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If you’ve dealt with any type of abuse in the past, you may be aware of the adverse effects it can have on your mental health. On the opposite end of the spectrum, if you’ve been abusive in the past, you may have trouble forgiving yourself.

Regardless, a licensed therapist can help you access your feelings and heal from abuse you’ve experienced. 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.

Signs You Need Help with Abuse

Whether you’ve abused someone else in the past or you’ve been a victim of abuse, you may have some scars that make life difficult.

Here are some signs you need help with abuse:

  • You may be easily triggered to feel fear or panic.
  • You may hold a lot of anger toward the person who abused you.
  • You avoid talking about or doing anything that can remind you of your experience.
  • You blame yourself for your experience.

Abuse comes in many forms, including physical abuse, mental abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, verbal abuse, and more (this is not an exhaustive list). No matter the type of abuse you are dealing with, Mental Health Match can help you find a therapist to get the healing process started and improve your life.

If you’re struggling with past abuse and not sure how therapy can help, read this article by licensed therapist Kennyetta Watkins: When bad things happen to good people.

Speak With an Abuse Counselor Today!

Abuse can take hold and change the trajectory of your life - in severe cases, it can take your life completely off track. But, with targeted therapy based on your specific abuse situation, there’s hope for recovery and lasting happiness. And with Mental Health Match, finding a great therapist is easy! Start by browsing below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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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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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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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.

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  • 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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Create a safe environment for you to feel comfortable in processing thought, emotions and situations.

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Using cognitive behavioral therapy, I will assist you with reframing automatic thoughts and unchecked beliefs

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  • Abusive Relationships
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Anxiety Management
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Gender Identity
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
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  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Women
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We'll find movement in the stuck places, process trauma, and build self compassion. Getting started is the second hardest part of therapy. I'll be there with skilled support!


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We'll find movement in the stuck places, process trauma, and build self compassion. Getting started is the second hardest part of therapy. I'll be there with skilled support!

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I am a Health at Every Size clinician.⁠⁠ My practice is culturally affirming and anti-oppressive. I bring a decade of experience, training, and research in trauma, depression, and anxiety. With skilled support, you can find relief.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Grief
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  • Life Transitions
  • Neurodivergence
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Transgender
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Processing through experiences and their impact in your individual journey to become your complete and desired self. Identify what you can control and work together to learn to cope with and set boundaries to address the things you can't control.


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Processing through experiences and their impact in your individual journey to become your complete and desired self. Identify what you can control and work together to learn to cope with and set boundaries to address the things you can't control.

Something to know about my approach is:

I have a professional history working in the areas of substance abuse and systemic trauma in both residential and community environments. I have an educational focus in trauma-informed care.

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  • Addictions
  • Adolescent Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Communication Skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Co-Parenting
  • Coping Skills
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Family Trauma
  • Life Transitions
  • Mindfulness
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Children With Autism
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Trauma From Abuse
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Emmily Weldon
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In our therapy journey, we will work collaboratively to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Together, we'll develop strategies to navigate challenges, foster growth, and achieve your goals.


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In our therapy journey, we will work collaboratively to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Together, we'll develop strategies to navigate challenges, foster growth, and achieve your goals.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach as a trauma therapist is rooted in compassion and understanding. I provide a safe space to address the impact of trauma, empowering clients to heal, build resilience, and regain control over their lives.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Codependency
  • Confidence
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Grief
  • Premarital Counseling
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  • Trauma
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