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Therapists - Avoca, IA

We found 11 therapists in Avoca, IA. See refinement options below.

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Molly Hauger, MS

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Counseling

118 N Elm Street, Avoca, IA 51521

712-307-6014

Ms. Molly Hauger is a counseling specialist in Avoca, IA.

"I would NEVER recommend Molly Hauger to anyone. I had the worse experience of my life with her. I do not trust her with confidential information or with my child. She is very inexperienced and is the worse counselor I have every gone to. NEVER AGAIN!!!!"

November 22, 2021
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Karen A. Rodriguez, LISW, LMHP, CMSW

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Counseling, Social Work

118 Elm, Avoca, IA 51521

712-307-6014

Ms. Karen Rodriguez specializes in social work and counseling and practices in Avoca, IA, Grinnell, IA, and Red Oak, IA.
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Jeanice Marie Knight, PLMHP, MS

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Counseling

118 N Elm Street, Avoca, IA 51521

402-677-9083

Ms. Jeanice Knight works as a counseling specialist in Avoca, IA.
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Shawn Sempek, MHCTL

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Counseling

118 N Elm Street, Avoca, IA 51521

712-307-6014

Mr. Shawn Sempek practices counseling in Avoca, IA.

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What is Therapy?

Therapy, in a mental health context, includes a broad range of treatments designed to help people feel and function better in their daily life. It usually involves talking to a professional to gain insight and coping skills for stressful life events. Some of the fields that may be included under 'therapy' are:

Psychology, or the scientific study of the mind, including the science behind human development and cognition, mental health, memory, perception, and intelligence.
Psychotherapy, or 'talk therapy,' where patients talk to a therapist in order to problem solve and learn new ways to handle difficult issues in their lives.
Counseling, which is sometimes used interchangeably with psychotherapy, and is very similar. It is also a type of 'talk therapy,' but it tends to be more short-term, and it can be provided by professionals without medical credentials, such as spiritual advisors. The goal of both counseling and psychotherapy is to improve a patient's well being by helping them navigate difficult situations in life.
Substance abuse therapy, or rehabilitation, which often uses a combination of medication and talk therapy for treatment. Substance abuse therapy may include coping skills, life skills training, family therapy, or behavioral therapy to learn new ways of reacting.

The use of mental health therapy is extremely common and safe, and it is an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with life changes, unwanted feelings and behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. If you are feeling stuck with an issue or circumstance that is troubling, therapy can be a very healing way to be guided past it to a more positive future.