Ames Clinic

We understand seeking support for mental health is a very important and personal decision. Located in the heart of the Ames community not far from Iowa State University, our Ames Clinic team is ready to welcome you. Our providers come from many different backgrounds to ensure we are able to help support your needs in the best way possible. Whether you are looking for mental health counseling for yourself or your child, help with medication, couples counseling, or family therapy — we’ve got you. From the first moment you pick up the phone or walk through our doors, we promise to treat you with empathy, compassion, and respect.

Our Team

Each member of our team is dedicated to supporting the mental health of you and your loved ones.

Kylie Russell, LISW

Senior Clinician

Lily Buschette, LMSW

Licensed Mental Healthcare Provider

Carlie Dellmann, MA, TLMHC

Licensed Mental Healthcare Provider

Dhavalkumar Patel, MS, TLMHC

Licensed Mental Healthcare Provider

Michelle Swan, MSN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Request an Appointment

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Congratulations on taking this first step in achieving your goals. If you have never been seen by our office before, please complete the form below to schedule a time to set up your first appointment. If you are a current or past client, please send us a message or call 515-509-6551.

515-509-6551

CLINIC HOURS
Monday thru Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

AMES CLINIC
515 Grand Ave #101
Ames, IA 50010

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Feeling Safe

I feel safe at CFS. I know the staff is professional and understanding and that my thoughts and feelings will be heard and are valid.

Building Strength

My treatment at CFS has helped me find the ability to continue on through a horrible time. The office staff always greets me with a smile, that’s great.

Embrace New Ideas

It’s great to have someone to talk through my thoughts and feelings with — to get things out into the universe and have a neutral party help me learn how to process, try new things, embrace different ideas.