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  • Dr. Mooney
    Dr. Amy Mooney PhD, LMHC, NCC, ACS
    Owner | Clinical Director

    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. Since its inception, Ames Therapy has expanded over the state of Iowa serving urban and rural counties.

    With a Masters and Doctorate of Philosophy specializing in Counseling Psychology, Dr. Mooney has made significant contributions to the field. She previously served as a Program Director/Chair of a University's Counseling Program, Associate Professor and Core Faculty of Counseling Education. She recently in 2023 has joined The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Read More...

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    Dr. Terry Augspurger MD, DLFAPA
    Consulting Psychiatrist

    Dr. Augspurger has over 33 years experience in psychiatry evaluating and treating children, adolescents and adults in outpatient, inpatient and residential settings. He will be doing Medical Psychiatric Examinations as part of a comprehensive independent mental health evaluation package in conjunction with Dr. Mooney, additionally offering his expertise in providing psychopharmacologic evaluations/recommendations specific to the client's individual needs for PCP's or Occupational or Pain Physician. Dr. Augspurger has completed over 200 Independent Mental Health Evaluations since 2012. Dr. Augspurger holds a Permanent Iowa License for Medicine and Surgery, is a Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Read More...

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

    Richard Stapleton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in the mental health counseling field. He is an Approved Clinical Supervisor, a National Certified Counselor, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Board Certified Telemental Health provider. Stapleton received his EdD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Argosy University in 2012. He also holds an MA in Community Counseling from the University of Phoenix and a BA in Religion from Wartburg College. Read More...

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    Dr. Charles D. Mooney MD, MPH
    Consulting Occupational Physician

    Dr. Charles Mooney is a board certified Occupational Physician with over 35 years experience and is a consulting expert with Workers Compensation Injury. He holds a Master of Public Health from the Medical College of Wisconsin and Doctor of Medicine from Indiana University, School of Medicine. He is currently the Medical Director of Occupational Medicine in the Iowa Specialty Hospital and Clinic System. Read More...

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    Dr. Robert Wade DDS, MS, LMHC
    Psychotherapist
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    Brooke Sanders MS, TLMHC
    Psychotherapist
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    Karl Wilt
    Chief Financial Officer
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    Kathy Hogan
    Billing Controller

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    Tara Green
    Administrative Assistant

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    Paris Mooney PhD
    Licensed Therapy Dog

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