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Creative Counseling Services

Substance Abuse, Alcohol Addiction, Addiction Treatment Centers, Drug Addiction

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Website | (515) 233-1699
214 5th St, Ames, IA 50010, USA

Opening Hours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed


Area Served:
Within 4 miles (6.4km) of 214 5th St, Ames, IA 50010, USA
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CCS takes the health and safety of our clients, therapists, families, and general public very seriously. To ensure the continued safety of everyone we are closely monitoring the recommendations from the Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control.  At this time we are still in the office providing services. In order to keep everyone safe, we ask that if you are experiencing a cough, fever, or generally feeling ill that you do NOT come into the office. Please contact your therapist or call the reception line to reschedule your appointment. We are working with the insurance companies to try and set up alternatives to in-person therapy, should that become necessary. We are committed to continuing to provide high quality assessment and therapy services to our clients.

 Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe. And wash your hands!

Google Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars (8 total ratings)

Laura Mecham
5 Star
When I first got to creative counseling I was in one of the lowest places in my life. I was depressed, suicidal, and in the midst of a horrible addiction to alcohol and other things. With Stephanie’s help I was able to finally start fighting those demons that were at the root of everything. We began meeting multiple times a week and she was super supportive and helpful and helped me get into rehab and actually want my sobriety. Without her help and intervention I honestly don’t know if I’d be alive today. Thanks to her support and kindness I have almost two years sober. I would 100% recommend her and all of her colleagues. They truly care about helping people.
Friday 8th January 2021
Jasmine Briley
4 Star
I have only had a handful of sessions but I am not displeased. I receive a text reminder before my appointment. I get a lot of helpful feedback from my sessions. I wouldn't base your opinion on the negative nancys.
Saturday 20th February 2016
Amie Lauer
5 Star
I have been coming here for the last year and have grown and learned so much about myself. I think this is a great place to start your journey of healing and self-discovery.
Tuesday 12th February 2019
April Gardin
1 Star
This place is horrible! I wish I could give it a 0 star rating because even 1 is too good for the service I got :( I was given this place as a referral when I moved to the area, and it was nothing but trouble. For one thing, the counselor was so impersonal! The first day we spent the entire time going through a checklist of questions. No discussion, just questions like medical history, etc that I could easily have filled out on a form much faster. Then the next week when the actual therapy was supposed to start, the lady barely talked to me! She would ask one question, I'd give an answer, and then she'd just nod and stare at me until I got nervous enough to ask a question of my own, which she ignored! I figured I'd give her a couple more chances - new relationships take time to build - but over the next month nothing improved. She never gave any suggestions or gave me any feedback, just wrote down what I was saying and moved on. I might as well have been talking to a brick wall! The final straw was when I accidentally missed an appointment. I didn't even realize I'd missed it until several hours after the fact, but then I was just mad because they never called or emailed or anything to see what was up. I decided to wait and see what they'd do and 6 months later I'm still waiting! So, long story short, only use this place if you want to be ignored, treated like you're an annoyance for being there, and then abandoned with no follow-up :(
Saturday 30th January 2016
Chelsea McMillen
5 Star
I personally would disregard these negative comments.I have had nothing but wonderful experiences here.It is the most personalized therapy I have ever had and feel I have gained a lot from my experience.
Friday 12th February 2016