Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Whittier, Minneapolis, MN
Kelly J. Miklas - KJ Psychotherapy & Intensives.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Whittier, Minneapolis, MN 55404
From there, we can incorporate coping skills lessons, trauma processing tools, or other therapy activities, as-needed.
I'm skilled at helping others take inventory of their lives, manage present-day symptoms/concerns/patterns, and process wounds from the past, through an approachable and collaborative process. I strive to be authentic, non-judgmental, non-coercive, and down-to-earth in sessions, but can also gently challenge you when needed. I tailor my approach to each individual, considering their unique background, strengths, personal goals, and areas of growth. I am committed to challenging systems of oppression and strive to respect your autonomy, consent, and individual cultural context.
From there, we can incorporate coping skills lessons, trauma processing tools, or other therapy activities, as-needed.
I'm skilled at helping others take inventory of their lives, manage present-day symptoms/concerns/patterns, and process wounds from the past, through an approachable and collaborative process. I strive to be authentic, non-judgmental, non-coercive, and down-to-earth in sessions, but can also gently challenge you when needed. I tailor my approach to each individual, considering their unique background, strengths, personal goals, and areas of growth. I am committed to challenging systems of oppression and strive to respect your autonomy, consent, and individual cultural context.
My life and work is oriented from a trauma informed, intersectional feminist, anti-racist/liberation for all perspective, as well as being a HAES, fat liberation therapist.
Therapy is a creative, collaborative relationship. As a therapist passionate about process, I am here to collaborate with you to cultivate the life you want to live. I am not here to fix you; you are not broken. We will work together to find new ways for you to be in relationship with the problems and the joys in your life. If you are ready to step into a curious, process-oriented journey, then I am here to offer a safe, supportive space to do just that. Let’s get curious about how to create more room for pleasure, joy, and connection as well as for the uncomfortable, tender parts of your life.
My life and work is oriented from a trauma informed, intersectional feminist, anti-racist/liberation for all perspective, as well as being a HAES, fat liberation therapist.
Therapy is a creative, collaborative relationship. As a therapist passionate about process, I am here to collaborate with you to cultivate the life you want to live. I am not here to fix you; you are not broken. We will work together to find new ways for you to be in relationship with the problems and the joys in your life. If you are ready to step into a curious, process-oriented journey, then I am here to offer a safe, supportive space to do just that. Let’s get curious about how to create more room for pleasure, joy, and connection as well as for the uncomfortable, tender parts of your life.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, trauma, and difficult life experiences.
You may feel exhausted by the constant thoughts about food, body image, control, or self-worth. Maybe your eating disorder began as a way to cope, stay safe, feel in control, or manage overwhelming emotions...but now it feels like it’s taken over your life. What people see on the outside may not match the disconnection, anxiety, and shame you feel on the inside. Many of the clients I work with have spent years criticizing themselves, minimizing their pain, or feeling disconnected from their bodies and emotions.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, trauma, and difficult life experiences.
You may feel exhausted by the constant thoughts about food, body image, control, or self-worth. Maybe your eating disorder began as a way to cope, stay safe, feel in control, or manage overwhelming emotions...but now it feels like it’s taken over your life. What people see on the outside may not match the disconnection, anxiety, and shame you feel on the inside. Many of the clients I work with have spent years criticizing themselves, minimizing their pain, or feeling disconnected from their bodies and emotions.
I specialize in helping individuals heal from eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and depression through a compassionate, whole-person approach.
The goal of our first session is to start building a relationship. For some, this means diving into your story and getting a deeper picture of what life has been like for you. For others, this looks like easing into things and moving at whatever pace feels effective for you.
I specialize in helping individuals heal from eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and depression through a compassionate, whole-person approach.
The goal of our first session is to start building a relationship. For some, this means diving into your story and getting a deeper picture of what life has been like for you. For others, this looks like easing into things and moving at whatever pace feels effective for you.
Have you struggled to process traumatic events, childhood trauma, relationship issues, or anxiety?
I focus on trauma-informed approaches that aid people in building better relationships with themselves, their loved ones, and with their bodies. I incorporate somatic-based approaches that facilitate healing and greater awareness of your own experiences and connection to what you would like to be different in your life.
