Find understanding, support, and healing in a safe, compassionate space with others who share similar experiences. This 20–22 week virtual group helps partners of sex addicts process betrayal trauma, rebuild self-trust, and develop tools for recovery. Using resources from Dr. Stephanie Carnes, we meet weekly to explore education, guided discussion, and emotional healing together.
My areas of expertise include: anxiety, depression, trauma/ PTSD, women's and men's sexual health, and sexual trauma.
Find understanding, support, and healing in a safe, compassionate space with others who share similar experiences. This 20–22 week virtual group helps partners of sex addicts process betrayal trauma, rebuild self-trust, and develop tools for recovery. Using resources from Dr. Stephanie Carnes, we meet weekly to explore education, guided discussion, and emotional healing together.
This group provides a setting to explore self and relationships with a caring group of adults who are striving for a better life, including recovery from trauma and substance use (co-occuring). The group will also educate about the aspects of recovery, the impact of trauma, and the shame of addiction. This is not a 12 Step group and is not a replacement for intensive inpatient treatment, substance abuse counseling, or individual therapy. The group meets weekly, is open to new participants as openings permit, and is committed to helping each group member grow in recovery.
This group provides a setting to explore self and relationships with a caring group of adults who are striving for a better life, including recovery from trauma and substance use (co-occuring). The group will also educate about the aspects of recovery, the impact of trauma, and the shame of addiction. This is not a 12 Step group and is not a replacement for intensive inpatient treatment, substance abuse counseling, or individual therapy. The group meets weekly, is open to new participants as openings permit, and is committed to helping each group member grow in recovery.
No person should feel helpless or alone when it comes to their mental health. Through in-person or virtual sessions, LSI Therapy Services empower Iowans along the way to a healthier and happier future. Ready to get started? Fill out your initial referral form https://lsiowa.org/intake-form/ or call us at 888.457.4692 today!
My counseling practice is person and survivor -centered, and is shaped by training in mindfulness and somatic practices, Trauma Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral and Processing Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy.
No person should feel helpless or alone when it comes to their mental health. Through in-person or virtual sessions, LSI Therapy Services empower Iowans along the way to a healthier and happier future. Ready to get started? Fill out your initial referral form https://lsiowa.org/intake-form/ or call us at 888.457.4692 today!
This 20–22 week virtual group offers a safe, supportive space for female and female-identifying individuals healing from childhood sexual abuse, assault, and trauma. Using The Courage to Heal materials by Laura Davis, we’ll explore guided exercises, reflection, and connection to foster empowerment, self-compassion, and lasting recovery.
My areas of expertise include: anxiety, depression, trauma/ PTSD, women's and men's sexual health, and sexual trauma.
This 20–22 week virtual group offers a safe, supportive space for female and female-identifying individuals healing from childhood sexual abuse, assault, and trauma. Using The Courage to Heal materials by Laura Davis, we’ll explore guided exercises, reflection, and connection to foster empowerment, self-compassion, and lasting recovery.
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We are a team of licensed psychologists serving Ames, Iowa and surrounding communities. We understand that life can be very challenging and take unexpected turns. It takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable and explore your struggles with others. We strongly believe in the importance of offering a safe, nonjudgmental, and inviting space. We would love the opportunity to walk beside you on your journey towards growth and healing.
We are a team of licensed psychologists serving Ames, Iowa and surrounding communities. We understand that life can be very challenging and take unexpected turns. It takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable and explore your struggles with others. We strongly believe in the importance of offering a safe, nonjudgmental, and inviting space. We would love the opportunity to walk beside you on your journey towards growth and healing.
This group is designed for anyone who is or has been partnered with someone struggling with sexual addiction or compulsion, and who is seeking support in their healing process. Group topics will focus on understanding sexual addiction and its effects on you, self-care, and boundaries.
