Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
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Malory Kaitter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Life is complex and we can process it together. As a clinical social worker, my approach to mental health is rooted in unconditional positive regard for the client. We identify your strengths and the complexities of the systems you are a part of, and hold a
trauma
-sensitive space. I see the therapeutic relationship as a place for empowerment, understanding and welcoming your inner wisdom, seeking calm and resolve, and being gracious with ourselves along the healing journey.

Edith Lamboy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My clinical experience includes helping individuals with improving self-esteem and mood, making behavioral changes, healing from grief and
trauma
.
Are you struggling in your relationship to yourself or others? Would you like to feel better about yourself and life in general? Have losses taken the joy out of life? Are you a survivor of traumatic experiences? Would you like to make changes and are unsure where to begin? My approach is collaborative and gentle, tailored to your needs and issues. Let's work together towards reconnecting you to your own inner wisdom! I would love to help you in developing your strengths, internal resources and coping skills for the challenges in your life.
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.

Laura J Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHTP, RYT-200
Verified
Verified
With compassion and an open heart and mind, I invite you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Using a holistic approach to wellness, we will assess all areas of your life - mind, body, heart, spirit - and determine if these feel integrated and fulfilling and reflect your true nature. While exploring, honoring, and releasing patterns that no longer serve and treating any unresolved
trauma
, you will naturally reconnect with your true self and life will begin to unfold in the most beautiful ways.
Not accepting new clients

Annie Curtis Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LADC
Verified
Verified
I work with adults 18+ and specialize in life transitions, anxiety,
trauma
and addiction, and have a particular interest in how our childhood experiences impact us as adults. I currently see clients via telehealth through Catalyst Mental Health. More information about myself and Catalyst can be found by clicking on the "website" link on the left-hand side of this page. The extension for my confidential voicemail at Catalyst Mental Health is extension 715.

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) and Balance and Mindfulness.
A collaborative perspective is important for therapy. It's important for me to work toward developing rapport and trust to assist each person, in their 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.
Waitlist for new clients

Yael Gun-Goggins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I have a
trauma
-informed lens and have extensive experience in doing
trauma
work, including using EMDR.
I work with children, adolescents and adults in both English and Spanish. My approach--customized for each person’s needs--focuses on creating safe, supportive relationships, opening space to explore difficulties and paving the way for real change. I have over a decade experience helping people experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment, identity development and
trauma
build healthier, fulfilling lives. In therapy, I take a relational, psychodynamic approach that focuses on process and using the therapeutic relationship to reach clinical goals.
Not accepting new clients

Madigan Shank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS. I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults in working through
trauma
—with specific interest in early childhood/complex
trauma
and sexual
trauma
—attachment, dissociation, self-esteem, gender and sexuality, neurodivergence, and issues relating to food and body image.

Integrative Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
If you are struggling with your relationships, managing stress,
trauma
reactions or other mental health struggles, I provide ethically comprehensive treatment to help you in individual, couples and family therapy. Together, we collaborate reaching goals, working toward wellness and building a healthy lifestyle. We can focus on addressing struggles or
trauma
through an integrative, holistic therapy approach. Together, we can work to improve your quality of life and relationships.

Rae Hoesing
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I especially enjoy working with
trauma
histories.
Stressors in our lives often become overwhelming and confusing. They challenge our ability to cope. In collaboration with you, I provide practical guidance, support, and compassion to understand what might be helpful. I will gently and consistently challenge you to effectively change and move towards a meaningful and purposeful life.

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.
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Neko J Vanevenhoven
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, Supervi
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am trained to view life difficulties through a systemic-
trauma
lens and I use that lens to work alongside those struggling with difficulties in life.
Hello and welcome to the beginning of your healing journey! My name is Neko and I joined this field because I believe that life is a journey where invitations to heal, grow and prosper are constantly received.

Jennifer Schweitzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified
Verified
I'm an integrative psychotherapist and wellness coach specializing in treating chronic stress or
trauma
, enhancing mindfulness and body-mind connection, and developing a calm, confident state of mind.
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Want a better understanding of yourself, your feelings, your relationships? Whether you're seeking support with life stressors or
trauma
, or are struggling with symptoms of anxiety or depression, together we’ll get to the deeper roots of your difficulties and uncover any stuck patterns or habits. It is possible to heal, develop new skills, and increase resilience so you can navigate the complexity of relationships and feel confident and empowered in your authentic self. I'm here to help you hold your past and present life with compassion, and create a future full of possibility.

