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. 〰️

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Welcome!

Thank you for visiting us! Our services are currently paused while we finalize the implementation of our Gap to Growth program. This program will utilize master’s level mental health interns to provide low cost/no cost mental health therapy services to individuals. This service is expected to be up and running by Fall 2026!!!

If you are a prior client who needs medical records, please complete the form below.

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.

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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.

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Contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or visit your local emergency department if you are having thoughts of self harm or suicide.

Creative Counseling Services is not a crisis service