Trauma can leave lasting imprints on the mind and body, even long after the event has passed. You may feel constantly on edge, emotionally numb, disconnected from others, or haunted by memories you can’t control. At Daybreak Counseling, we provide trauma and PTSD therapy in Des Moines that prioritizes safety, choice, and healing at your pace.
You don’t have to relive the trauma to heal from it.
Trauma occurs when an experience overwhelms the nervous system’s ability to cope. This can result from a single event or repeated exposure over time. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may develop when symptoms persist and interfere with daily life.
Trauma can come from many experiences, including accidents, abuse, medical events, violence, loss, or chronic stress.
Trauma therapy focuses on helping the nervous system regain a sense of safety. Rather than asking “What’s wrong with you?” trauma-informed care asks, “What happened to you?” and works to restore regulation, empowerment, and connection.
Clients often report improvements in emotional regulation, sleep, relationships, and self-trust as healing progresses.
Our clinicians use evidence-based trauma treatments that respect your readiness and boundaries.
Trauma affects individuals differently depending on age and developmental stage.
Our approach is always collaborative and tailored to the individual.
You may benefit from trauma therapy if you experience:
Healing does not require forgetting. It involves reclaiming safety and control.
Daybreak Counseling is grounded in trauma-informed care across all services. Our therapists prioritize consent, pacing, and trust while using proven clinical methods.
We believe healing happens when clients feel supported, empowered, and understood.
If trauma is affecting your life or the life of your child, support is available. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Contact Daybreak Counseling today to begin trauma and PTSD therapy in Des Moines.
