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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Des Moines, IA
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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Des Moines, IA
In Des Moines, Headway's network of 326 providers specializes in treating intrusive memories, nightmares, and avoidance through therapies including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused CBT. With flexible scheduling and 70+ insurance plans accepted, you can access compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your healing.
“I advocate for a holistic approach encompassing mind, body, and spirit, striving to help individuals achieve balance across these realms.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“My approach centers on empowering clients to develop assertive communication and establish healthy boundaries, both with themselves and others, to enhance their overall quality of life.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment, characterized by clear, calm communication, while upholding confidentiality.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Something has been off for a while — maybe you can't sleep, can't focus, can't seem to shake a persistent heaviness that makes everyday life harder than it should be. You've been managing it on your own, but you're ready for something to actually change.
I'm Rebecca Baker, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner serving adolescents and adults across Iowa. I help people who are living with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, sleep disruption, and the stress of major life transitions — and I take a genuinely personalized approach to each person I work with.
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“A neuroscience-based model of therapy, designed for effective, time and money-saving results, validated by research, and then tailored to the needs of busy, family-loving, go-getters.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy should happen in a judgment-free, empathetic atmosphere where you can feel safe to explore your wellness goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I love my work and approach each session with passion to explore and enhance the strengths individuals possess.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm a firm believer in the power of human connection, and I'm passionate about helping people find their voice and live a more authentic life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am privileged to walk alongside my clients, whatever the need, on their journey to seek hope and healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions such as, but not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, and Bipolar disorder, using a holistic approach that integrates medication management and psychotherapy.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
I am so happy you are here. I've practiced counseling since 2012 and am a licensed mental health counselor in Iowa. I provide telehealth therapy, which is an accessible way to receive healing from the comfort of your home. My work includes helping people with life transitions, relationship conflicts, grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I offer both individual and couples counseling.
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Expect to walk away feeling heard and valued, knowing you are being cared for by a knowledgeable and passionate provider.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic style centers on creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I provide a calm, nonjudgmental space where you can safely explore what's beneath the surface while also learning practical tools that create real, lasting change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My passion in therapy comes from helping individuals connect to themselves in order to polish and discover the gifts they hold to embrace a meaningful life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I enjoy working with individuals within all of the clinical social work areas but specifically specialize within anxiety and depression.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I offer a safe space to explore new perspectives and tools so that we can find deeper healing and help you reconnect with what's most important to you and get you moving forward again.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide person centered empowering evidenced based interventions that allows for individuals to feel hopeful and heard.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I am Stanley Okeyemi, the founder of Brighter Light Behavioral Health Services. I am currently licensed as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) in Texas, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Washington, North Carolina, Nebraska, Virginia and New York. I have been working in the mental health industry for 16 years, but licensed as a PMHNP for four years, with a vast amount of experience and affiliations with over 40 hospitals/clinics combined across the USA
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I offer a realistic and nonjudgmental approach to care. I aim to create an environment where my patients can really open up and tell me what they are feeling and we work TOGETHER to create an effective plan of care.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, OCD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach is grounded in compassion, respect, and the belief that healing is possible for everyone.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I really enjoy using Eyemovement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with concerns including social anxiety, panic disorders, PTSD, body image issues, women's concerns, parenting challenges, and young adult experiences.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I have realized that I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, suicide, crises, trauma, and phobias.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I help you understand the "why" behind your thoughts, emotions, and relationship patterns, while also giving you practical tools to manage anxiety, set boundaries, and feel more secure in yourself...”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)... and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) concepts.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“Emmanuel uses his knowledge and experience to help clients ease into recovery from mental health disorders.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I use a patient-centered care approach, making you an active participant in your mental health care.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to create a collaborative space where you feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to grow and heal.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Hello! I’m Amy and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in WI, MI, MO, and IA. I know that life can be incredibly heavy, and having a dedicated partner to help you navigate those challenges can make all the difference.
I entered the field of therapy because I have seen firsthand the profound impact that the right support can have on a person's life. I know that life can be incredibly heavy, and having a dedicated partner to help you navigate those challenges can make all the difference.
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I try to see each person's struggles within the context of their lives, not as a "symptom" that needs to be treated.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I use cognitive processing, narrative and mindfulness therapies to help empower my clients to utilize their natural strengths and supports in order to build confidence in their own identities, set healthy boundaries, and advocate for themselves.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and practical. I help adults who are used to being the person others rely on feel less overwhelmed, reactive, and stuck.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“Dr. Buchanan strives to meet each client's needs through empathetic communication and personalized evidence-based care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“A large percentage of my clients can't identify their feelings. That then it gets expressed as depression or anger when they don't want to be.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly about what you're experiencing.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I tend to view experiences in terms of how it alters the brain functioning and use approaches that heal the impact of those experiences.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I provide personalized and focused men's health that includes the psychological, biological, and spiritual domains of health and wellness.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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