Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
Kyle William Ross
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with individual struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder, Trauma/ PTSD, and Children/Adolescents.
When we feel stuck in life everything can feel difficult and like a battle; I believe there is no need to face issues alone. With a collaborative approach, I can help people better understand the life events that have shaped their view of the world. Every individual experiences events that can discourage us. My goal is to help highlight the unique strengths that lie within all of us. I strive to help children/adolescents, families, and adults to recognize the meaning they attach to life experiences. When we understand the meaning we attach to events, we better understand our choices.
I specialize in working with individual struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder, Trauma/ PTSD, and Children/Adolescents.
When we feel stuck in life everything can feel difficult and like a battle; I believe there is no need to face issues alone. With a collaborative approach, I can help people better understand the life events that have shaped their view of the world. Every individual experiences events that can discourage us. My goal is to help highlight the unique strengths that lie within all of us. I strive to help children/adolescents, families, and adults to recognize the meaning they attach to life experiences. When we understand the meaning we attach to events, we better understand our choices.
Kaitlyn Valdez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Trauma or ongoing illnesses create a set of struggles that many may not understand, leading to unwanted advice and shame.
Trauma, chronic illness(es), and eating disorders are intense, unique experiences that can change the way we think, respond, and prepare for day-to-day activities. It can also change the way our body functions on a basic level. My goal is to provide a comfortable environment where everyone can explore traumas, create coping skills, and gain self-confidence. It is within a safe, comforting environment that people have the potential to create meaningful change in their lives.
Trauma or ongoing illnesses create a set of struggles that many may not understand, leading to unwanted advice and shame.
Trauma, chronic illness(es), and eating disorders are intense, unique experiences that can change the way we think, respond, and prepare for day-to-day activities. It can also change the way our body functions on a basic level. My goal is to provide a comfortable environment where everyone can explore traumas, create coping skills, and gain self-confidence. It is within a safe, comforting environment that people have the potential to create meaningful change in their lives.
Ashley Jefferson-Becerra
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Ashley takes an approach to therapy that emphasizes the individual experience and strives for every person to feel welcomed, honored, and respected. She focuses on inclusivity and empathy in session by using both complementary health approaches and evidenced based practices. Ashley is gender-affirming with a proactive social justice lens and has a background working with adults and adolescents with trauma, mental health, and substance use concerns. Ashley is credentialed as a pre-licensed clinical counselor under supervision and an alcohol and drug counselor.
Ashley takes an approach to therapy that emphasizes the individual experience and strives for every person to feel welcomed, honored, and respected. She focuses on inclusivity and empathy in session by using both complementary health approaches and evidenced based practices. Ashley is gender-affirming with a proactive social justice lens and has a background working with adults and adolescents with trauma, mental health, and substance use concerns. Ashley is credentialed as a pre-licensed clinical counselor under supervision and an alcohol and drug counselor.
I believe in the necessity of evidence-based practices and therefore continually receive training and education on best practices for treating trauma and mood disorders.
Do you question if your wants and needs are reasonable? Have you been told you're "too sensitive"? Are you finding yourself in relationships where you give more than you get? I am committed to empowering women to trust themselves, understand the science behind their "symptoms," and ultimately improve their relationships (whether in one or not). I'll help you develop skills to support connection while reducing self-doubt and worry. You'll walk away from therapy less reliant on others to gauge how you should feel about something and more in tune with your body's internal wisdom.
I believe in the necessity of evidence-based practices and therefore continually receive training and education on best practices for treating trauma and mood disorders.
Do you question if your wants and needs are reasonable? Have you been told you're "too sensitive"? Are you finding yourself in relationships where you give more than you get? I am committed to empowering women to trust themselves, understand the science behind their "symptoms," and ultimately improve their relationships (whether in one or not). I'll help you develop skills to support connection while reducing self-doubt and worry. You'll walk away from therapy less reliant on others to gauge how you should feel about something and more in tune with your body's internal wisdom.
Josh Januschka
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55403
My specializations are anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, religious trauma, harm reduction, transitions, college athletes, sports performance, and self-compassion.
Every person needs a secure space where they can become their most authentic selves. I strive to approach therapy with radical genuineness, compassion, warmth, and humor. I believe that therapy at its best is a creative, judgment-free space between equals. This creates an environment where you can be yourself and learn to manage thoughts and emotions getting in your way. I like to incorporate techniques from DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, attachment theory, body-centered approaches, sports psychology, mindfulness, body positivity, trauma-informed practices, and sometimes a dash of geek culture references.
My specializations are anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, religious trauma, harm reduction, transitions, college athletes, sports performance, and self-compassion.
