Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Aitkin County, MN
I specialize in EMDR and ART as a way to manage a variety of mental health conditions, including trauma and addiction.
Deciding to make changes in your life can often be overwhelming. Uncertainty and self-doubt can make a path forward seem impossible. Through our work together, I can assist you in identifying the changes you would like to enact in your own life and help establish how to get there. If you find yourself feeling stuck in emotional pain or problems, therapy can be a catalyst for change you seek. Learning how to manage stress more effectively gives us access to new opportunities.
I specialize in EMDR and ART as a way to manage a variety of mental health conditions, including trauma and addiction.
Deciding to make changes in your life can often be overwhelming. Uncertainty and self-doubt can make a path forward seem impossible. Through our work together, I can assist you in identifying the changes you would like to enact in your own life and help establish how to get there. If you find yourself feeling stuck in emotional pain or problems, therapy can be a catalyst for change you seek. Learning how to manage stress more effectively gives us access to new opportunities.
I specialize in treating adolescents and young adults with behavioral and relationship issues related to anxiety, depression or mood disorder. Teens nowadays are confronted with stressors and challenges that previous generations did not face and as such require unique understanding and approach.
I specialize in treating adolescents and young adults with behavioral and relationship issues related to anxiety, depression or mood disorder. Teens nowadays are confronted with stressors and challenges that previous generations did not face and as such require unique understanding and approach.
Online Therapists
I have worked primarily with indigenous populations, and can assist all cultures work through and heal their trauma history, while also allowing them freedom to learn in a safe environment.
Hello! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota. I received my masters from Boston University. I have 6 years of therapy experience. I help adolescent through adult ages.
I have worked primarily with indigenous populations, and can assist all cultures work through and heal their trauma history, while also allowing them freedom to learn in a safe environment.
Hello! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota. I received my masters from Boston University. I have 6 years of therapy experience. I help adolescent through adult ages.
Gina Dixon, Licensed Psychologist, Program Manager, has more than 25 years of experience providing Grief and Trauma Therapy to individuals, families and groups.
Since 1985, St Mary's Grief Support Services has provided a safe place for grieving youth and adults of all ages to heal. Because each individual's response to loss is unique, we offer an umbrella of resources to choose from. Seeking support can make the difference between grieving in isolation and thriving. Our mission is to facilitate healthy grieving and offer specialized therapy and support for those impacted by serious illness, caregiving, or the death of a family member, friend, or pet. Free grief literature is also available on our website.
Gina Dixon, Licensed Psychologist, Program Manager, has more than 25 years of experience providing Grief and Trauma Therapy to individuals, families and groups.
Since 1985, St Mary's Grief Support Services has provided a safe place for grieving youth and adults of all ages to heal. Because each individual's response to loss is unique, we offer an umbrella of resources to choose from. Seeking support can make the difference between grieving in isolation and thriving. Our mission is to facilitate healthy grieving and offer specialized therapy and support for those impacted by serious illness, caregiving, or the death of a family member, friend, or pet. Free grief literature is also available on our website.
I work with individuals and teens in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, domestic violence and substance abuse.
I specialize in providing CD assessments (Rule 25) for both mandated & voluntary clients. I provide short term MICD therapy, assist with treatment options & placement.
I work with individuals and teens in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, domestic violence and substance abuse.
I specialize in providing CD assessments (Rule 25) for both mandated & voluntary clients. I provide short term MICD therapy, assist with treatment options & placement.
Seal Dwyer Counseling works with people healing from chronic trauma, or who have gender and sexuality challenges, relationship conflicts, and body image issues.
Trauma affects and infects every part of a person’s life. Trauma impacts people's health: physical, emotional, mental, relationship. Helping one person helps the whole system, and as we heal the systems, we heal the world. We help folks process their identities and live and express their best lives in their bodies and support folks through transition.
Seal Dwyer Counseling works with people healing from chronic trauma, or who have gender and sexuality challenges, relationship conflicts, and body image issues.
Trauma affects and infects every part of a person’s life. Trauma impacts people's health: physical, emotional, mental, relationship. Helping one person helps the whole system, and as we heal the systems, we heal the world. We help folks process their identities and live and express their best lives in their bodies and support folks through transition.
I'm trained in some of the most effective techniques to help heal from issues such as anxiety, depression, and all sorts of trauma.
I'm Mayim, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with experience treating individuals, couples and families. As a mama myself, I love supporting moms who are pregnant, postpartum, or are raising young children on the challenging and beautiful journey of motherhood. I work primarily with women to help them heal from any past or current painful experiences, use their voice to speak up and set boundaries, and overall, leaving each session feeling empowered to live a healthier life.
I'm trained in some of the most effective techniques to help heal from issues such as anxiety, depression, and all sorts of trauma.