Have you struggled to process traumatic events, childhood trauma, relationship issues, or anxiety?
I focus on trauma-informed approaches that aid people in building better relationships with themselves, their loved ones, and with their bodies. I incorporate somatic-based approaches that facilitate healing and greater awareness of your own experiences and connection to what you would like to be different in your life.
I have over 39 years experience providing therapeutic services to clients of all ages and with a variety of mental disorders. I am passionate about engaging with clients to help them find their highest potential of health and wholeness. I use a client-centered approach, letting the client determine their own path, identifying strengths and roadblocks, searching for more adaptive coping strategies. I am eager to be your personal coach. I will join you on your journey of examining where you are today and how to reach your aspirations. Together we can examine relationships, professional as well as spiritual goals.
I have over 39 years experience providing therapeutic services to clients of all ages and with a variety of mental disorders. I am passionate about engaging with clients to help them find their highest potential of health and wholeness. I use a client-centered approach, letting the client determine their own path, identifying strengths and roadblocks, searching for more adaptive coping strategies. I am eager to be your personal coach. I will join you on your journey of examining where you are today and how to reach your aspirations. Together we can examine relationships, professional as well as spiritual goals.
Amy L Rubin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LIAC, MAC
1 Endorsed
Whittier, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Anxiety, ADHD, Relationship Issues, Stress, Life Transitions, Addiction, and Trauma.
Relief from chaos. I've supported clients with a variety of addictions for close to 20yrs. I'm well versed in 12-Step, harm reduction, and everything in between - all are part of the foundation for the rest of your life. I can't do it for you, but I know 'we' can. Let me help you. Think about it: if you could have done it on your own, you already would have.
Anxiety, ADHD, Relationship Issues, Stress, Life Transitions, Addiction, and Trauma.
Relief from chaos. I've supported clients with a variety of addictions for close to 20yrs. I'm well versed in 12-Step, harm reduction, and everything in between - all are part of the foundation for the rest of your life. I can't do it for you, but I know 'we' can. Let me help you. Think about it: if you could have done it on your own, you already would have.
Helena LaFave
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Whittier, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Waitlist for new clients
I am EMDR trained and utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-informed, and relationship-oriented approaches
My areas of clinical expertise are trauma with a special focus on religious trauma, queer identity, and anxiety and depression. I utilize parts work, which is the idea that we are all made up of different parts of ourselves. During our sessions, I prioritize curiosity around who these parts are and what makes them feel safe.
I am EMDR trained and utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-informed, and relationship-oriented approaches
My areas of clinical expertise are trauma with a special focus on religious trauma, queer identity, and anxiety and depression. I utilize parts work, which is the idea that we are all made up of different parts of ourselves. During our sessions, I prioritize curiosity around who these parts are and what makes them feel safe.
I work with individuals and couples navigating compulsive behaviors, sexual health concerns, trauma, perimenopause/PMDD, and interpersonal challenges.
I am a certified Sex Therapist. I also specialize in DBT and psychoanalytic therapy using trauma-focused, feminist, and systems-based lenses. I help clients explore what themes show up in their lives, build emotional regulation skills, and heal within the context of their relationships and environments.
I work with individuals and couples navigating compulsive behaviors, sexual health concerns, trauma, perimenopause/PMDD, and interpersonal challenges.
I am a certified Sex Therapist. I also specialize in DBT and psychoanalytic therapy using trauma-focused, feminist, and systems-based lenses. I help clients explore what themes show up in their lives, build emotional regulation skills, and heal within the context of their relationships and environments.
Address being the real you, codependency, procrastination, impacts of oppression and trauma, self-criticism, anxiety, imposter syndrome, political stress, or perfectionism.
I welcome socially aware humans seeking a collaborative and compassionate approach to their growth and self-actualization. Utilizing a healing-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach, I offer virtual individual sessions, nationwide family communication and conflict resolution, conscious uncoupling, relationship coaching, and support groups.
Address being the real you, codependency, procrastination, impacts of oppression and trauma, self-criticism, anxiety, imposter syndrome, political stress, or perfectionism.
