Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Des Moines, IA

The best therapy for PTSD or trauma depends on your age. For adults, therapies like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Prolonged Exposure (PE) have been shown to be effective in helping people process and heal from traumatic experiences. If you're a parent looking for help for your child or teen, Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is can be a good option.

A licensed therapist with experience in trauma treatment and PTSD is recommended. Psychiatrists can also provide medication management.

Once you choose a therapist or psychiatrist and enter your insurance details, we'll verify your insurance and estimate your in-network session costs for trauma treatment in Des Moines, IA.

Because we partner with 70+ of the nation's top insurance plans, we're able to provide you with accurate estimates before you even book.

Yes, medications like SSRIs and SNRIs are commonly prescribed to manage PTSD and trauma symptoms.

Most plans include some sort of coverage for mental health care, including treatment for PTSD.

Here's how to check your mental health coverage for your current plan:

• Enter your insurance plan details on Headway to see if we can instantly verify
• Visit your insurance company's website or app
• Review your EOB (explanation of benefits) and look for details on "behavioral health benefits"
• Call your insurance company directly to ask

Headway can help you find licensed therapists or psychiatrists with experience treating trauma and PTSD.

Start by selecting your state and insurance on Headway. From there, you can filter by what matters most to you — like provider ethnicity, age, gender, or therapy style. We'll show you therapists who match your preferences and accept your plan.

Get to know each provider through their Headway profile, and when you're ready, instantly book a free intro call to see if they're the right fit.