohol Use Therapists in Spencer, IA

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Amy Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, tLMHC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Spencer, IA 51301
Life ever feel like one giant group project where you’re doing all the work? Or like you’re trying to keep 50 tabs open in your brain—and everything keeps freezing? Maybe you’re snapping at people you care about, crying in the shower, or just feeling blah when you used to feel alive. You don’t have to keep pushing through on empty. Therapy with me is a place to drop the armor. We’ll sort through the chaos, laugh when we can, cry when we need to, and figure out what actually helps you feel lighter. Together, we’ll uncover what matters most to you and help you move forward with confidence and a renewed sense of hope.
Life ever feel like one giant group project where you’re doing all the work? Or like you’re trying to keep 50 tabs open in your brain—and everything keeps freezing? Maybe you’re snapping at people you care about, crying in the shower, or just feeling blah when you used to feel alive. You don’t have to keep pushing through on empty. Therapy with me is a place to drop the armor. We’ll sort through the chaos, laugh when we can, cry when we need to, and figure out what actually helps you feel lighter. Together, we’ll uncover what matters most to you and help you move forward with confidence and a renewed sense of hope.
(712) 526-4900 View (712) 526-4900
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Phoenix Counseling, LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC-MH, NCC
Spencer, IA 51301
As a clinician, I believe that my clients know themselves best and I am here to support them in their journey of self-exploration. My passion is to assist individuals in creating positive change in their life. I primarily assist clients in creating goals from a Cognitive Behavior Therapy perspective while pulling from Person-Centered and Solution-Focused techniques. Creating awareness in the mind-body connection is incredibly important to me as a clinician. I encourage this by creating the space for my clients to gain emotional and physical awareness in their minds and bodies.
As a clinician, I believe that my clients know themselves best and I am here to support them in their journey of self-exploration. My passion is to assist individuals in creating positive change in their life. I primarily assist clients in creating goals from a Cognitive Behavior Therapy perspective while pulling from Person-Centered and Solution-Focused techniques. Creating awareness in the mind-body connection is incredibly important to me as a clinician. I encourage this by creating the space for my clients to gain emotional and physical awareness in their minds and bodies.
(605) 316-3227 View (605) 316-3227

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Chichi Nwizu-Brady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CACII
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I’m a culturally responsive clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience supporting immigrants, underrepresented adults, and children of immigrants as they navigate some of life’s most difficult moments. I help clients work through anxiety (including generalized, social, and panic), depression, grief that feels hard to move through, substance use concerns, and relationship challenges like codependency, communication struggles, and healing after betrayal. Together, we focus on building insight, strengthening coping skills, and helping you feel more grounded, empowered, and supported in your daily life.
I’m a culturally responsive clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience supporting immigrants, underrepresented adults, and children of immigrants as they navigate some of life’s most difficult moments. I help clients work through anxiety (including generalized, social, and panic), depression, grief that feels hard to move through, substance use concerns, and relationship challenges like codependency, communication struggles, and healing after betrayal. Together, we focus on building insight, strengthening coping skills, and helping you feel more grounded, empowered, and supported in your daily life.
(515) 738-3969 View (515) 738-3969

Online Therapists

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Anna Murphy
Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
I help clients' health through a blend of evidence-based counseling and creative expression. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, emotional regulation, and life transitions, offering a compassionate, grounded space where insight and creativity come together.
I help clients' health through a blend of evidence-based counseling and creative expression. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, emotional regulation, and life transitions, offering a compassionate, grounded space where insight and creativity come together.
(712) 882-7986 View (712) 882-7986
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Whitney Cue
Counselor, CADC, LMHC, NCC
Carroll, IA 51401
Hey there! If you are reading this, I want to let you know that I am already proud of you for taking the first step in seeking help. My goal as a therapist is to work alongside you in achieving whatever challenges you are facing that is preventing you from living your best life. You can rest assured that working with me will be judgement-free.
Hey there! If you are reading this, I want to let you know that I am already proud of you for taking the first step in seeking help. My goal as a therapist is to work alongside you in achieving whatever challenges you are facing that is preventing you from living your best life. You can rest assured that working with me will be judgement-free.
