Trauma Therapy in Iowa
Trauma-informed, DBT-based counseling for PTSD, complex trauma, and abuse — a safe, paced space to heal at your own speed
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Trauma changes how we see ourselves, other people, and the world. It can show up as flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, or a constant sense of being unsafe — even when the danger is long past. It can also look like anxiety, depression, difficulty trusting people, or feeling disconnected from your own life.
I have a deep passion for walking with people who have experienced trauma — whether it's something that happened in the past or ongoing situations that still feel unsafe or overwhelming. My goal is to create a space of safety, choice, and compassion, where you don't have to minimize what you've been through or pretend you're "fine."
Types of Trauma I Work With
Childhood Trauma
Abuse, neglect, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and the long-term effects of growing up in an unsafe or unstable environment.
PTSD & Acute Trauma
Single-incident trauma such as accidents, assault, medical trauma, or sudden loss — and the symptoms that follow.
Complex / Relational Trauma
Repeated or prolonged trauma, often in relationships — including emotional abuse, domestic violence, and religious trauma.
Teen Trauma
Trauma experienced during adolescence — including bullying, family instability, abuse, and early adverse experiences.
My Approach to Trauma Therapy
I use a trauma-informed, DBT-based approach that prioritizes safety and stabilization before processing. This means we build your capacity to tolerate difficult emotions and stay grounded before we ever dive into the details of what happened. The goal is to help your nervous system learn that it's safe to heal — not to force you to relive painful memories.
Safety First
We establish safety and stability before any trauma processing — building your window of tolerance and grounding skills.
Nervous System Education
Understanding how trauma affects the brain and body — so your symptoms make sense and you feel less alone in them.
Strengths & Resilience
Identifying what has helped you survive and building on those strengths — trauma doesn't define you, and healing is possible.
Faith Integration (Optional)
For clients who want it, exploring how faith, lament, and spiritual community can be part of the healing journey.
- Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — available 24/7)
- Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room
- Text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)
Healing Is Possible. You Deserve Support.
Reaching out takes courage. I'll respond within 2–3 business days and we'll figure out together whether I'm the right fit for your healing journey.
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