I welcome socially aware humans seeking a collaborative and compassionate approach to their growth and self-actualization. Utilizing a healing-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach, I offer virtual individual sessions, nationwide family communication and conflict resolution, conscious uncoupling, relationship coaching, and support groups.
I provide support with processing current and past stressors and life transitions, including relationship challenges, grief/loss, divorce, emotional abuse, substance misuse, complex trauma, and intersectional oppression.
I offer a strength-based and person-centered approach. I utilize several modalities of care, including but not limited to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused and narrative therapies, psychodynamic therapy with a focus on attachment theory, internal family systems (IFS), emotion-focused, relational, and mindfulness-based interventions.
I provide support with processing current and past stressors and life transitions, including relationship challenges, grief/loss, divorce, emotional abuse, substance misuse, complex trauma, and intersectional oppression.
I offer a strength-based and person-centered approach. I utilize several modalities of care, including but not limited to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused and narrative therapies, psychodynamic therapy with a focus on attachment theory, internal family systems (IFS), emotion-focused, relational, and mindfulness-based interventions.
Most clients have anxiety and/or depression, often with co-occurring Trauma, ADHD, or other neurological symptoms.
Does it feel like your mind never slows down, leaving you overwhelmed and unsure how to move forward? Many of my clients come to therapy feeling weighed down by anxiety, relationship struggles, or long-standing emotional pain. You may feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, exhaustion, or low motivation, and wonder why things feel so difficult right now. What you’re really looking for is clarity, understanding, and a place where you can finally sort through what’s been building inside. Therapy can offer the support and perspective needed to begin healing and moving toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Most clients have anxiety and/or depression, often with co-occurring Trauma, ADHD, or other neurological symptoms.
Does it feel like your mind never slows down, leaving you overwhelmed and unsure how to move forward? Many of my clients come to therapy feeling weighed down by anxiety, relationship struggles, or long-standing emotional pain. You may feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, exhaustion, or low motivation, and wonder why things feel so difficult right now. What you’re really looking for is clarity, understanding, and a place where you can finally sort through what’s been building inside. Therapy can offer the support and perspective needed to begin healing and moving toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.
I completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Medical Psychology which focused on HIV+ and AIDS patients, and later worked with trauma and addiction.
I will work with you in a collaborative relationship to broaden your understanding of yourself and the things that are not working in your life. We will look at difficulties that you experience (such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, job stress, and general life dissatisfaction) and understand these concerns in the context of current circumstances as well as their origins. Through in-depth therapy you will gain insight into these problems in order to make different choices. We will work to illuminate patterns of behavior and belief systems that interfere with your current life, and help you to tolerate difficult feelings.
I completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Medical Psychology which focused on HIV+ and AIDS patients, and later worked with trauma and addiction.
I will work with you in a collaborative relationship to broaden your understanding of yourself and the things that are not working in your life. We will look at difficulties that you experience (such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, job stress, and general life dissatisfaction) and understand these concerns in the context of current circumstances as well as their origins. Through in-depth therapy you will gain insight into these problems in order to make different choices. We will work to illuminate patterns of behavior and belief systems that interfere with your current life, and help you to tolerate difficult feelings.
Online Therapists
I enjoy working with individual clients who identify with anxiety, what-ifs and regrets, and feeling insecure in their relationships - either romantic or platonic. My clients are often challenged with rethinking conversations and interactions, which is utterly exhausting. They often find themselves fantasizing about the past when they felt less shame and regret – a time that felt lighter, filled with more joy and presence, and waking up feeling rested and ready for the day. It’s possible to return to those days. My clients often start therapy feeling frustrated, defeated and exhausted and leave sessions with clarity and hope.
I enjoy working with individual clients who identify with anxiety, what-ifs and regrets, and feeling insecure in their relationships - either romantic or platonic. My clients are often challenged with rethinking conversations and interactions, which is utterly exhausting. They often find themselves fantasizing about the past when they felt less shame and regret – a time that felt lighter, filled with more joy and presence, and waking up feeling rested and ready for the day. It’s possible to return to those days. My clients often start therapy feeling frustrated, defeated and exhausted and leave sessions with clarity and hope.