(712) 409-7502 View (712) 409-7502
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Lutheran Family Service
Verified Verified
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
We are here to walk with you when you need it most. Lutheran Family Service (LFS) has an expert team of compassionate therapists and counselors to help you with marital and relationship problems, depression and suicidal thoughts, anxiety and worry, trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, grief and loss, parenting concerns, life transitions, work and career concerns, or chronic mental illness.
We are here to walk with you when you need it most. Lutheran Family Service (LFS) has an expert team of compassionate therapists and counselors to help you with marital and relationship problems, depression and suicidal thoughts, anxiety and worry, trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, grief and loss, parenting concerns, life transitions, work and career concerns, or chronic mental illness.
(515) 329-3162 View (515) 329-3162
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Laurel Ann Meine
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Online Only
Do you want to make changes in your life? I want to help you explore your options. I want to help you become the person you want to be. We live in a very complicated and changing world having to navigate many different situations and experiences; that we don't always feel equipped to handle emotionally. I believe we are all here on this earth to help each other and my goal is to help you become the best you can be.
Do you want to make changes in your life? I want to help you explore your options. I want to help you become the person you want to be. We live in a very complicated and changing world having to navigate many different situations and experiences; that we don't always feel equipped to handle emotionally. I believe we are all here on this earth to help each other and my goal is to help you become the best you can be.
(704) 318-4755 View (704) 318-4755
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Diana Castro-Moctezuma
Counselor, LMHC, LIMHP, IADC
1 Endorsed
Sioux City, IA 51101
I am a bilingual therapist licensed in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. I provide individual therapy services for adults and am passionate about supporting those experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions. I have extensive experience working with the Latino community and helping individuals navigate cultural challenges, identity-related concerns, and immigration-related stressors. I specialize in treating co-occurring disorders and have experience working with individuals facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and substance use challenges.
I am a bilingual therapist licensed in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. I provide individual therapy services for adults and am passionate about supporting those experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions. I have extensive experience working with the Latino community and helping individuals navigate cultural challenges, identity-related concerns, and immigration-related stressors. I specialize in treating co-occurring disorders and have experience working with individuals facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and substance use challenges.
(712) 214-7095 View (712) 214-7095
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Kevin Reynolds
Counselor, LMHC, MS
Audubon, IA 50025
My passion is helping others heal and gain insight into the issues that they are experiencing. I practice a person centered approach as I believe that we tend to be our own best experts. I emphasize a collaborative style during session to help you progress towards you goals. Personal growth and healing does not have to be something that is an abstract concept, but rather can be a possibility. It helps to have someone who is unbiased and is present to help you navigate life’s challenges and traumas. I also feel passionate about working with adolescents as they navigate the complexities of the transition from youth to adulthood.
My passion is helping others heal and gain insight into the issues that they are experiencing. I practice a person centered approach as I believe that we tend to be our own best experts. I emphasize a collaborative style during session to help you progress towards you goals. Personal growth and healing does not have to be something that is an abstract concept, but rather can be a possibility. It helps to have someone who is unbiased and is present to help you navigate life’s challenges and traumas. I also feel passionate about working with adolescents as they navigate the complexities of the transition from youth to adulthood.
(712) 208-8058 View (712) 208-8058
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Lois Potthoff
Counselor, LMHC, MS
Audubon, IA 50025
I strive to help others heal and become empowered while rediscovering their true sense of self and reconnect with their life purpose. Relationship is the foundation to healing and I use a client centered and attuned approach while integrating an individualized treatment plan to meet your goals. My goal is to meet you or your child where they are and be your guide to healing. I have over 30 years of experience working in the field of mental illness and developmental disorders.
I strive to help others heal and become empowered while rediscovering their true sense of self and reconnect with their life purpose. Relationship is the foundation to healing and I use a client centered and attuned approach while integrating an individualized treatment plan to meet your goals. My goal is to meet you or your child where they are and be your guide to healing. I have over 30 years of experience working in the field of mental illness and developmental disorders.