Every person needs a secure space where they can become their most authentic selves. I strive to approach therapy with radical genuineness, compassion, warmth, and humor. I believe that therapy at its best is a creative, judgment-free space between equals. This creates an environment where you can be yourself and learn to manage thoughts and emotions getting in your way. I like to incorporate techniques from DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, attachment theory, body-centered approaches, sports psychology, mindfulness, body positivity, trauma-informed practices, and sometimes a dash of geek culture references.
My clinical training is in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and complex trauma.
Lasting change is possible through a therapeutic relationship that is safe, collaborative, nonjudgmental, and engenders openness and trust. Our work together also values your uniqueness and specific goals. The client-therapist relationship is a chance to try new ways of thinking and feeling, being heard, understood and knowing yourself in a profound, new way.
My clinical training is in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and complex trauma.
Lasting change is possible through a therapeutic relationship that is safe, collaborative, nonjudgmental, and engenders openness and trust. Our work together also values your uniqueness and specific goals. The client-therapist relationship is a chance to try new ways of thinking and feeling, being heard, understood and knowing yourself in a profound, new way.
Leslie Levine Adler
Psychologist, PhD, LP, EMDR, Consult
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55419 (Online Only)
My main focus now twofold: is to work with clients dealing with trauma of a recent event or an older event where past is still present and intruding in daily life.
I am semi-retired, currently taking a few clients short-term on teletherapy, that is up to 10 sessions. Sessions are self-pay. For clients dealing with an acute situation or a past recent trauma, this can work very well. In our initial conversation, we will discuss whether short-term therapy would be appropriate for you. I use primarily EMDR and trauma informed therapy. In addition, I apply a strength-based model rooted in attachment theory and lessons learned from mindfulness, CBT and ACT. These are all therapies designed to empower the individual to cope with symptoms without being defined by them.
My main focus now twofold: is to work with clients dealing with trauma of a recent event or an older event where past is still present and intruding in daily life.
I am semi-retired, currently taking a few clients short-term on teletherapy, that is up to 10 sessions. Sessions are self-pay. For clients dealing with an acute situation or a past recent trauma, this can work very well. In our initial conversation, we will discuss whether short-term therapy would be appropriate for you. I use primarily EMDR and trauma informed therapy. In addition, I apply a strength-based model rooted in attachment theory and lessons learned from mindfulness, CBT and ACT. These are all therapies designed to empower the individual to cope with symptoms without being defined by them.
Julie Jong Koch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55407
I use a relational, somatic, feminist, trauma-focused and narrative approach, along with other modalities such as Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting and EMDR.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS BEGINNING MID-JULY* I am a licensed independent clinical social worker and psychotherapist. I specialize in working with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) individuals, BIPOC queer & trans/non-binary individuals, transracial adoptees, as well as others who have experienced individual or community trauma or marginalization.
I use a relational, somatic, feminist, trauma-focused and narrative approach, along with other modalities such as Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting and EMDR.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS BEGINNING MID-JULY* I am a licensed independent clinical social worker and psychotherapist. I specialize in working with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) individuals, BIPOC queer & trans/non-binary individuals, transracial adoptees, as well as others who have experienced individual or community trauma or marginalization.
I work primarily with those struggling with life transitions, relational stressors, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
We all learn through early relationships and experiences how to communicate with others and ourselves, and how to cope and engage with our reality—-whatever that may be. Sometimes over the course of our lives, what we’ve learned no longer serves us and our needs. I believe that therapy serves as a space to become aware of who we’ve been and who we want to be, while engaging in new and healthy dynamics. These things are all part of life and they ebb and flow. I view therapy as an ever-evolving process with my goal being to get to the root cause of symptoms.
I work primarily with those struggling with life transitions, relational stressors, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
We all learn through early relationships and experiences how to communicate with others and ourselves, and how to cope and engage with our reality—-whatever that may be. Sometimes over the course of our lives, what we’ve learned no longer serves us and our needs. I believe that therapy serves as a space to become aware of who we’ve been and who we want to be, while engaging in new and healthy dynamics. These things are all part of life and they ebb and flow. I view therapy as an ever-evolving process with my goal being to get to the root cause of symptoms.
I specialize in navigating identity and trauma within the adoption population, working through the struggles of addiction and substance use, and finding a balance with college and personal life.
Hello there, My name is Alex, and I have a passion for navigating the struggles and challenges of life that we face every day. Whether you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or indecisive about which direction to take, I am here to navigate this with you.
I specialize in navigating identity and trauma within the adoption population, working through the struggles of addiction and substance use, and finding a balance with college and personal life.
Hello there, My name is Alex, and I have a passion for navigating the struggles and challenges of life that we face every day. Whether you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or indecisive about which direction to take, I am here to navigate this with you.
