Trauma and PTSD therapists in Des Moines, WA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Des Moines, Washington 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.
PTSD/Trauma
Rebecca Gallagher
Therapist
In my work with individuals, couples and families, I am passionate about helping my clients explore what is holding them back from living their best lives. I am an active and supportive listener and will help you identify and meet your own goals for health and happiness.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Des Moines, WA
PTSD/Trauma
Matthew Wolfe
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MHP
Trauma work can look many different ways and requires some specific understanding of the nervous system, attachment processes, and survival mechanisms. Once we have a good grounding we will be able to integrate the experiences you've gone through, diffusing their emotional activation, and addressing the longer term/subtle impacts that might still be disrupting your relationship to self and other.
13 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, WA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Doria McGahey
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Much of my work is focused on trauma and PTSD. So many folks have lived through trauma in their childhood years or as an adult whether it be childhood abuse or neglect or a physical injury or experience such as a car accident, assault or a medical experience. I utilize a combination of tools including EMDR, boundaries work, assertive communication skills, ego-states interventions, ACT work to help folks heal, grow and move past the distress and pain that the experience has caused and maybe kept them stuck
7 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, WA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Humble Steps Psychotherapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, APHSW-C
Healing from Trauma and PTSD involves far more than simply talking about what happened to you; it requires releasing the survival responses trapped within your nervous system. As an EMDR Certified Therapist with extensive training in somatic and relational modalities, I help you process the heavy burdens of your past. Together, we will guide your body to a genuine felt sense of security, allowing you to rewrite old, self-limiting trauma lessons and step into a life of authentic thriving.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Des Moines, WA
Online in Des Moines, WA
PTSD/Trauma
Arthur (Archie) Levine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC
Experiencing traumas can change the brain in profound ways, affecting the way a person perceives the world & reacts to triggering situations. The brain stores traumatic memories in a way that the person perceives the memory as being still in process. Through the use of Thought Pattern Management, Hypnotherapy, & Hypnotherapy, traumatic memories can be processed in a way that enables the brain to change the way it stores these memories, allowing the person to recognized that the event is in the past & that they are now safe. The person is then free to heal & grow, leaving the pain somewhere in the past.
39 Years Experience
In-Person Near Des Moines, WA
Online in Des Moines, WA
PTSD/Trauma
Roxanne Luna
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
Trauma can have lasting effects on emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. I help clients process traumatic experiences, reduce symptoms, and develop healthy coping skills to support healing and recovery.
1 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, WA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Paul Daanen
Psychologist, PsyD
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of PTSD and cPTSD. As mentioned elsewhere here, I utilize a multifaceted approach that is customized to the needs of each individual person I work with. When suitable, and with sufficient preparation, I emphasize EMDR as my treatment approach of choice.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Des Moines, WA
Online in Des Moines, WA
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Michael Drane
Therapist, LMHC
I will use evidenced-based methods to help you access and resolve your trauma.
10 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, WA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Nicole Waters (Flowing Waters Counseling)
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Trauma can leave lasting emotional and physical effects that make it hard to feel safe or at peace, even long after the event. I offer a trauma-informed approach to help you process painful memories while focusing on safety, grounding, and rebuilding a sense of trust in yourself and others. Healing doesn't mean forgetting—it means reclaiming your strength and sense of safety.
7 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, WA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Humanistic Therapy NW
Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, ACSW, CSWA
We treat trauma and PTSD using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) combined with trauma reprocessing to help reduce symptoms and restore a sense of safety and control. Treatment is paced, collaborative, and focused on helping clients process traumatic experiences while building skills for grounding, resilience, and daily functioning.
17 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, WA (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Des Moines, WA Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Des Moines, WA average 15 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (33%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 47% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 28% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Black / African American |