(712) 350-9905 View (712) 350-9905
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Janene Gorsett
Counselor, LMHC
Sioux City, IA 51101
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward? Life can be challenging, especially when navigating the complexities of autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, or relationship struggles. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, develop new coping strategies, and create meaningful change.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward? Life can be challenging, especially when navigating the complexities of autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, or relationship struggles. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, develop new coping strategies, and create meaningful change.
(712) 430-1850 View (712) 430-1850
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Courtney Lynn Groat
Counselor, t-LMHC, NCC, MS
Webster City, IA 50595
Trained in psychotherapy and QEEG brain mapping and neurofeedback. I can treat a host of disorders using QEEG brain mapping, neurofeedback and neurostimulation such as depression, anxiety, ptsd, OCD, ODD, Adhd, autism, and many more. I am working towards my BCN (Board Certified Neurofeedback) currently through the BCIA. Neurostimulation and neuromodulation show the brain how to behave, which quickly alleviates symptoms of mental health disorders. Both online and in person appointments available.
Trained in psychotherapy and QEEG brain mapping and neurofeedback. I can treat a host of disorders using QEEG brain mapping, neurofeedback and neurostimulation such as depression, anxiety, ptsd, OCD, ODD, Adhd, autism, and many more. I am working towards my BCN (Board Certified Neurofeedback) currently through the BCIA. Neurostimulation and neuromodulation show the brain how to behave, which quickly alleviates symptoms of mental health disorders. Both online and in person appointments available.
(515) 627-6862 View (515) 627-6862
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Linsey Albright
Counselor, tLMHC, MS Ed
1 Endorsed
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Welcome! I have 15+ years of experience in the social work field and recently decided to specialize in clinical mental health counseling. Life is hard, but I am here to collaborate with you to live your best life. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-esteem, addiction, parenting, or a compilation of these, I will meet you where you are in your struggles. I am currently accepting telehealth and in person sessions.
Welcome! I have 15+ years of experience in the social work field and recently decided to specialize in clinical mental health counseling. Life is hard, but I am here to collaborate with you to live your best life. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-esteem, addiction, parenting, or a compilation of these, I will meet you where you are in your struggles. I am currently accepting telehealth and in person sessions.
(515) 859-8869 View (515) 859-8869
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Samantha Rao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Sioux City, IA 51101
I am a Provisionally Licensed Social Worker with a Masters degree and accepting all clients! In a therapeutic environment, we look for a safe, non-judgmental space where we can talk about our life experiences. Using a generalist approach, I work with individuals who have experienced or are experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use and life problems, anger management, and other problems or concerns people face in today’s modern society. I utilize multiple evidence-based interventions that meet the specific needs of my clients. I work with all age groups. Through self-empowerment, I plan to guide you along your healing journey.
I am a Provisionally Licensed Social Worker with a Masters degree and accepting all clients! In a therapeutic environment, we look for a safe, non-judgmental space where we can talk about our life experiences. Using a generalist approach, I work with individuals who have experienced or are experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use and life problems, anger management, and other problems or concerns people face in today’s modern society. I utilize multiple evidence-based interventions that meet the specific needs of my clients. I work with all age groups. Through self-empowerment, I plan to guide you along your healing journey.
(712) 354-2510 View (712) 354-2510
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Sarah Kay Kosiba
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
1 Endorsed
Sioux City, IA 51106
Happy to offer online therapy and remote EMDR. My work is evidence-based, unique, and creative. It is grounded in behavioral change, mindfulness, and traditional talk therapy, which has been shown to effectively reduce trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, childhood behavioral disorders, and grief. Through the therapy process adults, families, and children can find a safe place to develop the skills they need to heal, to grow, and to thrive. My goal is to make each session unique to the needs of each person so they can build upon what already makes them happy.
Happy to offer online therapy and remote EMDR. My work is evidence-based, unique, and creative. It is grounded in behavioral change, mindfulness, and traditional talk therapy, which has been shown to effectively reduce trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, childhood behavioral disorders, and grief. Through the therapy process adults, families, and children can find a safe place to develop the skills they need to heal, to grow, and to thrive. My goal is to make each session unique to the needs of each person so they can build upon what already makes them happy.
