Shannon Monson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Shannon Monson

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Accepting clients
Updated 5 days ago

Trauma therapist supporting individuals and couples through experiences of anxiety, grief, life transitions, trauma and attachment concerns.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (CDT)

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Suicidal intent or a plan
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Graduate Students
  • Professional Healthcare Providers

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Assessment/Evaluation

Treatments

  • Animal-Assisted Therapy
  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Location

  • Clinic

    328 Main StreetAmes, IA 50010

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Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Iowa
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Wisconsin
  • Cigna – Wisconsin
  • Health Partners – Iowa
  • Medicaid – Iowa
  • Midlands Choice – Iowa
  • Optum – Iowa
  • UnitedHealthcare – Wisconsin
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket

Credentials

Licenses

  • LMHC

    Iowa Dept of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing

    128006, Iowa

  • LPC

    Wisconsin Dept of Safety and Professional Services

    10774 - 125, Wisconsin