Joyful Mind Psychiatry & Therapy Services

Joyful Mind Psychiatry & Therapy Services is a Mental Health Counselor in Ames, IA. The practice offers counseling for stress, anxiety, depression, major life changes, marital conflict, grief and trauma. Valerie Weeks, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, provides individual and couples therapy, including Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Trauma‑Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Certified in Gottman Couples Therapy and TF‑CBT, she serves clients locally and via telehealth, extending her reach to patients in Florida, Idaho and Maine. The office holds a 3.80 rating based on 15 reviews.

The clinic’s approach blends holistic, collaborative treatment with evidence‑based methods. Valerie Weeks, the owner and head clinician, emphasizes continual advanced training to help couples achieve their goals, offering specialized services such as discernment counseling for couples contemplating divorce and the Gottman Method for relationship strengthening. Her practice aims to be a lasting partner in clients’ journeys, focusing on self‑discovery and lasting emotional well‑being.

Located on 6th St, the office sits just steps from the Ames Post Office and a short walk, about 0.1 mile, from the Municipal Building and the Ames Public Library, placing it in the heart of downtown Ames.

With a focus on evidence‑based couples therapy and a compassionate, whole‑person perspective, Joyful Mind Psychiatry & Therapy Services stands out as a dedicated mental‑health resource for individuals and partners seeking lasting change in Ames.