(712) 717-0477 View (712) 717-0477
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Amy Lynn Koerselman
Counselor, LMHC, MA, NCC
Sioux City, IA 51101
Be empowered! I provide the tools to create wholeness and harmony in your life. Discover your best self (mind, body, and spirit). I tailor each session to fit the unique needs of each of my clients. I empower and inspire healing and growth- focusing on improving self-care, self-esteem, and self-compassion. I have a double masters treating dual diagnosis including mood disorders, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, adjustment disorders, personality, addictions, abuse, grief, and life issues. I provide a private fee schedule to fit your financial needs. I look forward to the opportunity to empower you to be your best!
Be empowered! I provide the tools to create wholeness and harmony in your life. Discover your best self (mind, body, and spirit). I tailor each session to fit the unique needs of each of my clients. I empower and inspire healing and growth- focusing on improving self-care, self-esteem, and self-compassion. I have a double masters treating dual diagnosis including mood disorders, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, adjustment disorders, personality, addictions, abuse, grief, and life issues. I provide a private fee schedule to fit your financial needs. I look forward to the opportunity to empower you to be your best!
(712) 274-3570 View (712) 274-3570
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Mykl Harley Boyd
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CADC
1 Endorsed
Sioux City, IA 51101
I have been providing services to individuals wanting to battle their addictions. I work in CBT, relapse prevention, individual and group settings.
I have been providing services to individuals wanting to battle their addictions. I work in CBT, relapse prevention, individual and group settings.
(712) 248-4446 View (712) 248-4446
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Jameson Mayberry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CADC, MAC, SAP
2 Endorsed
Mason City, IA 50401
I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and in Human Services from Buena Vista University in 2006. I completed graduate school at Argosy University of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences/Twin Cities in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2010. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Iowa. I am a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). I am a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and Master of Addiction Counselor (MAC).
I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and in Human Services from Buena Vista University in 2006. I completed graduate school at Argosy University of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences/Twin Cities in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2010. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Iowa. I am a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). I am a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and Master of Addiction Counselor (MAC).
(641) 569-6848 View (641) 569-6848
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Christopher Hager
Counselor, LMHC, IADC, MA
1 Endorsed
Mason City, IA 50401
I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC) and International Drug and Alcohol Counselor (IADC) that provides therapy suited to fit individual needs. I provide an environment that is non-judgmental and accepting of where each new person is while incorporating a light-hearted, yet serious, focus. My clinical experience and treatment history includes; life transition difficulties, anxiety, depression, relationship counseling, substance use, and dual diagnosis treatments.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC) and International Drug and Alcohol Counselor (IADC) that provides therapy suited to fit individual needs. I provide an environment that is non-judgmental and accepting of where each new person is while incorporating a light-hearted, yet serious, focus. My clinical experience and treatment history includes; life transition difficulties, anxiety, depression, relationship counseling, substance use, and dual diagnosis treatments.
(641) 569-6306 View (641) 569-6306
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Daren M. Jaques
Counselor, MS, JD, LMHC, NCC
6 Endorsed
Storm Lake, IA 50588
I believe that each person is an expert on their own lives, and that the therapeutic journey is one that is better done as teamwork between therapist and client. Both client and therapist are experts in their own right. I am a person-centered counselor who values the quality of the therapist-client relationship above all else. I employ an integrated approach utilizing humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and other empirically based techniques and interventions that are individually tailored for each client. I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Buena Vista University, and my JD from Drake University
I believe that each person is an expert on their own lives, and that the therapeutic journey is one that is better done as teamwork between therapist and client. Both client and therapist are experts in their own right. I am a person-centered counselor who values the quality of the therapist-client relationship above all else. I employ an integrated approach utilizing humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and other empirically based techniques and interventions that are individually tailored for each client. I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Buena Vista University, and my JD from Drake University
(515) 303-3667 View (515) 303-3667

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Alcohol Use Therapists
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.

How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.