I'm Mayim, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with experience treating individuals, couples and families. As a mama myself, I love supporting moms who are pregnant, postpartum, or are raising young children on the challenging and beautiful journey of motherhood. I work primarily with women to help them heal from any past or current painful experiences, use their voice to speak up and set boundaries, and overall, leaving each session feeling empowered to live a healthier life.
I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, body image, life transitions, substance use, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Hello! I’m the owner of Mellow Minds Counseling and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota. I’ve worked in the mental health field since 2021, with experience supporting children, teens, families, and adults. I earned my Bachelor’s in Social Work from UW–Superior and my Master’s from the College of St. Scholastica. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my dog, being outdoors, watching sports, reading, and connecting with friends and family.
I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, body image, life transitions, substance use, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Hello! I’m the owner of Mellow Minds Counseling and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota. I’ve worked in the mental health field since 2021, with experience supporting children, teens, families, and adults. I earned my Bachelor’s in Social Work from UW–Superior and my Master’s from the College of St. Scholastica. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my dog, being outdoors, watching sports, reading, and connecting with friends and family.
Jill Kuca- Gottman Couples, Family, Individual
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Gottman, SIP, CCHt, MDiv
2 Endorsed
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
Dealing with past relational trauma you can't break free from?
I work side by side with my clients as an equal. They chose where they wish to go, I help them get there when they feel they can't get there on their own. Together we find out how much power and control they really do have when it comes to behaviors and outcomes in their life. What a great gig I have! What a blessing to be invited.
Dealing with past relational trauma you can't break free from?
I work side by side with my clients as an equal. They chose where they wish to go, I help them get there when they feel they can't get there on their own. Together we find out how much power and control they really do have when it comes to behaviors and outcomes in their life. What a great gig I have! What a blessing to be invited.
Working with severe trauma clients has let me understand many of the flaws in our current system.
Using techniques such as EMDR, EFT, and Transgenerational Trauma Therapy in combination with your cultural and spiritual path, we will find ways to help move you through the stuck or sticky points in your life. We will walk a path of transition together where my role is to guide and foster opportunities for change.
Working with severe trauma clients has let me understand many of the flaws in our current system.
Using techniques such as EMDR, EFT, and Transgenerational Trauma Therapy in combination with your cultural and spiritual path, we will find ways to help move you through the stuck or sticky points in your life. We will walk a path of transition together where my role is to guide and foster opportunities for change.
I guide women through a transformative journey using somatic therapy, trauma work, shadow exploration, & inner-child healing.
I specialize in somatic therapy, supporting women navigating neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, trauma, inner-child healing, & shadow exploration. I offer a safe, supportive space for deep healing—helping you reduce anxiety, release stored tension, & find relief from persistent pain.
I guide women through a transformative journey using somatic therapy, trauma work, shadow exploration, & inner-child healing.
I specialize in somatic therapy, supporting women navigating neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, trauma, inner-child healing, & shadow exploration. I offer a safe, supportive space for deep healing—helping you reduce anxiety, release stored tension, & find relief from persistent pain.
I use various techniques to help aid in the therapy process, including person centered, strength based, family systems and trauma based approaches, as well as mindfulness and art-based techniques.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and I have been working in the field of mental health since 2001. I have worked in a variety of settings, including residential treatment, in home services, transitional treatment and outpatient therapy. I have been working in outpatient mental health therapy since 2012, seeing clients for various reasons including mood concerns, anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, grief and loss, relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, substance use and self-growth/enhancement. I work with preteens, teens, adults, couples and families.
I use various techniques to help aid in the therapy process, including person centered, strength based, family systems and trauma based approaches, as well as mindfulness and art-based techniques.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and I have been working in the field of mental health since 2001. I have worked in a variety of settings, including residential treatment, in home services, transitional treatment and outpatient therapy. I have been working in outpatient mental health therapy since 2012, seeing clients for various reasons including mood concerns, anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, grief and loss, relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, substance use and self-growth/enhancement. I work with preteens, teens, adults, couples and families.
Pam Baillie-Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP
1 Endorsed
Duluth, MN 55811
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma.
I utilize various evidence-based therapies which include Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SEP). I am a certified in Brené Brown’s Daring Way, Rising Strong and Pia Mellody’s Post Induction Therapy and enjoy facilitating experiential process groups.
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma.
I utilize various evidence-based therapies which include Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SEP). I am a certified in Brené Brown’s Daring Way, Rising Strong and Pia Mellody’s Post Induction Therapy and enjoy facilitating experiential process groups.
Much of my work has been focused on serving Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, LGBTQ2+, and working-class people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, discrimination, relationships, identity, transitioning, disability, work, and family.
I have been trained in a variety of modalities and use a flexible, integrated, anti-oppressive framework and work to find an approach that best fits clients' needs and goals. This could include more skills-based methods as well as narrative and emotional processing approaches. I also provide support letters for gender affirming treatment and procedures.
