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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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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
  • Health at Every Size (HAES)
  • Kink
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Neurodivergence
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Transgender
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If therapy is something you feel ready to explore , I am ready to walk your healing journey with you! I will encourage, motivate, and nurture you as we dive in together and heal the hurts that you feel are preventing you from being authentic you!


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If therapy is something you feel ready to explore , I am ready to walk your healing journey with you! I will encourage, motivate, and nurture you as we dive in together and heal the hurts that you feel are preventing you from being authentic you!

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I have worked with individuals who are experiencing varying degrees of depression, anxiety, issues related to trauma and/or abuse, and are ready to explore healing and change.

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  • Depression
  • Postpartum Anxiety
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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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  • Life Transitions
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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.

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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.

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Deborah Meisner
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work to address trauma in your background: childhood, medical, extended grief, relationships. Psychological injury can manifest as depression, anxiety, dissociation, physical ailments. We heal the wounds and build resources.


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work to address trauma in your background: childhood, medical, extended grief, relationships. Psychological injury can manifest as depression, anxiety, dissociation, physical ailments. We heal the wounds and build resources.

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize CBT and MBCT to manage depression and anxiety symptoms. I am also a certified EMDR therapist, which I use to treat both emotional and cognitive negatives . I am client centered, meaning you set the pace and direction of treatment.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
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