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Trauma-Informed Therapy in Des Moines, IA and Online

Find Your Way Back to Yourself

You deserve to trust your inner voice, set boundaries that protect your peace, and feel safe being exactly who you are.

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Trauma-Informed

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Judgement-Free Zone

You’re not broken – just disconnected from the parts of yourself that need compassion.

Maybe you’ve been gaslit, manipulated, or told to be someone you’re not. Maybe life feels mundane and you wonder if you’ll ever feel fully alive again. It’s okay to want more. You deserve to feel safe in your body, confident in your decisions, and connected to people who see and value you for who you are.

At Cabreriza Counseling, we help you reconnect with yourself, heal from what’s been holding you back, and move toward a life filled with clarity, confidence, and peace.

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Meet Katie Cabreriza

Hi, I’m Katie — a trauma-informed therapist who helps people build trust in themselves and live more authentic, grounded lives.

I create a judgment-free, affirming space for you to explore what’s been getting in the way of your peace and learn how to move through it with compassion and clarity.

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The Process

Your Path to Healing

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We’ll talk about what’s bringing you here and what you hope to work toward.

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Together, we’ll create a plan that fits your needs using trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches.

Reclaim Your
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Learn to trust yourself, set healthy boundaries, and live a life aligned with your values.

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Through your sessions at Cabreriza Counseling, we’ll focus on helping you:

  • Feel calmer and more grounded in your body

  • Build confidence in your decisions

  • Recognize and honor your boundaries

  • Heal from past experiences that keep you stuck

  • Create strong, trusting connections with others

  • Feel content and aligned in who you are

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Take the First Step Toward Healing

You deserve to trust your inner voice, set boundaries that protect your peace, and feel safe being exactly who you are.

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