Business Details
7 Years
experience
Christ-Centered Counseling Services in Ames, IA
Cornerstone Counseling Center was founded in 2019 as an extension of Cornerstone Church's commitment to community care. Our mission is to provide Christ-centered, clinically informed counseling that integrates spiritual wisdom with modern psychological insights. With a team of licensed professionals including marriage and family therapists, clinical mental health counselors, and social workers, we offer individualized care for people of all ages and backgrounds. Our approach combines biblical principles with evidence-based practices to address emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. We serve the Ames community and surrounding areas, specializing in marriage counseling, family therapy, trauma recovery, and mental health support.Our staff brings decades of combined experience in therapeutic frameworks like CBT, Gottman Method, and EMDR, while maintaining a non-judgmental environment focused on healing and personal growth. We work with clients to navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship conflicts through both faith-integrated and secular approaches. Our administrative team ensures smooth insurance processing and flexible payment options to make quality counseling accessible to all.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples & Marriage Counseling
Family Counseling
Group Counseling
Trauma & Abuse Recovery
Anxiety & Depression Treatment
Parenting Support
Career Counseling
Spiritual Guidance
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We integrate Christian values with evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Our team includes licensed professionals with specialized training in trauma and family systems
- We offer comprehensive care for individuals, couples, and families
- Our therapists maintain active insurance provider status for client convenience
- We serve clients from diverse faith backgrounds with respect and understanding
Services
Individual Counseling
Our licensed counselors provide one-on-one therapy sessions addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. We create safe spaces for self-exploration while integrating spiritual perspectives when appropriate. Clients develop coping strategies and gain insights through evidence-based approaches like CBT and narrative therapy.
Couples & Marriage Counseling
Specialized therapy helps couples improve communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust. Using Gottman Method and solution-focused techniques, we address premarital concerns, marital discord, and post-divorce adjustments. Sessions focus on strengthening emotional connections and developing healthy relationship patterns.
Family Counseling
We address family dynamics through systemic approaches that examine intergenerational patterns and relational conflicts. Our therapists help families navigate parenting challenges, stepfamily integration, and behavioral issues in children. Sessions promote healthier communication and stronger family bonds through practical skill-building.
Trauma & Abuse Recovery
Specialized trauma-informed care addresses abuse, PTSD, and complex trauma using EMDR and somatic therapies. Our clinicians help clients process traumatic memories while developing grounding techniques. Treatment focuses on restoring safety, rebuilding self-esteem, and establishing healthy coping mechanisms for lasting recovery.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Age-appropriate therapy addresses behavioral issues, anxiety, and developmental challenges in children and teens. Using play therapy and family systems approaches, we help young clients express emotions safely. Sessions often involve parental guidance to support consistent care across home and therapy environments.
People
Steve Jones
Executive Director
Licensed Mental Health Counselor with master's degrees in theology and clinical mental health counseling. Specializes in marital therapy and trauma recovery using CBT and Gottman Method. 20+ years experience in counseling ministry.
Nathan Barker
Associate Director
PhD in Counseling Psychology with expertise in anxiety disorders and career transitions. Uses collaborative approach integrating identity exploration with practical goal-setting. Specializes in helping clients navigate life changes with purpose.
Anthony Santiago
Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed therapist with doctorate in Human Development. Focuses on family systems theory and solution-focused therapy. Helps couples and families resolve conflicts while building on existing strengths through non-judgmental, strengths-based approaches.
Holly Lukasiewicz
Licensed Social Worker
Master of Social Work graduate specializing in college student mental health. Uses CBT and mindfulness techniques to treat anxiety, depression, and women's issues. Combines clinical expertise with understanding of young adult developmental challenges.
Katie Wheeler
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Holistic therapist with master's degree in clinical mental health counseling. Specializes in life transitions and trauma recovery. Integrates mind-body approaches to help clients achieve emotional balance and relationship healing through collaborative therapeutic relationships.
Questions
What makes your counseling approach unique?
We uniquely combine Christian values with evidence-based clinical practices, offering both faith-integrated and secular counseling options tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Do you accept insurance?
Our therapists are independent contractors with various insurance provider networks. Clients should verify coverage directly with their insurance company before starting treatment.
What ages do you work with?
We serve clients from adolescence through adulthood, with specialized therapists trained in child/adolescent counseling, family systems, and geriatric mental health.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact our administrative team through our website or phone to discuss your needs and match with the appropriate therapist for initial scheduling.
What issues do you commonly treat?
Our specialists address anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, life transitions, parenting challenges, and spiritual concerns using targeted therapeutic approaches.
Is counseling only for Christians?
While our foundation is Christian, we welcome all individuals regardless of faith background and provide respectful, non-judgmental care to people of diverse beliefs.