Hosted by Full Heart Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CSAT
Group meets in Ankeny, IA 50023
This group is designed for anyone who is or has been partnered with someone struggling with sexual addiction or compulsion, and who is seeking support in their healing process. Group topics will focus on understanding sexual addiction and its effects on you, self-care, and boundaries.
Experiencing betrayal by an intimate partner may feel as if your world has been turned upside down. You may experience conflicting feelings that are difficult for others to understand. Accessing support from others who have also experienced betrayal may be foundational support. This group provides education, empathy, and connection to help you move through the pain of betrayal.
It is informed by foundational theories, including Attachment, CBT, Humanistic, and Person-Centered; trauma informed with training in EMDR, and cutting edge with ongoing training in emerging theories and approaches, such as interpersonal neurobiology, Internal Family Systems, and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.
Experiencing betrayal by an intimate partner may feel as if your world has been turned upside down. You may experience conflicting feelings that are difficult for others to understand. Accessing support from others who have also experienced betrayal may be foundational support. This group provides education, empathy, and connection to help you move through the pain of betrayal.
This group is for adults who have experienced trauma and live with symptoms related to PTSD. This group is appropriate for abuse survivors, first responders, military veterans, people who have survived accidents and natural disasters, childhood trauma, and many other traumatic events. We meet in person only on a biweekly basis in Clive, IA. to learn the skills to heal and move on from our past experiences and to enjoy fulfilling and meaningful lives. Most insurance accepted, including TriCare.
For trauma and PTSD, I typically use a combination of exposure therapy with EMDR.
This group is for adults who have experienced trauma and live with symptoms related to PTSD. This group is appropriate for abuse survivors, first responders, military veterans, people who have survived accidents and natural disasters, childhood trauma, and many other traumatic events. We meet in person only on a biweekly basis in Clive, IA. to learn the skills to heal and move on from our past experiences and to enjoy fulfilling and meaningful lives. Most insurance accepted, including TriCare.
This hands-on series, hosted by Jordyn, will explore an evidence-based Montessori curriculum to support your toddler’s development and nurture bonding. There will be hands-on activities and guided support, perfect for caregivers with kids ages 2-3. Space is limited to 6 adult/toddler pairs. June 6th-August 8th | 8-Week Course | Fridays, 9:30am-10:30am | $10 per class
Hosted by Bloom Women’s Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, PMH-C
Group meets in Urbandale, IA 50322
At Bloom, we specialize in working with women (inclusively defined), as well as parents, those that have navigated trauma, are navigating the postpartum and perinatal period, those trying to conceive, those that have navigated infertility and loss, couples, and adolescents.
This hands-on series, hosted by Jordyn, will explore an evidence-based Montessori curriculum to support your toddler’s development and nurture bonding. There will be hands-on activities and guided support, perfect for caregivers with kids ages 2-3. Space is limited to 6 adult/toddler pairs. June 6th-August 8th | 8-Week Course | Fridays, 9:30am-10:30am | $10 per class
Healing Collective exists to be a safe place for individuals in Iowa to grow, heal old wounds, and create a thriving and meaningful life. We understand how difficult and scary your first therapy appointment with a new provider can be, in fact, everyone in our practice has been to therapy ourselves. We hope to make your first visit comfortable with cozy offices, free coffee/tea and snacks, and a welcoming and understanding environment. We are truly honored to meet everyone who enters our offices and we hope to be a support for whatever you may need on your journey.
Hosted by Healing Collective Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Group meets in West Des Moines, IA 50266
Together, we'll explore your experiences through Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, or trauma-focused work, helping you heal and place the past where it belongs.
Healing Collective exists to be a safe place for individuals in Iowa to grow, heal old wounds, and create a thriving and meaningful life. We understand how difficult and scary your first therapy appointment with a new provider can be, in fact, everyone in our practice has been to therapy ourselves. We hope to make your first visit comfortable with cozy offices, free coffee/tea and snacks, and a welcoming and understanding environment. We are truly honored to meet everyone who enters our offices and we hope to be a support for whatever you may need on your journey.
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Trauma and PTSD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.