Lora Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55401
I also work with religious trauma.
Hi! I am the owner of Kos Counseling, and have been working in the mental health field for 19 years with an emphasis on serving LGBTQ and BIPOC folks. I see clients of all ages, but focus on working with young adults and teens. I help people to learn to cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other symptoms while also getting more connected to themselves. I also help people navigate difficult relationships (family, friends, partners) in more productive ways. Sessions with me are filled with compassion, openness, realistic optimism, and a mix of sitting with the hardest emotions while also creating space to laugh.
I also work with religious trauma.
Hi! I am the owner of Kos Counseling, and have been working in the mental health field for 19 years with an emphasis on serving LGBTQ and BIPOC folks. I see clients of all ages, but focus on working with young adults and teens. I help people to learn to cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other symptoms while also getting more connected to themselves. I also help people navigate difficult relationships (family, friends, partners) in more productive ways. Sessions with me are filled with compassion, openness, realistic optimism, and a mix of sitting with the hardest emotions while also creating space to laugh.
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As a Prepare/Enrich certified facilitator, I focus on helping individuals and couples navigate their relationships, unpack trauma, rebuild self-esteem, and reclaim their lives.
Now Accepting New Clients! Life can be challenging and even traumatic, but it can also be beautiful and fulfilling. My goal is to provide a judgment-free space where you can heal and move toward that place of fulfillment. I specialize in Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Relationships, Family Conflict, and significant life events such as Divorce and Grief/Loss.
As a Prepare/Enrich certified facilitator, I focus on helping individuals and couples navigate their relationships, unpack trauma, rebuild self-esteem, and reclaim their lives.
Now Accepting New Clients! Life can be challenging and even traumatic, but it can also be beautiful and fulfilling. My goal is to provide a judgment-free space where you can heal and move toward that place of fulfillment. I specialize in Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Relationships, Family Conflict, and significant life events such as Divorce and Grief/Loss.
Michelle L O'Connell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Compassion Heals, LLC. 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.
Compassion Heals, LLC. 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.
I primarily focus on trauma and depression and anxiety associated with it.
I welcome you if you are new to therapy or have a history of benefiting from it. I make it a priority that you feel safe to proceed in therapy at a pace that works for you. Life brings us frequent changes and I hope to guide you through these expected and unexpected adjustments while reminding you to Love Yourz. Me encantaría conocerlo/a si nunca ha tenido terapia or si ya tiene experiencia. Para mi, es muy importante que usted se sienta segura y cómoda en nuestra terapia. La vida nos trae muchos cambios y espero guiarlo/a con estos ajustes esperados e inesperados.
I primarily focus on trauma and depression and anxiety associated with it.
I welcome you if you are new to therapy or have a history of benefiting from it. I make it a priority that you feel safe to proceed in therapy at a pace that works for you. Life brings us frequent changes and I hope to guide you through these expected and unexpected adjustments while reminding you to Love Yourz. Me encantaría conocerlo/a si nunca ha tenido terapia or si ya tiene experiencia. Para mi, es muy importante que usted se sienta segura y cómoda en nuestra terapia. La vida nos trae muchos cambios y espero guiarlo/a con estos ajustes esperados e inesperados.
Emily Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome. My hope is that through your experience in therapy, whether this is your first time or you've been in therapy before, you find a fresh and open place for healing in your life. My approach begins by building an honest relationship with you that enables us to process your story. Whatever is uncovered along the way: grief, joy, disappointment, confusion, anger, freedom, trauma, loss, strength, creativity, humor... the mosaic will be uniquely yours.
Welcome. My hope is that through your experience in therapy, whether this is your first time or you've been in therapy before, you find a fresh and open place for healing in your life. My approach begins by building an honest relationship with you that enables us to process your story. Whatever is uncovered along the way: grief, joy, disappointment, confusion, anger, freedom, trauma, loss, strength, creativity, humor... the mosaic will be uniquely yours.
Hello, I'm Heather. I enjoy working with people from a variety of backgrounds whom have different needs. I often work with individuals, couples and families with complex concerns ranging from learning about yourself to addressing the challenges that hinder you from being able to live the life you desire. Trauma and attachment are common concerns that I see that impact many areas of life. Sometimes the hurts are recent; sometimes they happened long ago; sometimes they are still happening. I utilize a variety of theories and models specifically tailored the person/couple/family.
Hello, I'm Heather. I enjoy working with people from a variety of backgrounds whom have different needs. I often work with individuals, couples and families with complex concerns ranging from learning about yourself to addressing the challenges that hinder you from being able to live the life you desire. Trauma and attachment are common concerns that I see that impact many areas of life. Sometimes the hurts are recent; sometimes they happened long ago; sometimes they are still happening. I utilize a variety of theories and models specifically tailored the person/couple/family.
