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Counselors - Independence, IA

We found 8 counselors in Independence, IA. See refinement options below.

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Melissa Kress, LMHC

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Counseling, Child Psychology

2349 Jamestown, Independence, IA 50644

319-334-4010

Ms. Melissa Kress works as a counseling and child psychology specialist in Independence, IA.
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Nancy Muir, LISW, MSW

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Counseling, Social Work

2349 Jamestown, Independence, IA 50644

319-334-4010

Ms. Nancy Muir practices social work and counseling in Cedar Rapids, IA and Independence, IA.
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Ms. Mary Margaret Lynch, LMHC, CRC

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Counseling, Rehabilitative Services

2349 Jamestown, Independence, IA 50644

319-499-5366

Ms. Mary Lynch works as a rehabilitative services and counseling specialist in Independence, IA and Rock Valley, IA.
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Kelly J. Weyant, CADC

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Addiction Therapy, Counseling

309 1st, Independence, IA 50644

319-334-3547

Ms. Kelly Weyant practices counseling and addiction therapy in Independence, IA.

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What is Counseling?

Counseling is a type of professional guidance for handling problems in life. There are many types of counselors, and they serve an incredibly wide variety of people with all kinds of different needs. There are general counselors, marriage and family counselors, school and student counselors, career and vocational counselors, religious counselors, and gerontological counselors specifically for the elderly.

In all cases, counseling works when the client and the counselor talk to each other and develop a trusting relationship. The counselor listens respectfully to the client's problems. Then the two together work on identifying goals, increasing coping skills to overcome any troubles, and improving useful skills such as communication. The goals of counseling will be different for each person, but generally they include an increased sense of well being, decreased distress and anxiety, resolved crisis, and increased ability and function in daily life.