Trauma and PTSD therapists in Des Moines, Iowa IA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Des Moines 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 Des Moines, IA Iowa (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Mary Knoblock, DNH
Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
I have experience working with a lot of people who experienced trauma and PTSD. Either using the emotion code, or RTT, hypnosis and health coaching we navigate through the trauma and lead you to greater confidence, wellbeing and a sense of stability.
11 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA Iowa (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Mun & Mind Therapy PLLC
Psychologist
Trauma can result from a single event or a series of experiences that overwhelm our ability to cope. Its effects can show up in thoughts, emotions, relationships, and the body long after the experience has passed. At Mun & Mind, we provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care that helps clients process difficult experiences, develop a sense of safety, and reconnect with themselves in meaningful ways.
2 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, IA Iowa
PTSD/Trauma
San Francisco Counseling Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMFT, LCSW
At San Francisco Counseling Collective ("SFCC"), trauma-informed therapy focuses on safety, stabilization, and gradual processing of traumatic experiences. We use evidence-based methods to reduce reactivity, strengthen regulation, and foster post-traumatic growth at a pace guided by the client.
9 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA Iowa
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.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Des Moines, Iowa Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Des Moines, 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%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (38%), and Hypnotherapy (38%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$237
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
|
| 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% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Hypnotherapy |
| 33% | Somatic Therapy |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 29% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 25% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Men |
| 38% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 38% | Black / African American |