Serving Ames, Story County, and beyond since 2012
If you are experiencing thoughts of self harm/suicide or if you are experiencing an emergency call 9-1-1.
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If you are experiencing thoughts of self harm/suicide or if you are experiencing an emergency call 9-1-1. 〰️
REAL IMPACT
Helping our community thrive since 2008.
We have provided over 1000 FREE mental health therapy services since 2024.
Goals
Goal CCS was formed to provide quality mental health services to all individuals, regardless of insurance. As a 501(C)3 Charitable Organization, the framework is there to meet and expand this mission. Our current goal is to utilize master's levels counseling students to provide no-cost mental health therapy services to individuals while they are on wait lists for ongoing mental health therapy. Not only does this meet the needs of our community, but also helps build the next generation of mental health professionals.
Mission
Our mission is to help individuals and families maximize their potential by providing the highest quality therapy services while simultaneously preparing highly qualified clinicians in the field of mental health therapy.
Vision
Our vision is to be seen as a sought after placement for interns as well as a highly regarded short term resource for individuals needing mental health therapy services.
Values
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and informed environment for mental health services and internship placements.We embrace and celebrate the uniqueness of every individual. We strive to create a safe and welcoming space where all clients and interns, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background, are valued, respected, and supported.
Approximately 50 million American Adults are experiencing a mental illness. That is nearly 20% of adults.
16.5% of school-aged children have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
Our mission is to help individuals and families maximize their potential by providing the highest quality therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community services delivered by qualified, caring, and highly trained staff.
About Us
In 2008 Kristten Buttermore started Creative Counseling to give residents of Story County another option for mental health therapy and substance abuse treatment. “I wanted to start an agency where professionals who are passionate about their work are able to focus on providing quality individualized services”. To date, Creative Counseling Services has served over 2000 individuals and families.
Creative Counseling is a not for profit agency, and is dedicated to serving the needs of Ames and Story County, IA. We provide in office and Telehealth mental health therapy. We are proud to accept Medicaid insurance. Our agency is governed by our Board of Directors and relies on the generous donations of our community members.
We are located in downtown Ames. This location is on the bus line and is close to the public library and post office.
Records Request
To request client records, please fill out the following form.