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Childhood trauma can cause you mental trouble long after it occurred. It may affect your relationships, self-image, mental health, and even your physical wellbeing.

Mental Health Match connects you with top-notch therapists who can help you manage the feelings, behaviors, and triggers associated with traumatic childhood events. Wherever you are located in Iowa from Ames to West Des Moines or even Des Moines, or anywhere else nearby, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Childhood Trauma Symptoms

Childhood trauma stems from childhood abuse, neglect, accidents, and more. It can affect adolescents, teens, and adults, causing them to experience a wide range of symptoms, some of which include:

  • Chronic sadness or depression
  • Worry
  • Anger and irritability
  • Panic attacks
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Mood swings
  • Poor concentration

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, therapy can help to improve the quality of your life. You can learn more about childhood trauma and how it affects you in this article from therapist Lacy Shawn.

Overcome Your Childhood Trauma with Therapy

There’s no better time to seek treatment for childhood trauma than now - therapy can help you heal and let go of the trauma. Mental Health Match can help get you started by connecting you with a licensed therapist fast. Get childhood trauma therapy and counseling online or in-person. Browse below, or use our therapist matching survey to get personalized results.

Iowa Childhood Trauma Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Jenna Agbaje
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Work to help you understand your patterns and emotions and what you can do about them. At Nurturing Hope Therapy, LLC I want you to feel heard, validated, and supported through life’s challenges.


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Together, we will:

Work to help you understand your patterns and emotions and what you can do about them. At Nurturing Hope Therapy, LLC I want you to feel heard, validated, and supported through life’s challenges.

Something to know about my approach is:

My goal is to empower you to blossom into the most self-assured, peaceful version of yourself. Every client is different and what works for you is the most important thing. I am able to tailor my approach to fit your needs.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Adult ADHD
  • Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attachment Styles
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • BIPOC
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Burnout
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • Gender Transition
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Open Relationships
  • Parenting
  • Political Anxiety
  • Polyamory
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Racial Justice
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Self-Esteem
  • Transgender
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Ali Simpson
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We will discuss your unique symptoms, concerns, and stressors ongoing. Together we'll explore past experiences, relationships, and childhood to connect and gain personal insight. This will aid in reaching your specific goals.


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Together, we will:

We will discuss your unique symptoms, concerns, and stressors ongoing. Together we'll explore past experiences, relationships, and childhood to connect and gain personal insight. This will aid in reaching your specific goals.

Something to know about my approach is:

I strive to provide an open, non-judgmental and empathetic approach towards each individuals needs, backgrounds, and perspectives. I offer a comfortable caring atmosphere to help you explore deep thoughts, feelings, and emotions.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • BIPOC
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
  • Young Adults
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Jenny Bishop
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I’ll offer you the support you need to accomplish your therapeutic goals and get to know yourself better. A life where it’s easier to find joy in your everyday life is possible. You don’t have to keep feeing stuck and you don't have to do it alone!


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Together, we will:

I’ll offer you the support you need to accomplish your therapeutic goals and get to know yourself better. A life where it’s easier to find joy in your everyday life is possible. You don’t have to keep feeing stuck and you don't have to do it alone!

Something to know about my approach is:

Clients come to me looking for a therapist who asks thoughtful questions, offers a different perspective, and finding tools that work best with your brain, while the top priority always being that you feel safe and supported throughout your journey.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Body Acceptance
  • Communication Skills
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Food Allergy Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Medical Trauma
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Worth
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Trauma
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Anna Jeseritz
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Talk about out the key concerns you have, notice patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We will develop a plan individualized for you to decrease depression, anxiety or work through specific problems so that you can feel like yourself again.


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Together, we will:

Talk about out the key concerns you have, notice patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We will develop a plan individualized for you to decrease depression, anxiety or work through specific problems so that you can feel like yourself again.

Something to know about my approach is:

I know starting therapy isn't easy so I try to make it as comfortable as possible by being supportive and validating while you share your story. Then we will work together to determine your priorities and make sure we are on the same page.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Motherhood
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Professional Women
  • Trauma
  • Women
  • Working Professionals
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Elizabeth Huebsch
Together, we will:

Together, we'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges. We'll work on enhancing self-awareness, coping skills, and resilience. I'll support you in navigating relationships, managing stress, and finding personal growth. Let's work together.


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Together, we will:

Together, we'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges. We'll work on enhancing self-awareness, coping skills, and resilience. I'll support you in navigating relationships, managing stress, and finding personal growth. Let's work together.

Something to know about my approach is:

I provide a safe space where individuals feel seen and understood. With compassion, experience, and skill, I help clients uncover blocks, release self-limiting beliefs, and heal unresolved wounds to create a happier, healthier life.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abusive Relationships
  • Addictions
  • Complex Trauma
  • Grief
  • Job Stress
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Traumatic Loss
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Elizabeth Huebsch remote and phone therapy in Iowa