Trauma and PTSD therapists in Des Moines, Iowa IA
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Trauma and PTSD
Stephanie Ennen
Therapist, LPC,LCPC, LMHC
I specialize in providing compassionate support for individuals coping with trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I understand that trauma can have a profound impact on your emotional and psychological well-being, often leading to feelings of anxiety, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
In our sessions, we will create a safe and supportive environment where you can share your experiences at your own pace. Utilizing Trauma-Informed Care principles, I prioritize your sense of safety and empowerment throughout the therapeutic process.
I incorporate evidence-based approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you process traumatic memories and reduce the distress associated with them. Together, we will work on reframing negative thought patterns and developing healthier coping strategies.
Mindfulness techniques and relaxation exercises may also be integrated into our work to help you manage anxiety and cultivate a sense of calm. These practices can assist you in grounding yourself and enhancing emotional regulation.
A vital part of our therapy will involve psychoeducation. Understanding the effects of trauma and PTSD can empower you to recognize your reactions and navigate your healing journey more effectively. We will work together to develop a personalized plan that addresses your unique needs and goals.
My aim is to provide a safe space where you can heal and reclaim your life. Together, we can work towards fostering resilience, enhancing your sense of safety, and building a brighter future.
6 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, Iowa (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Serenity Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LCPC, CCMHC, NCC
Together we will determine a treatment plan to assist with your specific trauma symptoms.
12 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, Iowa (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Telespera Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
When people hear "trauma" or "PTSD," they often think of major events like natural disasters or wars. However, symptoms of PTSD can arise from many other adverse experiences. Sometimes, it’s not just a single event but a series of challenges that sets PTSD in motion. Common symptoms include mood swings, feeling emotionally numb or disconnected, struggling in relationships, or having intense emotional reactions that don’t seem to match the situation.
It’s important to recognize that trauma affects everyone differently. For example, two people might experience the same event—like a car accident—but respond in completely different ways. One might bounce back quickly, while the other might need more time to heal. This range of responses is normal and valid.
Many people have encountered some form of trauma, though it can help to think of these experiences as “speed bumps” rather than defining them solely as trauma. Like speed bumps on the road, these moments encourage us to slow down, reassess, and move forward with care. Even when they catch us off guard or cause pain, they don’t have to stop us entirely.
The good news is that advances in therapeutic techniques have made recovery from trauma more accessible, faster, and more comfortable than ever before. By addressing the lingering effects and understanding individual responses, healing becomes not only possible but empowering.
15 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, Iowa (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
I am trained to handle your trauma and PTSD symptoms. We can work together to help uncover root cause and put you on a path and get your resources in addition that will help your recovery.
15 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, Iowa (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Mindy Ash Hypnosis Centers in Las Vegas and Hypnosis in Henderson Nevada
Hypnotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapy Instructor, Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, EQ Coach, Master Business Coach, Author
Trauma and PSTD is caused by an initial sensitizing event. When an event upsets us, scares us or shocked us, that impression is linked up in your subconscious mind and so whenever you are in a similar situation you run the old pattern you learn from that initial sensitizing event. With hypnosis and Neuro Linguistic Programming we retrain your brain so that we lessen the impact of the previous event so that you have no emotional charge to the event anymore. And this shifts your perspective so that you can be free from those old emotions.
18 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, Iowa