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Sexual assault has the potential to profoundly impact your mental health, making it challenging to move on from the assault. Any time you are a victim of sexual assault, it’s crucial to seek therapy from a qualified therapist to help you deal with the trauma.

Therapists and counselors trained in sexual assault will you help heal from your experience and move forward with your life. Whether you are located in downtown Des Moines, the suburbs of Des Moines, other nearby places such as Urbandale, West Des Moines, or anywhere else in Iowa, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You May Need Sexual Assault Therapy

The effects of sexual assault can be detrimental, ranging from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to depression. Here are some signs you may need sexual assault therapy:

  • You relive the assault in dreams or flashbacks.
  • You actively try to avoid anything that reminds you of the assault.
  • You feel profound, lingering sadness.
  • You feel hopeless.
  • Your self-confidence is lacking.
  • You feel ashamed or blame yourself for the assault.

If you are having any of the following symptoms, we urge you to see a counselor. Licensed therapist Miranda Campbell has some tips in this article for telling your partner about your experience with sexual assault.

Don’t Wait: Get Sexual Assault Therapy Today

With ongoing sessions from a sexual assault therapist, you can begin to unpack your feelings and emotions and work toward getting to a healthier mental state. And Mental Health Match makes finding a licensed therapist a breeze. Start by browsing for an expert below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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We have an simple relaxing time getting to know each other. I am very easy to talk to and have a great compassion for my clients. Our work together can be a very healing experience where living is relearned and worries are re-perceived

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Discuss the concerns you have and work towards a plan. There is no straight path in life or in therapy. We will work through life's troubles and tribulations to get as to close to your goal as possible.

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I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Circle of Security Parenting, Stress Management and Resiliency Program Training (SMART) .

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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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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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