Trauma Focused Therapists in Minneapolis, MN

"I have found, through painful experience, that the most important step a person can take is always the next one.” -Brandon Sanderson Let me help you take the next step. I enjoy providing therapy for queer folx, chronic illness, nerds, adolescents, young adults, college students, and families. I have special interests in all things nerdy, sex, trauma, and exploring identities (gender, sexuality). I primarily work from a feminist, anti-capitalist, and strength-based perspective. My ideal client wants a strong therapeutic relationship with an affirming and relatable therapist.

I am passionate about working with clients and helping them work towards their goals. I work with adults and provide individual therapy. My Areas of Interest are depression, anxiety and trauma. I work with English and Persian (Farsi) speaking populations with cultural sensitivity and understanding.

I work from a collaborative perspective, believing that developing rapport and trust is most helpful in clients achieving their goals. 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, coming to therapy is a big step. I believe that everyone's journey to healing is different, therefore I do my best to tailor treatment to fit your needs. I believe that therapy works best when it engages the whole person, body, mind, emotions and spirit to assist in reaching the best outcome.

If you are concerned about COVID 19, you can attend virtual counseling sessions with me in the comfort of your home or office. (More below.) I tailor my approach based on your needs. I use a holistic approach to achieve cognitive, emotional, and physical well-being by incorporating a variety of methods customized to individualize your needs. The counseling methods I use are cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic and Somatic Experiencing, relational life therapy, trauma focused behavioral therapy, psycho-dynamic, mindfulness, guided relaxation, and mind-body work.

My therapeutic style is authentic, nonjudgmental, and laid back. I believe all humans should be treated with respect and kindness, and understand all people are seeking understanding and acceptance. I attempt to personalize my therapeutic approach to match the unique needs of you and your life.

*NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS- March 2022* I am a licensed independent clinical social worker and psychotherapist. I specialize in working with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) individuals, queer & trans/non-binary individuals, transracial adoptees, as well as others who have experienced individual or community trauma or marginalization.

I provide therapy through a strengths-based, trauma-focused lens, and view each person as a resilient individual system capable of developing agency of their lived story and gaining mastery of their whole self. My clients include individuals and families living with challenges complicated by mental illness, emotional and behavioral disorders, trauma and family violence. My therapy services and community provider trainings are designed to provide an holistic and trauma-informed, culturally-attuned approach to understanding and healing from the abuse and trauma affecting individuals, relationships, families and systems.

I believe that genuine presence, authentic connection, and a welcoming sense of curiosity, inspires each client to recover and overcome. I hold genuine and positive regard for my clients which enables me to encourage and support them as they come to understand the origins of their challenges and how to meet and transform them. I counsel individuals (ages 16 and up), couples, and families. My practice focuses on transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, spirituality and meaning and highly sensitive persons. My commitment is to discover the strengths and gifts of each client so they may discover their true self.

At Minnesota Center for Psychology, we offer comprehensive mental health services for children and adolescents age 3-17, as well as their families. We are committed to providing the best quality care in an environment that fosters integrity, respect, hope, health, and learning. If your child is experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family conflict, school or relationship issues, grief, sadness, body image issues, sleep problems, suicidal thoughts, trauma, low motivation, restlessness, communication issues, LGBT or gender identity issues, life transitions mood swings, shame, anger, or behavioral issues, our highly trained and experienced clinicians can help!

TaNesha has been providing therapeutic services for the Twin Cities area for children, adolescents and families for the last twelve years. She has worked specifically with disenfranchised minority communities and has taken extensive multicultural training to support her work. As an African American female, TaNesha serves as both knowledgeable and an in-demand resource in that specific population. Using a holistic approach to therapy with a framework centered on reality(choice) based therapy, Tanesha looks at all aspects of a person’s life in order to help them identify areas of change.

I believe everyone should have a safe and healing place to work through life's difficulties. I assist families and couples through therapeutic work and help support and repair opportunities to honor fulfilling relationships with themselves and their greater support networks. I take a holistic approach and strive to provide clients with proactive, integrative strategies to assist with mental health concerns.

I believe that every client deserves a therapist who genuinely cares about their well-being, and I do. I have a client-centered approach and understand that we all have different life journeys. I would feel honored to be a part of your journey, working alongside you. I will ensure you feel heard, safe and supported. On our journey, we will identify mental health obstacles you face in life and within yourself. Then collaboratively we will transform those challenges into opportunities for growth and healing.

Hello! My name is Moriah Reedy, a Clinical Social Worker. I understand that life can be complicated. There are times you may feel alone due to relationship/family issues, personal life stressors, childhood trauma, or other life struggles. I want you to know that you are not alone, and I'd love to hear from you! I work with children, families, and adults with compassion and curiosity.

Tandra Jefferson uses her gifts to bring a holistic approach to therapy and believes we are all born with an innate ability to form healthy relationships. Tandra believes in the power of healing through love and connections within the community. She draws from experiential, Internal Family Systems, Trauma informed and Play Therapy techniques in her work. She embraces a balance between addressing immediate concerns, and promoting empowerment, confidence and lifelong wellness. Tandra approaches therapy from a culturally responsive lens and believes in honoring cultural diversity & social justice.

I work with people who want to show up in the world and be embraced for ALL of who they are. Most of us have things that we keep hidden from others around us - locked away because we are worried that we are broken, weird, fearful of how we will be judged. The problem is, even when we are great at hiding - these things slowly but surely permeate our lives from the inside out. Everyone around you thinks you've got it all together, but on the inside - you know something is off, and you're ready to figure it out and do something different. You're ready to be honest and curious and open and make a change - to find YOUR courageous truth.

It is no easy task to lift the shadow of depression, to rebuild your life after a traumatic experience, or to make healthy decisions when chronically stressed, emotionally dysregulated, or when experiencing a relationship/identity crisis. My compassionate, engaging approach and incisive reflection creates a nourishing space for individuals to endeavor on their healing journeys.

I am a bilingual, bicultural, second-generation Chicana with years of experience working with diverse individuals, families, and communities. I provide individual therapy to adults and family therapy to adult children and their parents/relatives. I focus my practice on Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC) with a particular interest in working with children of immigrants, immigrants, and members of the fat and LGBTQ+ communities. As a cis woman, I am committed to making every effort to create a safe therapeutic space for this community, especially Queer & Trans Black, Indigenous & People of Color (QTBIPOC).

Not Accepting New Clients At This Time- Ever feeling overwhelmed, stressed or stuck? There are times when everyone can use some added support in our lives. You can feel stuck due to anxiety, depression, trauma, or other things in your everyday life. Some behaviors just may not make sense and you don’t understand why things may continue to be hard for you. I’m here to help guide you through understanding how different parts of your life affect you currently and changes how you view yourself, others, and world around you.

I have an intense interest and curiosity about human behavior and why people make the decisions they do. As a therapist I use that as a way to help people gain insight and understanding about their lives, ultimately finding greater contentment, happiness and fulfillment.  I'm committed to helping my clients live their best lives. My specialties are counseling with Adult Adoptees, Adult ADHD/ADD, Couples /Interracial Couples. I also work with individuals to help them navigate their way through Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and Stress Management.