Back to services

Therapy Services

Trauma Therapy in Des Moines, Iowa

Trauma can affect attention, sleep, emotions, relationships, physical responses, and the way a person understands safety. Trauma therapy at Seva is paced collaboratively and tailored to your symptoms, needs, and readiness.

Schedule a consultation Meet our therapists
A calm, private therapy room at Seva Counseling in Des Moines.

Individualized Care

How trauma therapy can help

You do not need to tell every detail of a painful experience before therapy can be useful. Early work may focus on understanding current reactions, building stability, identifying values, and developing ways to respond when memories, emotions, or body sensations become overwhelming.

Treatment is individualized. Your therapist will discuss appropriate evidence-based and trauma-informed options, explain the purpose of each intervention, and invite your feedback throughout care.

Treatment

Evidence-based and collaborative approaches

Your therapist will recommend an approach based on your symptoms, goals, preferences, and clinical needs. Treatment may include the following evidence-based treatments:

  • Trauma-informed assessment and collaborative pacing
  • Cognitive and behavioral interventions
  • Acceptance, mindfulness, and compassion-focused work
  • Exposure-based treatment when clinically appropriate
  • Values-based steps toward meaningful activities and relationships

Our Team

Shannon Evers, MSW, LISW, Therapist & Practice Owner at Seva Counseling.

Shannon Evers, MSW, LISW

Therapist & Practice Owner

Megan Wych, MS, LMHC, Therapist & Clinical Director at Seva Counseling.

Megan Wych, MS, LMHC

Therapist & Clinical Director

Jay Foote, MSW, LISW, MM, AMSAT, Therapist & Director of Operations at Seva Counseling.

Jay Foote, MSW, LISW, MM, AMSAT

Therapist & Director of Operations

Addison Malinski, MSW, LISW, Therapist & Assistant Clinical Director at Seva Counseling.

Addison Malinski, MSW, LISW

Therapist & Assistant Clinical Director

Nicolette Novak, MA, LMHC, Therapist & Intern Program Supervisor at Seva Counseling.

Nicolette Novak, MA, LMHC

Therapist & Intern Program Supervisor

Candace Shultz, MSW, LISW, Therapist at Seva Counseling.

Candace Shultz, MSW, LISW

Therapist

Jenna Wagemester, MSW, LISW, Therapist at Seva Counseling.

Jenna Wagemester, MSW, LISW

Therapist

Jakob Jehn, MS, t-LMHC, Therapist at Seva Counseling.

Jakob Jehn, MS, t-LMHC

Therapist

Haley Miller, MSW, LMSW, Therapist at Seva Counseling.

Haley Miller, MSW, LMSW

Therapist

Ingrid Skoog, MSW, LMSW, Therapist at Seva Counseling.

Ingrid Skoog, MSW, LMSW

Therapist

Brynn Hurley, MEd, t-LMHC, Therapist at Seva Counseling.

Brynn Hurley, MEd, t-LMHC

Therapist

Dawn Hafner, Clinical Intern, Clinical Intern at Seva Counseling.

Dawn Hafner, Clinical Intern

Clinical Intern

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Will I have to describe everything that happened?

Not necessarily. Your therapist will explain treatment options and collaborate with you about pacing. Therapy can begin by addressing present-day symptoms, safety, functioning, and goals.

Can trauma therapy be provided through telehealth?

Some trauma-focused services may be available through telehealth for people located in Iowa. Your therapist will help determine whether telehealth or in-person care is appropriate for your needs.

Consultation

Find out whether Seva is a good fit.

Reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation or ask which therapist may best match your needs.

Contact Seva