Trauma and PTSD therapists in Des Moines, Washington WA
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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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
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 Washington (Online Only)
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 Washington
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 Washington (Online Only)
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 Washington (Online Only)
David Price
Counselor/Therapist, LIcensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) State of Washington
We gently build capacity to stay present with difficult memories and sensations while reclaiming a sense of choice, safety, and forward movement in life.
2 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, WA Washington (Online Only)
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 Washington
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 Washington (Online Only)
Brandon Zahl
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Unresolved trauma is a ghost that haunts us in every part of our lives. Mental, emotional and even physical consequences manifest from our past experiences, even if we don't remember them. We don't want to "go back there" yet we remain stuck, either consciously or unconsciously, until we tap into the body's innate ability to heal from the past. Together we'll work on connecting with a sense of safety and security in the present moment and work on tools for you to manage anxiety and depression. Then we'll gently begin revisiting the unprocessed trauma, bit by bit, until we've processed it through and you are free of the past.
6 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, WA Washington (Online Only)
Dr. Annette Tardif
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Tardif Psychology specializes in:
Persistent/chronic physical pain, eg. hypermobility/HSD/hEDS, migraines, cancer, pelvic pain
Times of hormone changes, eg. postpartum, perimenopause, menopause, postmenopause
Caretaking, eg. a loved one has a chronic illness
Burnout, ongoing stress, eg. school, work
Persistent/chronic mental health pain, eg. trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD
8 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, WA Washington (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Des Moines, Washington Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Des Moines, Washington average 15 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (38%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 25% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Men |
| 30% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Black / African American |