Sandee Koch
Psychologist, MA, LP
Verified
Verified
Therapeutic issues I commonly work with: adult children of dysfunctional families,
trauma
recovery, anxiety, depression, Complex
PTSD
, grief and loss, care-giving and aging issues, and meaning-making.
It is an honor to participate with you in the process of making change! I view therapy as empowering and collaborative. I am a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. My philosophy integrates existential humanistic ideals with practical cognitive and
trauma
recovery techniques. My style is respectful, gentle and nurturing. I encourage you to identify and focus on your strengths and expand your self awareness in order to create the life you want to have.

Accra Care
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
Our licensed counselors provide counseling to individuals for a variety of mental health issues or life concerns, including Depression, Anxiety,
PTSD
, Bipolar d/o, Borderline Personality d/o, substance use disorders, relationship issues, Autism, obsessions and compulsions, abuse and
trauma
, Gender Roles, employment concerns, chronic pain or illness.
At Accra Care we provide counseling to adults, adolescents, and children. Our professional clinicians come from many different fields of study including social work, psychology, and integrated behavioral health. The philosophy is to treat the individual in a person-centered way. Our clinicians work with the individual to collaborate on a treatment plan that fits with the goals of the specific person. We also offer Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services to adults living in the 7-county metro.

Jessica Belter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
Using an eclectic mix of experiential, CBT, acceptance and commitment therapy, 12-step, and attachment theory, I seek to address problems related to; substance use, eating disorders,
PTSD
, depression, anxiety, codependency, love addiction and more.
Who doesn't want freedom in all aspects of life? I believe that true freedom comes from transformation of self from the inside out. We are not on this planet to struggle, rather to find the courage to let our light shine. If you are feeling stuck in your relationships, career, family, or any other aspect of life perhaps it is time for a change. Life is short.
Not accepting new clients

Brooke Boeckmann
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I am also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy to treat
trauma
, anxiety, depression, grief, phobias and more.
We all find ways to minimize painful experiences, numb difficult emotions and avoid traumatic memories. Maybe it shows up as people-pleasing out of fear of conflict, even if it means abandoning your own needs. It could be a complicated and volatile relationship with food and your body. Or intentionally staying busy to ensure you have very little time to sit with your spiraling thoughts. We do what works...and we may discover these methods of coping are self-destructive, aren't in alignment with our values, cause relationship problems and may not fit within the vision we have for our lives.

Shannon Kehle-Forbes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients process their
trauma
-related thoughts, memories, and feelings.
Seeking therapy to overcome past traumatic events takes courage and can be a scary step for many. Effective treatment leads to fewer unwanted thoughts and triggers of your
trauma
, improved relationships, better sleep, and more participation in life. I will collaborate with you to build a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship so that you are able to do the hard work of processing your
trauma
. I am an expert in
PTSD
treatment and have over a decade of experience helping clients heal from traumas, including sexual and physical assault, combat, accidents, medical
trauma
, and childhood abuse.
Not accepting new clients

Krista Jorgenson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I also specialize in treating anxiety, depression,
PTSD
,
trauma
, personality disorders, self-harming behaviors, and spiritual concerns.
Looking for an individualized and collaborative approach to therapy? I'm passionate about helping others identify and integrate all pieces of themselves in order to feel more whole. We will work not only to improve your current coping skills and life functioning, but also to create a life of intention and meaning. *Although I'm not taking new clients at this time, I do supervise and oversee several therapists in training. Please email me if you would like to connect about scheduling with one of these therapists.*

Purpose Psychotherapy (Telehealth)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced
trauma
and wellness therapist who has dedicated my career to exploring integrative approaches to healing
trauma
and improving health across the lifespan. My approach is influenced by my training in Holistic Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Ego-State “parts” work and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I appreciate being a partner in, and witness to, your change. There is no single way to heal, and together we can find your path. I look forward to meeting you and being part of your journey. Visit www.purposepsychotherapy.com for details.
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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.