I have 15 years of experience working with people on areas such as relationships, trauma, climate change, disconnection & avoidance, LGBTQIA+, polyamory & open relationships, cultural humility & curiosity, depression, anxiety and sexual intimacy.
Hello! What is bringing you to therapy? For many, it's feeling lost, confused, hurt and disconnected from ourselves and the world around us. We can come to feel lost and disconnected because of trauma or stress (either in this lifetime or in your lineage) that hasn’t been digested in our body/mind. It can happen from living in an increasingly lonely and disconnected world. I would like to support you in finding connection and meaning in life so you can experience satisfying relationships with yourself, friends, family and the natural world around you. This is what being alive is about!
I have 15 years of experience working with people on areas such as relationships, trauma, climate change, disconnection & avoidance, LGBTQIA+, polyamory & open relationships, cultural humility & curiosity, depression, anxiety and sexual intimacy.
Hello! What is bringing you to therapy? For many, it's feeling lost, confused, hurt and disconnected from ourselves and the world around us. We can come to feel lost and disconnected because of trauma or stress (either in this lifetime or in your lineage) that hasn’t been digested in our body/mind. It can happen from living in an increasingly lonely and disconnected world. I would like to support you in finding connection and meaning in life so you can experience satisfying relationships with yourself, friends, family and the natural world around you. This is what being alive is about!
My areas of specialty include: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Domestic Violence, and helping clients who wish to strengthen communication skills and build healthy relationships.
I am a compassionate, humorous and enthusiastic therapist with my master’s degree in counseling psychology, licensed in Minnesota as a professional clinical counselor. It wasn’t until I discovered the healing power of the mind, body, and spirit approach that I saw lasting change and healing in myself and in my clients. I am client centered, radically non-judgmental, authentic, and honest. I believe in meeting each individual where they are and joining together on a path to growth. I am strongly influenced by Sensorimotor Psychotherapy which focuses on the link between our bodies and our psychological wellbeing.
My areas of specialty include: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Domestic Violence, and helping clients who wish to strengthen communication skills and build healthy relationships.
I am a compassionate, humorous and enthusiastic therapist with my master’s degree in counseling psychology, licensed in Minnesota as a professional clinical counselor. It wasn’t until I discovered the healing power of the mind, body, and spirit approach that I saw lasting change and healing in myself and in my clients. I am client centered, radically non-judgmental, authentic, and honest. I believe in meeting each individual where they are and joining together on a path to growth. I am strongly influenced by Sensorimotor Psychotherapy which focuses on the link between our bodies and our psychological wellbeing.
Janine Reimen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55401 (Online Only)
A deep connection between therapist and client is key to forming the trust necessary to overcome challenges in one's life. These blocks keep us from realizing our potential and can manifest in a variety of ways, from depression and anxiety, to relationship issues and job dissatisfaction. My approach to therapy is to use self understanding and awareness as a mechanism for change. Treatments could include psychoanalytic and psychodynamic techniques to access unconscious material or a more problem focused, short term approach depending on the issues at hand. I also work with Trauma using EMDR.
A deep connection between therapist and client is key to forming the trust necessary to overcome challenges in one's life. These blocks keep us from realizing our potential and can manifest in a variety of ways, from depression and anxiety, to relationship issues and job dissatisfaction. My approach to therapy is to use self understanding and awareness as a mechanism for change. Treatments could include psychoanalytic and psychodynamic techniques to access unconscious material or a more problem focused, short term approach depending on the issues at hand. I also work with Trauma using EMDR.
Joe Molinari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55401
As a certified sex therapist in Colorado and Minnesota, I specialize in helping people heal from sexual trauma, strengthen intimate relationships, and cultivate erotic pleasure.
You're here because something about sex or your relationship has been a concern for months or maybe years. You wonder "will it always be this way? Is it possible to feel better?" It's lonely and overwhelming to feel disconnected from your sexuality and your partner. It can cause a rift in your social life, trickle into your work, and your general ability to relax. I'm here to help you discover, heal, and renew erotic pleasure.
As a certified sex therapist in Colorado and Minnesota, I specialize in helping people heal from sexual trauma, strengthen intimate relationships, and cultivate erotic pleasure.
You're here because something about sex or your relationship has been a concern for months or maybe years. You wonder "will it always be this way? Is it possible to feel better?" It's lonely and overwhelming to feel disconnected from your sexuality and your partner. It can cause a rift in your social life, trickle into your work, and your general ability to relax. I'm here to help you discover, heal, and renew erotic pleasure.
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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.