Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
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Lauren Brennan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with individuals with a variety of different concerns, including depression, anxiety,
trauma
, and relationship issues.
Please email to schedule consultation call! As a therapist, I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space where we are able to identify problems that are interfering with your ability to live your best life and work towards change that is important to you and in line with what you value.
Not accepting new clients

Leah Seeger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in serving individuals, couples, and families with struggles complicated by
trauma
, challenging upbringings, and/or chemical use issues.
NOT Accepting New Clients/Waitlist Clients at this Time: I will bring curiosity, humor, honesty, and genuine empathy to any person, couple, or family who want to create something different in their life. I am a relational/systemic therapist, which means I believe people are influenced and shaped by the world, and culture(s), around them. I approach this work from a social justice lens, and love working with people who are ready to address the many variables that impact their feelings, patterns, and responses.
Not accepting new clients

Alexandria Grim
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I work with a myriad of disorders and discomforts including but not limited to: depression, anxiety,
trauma
, emotional-behavioral issues, relational conflict/distress, spirituality, abuse in various forms (i.
My name is Alexandria Grim or Lexy for short. I am a licensed professional counselor and owner of Breaking Free Counseling and Consulting Services. I have a B.A. in African American Studies and a minor in Sociology from the University of Mn. I also have a M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. My counseling style is eclectic, integrative and intuitive in nature. Specifically, my approach blends a balance between influences of Adlerian therapy, DBT, CBT, TF-CBT and EFT. I am also a spiritual counselor working toward certification. I believe in a holistic/mind,body, spirit approach to therapy.
Not accepting new clients

Esmeralda Flores
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Verified
I am a first-generation Latina therapist with experience supporting others through self esteem concerns, life changes, grief, anxiety, depression, and processing past
trauma
(s). I work well with people who are willing to explore and unpack their thoughts and feelings from a depth perspective. I invite you to develop new insights about yourself by understand patterns & clarifying emotions. I am trained in Brainspotting and help challenge individuals to explore somatic experiences of emotions in connection with their thoughts. If you are looking for a down to earth & sometimes funny therapist, that might be me!
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Not accepting new clients

Cait Schmitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EMDR, MSW, ART, IFS
Verified
Verified
My areas of clinical expertise include:
trauma
(EMDR, ART, IFS trained), relationship issues, and mood disorders.
I believe my job as a therapist is to help you connect with the best version of yourself. My style is active, collaborative, understanding, and empowering. I see you as the expert of your story; and myself as an expert in guiding you through sharing your experiences in hopes of understanding what makes you who you are. When you can make sense of who you are, and what filters you may see and interact with in the world, I believe you can allow for something new to emerge. My goal is to provide a safe and inviting space for you to be able to speak your emotional truths.

Lyndsie Standerwick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified
Verified
Lyndsie has experience working with clients and families effected by
trauma
, domestic violence, emotional, physical, sexual and spiritual abuse, parent-child conflict, attachment injuries, behavior issues and loss.
In-Person sessions with COVID-19 precautions in place and Virtual sessions available. Lyndsie Standerwick is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist. She has over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field with children, adolescents, women, and families. Lyndsie is passionate about walking alongside clients and families as they find what they need within themselves to live life more fully. Lyndsie aims to listen to clients without judgement and to provide feedback and support honestly.

Isak Morris
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My clinical work is attachment-based and
trauma
-informed, focusing on child and adolescent populations.
As a systemic therapist, I think of people kind of like nesting dolls: we all go through life as the little one in the middle, whole and independent, yet undeniably we are nestled in larger contextual structures. I will meet you with compassion, humor, and non-judgment in the therapy space, holding your whole picture in mind as we work together to integrate the realities of your context with the realities of your heart. All parts of you are welcomed and held. I am a queer-identifying provider and enjoy supporting clients in navigating their own identities.

Emmalynn A Kelly
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified
Verified
I have over 9 years of experience helping people of all ages transition through mental health diagnoses, stress and significant life events, eating disorders, substance abuse, relationship difficulties, grief, LGBTQ and transition experiences, domestic violence,
trauma
, and many other challenges.
Hello, and welcome to my profile! Offering a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment, my practice will help guide you through whatever difficulties you are facing. I focus on using compassion and a holistic, research based approach to provide clarity, relief, and support for my clients.

Geekery and Growth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified
Verified
At Geekery and Growth I focus on working with fellow adult geeks, nerds, and misfits. As a gay geek myself, I enjoy working with the LGBTQIA2S communities, and find that there is a significant overlap between the geek and queer communities. I am also passionate about helping people who are
trauma
survivors learn how to build or rebuild a life that reflects who they are and what they want. Because I focus on working with adults, I currently only offer evening appointments, and because I offer appointments via telehealth, you can do therapy anywhere you have privacy and an internet connection so it is easier to fit it in your life.

