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Childhood trauma can cause you mental trouble long after it occurred. It may affect your relationships, self-image, mental health, and even your physical wellbeing.

Mental Health Match connects you with top-notch therapists who can help you manage the feelings, behaviors, and triggers associated with traumatic childhood events. Whether you are located in downtown Iowa City, the suburbs of Iowa City, other nearby places such as Waterloo, Rock Island, or anywhere else in Iowa, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Childhood Trauma Symptoms

Childhood trauma stems from childhood abuse, neglect, accidents, and more. It can affect adolescents, teens, and adults, causing them to experience a wide range of symptoms, some of which include:

  • Chronic sadness or depression
  • Worry
  • Anger and irritability
  • Panic attacks
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Mood swings
  • Poor concentration

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, therapy can help to improve the quality of your life. You can learn more about childhood trauma and how it affects you in this article from therapist Lacy Shawn.

Overcome Your Childhood Trauma with Therapy

There’s no better time to seek treatment for childhood trauma than now - therapy can help you heal and let go of the trauma. Mental Health Match can help get you started by connecting you with a licensed therapist fast. Get childhood trauma therapy and counseling online or in-person. Browse below, or use our therapist matching survey to get personalized results.

Iowa City, IA Childhood Trauma Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Shelley Clayton
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I believe that we are a bundle of behaviors, beliefs, and patterns that we have learned a long the way. Once we can identify those patterns, we can then decide if we want to change or accept them.


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I believe that we are a bundle of behaviors, beliefs, and patterns that we have learned a long the way. Once we can identify those patterns, we can then decide if we want to change or accept them.

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I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique, specific needs and view our interactions as a partnership. We are on a road trip. You pick the destination and the route. You are the driver and I'm simply riding shotgun with the map.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Adult ADHD
  • Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
  • Adults
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar II
  • Emerging Adults
  • Mood Disorders
  • Mood Regulation
  • Narcissism
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
  • Vicarious Trauma
  • Young Adults
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Sarah Meng
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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.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • 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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Sarah Meng remote and phone therapy in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, South Carolina
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Micaela Lee
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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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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.

Something to know about my approach is:

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) .

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • High School
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Trauma
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Micaela Lee remote and phone therapy in Iowa, Nebraska
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Farrah Bonde
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Clients are encouraged to discuss anything that they want help processing. Farrah is open and accepting of clients from all backgrounds.


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Clients are encouraged to discuss anything that they want help processing. Farrah is open and accepting of clients from all backgrounds.

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Farrah believes in helping her clients find individual solutions to complex issues. Farrah provides a warm, non- judgmental, and understanding approach.

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  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Catherine Cook
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review your life experiences and explore why you have made some of the choices in your past. We will set goals together and measure outcomes, so you ensure that you are progressing.


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review your life experiences and explore why you have made some of the choices in your past. We will set goals together and measure outcomes, so you ensure that you are progressing.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am very motivational and empathetic.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Conduct Disorder
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Personality Disorders
  • Sex Offenders
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma
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Catherine Cook remote and phone therapy in Iowa, Nebraska