Therapy & Consulting - Ames & Des Moines Therapy & Consulting, P.C.

At Ames & Des Moines Therapy, we provide personalized, evidence-based mental health care designed to help you feel better, build resilience, and move forward with confidence.

Our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, physicians, psychologists, licensed counselors, and social workers has extensive experience treating a wide range of mental health and emotional concerns, including:

Anxiety, stress, and panic disorders
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Chronic pain
Women’s health
Couples and marital counseling

Using proven approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and specialized anxiety and trauma treatments, we tailor care to your unique needs.

Compassionate care. Experienced professionals. Personalized treatment.

Take the next step toward better mental well-being. Meet our team and schedule your appointment today.

Dr. Mooney founded Ames Therapy & Consulting in 2011, bringing with her extensive experience and a wealth of knowledge in the mental health field. As a part-time consultant and counselor, she has amassed over 25 years of experience in evaluating and treating individuals with mental health and medical disorders.

The team at Ames & Des Moines Therapy specializes in chronic pain, anxiety disorders, PTSD, depression, and catastrophic trauma cases. They also specialize in providing Independent Mental Health Evaluations (IME'S) and Mental Health Evaluations with treatment (MHE's) for workers compensation, providing expert opinion in conjunction with our psychiatrist.

Choosing to see a therapist is a personal decision that can improve your overall well-being. At Ames and Des Moines Therapy & Consulting, our experienced counselors provide support with self-reflection, understanding your situation, improving relationships, and enhancing physical and mental health.

We provide a safe, confidential, and judgment-free environment where you can openly share your thoughts. Our counselors use their clinical training and expertise to support and challenge you throughout your journey.

We also offer HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions, secure online paperwork, and convenient appointment scheduling online or by phone.

Dr. Amy Mooney, PhD, LMHC, NCC, ACS

Owner | Clinical Director

Dr. Lori Suvalsky, MD

Consulting Psychiatrist

Dr. Terry Augspurger, MD, DLFAPA

Consulting Psychiatrist

Dr. Richard Stapleton, EdD, NCC, LMHC (IA), LPCC (MN), ACS, BC-TMH, CCTP

Clinical Supervisor

Dr. Kevin Allemagne, LMFT, LISW

Clinical Supervisor

Dr. Robert Wade, DDS, MS, LMHC

Clinical Supervisor

Dr. Charles D. Mooney,MD, MPH

Consulting Occupational Physician

Renae Randel, MS,TLMHC

Psychotherapist

Sharon Winkel, MSW, LMSW, MB, LNHA, NLP, C.Ht

Psychotherapist

Julee Baker

Practicum Student at Liberty University

Tara Green

Administrative Assistant

Paris

Licensed Therapy Dog