Trauma and PTSD therapists in Ames, Iowa IA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Ames 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 Ames, IA Iowa (Online Only)
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 Ames, IA Iowa (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
XaHara A. MeGod
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, R-DMT, CPT
Trauma lives in the body, not just the memory. My approach to PTSD is gentle, paced, and deeply respectful of your nervous system. Using somatic therapy, cultural awareness, and trauma-informed principles, we help you release stored activation, reduce hypervigilance, and reclaim safety in your own skin. You don’t have to relive it to heal it.
8 Years Experience
Online in Ames, 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 Ames, IA Iowa (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Balance Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Living with trauma or PTSD can feel like carrying a weight that others can’t see. At Balance, providers like Davonna “Dee” Wilson, DNP, FNP, PMHNP, specialize in helping patients find safety, healing, and hope.
Dee understands how trauma affects both mind and body. She creates a space where patients can share their experiences without judgment, then works with them to build a treatment plan that may include therapy collaboration, medication, and practical strategies for daily life.
With compassion and expertise, Balance providers walk alongside patients—reminding them they don’t have to face trauma alone.
31 Years Experience
Online in Ames, IA Iowa (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Ames, Iowa Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Ames, 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 |
|
| 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% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
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 |