My Practice Background
Opened a solo telehealth practice in Iowa in 2024
Trauma-informed, compassionate approach focused on safety, empowerment, and practical strategies for healing
Christian-based interventions are also offered upon request.
Licensed in Iowa — License #097165
Education and training:
BS in Psychology, Walden University, 2013
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Walden University, 2017
Additional training in neurobiology and neurodivergence.
Hi, I’m Dawn Hupfeld, MS, LMHC, CCTP, CDBT, CPD
Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Owner
Mental Health Focus:
I work with adults across Iowa who are navigating the deeper, more complex layers of trauma and identity. Many of my clients have already tried therapy before and felt misunderstood, minimized, or labeled as “too much.” They come to me because they need a therapist who understands the realities of:
Complex Trauma (C‑PTSD)
Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Dissociative Disorders (OSDD/DID)
Personality Disorders
Chronic emotional dysregulation
Identity confusion or fragmentation
Attachment wounds and relational trauma
Long‑term patterns that feel overwhelming or “stuck”
If you’ve felt “too complicated,” “too much,” or “too different” in other therapy settings, you will not feel that here.
Trauma Treatment With Me:
I specialize in long‑term, depth‑oriented therapy for:
Complex Trauma
PTSD
Dissociative Disorders
Personality Disorders
Trauma‑related anxiety and depression
Emotional overwhelm
Internal conflict
Identity fragmentation
I do not provide short‑term, symptom‑focused therapy. My work is steady, relational, and grounded.
Therapy Sessions
Therapy with me is calm, steady, and paced. I do not rush your story or push you into places you’re not ready to go. We work collaboratively, with a focus on:
Nervous system stabilization
Understanding internal parts or identity states
Building emotional regulation skills
Strengthening internal communication
Reducing shame and self‑blame
Creating safety in the therapeutic relationship
You don’t have to hide your internal world here.
If you’re ready for a therapist who understands complex trauma and dissociation, I’m here.
