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Everyone deals with traumatic events and experiences at some point, but that doesn’t make them any easier to deal with. Sometimes we can process trauma and get on with our lives, and other times it just becomes too much to bear.

This is where trauma therapy can help. 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.

Do You Need a Trauma Therapist?

Are you on the fence regarding whether you should see a trauma therapist? This section will help you decide.

If you’ve dealt with a traumatic event (a death, rape, natural disaster, war, etc.), a therapist may be able to help you if you are experiencing any of the following signs of psychological trauma:

  • Recurring memories of the traumatic event
  • Nightmares
  • Anger and irritability
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Recurring headaches
  • Depression

Read this article to learn more about how to heal from trauma.

Take Action: Get Trauma Therapy Today

A professional therapist or counselor can assist you in unpacking your feelings about the event and teach you proven techniques to help you heal. With Mental Health Match, you can find a therapist who specializes in helping people move forward after trauma. Use our therapist matching tool to get started.

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Shauna Huberty
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​We'll work together to name & understand your thoughts, feelings, & behavior while processing how your past connects to your present & figure out how you want to apply these insights to your life so you can be kinder to yourself & live with meaning.


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​We'll work together to name & understand your thoughts, feelings, & behavior while processing how your past connects to your present & figure out how you want to apply these insights to your life so you can be kinder to yourself & live with meaning.

Something to know about my approach is:

Each person's needs are unique. With compassion & authenticity guiding my practice, I will work with you to develop insight into your core self, and learn unique effective coping tools by building on your personal strengths to accomplish your goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Binge Eating
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Stress
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Emotional Regulation
  • High-Functioning Autism
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Panic Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sports
  • Stress
  • Women
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Brittany Orzola
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Your session time is your time to work through anything you want, at your own pace. We all walk a unique path in this life and I will always support your individuality and what you want your life to look like.


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Your session time is your time to work through anything you want, at your own pace. We all walk a unique path in this life and I will always support your individuality and what you want your life to look like.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am here for you to support but also challenge and help you grow into the best version of yourself, navigating all of the pain and judgement that life might have thrown, or is still currently throwing your way.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Nichelle Blakesley
Together, we will:

Explore how your past and how this has helped shape and influence how you view the world around you. We will then work together to identify what healing looks like to you and what beliefs from your past are sneaking in creating difficulty.


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Together, we will:

Explore how your past and how this has helped shape and influence how you view the world around you. We will then work together to identify what healing looks like to you and what beliefs from your past are sneaking in creating difficulty.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe in the power of human connection and humor. I offer trauma informed therapy interventions, with encouragement, kindness, and gentle realistic thought processing that focuses on your individual strengths and goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescent Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Anxiety Management
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Life Changes
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Anxiety
  • Teen Depression
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Nichelle Blakesley remote and phone therapy in Iowa
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Dr. Nichole Vincent
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Embrace ADHD's uniqueness + explore its strengths, ease anxiety, surf the waves of grief, build fulfilling relationships + foster healthier attachments. Let's navigate challenges, discover new insights + create a more fulfilled life!


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Together, we will:

Embrace ADHD's uniqueness + explore its strengths, ease anxiety, surf the waves of grief, build fulfilling relationships + foster healthier attachments. Let's navigate challenges, discover new insights + create a more fulfilled life!

Something to know about my approach is:

Partner with me to tailor a roadmap for your specific areas for growth. Explore effective communication tools, gain insights into emotions, align with your desires desires, and celebrate each step towards progress feeling more empowered.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acute Grief
  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anticipatory Grief
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Anxiety Management
  • Anxious Attachment
  • Attachment Styles
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Body Image
  • Breakups
  • Career Change
  • Communication Skills
  • Complicated Grief
  • Confidence
  • Couples
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Graduate Students
  • Grief
  • High-Achieving
  • High Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Life Balance
  • Life Changes
  • Moving and Relocation
  • New Job Transition
  • Perfectionism
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Skills
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Situational Grief
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Cricket Rice
Together, we will:

It takes courage to consider reaching out for help and taking the step toward change. I am here to support and empower you on this journey and it is my hope that through our work together you will be able to live the fullest life possible!


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Together, we will:

It takes courage to consider reaching out for help and taking the step toward change. I am here to support and empower you on this journey and it is my hope that through our work together you will be able to live the fullest life possible!

Something to know about my approach is:

I can help deconstruct and shift your “shoulds” into something that feels more authentic and meaningful to you. Sometimes all we need is a safe environment to explore primary interests, develop goals, and determine strengths to move forward.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acute Stress
  • Addictions
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adult ADHD
  • Affairs and Cheating
  • Anger Management
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Boundaries
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • High Anxiety
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Social Anxiety
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Cricket Rice remote and phone therapy in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Virginia