Depression therapists in Ames, IA
Browse Depression therapists in Ames, Iowa. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Depression
Dr. Teresa Huff-Pomstra
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Skilled in treating persistent and major depression using a combination of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional tools and interventions.
7 Years Experience
Online in Ames, IA (Online Only)
Depression
Tara Leigh Thomsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LIMHP, CPC
Those of us who have depression realize it truly permeates everything in our life. Having a professional to discuss your emotions with can help you on your road to recovery by assisting you in changing harmful thinking and behavior. I am also equipped to help you understand how medications alter your mood so you can be a partner in your medical treatment with your prescriber. My license does not allow me to prescribe medications.
25 Years Experience
Online in Ames, IA
Depression
Amber McKinney-Morgan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
Depression can feel like heaviness, numbness, or disconnection from yourself and your life. I work with clients to gently understand what’s underneath the depression—whether it’s unresolved pain, burnout, or unmet needs—and help restore a sense of vitality and meaning. Our work integrates emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and practical support for daily functioning.
8 Years Experience
Online in Ames, IA (Online Only)
Depression
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Depression is often an expression of emotional loss, internal conflict, and blocked vitality rather than a problem to be treated only at the level of symptoms. My work integrates psychoanalytic exploration, somatic awareness, and hypnosis to understand how sadness, withdrawal, and numbness are shaped by early relational experience and lived in the body. Together, we work toward restoring emotional movement, self-understanding, and a renewed capacity for connection and aliveness.
7 Years Experience
Online in Ames, IA (Online Only)
Depression
Jennifer Francke Psychotherapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LIMHP, LPC, LADC, LMHC
Living with depression can feel isolating and overwhelming, affecting every part of your life. Whether you’re dealing with persistent sadness, fatigue, hopelessness, or a lack of interest in things you once enjoyed, depression can make even the smallest tasks feel impossible. Therapy provides a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions, and to break free from the cycle of negative thinking. I use a variety of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to challenge negative beliefs, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), which focuses on improving relationships that may contribute to your depression. Mindfulness techniques help you stay grounded in the present moment, while Behavioral Activation encourages you to engage in rewarding activities, even when motivation is low. My goal is to help you regain a sense of purpose and joy, rebuild your confidence, and develop healthy coping strategies to manage difficult emotions. Together, we can work to understand the underlying causes of your depression and create a brighter future. You don’t have to face depression alone—therapy can help you rediscover hope and take the first step toward healing.
12 Years Experience
Online in Ames, IA
Depression therapists in Ames, IA Statistics
Depression therapists in Ames, IA average 16 years of experience and charge around $190 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (42%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (42%), and Hypnotherapy (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$190
Accept insurance
32%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 42% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Hypnotherapy |
| 39% | Somatic Therapy |
| 29% | Integrative Therapy |
| 26% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 26% | Eclectic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 55% | Young Adult |
| 32% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 35% | Asian |