Shannon Monson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Shannon Monson

(She/Her/Hers)

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

Accepting clients
Updated 28 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