Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Services in Ames
Founded in 2015, Luminous Counseling combines over two decades of clinical expertise with mindfulness-based approaches to address anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Our practice integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), PACT couples therapy, and spiritual counseling to help clients rediscover purpose and build resilience. With specialized programs for young adults, families, and professionals, we prioritize values-driven care rooted in evidence-based practices and compassionate connection. Our founder, Brooks Witter, brings extensive experience from roles at Living Well Transitions and Naropa University, ensuring a foundation of academic rigor and practical insight.We serve clients in Iowa through in-person sessions and Colorado via telehealth, emphasizing accessibility and personalized support. Our approach bridges ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience to foster sustainable emotional growth and relational healing. Committed to ethical standards, we maintain HIPAA-compliant processes and transparent communication to build trust with every client we serve.
Services
Couples Counseling
ACT Therapy
Stress Management
Spiritual Counseling
LPC Supervision
Parent Coaching
Life Coaching
Workshops
Telehealth Sessions
Young Adult Support
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical experience in ACT and PACT therapeutic approaches.
- Our founder provides LPC supervision grounded in evidence-based behavioral science.
- HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions ensure secure remote access for Colorado clients.
- Specialized programs address young adult transitions and family relationship challenges.
- Integrates Buddhist mindfulness practices with modern neuroscience research findings.
Services
Couples Counseling
Specialized PACT couples counseling helps partners rebuild trust and communication through neuroscience-informed techniques. Designed for married couples, committed partners, and parent-young adult relationships, this service addresses emotional wounds while strengthening attachment bonds. Sessions focus on creating mutually supportive dynamics that enhance relationship satisfaction and personal growth.
ACT Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy combines mindfulness practices with behavioral strategies to help clients manage anxiety and depression. This evidence-based approach teaches skills for separating from unhelpful thoughts while pursuing values-driven actions. Ideal for individuals seeking greater life fulfillment through psychological flexibility.
Stress Management
Tailored stress reduction programs address chronic anxiety and modern life challenges through mindfulness techniques and practical coping strategies. Clients learn to regulate emotional responses while maintaining focus on personal values. Particularly beneficial for professionals and young adults navigating transitional life phases with increased mental demands.
Spiritual Counseling
Integrates Buddhist mindfulness practices with contemporary psychology to explore spiritual dimensions of well-being. This service supports clients from diverse faith backgrounds in deepening self-awareness and finding meaning through everyday experiences. Emphasizes practical application of spiritual insights to daily life challenges.
LPC Supervision
ACT-focused clinical supervision for counseling professionals pursuing licensure. Combines theoretical instruction with practical skill development in values-based therapeutic approaches. Designed to help clinicians refine their practice while maintaining ethical standards and client-centered care principles.
People
Brooks Witter
Therapist and Founder
MA, LPC with 20+ years of clinical experience. Graduated from Naropa University's Contemplative Psychotherapy program. Former Clinical Director at Living Well Transitions. Specializes in ACT, PACT, and mindfulness-based therapies for individuals and couples.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
We specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), PACT couples therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches integrated with Buddhist contemplative practices.
Do you offer remote counseling options?
Yes, we provide HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for Colorado residents while offering in-person services in Ames, Iowa.
What populations do you work with?
We serve teens, young adults, families, and professionals with particular expertise in emerging adult transitions and relationship counseling.
How do you incorporate spirituality into counseling?
We integrate mindfulness practices and spiritual exploration without religious affiliation requirements, focusing on personal meaning-making and present-moment awareness.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept PayPal, credit card payments in-office, and offer flexible payment options for our counseling and supervision services.
Reviews (4)
Linda Smith
Aug 23, 2017
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I highly recommend Brooks to struggling young adults and their parents. He offered our family extremely helpful guidance with compassion and great skill during a difficult period of our son's life.
Kathy Robinson
Nov 08, 2016
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As the parent of a 15-year-old, I attended the Life Launch weekend workshop led by Brooks and Dan Fox, and it was very helpful! There was a great balance of structured discussion topics, and time to freely discuss issues as they arose for parents throughout the weekend. Brooks clearly has a solid background in the subject area, and I found his contributions to be warm, insightful, and from the heart. He was also well-informed of recent studies that were relevant to topics that came up over the weekend, and I appreciated the scientific grounding in the work we were doing. I would highly recommend
Shanly Weber
Nov 06, 2016
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I have worked with Brooks for many years now. I am always impressed
by his integrity, humor, diligence and passion for his work. I whole-heartedly support Brook's private practice and would never hesitate to send a person to him for guidance.
by his integrity, humor, diligence and passion for his work. I whole-heartedly support Brook's private practice and would never hesitate to send a person to him for guidance.
Susan Leonard
Oct 24, 2016
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I just finished a weekend workshop with Brooks and Dan that was excellent and so worth the time commitment! The LifeLaunch Workshop was focused on how we as parents can change our parenting style to most effectively assist our teens as they transition thru the teen years to post high school. The workshop was filled with informative rationale, concrete strategies, discussion, reflection, and practice to implement the techniques discussed. I highly recommend this workshop for every parent of a teen whether they are struggling or not!
