Licensed mental health professionals | Anxiety, trauma, and relationship therapy |
Evening and telehealth appointments available | Insurance accepted

Compassionate Counseling Services for Ames, IA
Our Mission
Ankeny Family Counseling provides professional, evidence based therapy services for individuals, couples, and families in Ames, Iowa. Our clinicians offer a supportive and confidential environment where clients can work through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, family conflict, and life transitions.
We focus on helping clients:
- Develop healthy coping strategies
- Improve emotional regulation and communication
- Build long term mental wellness
Our therapists provide care using approaches such as EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma informed therapy, and emotionally focused therapy.
Therapy Services Available for Ames, Iowa
We provide a full range of mental health services for children, teens, adults, couples, and families in Ames and nearby Central Iowa communities.

Mental Health Support for Everyday Life in Ames
We help individuals, couples, and families in Ames navigate daily life challenges with practical, compassionate therapy. Whether you are facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, family conflict, depression, or major life changes, our therapists provide personalized support tailored to your needs.
Each clinician is trained to help clients work through emotional challenges, strengthen relationships, and improve overall quality of life using proven therapeutic approaches.

Online Therapy and Telehealth for Ames, IA
Clients in Ames can access secure and convenient telehealth therapy sessions from home. This allows flexible scheduling for individuals with busy work, school, or family commitments while still receiving high quality mental health care.
Call 515-508-1150 for more details.

Serving Ames, Story County, and Central Iowa
Ankeny Family Counseling provides counseling and therapy services for clients in Ames, IA and surrounding communities. Our family counseling services are focused on helping clients heal from trauma, resolve conflict, strengthen communication, and make meaningful changes for healthier outcomes.
Our therapists offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach for individuals, couples, and families in Ames, Ankeny, Des Moines, Huxley, Nevada, Gilbert, Story City, Boone, and nearby Central Iowa areas.

Helping You Navigate Life’s Challenges
Whether you are looking for counseling, anxiety therapy, depression therapy, trauma therapy, couples counseling, or family therapy, our team can help you find the type of support that fits your needs.
Each therapist and counselor on our staff is highly trained and experienced in helping clients work through emotional, relational, and mental health challenges. We offer a place of hope, help, and healing as we support clients in Ames on the path toward recovery and wellbeing.
Can I Do Therapy Online If I Live in Ames?
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy for Ames, IA
Yes, we offer secure telehealth services for clients throughout Iowa, including Ames and surrounding communities.
Yes, we provide in person and telehealth therapy for clients in Ames and surrounding areas.
We accept many major insurance providers. Contact our office to confirm coverage.
Yes, flexible scheduling options are available including evening sessions.


