Sexual Abuse therapists in Des Moines, Iowa IA
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Phillip Thomas Stepka, PsyD.
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I specialize in evidence-based treatment approaches for acute and chronic trauma. I have advanced training in the treatment of multiple forms of sexual abuse including incest, intimate partner assault, human trafficking, date rape, and other forms of unwanted sexual behavior by others. My primary approach is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) supplemented by ego state therapies.
15 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA Iowa (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Sexual abuse can profoundly affect the relationship to the body, boundaries, trust, and desire. My work integrates psychoanalytic and somatic approaches to support gentle, respectful integration of traumatic experience. Together, we work toward restoring a sense of safety, agency, and embodied self-connection.
7 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA Iowa (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Amber McKinney-Morgan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
Healing from sexual abuse requires a safe, paced, and trauma-informed approach. I support clients in processing their experiences, reconnecting with their bodies, and restoring a sense of safety and control. Using modalities like EMDR and somatic therapy, we work toward healing without re-traumatization.
8 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA Iowa (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed therapy for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse and related trauma, including the lasting emotional effects such as shame, guilt, worthlessness, anxiety, depression, fear, emotional numbness, and difficulty with trust, relationships, and self-esteem. These experiences can have a profound and long-term impact on emotional well-being, identity, and overall quality of life.
Brad takes a holistic and trauma-focused approach to healing from sexual abuse, providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where clients can process their experiences at their own pace. Therapy is designed to help clients reduce emotional distress, restore a sense of safety and control, and begin rebuilding self-worth and emotional stability.
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 meaningful healing. Treatment focuses on processing traumatic memories, reducing symptoms of distress, and addressing the underlying emotional impact that often persists long after the abuse has occurred.
Sexual trauma often requires specialized, trauma-focused treatment. While supportive talk therapy can be helpful, deeper healing typically involves addressing the nervous system responses, emotional wounds, and core beliefs formed through the traumatic experience. Brad’s approach is designed to support this deeper level of healing and long-term recovery.
Therapy is collaborative and individualized, allowing clients to feel safe, respected, and empowered throughout the healing process. The focus is on helping clients regain emotional balance, strengthen resilience, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
Healing is possible. With the right support, clients can move beyond the impact of sexual abuse, release feelings of shame and self-blame, and rebuild a stronger, more grounded sense of identity, safety, and self-worth.
28 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA Iowa (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Mun & Mind Therapy PLLC
Psychologist
Experiences of sexual abuse can impact emotional wellbeing, relationships, trust, and one's sense of safety in the world. Healing from trauma is not a linear process, and many survivors carry shame or silence influenced by family, cultural, or societal messages. We provide trauma-informed care that honors your pace, your story, and your strengths while supporting your healing journey.
2 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA Iowa (Online Only)
Des Moines is Iowa's state capital and the center of America's insurance industry — home to Principal Financial Group, Wellmark, and dozens of other major insurers — creating a therapy demand shaped by the particular stresses of financial services careers alongside the concerns of a growing and increasingly diverse urban population. The city has experienced dramatic demographic change through refugee resettlement and immigration, with growing communities from Myanmar, Congo, and Latin America making it one of the most rapidly diversifying mid-size cities in the Midwest. UnityPoint Health — Iowa Methodist Medical Center and MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center provide institutional mental health resources, with a private practice community concentrated in the West Des Moines and Urbandale corridors. Iowa's relative shortage of mental health providers makes Des Moines an important access point for the broader state, and many therapists here serve clients from smaller surrounding communities.
Sexual Abuse therapists in Des Moines, Iowa Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Des Moines, Iowa average 15 years of experience and charge around $237 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Psychodynamic Therapy (56%), Somatic Therapy (56%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$237
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 50% |
Female |
|
| 40% |
Male |
|
| 10% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 89% |
Online Only |
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| 11% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 56% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 56% | Somatic Therapy |
| 44% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 44% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 33% | Hypnotherapy |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Teen |
| 44% | Senior |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 78% | Women |
| 67% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 56% | Men |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Christian |