Trauma and PTSD therapists in Ankeny, Iowa IA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Ankeny who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
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PTSD/Trauma
Ashley Paulson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LIMHP, CHt
I first focus on coping and regulation strategies before processing trauma. Hypnosis, EMDR, NLP, parts work, and guided meditations can be utilized to help process and regulate the body. I aim to help clients reduce symptoms such as anxiety and hyperviligance as well as increase trust and security in self. This process can be taken very slowly or quickly depending on client preference and needs.
14 Years Experience
Online in Ankeny, IA Iowa (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Jennifer Francke Psychotherapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LIMHP, LPC, LADC, LMHC
Trauma can have a lasting impact on your mental, emotional, and physical well-being, whether it stems from past abuse, neglect, an accident, an illness, or any other distressing event. If you are struggling with the effects of trauma or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), therapy can provide a path toward healing and reclaiming control over your life. In a safe, compassionate space, we will work together to process your trauma, explore your emotions, and develop coping strategies that help reduce PTSD symptoms, build resilience, and foster a sense of empowerment. Using evidence-based approaches like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), I will help you regain a sense of peace, safety, and control. Therapy can be an essential step in your recovery, and together, we’ll create a plan tailored to your needs as you take back your life.
12 Years Experience
Online in Ankeny, IA Iowa
PTSD/Trauma
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, family issues, and a wide range of related emotional and psychological concerns. These difficulties can significantly impact daily functioning, relationships, self-esteem, work performance, and overall quality of life, often leaving individuals feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves and others.
Brad takes a holistic and trauma-focused approach to therapy, integrating evidence-based trauma treatment with a personalized, client-centered framework. Rather than focusing only on symptom management, therapy explores underlying emotional patterns, life experiences, and trauma histories that may be contributing to current distress.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic therapeutic approaches to support deep and lasting change. Treatment focuses on processing past experiences, reducing emotional reactivity, and helping clients develop healthier, more adaptive ways of thinking, feeling, and relating.
Clients often come to therapy feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma. Brad’s approach helps clients understand how past experiences may still be influencing present-day thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and works toward resolving these patterns in a structured and supportive way.
Therapy is collaborative and individualized, designed to help clients regain a sense of control, clarity, and emotional stability. The goal is to support meaningful, sustainable change that improves relationships, strengthens resilience, and enhances overall well-being.
Brad also specializes in religious trauma counseling for individuals who have experienced harm in religious or church settings. This may include spiritual abuse, coercion, guilt-based teachings, or other distressing experiences related to organized religion. Therapy provides a safe and non-judgmental space to process these experiences and rebuild a sense of identity, meaning, and emotional safety.
Healing is possible. With the right support, clients can move beyond the impact of trauma and create a more balanced, empowered, and fulfilling life.
28 Years Experience
Online in Ankeny, IA Iowa (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Chileme U Ochulor
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Trauma-related conditions and post-traumatic stress symptoms can have lasting effects on emotional health and daily life. Primebridge Psychiatric Care provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment for individuals experiencing trauma-related symptoms. Care focuses on helping patients manage distressing symptoms, improve emotional regulation, and develop a path toward recovery and stability.
0 Years Experience
Online in Ankeny, IA Iowa
PTSD/Trauma
Amber McKinney-Morgan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
Trauma can affect how you think, feel, and experience the world long after the event has passed. I specialize in trauma-informed care using EMDR, somatic approaches, and parts work to help process and integrate these experiences. Therapy is paced and collaborative, helping you move from survival toward a greater sense of safety and empowerment.
8 Years Experience
Online in Ankeny, IA Iowa (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Ankeny, Iowa Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Ankeny, Iowa average 13 years of experience and charge around $237 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), Hypnotherapy (38%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (38%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$237
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 67% |
Online Only |
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| 33% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 58% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Hypnotherapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Somatic Therapy |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 29% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 25% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Teen |
| 50% | Senior |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Men |
| 38% | Black / African American |
| 38% | Hispanic / Latino |