What We Do
Our treatment focuses on restoring the nervous system’s ability to settle, organize, and respond flexibly. Our goal is not simply to reduce symptoms, but to help clients develop sustainable patterns that support daily life, relationships, and long-term well-being.
Who We Are
Working with Clear Brook means entering a thoughtful, collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Care begins with careful listening and assessment so we understand each person’s history, strengths, and goals. From there, we develop a clear direction together.
Sessions are active and intentional. Clients may learn concrete regulation tools, explore relational patterns, process difficult experiences, and practice new ways of responding to stress. Therapy is paced to match readiness, ensuring that growth feels manageable rather than overwhelming.
Our team brings diverse training and specialties, but we share a common focus: helping people move out of survival mode and into lives that feel more stable, connected, and purposeful.
We serve individuals, couples, and families across Ankeny, Ames, and surrounding communities, offering both in-person and telehealth care designed to meet people where they are.
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What is Therapy?
Counseling (or Therapy) is a guided process that helps the brain and body move out of chronic stress responses and regain the ability to regulate, think clearly, and connect with others. By addressing both experience and physiology, therapy supports lasting change rather than temporary symptom relief.
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What is Psychiatry?
Nikki Roetman, ARNP offers psychiatric medication management and mental health medication support in Ankeny. With 15+ years of experience in hospital psychiatry, she evaluates symptoms like anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma-related stress and works with you to find the right medication plan. Schedule an initial appointment to start feeling more stable and supported.
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