Clear Brook Counseling Professionals

Two Locations, One Clear Choice.

Our counselors provide focused support for anxiety, trauma and PTSD, relationship stress, burnout, and teen and family concerns. Each therapist brings specific training, including EMDR for trauma recovery and couples therapy for trust and communication, so you can work with someone who understands what you’re facing and can help you make real change.

Who We Are

Our counselors provide specialized therapy for anxiety, panic, trauma and PTSD, EMDR, depression, relationship and marriage stress, teen and child behavior, burnout, and overwhelming stress. You can work with one therapist or a coordinated team, we collaborate to support you, not just hand you off. In your first assessment, we’ll talk about what you’re dealing with and match you with the therapist who best fits your needs, whether that’s trauma therapy and EMDR, couples counseling, teen anxiety support, or ongoing help for constant worry and shutdown.                                  
                               

Valerie Stubbs, LMFT, PhD student verified by GoodTherapy.org
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Ames Clinic

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Ankeny Clinic

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What is Therapy?

Counseling (therapy) is a mental health service where you talk with a licensed therapist or counselor in person or online to get help with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, relationship issues, and other emotional problems. It helps you understand what you’re feeling, learn coping skills, and start feeling more in control.

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Medication Management

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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Relief. Regulation. Repair.

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