Much of my work has been focused on serving Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, LGBTQ2+, and working-class people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, discrimination, relationships, identity, transitioning, disability, work, and family.
I have been trained in a variety of modalities and use a flexible, integrated, anti-oppressive framework and work to find an approach that best fits clients' needs and goals. This could include more skills-based methods as well as narrative and emotional processing approaches. I also provide support letters for gender affirming treatment and procedures.
I welcome individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, or grief.
I bring a unique perspective to my work as a therapist, drawing on 17 years of experience as a police officer. I am dedicated to supporting first responders and others who face challenges associated with work-related stress and traumatic experiences. I am trauma focused and trained so I can help treat root causes of symptoms.
I welcome individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, or grief.
I bring a unique perspective to my work as a therapist, drawing on 17 years of experience as a police officer. I am dedicated to supporting first responders and others who face challenges associated with work-related stress and traumatic experiences. I am trauma focused and trained so I can help treat root causes of symptoms.
That passion continues today, where I specialize in trauma-informed care, partnering with clients to deliver services that not only help them heal, but in a manner that meets people where they are on their recovery journey.
Some of the modalities my clients and I use include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, and interventions from Ego State Therapy and Narrative Therapy perspectives.
That passion continues today, where I specialize in trauma-informed care, partnering with clients to deliver services that not only help them heal, but in a manner that meets people where they are on their recovery journey.
Some of the modalities my clients and I use include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, and interventions from Ego State Therapy and Narrative Therapy perspectives.
I use a trauma focused, strength based, person-centered approach and believe the client is the most intricate part of the therapeutic process.
I use a variety of modalities and theories, tailoring each to fit client needs. I practice with a trauma focused, strength based, person-centered approach and believe the client is the most intricate part of the therapeutic process. I have a background and interest in working with individuals who struggle with complex trauma, personality disorders, ADHD, attachment issues, and PTSD. I am socially informed and knowledgeable on the community and societal issues experienced by BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals. In my free time I enjoy traveling the world, propagating plants, spending time in nature, and playing with my animals.
I use a trauma focused, strength based, person-centered approach and believe the client is the most intricate part of the therapeutic process.
I use a variety of modalities and theories, tailoring each to fit client needs. I practice with a trauma focused, strength based, person-centered approach and believe the client is the most intricate part of the therapeutic process. I have a background and interest in working with individuals who struggle with complex trauma, personality disorders, ADHD, attachment issues, and PTSD. I am socially informed and knowledgeable on the community and societal issues experienced by BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals. In my free time I enjoy traveling the world, propagating plants, spending time in nature, and playing with my animals.
My therapy specialties include self-esteem, trauma, women’s issues, codependency and relationship concerns, narcissistic abuse, and coping skills.
I identify as a compassionate and authentic clinician who approaches each session with a strengths-based and client-centered approach. Clients have often described me as creating an open and warm atmosphere to share their unique stories. But fear not! Expect delicate and challenging nudges toward personal awareness and growth intertwined throughout the therapeutic experience. I believe each individual has an inner wisdom and intuition, and with the support of the therapeutic relationship, can create space to tap into this knowledge of self, connection with others, and meaning within the world.
My therapy specialties include self-esteem, trauma, women’s issues, codependency and relationship concerns, narcissistic abuse, and coping skills.
I identify as a compassionate and authentic clinician who approaches each session with a strengths-based and client-centered approach. Clients have often described me as creating an open and warm atmosphere to share their unique stories. But fear not! Expect delicate and challenging nudges toward personal awareness and growth intertwined throughout the therapeutic experience. I believe each individual has an inner wisdom and intuition, and with the support of the therapeutic relationship, can create space to tap into this knowledge of self, connection with others, and meaning within the world.
I specialize in trauma, adoption, system navigation, and caregiver support, using somatic practices and polyvagal theory to promote lasting change.
I offer a compassionate, body-based approach weaving somatic practices and polyvagal theory. Sessions may include Forest Bathing in a peaceful North Shore setting, creating space for deep healing, connection, and nervous system regulation.
I specialize in trauma, adoption, system navigation, and caregiver support, using somatic practices and polyvagal theory to promote lasting change.
I offer a compassionate, body-based approach weaving somatic practices and polyvagal theory. Sessions may include Forest Bathing in a peaceful North Shore setting, creating space for deep healing, connection, and nervous system regulation.
Samantha Yerks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Cambridge, MN 55008
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in the treatment of: trauma, depression, anxiety, & addiction.
My career began working intensively with people who have addiction and mental health disorders at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. Through the course of my career I have expanded in my practice to provide more in depth treatment of mental health disorders and trauma.
I specialize in the treatment of: trauma, depression, anxiety, & addiction.
My career began working intensively with people who have addiction and mental health disorders at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. Through the course of my career I have expanded in my practice to provide more in depth treatment of mental health disorders and trauma.
Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.