Welcome to Stone Arch Psychology and Health Services. Our motto, Opening Doors and Building Bridges, is a statement of our commitment to help you make positive life changes. Please visit our website to learn more about our clinic, clinicians, and services at STONEARCHPSYCH.COM
Welcome to Stone Arch Psychology and Health Services. Our motto, Opening Doors and Building Bridges, is a statement of our commitment to help you make positive life changes. Please visit our website to learn more about our clinic, clinicians, and services at STONEARCHPSYCH.COM
I meet with clients who may be experiencing grief, identity crises, relationship issues and recovery from trauma.
I draw from experience in integrating Internal Family Systems and non-violent communication to better understand clients’ specific needs and create both an increased understanding of and compassion for themselves. I also work from a harm-reduction and trauma-informed framework.
I meet with clients who may be experiencing grief, identity crises, relationship issues and recovery from trauma.
I draw from experience in integrating Internal Family Systems and non-violent communication to better understand clients’ specific needs and create both an increased understanding of and compassion for themselves. I also work from a harm-reduction and trauma-informed framework.
I believe that therapy offers a pragmatic and intuitive approach to healing that spans across the dimensions of mind, body, and soul. My integrative and holistic approach to care draws upon mindfulness, mind-body-spirit therapies, and depth psychology. I seek to help clients build a relationship with their own internal wisdom; a knowledgeable and fierce inner resource that can be drawn upon to explore unresolved pain and move towards integration.
I believe that therapy offers a pragmatic and intuitive approach to healing that spans across the dimensions of mind, body, and soul. My integrative and holistic approach to care draws upon mindfulness, mind-body-spirit therapies, and depth psychology. I seek to help clients build a relationship with their own internal wisdom; a knowledgeable and fierce inner resource that can be drawn upon to explore unresolved pain and move towards integration.
Many are neurodiverse adults navigating anxiety, self-doubt, trauma, or disconnection in a world not designed for their way of thinking and feeling.
My approach is grounded in mindfulness, curiosity, and self-compassion. Drawing from Emotion-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and somatic awareness, I help clients slow down, connect with their inner experiences, and cultivate balance, clarity, and authentic emotional healing.
Many are neurodiverse adults navigating anxiety, self-doubt, trauma, or disconnection in a world not designed for their way of thinking and feeling.
My approach is grounded in mindfulness, curiosity, and self-compassion. Drawing from Emotion-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and somatic awareness, I help clients slow down, connect with their inner experiences, and cultivate balance, clarity, and authentic emotional healing.
Peak’s dedication to inclusivity begins with all of the members on our Team. Our diverse backgrounds, world-views, experiences and clinical interests have led us to do this important work, together. Our dedication to inclusivity extend beyond the radical acceptance of race, nationality, sexuality, gender, ability, education, religion, culture, socioeconomic status, education and more. Our dedication to this work also means that we never stop learning or looking for new and different ways to be more inclusive, informed and knowledgable to better serve our clients.
Peak’s dedication to inclusivity begins with all of the members on our Team. Our diverse backgrounds, world-views, experiences and clinical interests have led us to do this important work, together. Our dedication to inclusivity extend beyond the radical acceptance of race, nationality, sexuality, gender, ability, education, religion, culture, socioeconomic status, education and more. Our dedication to this work also means that we never stop learning or looking for new and different ways to be more inclusive, informed and knowledgable to better serve our clients.
I work with individuals and families navigating trauma and PTSD, neurodivergence, schizophrenia spectrum and psychotic disorders, bipolar and personality disorders, suicidality, and sudden loss.
With 15 years of experience in mental health, I can meet you where you are at. I believe thoughtful honesty helps get to the root of distress and creates a pathway for developing coping skills tailored to you — practical strategies that feel more natural to apply in the moment.
I work with individuals and families navigating trauma and PTSD, neurodivergence, schizophrenia spectrum and psychotic disorders, bipolar and personality disorders, suicidality, and sudden loss.
With 15 years of experience in mental health, I can meet you where you are at. I believe thoughtful honesty helps get to the root of distress and creates a pathway for developing coping skills tailored to you — practical strategies that feel more natural to apply in the moment.
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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.