Connect with Mindfulness-Based therapy in Ames, IA

I work with individuals from all walks of life, helping them navigate a wide range of challenges including trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, personality disorders, and mood disorders. With a holistic approach, I tailor therapy to each person's unique experience, offering compassionate, evidence-based strategies to support healing and growth.

I go by Rich. I work with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, everyday stressors, and physical health changes. I'm committed to supporting you through challenges and helping you improve your emotional well-being to find joy and purpose in your life.

Anxious or feeling low? I work with people to help them find their spark, their sense of well being, and at times recover from the effects of trauma. We can work on helping you learn how to be kinder and more connected to yourself and what's around you, find ways to feel safer in mind and body, and to be more able to do what is meaningful to you.

I work with clients of all ages, with the majority of my cases in anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, or BPD, using a client-centered therapy approach. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you navigate life's challenges.

I am Jim Judkins, a licensed therapist who has over 38 years of experience providing counseling in the state of Iowa. I am from Iowa and have graduated from the University of Iowa. I know how to make you feel much better through counseling. I have been doing video telehealth counseling for over 13 years and have good results with my clients.

If you feel lost in repeating cycles or disconnected from your true self, I can help. My goal is to guide you toward greater insight, meaning, and emotional connection with yourself and with others who matter to you.

Life can feel heavy at times—but it can also be an opportunity for growth and clarity. I help clients better understand themselves, work through difficult emotions, and build tools for lasting change. Together, we’ll move at your pace in a space that’s thoughtful, collaborative, and focused on what matters most to you.

I use an integrative approach to therapy and tailor treatment to your needs. My practice focuses on women's issues, trauma resolution, and stress management.

I help clients' health through a blend of evidence-based counseling and creative expression. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, emotional regulation, and life transitions, offering a compassionate, grounded space where insight and creativity come together.

Therapy should be an empathetic space in which the client feels heard and supported. I am an LCPC, LMFT who specializes in ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and family dynamics.

I help individuals navigate anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative, and I strive to create a safe space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes.

My hope is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can be yourself and feel heard without judgment. I work with adults and young adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, overwhelming stress, negative thought patterns, relationship difficulties, or simply feeling not like themselves.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or a traumatic experience? You are not alone. I help clients navigate these and many other life challenges. If accomplishing your therapy goals is like climbing a daunting mountain, my role in the space is to help support, guide, and empower you throughout the journey.

Struggling to overcome what life throws at you? I believe everyone deserves a safe and non-judgmental space that can help them move beyond the difficulties that anxiety, depression, or heaviness of past traumas can bring. Together, we will build practical skills that empower you in your daily life and help you grow into the best version of you.

I provide a compassionate, faith-integrated approach to therapy, specializing in ADHD, anxiety, depression, and cultural issues for children and adults. My goal is to help you find a path toward healing and purpose.

I work with adolescents, adults, and families using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, grief/loss, adjustment disorders, and parenting issues.

I bring the wisdom of age and experience to my work. I see individuals, adults, couples, and families, helping with depression, anxiety, ADHD, family conflict, relationship issues, job and career concerns, trauma, sexual abuse, and stress.

I focus on establishing a professional, healthy rapport with clients while helping with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and trauma. I work hard to be an ally to the LGBTQ community, as I have worked with several clients and have friends who are part of the community.

Thank you for taking the first step toward your healing journey by seeking assistance. The first step is always the hardest step, and you just did that. Congratulations!! I support all clients in being their 'best self' through compassionate, tailored care.

My focus areas include anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, stress, PTSD, grief, anger management, trauma, social-emotional behavior issues, learning disabilities, spirituality, college and career counseling, sports counseling, and school counseling.

Whether it’s a single event or a lifetime of struggles, our thoughts and emotions often become so overwhelming that ordinary tasks can be difficult to complete. The journey of emotional healing can be challenging but empowering. It includes self-discovery and learning to trust intuition so you can embrace and accept who you are.

Using complementary therapy approaches, we'll work together to change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions holding you back from a more fulfilling life. If you're seeking support through a challenging situation or ready to move in a new direction, I look forward to helping you achieve your goals.

I’m a mental health therapist who is passionate about helping people heal, grow, and find new ways forward. Many of the people I work with come to me carrying the weight of past trauma or going through big life transitions, and my goal is to offer a safe, supportive space where they don’t have to go through it alone.

Are you looking for a space to be truly heard and supported? I work with individuals and families navigating neurodiversity, stress, and relationship challenges, offering a collaborative approach rooted in respect and empathy. If you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to reach out, and we'll begin your journey to healing & growth.

This first step is often the hardest, so congrats on being brave and showing up today—choosing to participate in your healing and not relying on default settings any longer.