Dr. Dwan Milam-Reed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am a certified anxiety and
trauma
therapist (EMDR), and relationship expert (PhD. in marriage and family therapy and LICSW) with over 19 years of experience. I provide individual, couple, group, and family therapy. I have a natural health approach. Many of my clients are seeking alternatives other than prescription medication for anxiety and depression. I am a practitioner of yoga and a herbalist. I'm not just EMDR "trained", but also certified with advanced hours in
trauma
.
Not accepting new clients

Michelle L O'Connell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Everyone has mental health and it is important to take care of it. Happiness is not unlimited; however it can feel far away if you're struggling with anxiety, depression, history of
trauma
/chronic stress, etc. I use a strength based, relational approach for growth and am a strong believer in empowering individuals to take control of their own health & wellness and create the roots for recovery.
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Kimberly Brady
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LP, LPCC
Verified
Verified
My work draws on my training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing,
Trauma
Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Early childhood
trauma
protocol, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Mindfulness.
A collaborative perspective is important. That's why we will work toward developing a good rapport and trust for a useful therapy journey. My style and approach includes warmth, sensitivity, honesty and humor, laughing is healing. Change comes with being understood, listened to and feeling safe. Healing starts with courage and wisdom and coming to therapy is a big step. Everyone's journey to healing is different, therefore I do my best to tailor treatment to fit your needs. Therapy works best when it engages the whole person, body, mind, emotions and spirit to assist in reaching the best outcome. Looking forward to meeting you.

Stacy M. Husebo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
My areas of focus include: relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, addictions,
trauma
, life transitions, mindful living, and spiritual dimensions of mental health.
Life brings challenges for us all! I offer a person-centered therapeutic experience that is deliberate, supportive, and empowers you to change and grow in intentional and meaningful ways. Change happens when we become aware of and act upon patterns in our lives that limit us. I will support you in pursuing satisfying relationships, work, and overcoming obstacles and difficulties. We will work through grief, loss, inner conflicts, life challenges and difficulty in relationships. Changing our lives takes courage and unfolds in the context of a nourishing and accepting environment where one can explore new possibilities for their life.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
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Melanie M Alford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MPH, LICSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am especially interested in helping people who are dealing with issues in the following areas: new onset/chronic disease/disability; experiences of physical and sexual
trauma
; relationship difficulties; depression, anxiety and anger.
Real change comes from understanding why our own impulses and behaviors hold us back from experiencing our true potential and discovering the skills to create the change we seek. I believe in a holistic, person-centered approach to therapy that helps people find the answers that were inside them all along. As a therapist, I am intuitive and compassionate, yet direct, and employ a mix of modalities, including traditional psychotherapy, cognitive therapy and mindfulness techniques.

Kevin McCarthy | Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
SEP, CAR
I am a
trauma
-informed bodyworker and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner offering a body-centered approach for the healing of
trauma
and chronic pain. Traditional therapy approaches often have difficulty addressing the bodily effects of
trauma
, anxiety and depression. Habits and patterns that get "stuck" in the body can keep these types of issues from resolving, even after many years of successful therapy. As an adjunct to traditional therapy, my body-centered approach to Somatic Experiencing provides a unique opportunity to support the physical integration of mental and emotional change that help people recovering from
trauma
to truly FEEL better.

Alessandra Gaglio
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with complex
trauma and PTSD
as well as those with traditionally marginalized identities.
In therapy I value equity, collaboration, humor, and patience. I believe in a holistic approach where we consider the individual not as a set of symptoms, but as a whole, complex, capable human being. You are the expert in your own life– in our work I will strive to provide support, reflection, and camaraderie as you seek out a life that fulfills you. I’ve spent the last decade working in crisis mental health services and community organizing and I take the implications of the social, political, and cultural contexts in which we live seriously.
Waitlist for new clients

Kate Goodman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
College and Emerging Adult transitions, Athletes/Performers, Neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC affirming, Life Transitions, Self-harm, Self-esteem, Cultural-identity, Gender-identity, Attachment,
Trauma
(personal, generational, historical, religious), Loss & Grief, Adoption, Divorce, Addictions and/or Substance Use.
As a therapist, I am committed to being a source of unconditional positive regard, asking hard and important questions, offering observations to identify connections in experiences, exploring and challenging negative self-beliefs, offering tools and skills in the capacity desired, and celebrating the ups and the downs of the process. I believe human growth, change, and healing is most easily found when we allow ourselves the chance to be uncomfortable. I am a Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy Practitioner and have found it to be an incredible tool for increasing healing with life’s big and small difficulties.

Christine Vara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, MDiv
Verified
Verified
Are you caught in cycles that leave you exhausted? Do you want to have better relationships but find them splintering? Are you self-critical in your efforts to obtain perfection? Do you find yourself shutting down or shutting off? You don't have to suffer in silence. Nor do you have to leave any part of yourself behind - I work with the whole person. Our identities often intersect with our struggles and our strengths. I'll meet you where you're at, and help you get where you're going. Whether you are just starting or looking to maintain your recovery from eating disorders,
trauma
and/or OCD, together recovery is possible.
Not accepting new clients

Pathways to Wellness Minnesota Ltd.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, E-RYT, TCTSY-F, ADS
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I specialize in counseling women of all ages who have experienced complex
trauma
- repetitive and cumulative
trauma
often over a prolonged period of time and in the context of certain relationships where trust and safety is expected.
Whether you are looking to address stress and/or anxiety, heal from past
trauma
, or make shifts in your current approach to life, my intention is to help you live in greater alignment. I believe that life offers a full range of experiences including experiences we may identify as pleasant and those which seem less pleasant (often learning opportunities in disguise). It has been my experience that when we align with our truth and open up to all parts of ourselves as well as to all of our experiences, we can live life more fully with less fear and shame, perhaps grounding into our highest Self.

Madelyn Hong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am also trained in EMDR and prolonged exposure for
trauma
.
Do you feel isolated, anxious, or depressed? Do you have relationship challenges? If so, I can help quickly with proven treatments that get to the root cause and then resolve it. Painful memories and events from the past don't have to overwhelm you or limit your future. I work with individuals to heal from these difficult experiences. I can help you develop healthy boundaries and build trust in order to improve your relationships and really connect with others.
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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.