Trauma Focused Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
Are anxiety, phobias, or OCD interfering with your life, relationships, or sense of self? I specialize in helping children, teens, and young adults (ages 8–28) build effective strategies to face fears, increase self-awareness, and live more fully.
I use a strength-based, compassionate approach rooted in evidence-based therapies, including CBT, ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), and Inference-Based CBT for OCD. I also draw from Eastern psychology, integrating mindfulness and yoga practices when appropriate. I help clients find “brave moments” and expand their lives based on what matters most to them.
Treat all ages for phobias
Are anxiety, phobias, or OCD interfering with your life, relationships, or sense of self? I specialize in helping children, teens, and young adults (ages 8–28) build effective strategies to face fears, increase self-awareness, and live more fully.
I use a strength-based, compassionate approach rooted in evidence-based therapies, including CBT, ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), and Inference-Based CBT for OCD. I also draw from Eastern psychology, integrating mindfulness and yoga practices when appropriate. I help clients find “brave moments” and expand their lives based on what matters most to them.
Treat all ages for phobias
Hello! Thank you for checking out my profile! I’m Erin (she/her/hers) a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 17 years of experience in the therapy field. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community I enjoy working with clients within this community. I cater to the stressed, anxious and worried well. If you struggle with negative irrational thinking and want to shift your thinking to improve your quality of life, I'd be happy to help!
Hello! Thank you for checking out my profile! I’m Erin (she/her/hers) a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 17 years of experience in the therapy field. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community I enjoy working with clients within this community. I cater to the stressed, anxious and worried well. If you struggle with negative irrational thinking and want to shift your thinking to improve your quality of life, I'd be happy to help!
Have you found yourself running into the same patterns over and over in relationships or in life? Perhaps therapy can help you to understand the root of these problems and make some meaningful changes. As a therapist, I provide a safe and compassionate environment where you can feel understood and supported, while offering current research-based treatment and psychoeducation related to your current goals for therapy. For more information about my practice and background, please see my website and send a message here or by email to contact me.
Have you found yourself running into the same patterns over and over in relationships or in life? Perhaps therapy can help you to understand the root of these problems and make some meaningful changes. As a therapist, I provide a safe and compassionate environment where you can feel understood and supported, while offering current research-based treatment and psychoeducation related to your current goals for therapy. For more information about my practice and background, please see my website and send a message here or by email to contact me.
If you are looking for a collaborative, gentle, and explorative dynamic with a therapist, I am your gal! I work from a trauma informed and harm reduction focused lens with careful care to support my clients in finding their own path towards healing. I have 10+ years of social work experience which allows me to bring empathy, authenticity and humor to my work. I believe in a holistic approach, supporting clients to integrate and connect their minds, bodies and spirits. My goal for my clients is always to help them know and love themselves and their lives fully.
If you are looking for a collaborative, gentle, and explorative dynamic with a therapist, I am your gal! I work from a trauma informed and harm reduction focused lens with careful care to support my clients in finding their own path towards healing. I have 10+ years of social work experience which allows me to bring empathy, authenticity and humor to my work. I believe in a holistic approach, supporting clients to integrate and connect their minds, bodies and spirits. My goal for my clients is always to help them know and love themselves and their lives fully.
Life developments, whether related to transitions, trauma, or daily occurrences, can lead to us feeling alienated from ourselves - but through therapy we reinforce our ability to right our ship and navigate the obstacles we are facing. Alongside robust experience supporting clients address anxiety and depression, I have particular interest helping individuals navigate life transitions, perinatal/postpartum, intimacy concerns, fatherhood, relationship dynamics, grief/trauma, and tech addiction.
Life developments, whether related to transitions, trauma, or daily occurrences, can lead to us feeling alienated from ourselves - but through therapy we reinforce our ability to right our ship and navigate the obstacles we are facing. Alongside robust experience supporting clients address anxiety and depression, I have particular interest helping individuals navigate life transitions, perinatal/postpartum, intimacy concerns, fatherhood, relationship dynamics, grief/trauma, and tech addiction.
Art Therapy of MN is a neurodivergent-affirming group practice, and most of our providers identify as being a part of the neurodivergent community themselves. Our art therapists and providers utilize a trauma-informed, inclusive, affirming lens of care. Being neurodivergent or within any marginalized group in our society can be chronically distressing, stigmatizing, discriminatory and traumatizing. Brains can be different, but they are not less.
Art Therapy of MN is a neurodivergent-affirming group practice, and most of our providers identify as being a part of the neurodivergent community themselves. Our art therapists and providers utilize a trauma-informed, inclusive, affirming lens of care. Being neurodivergent or within any marginalized group in our society can be chronically distressing, stigmatizing, discriminatory and traumatizing. Brains can be different, but they are not less.
Megan Jenson, BA (She/Her/Hers), is a graduate student at the University of St. Thomas pursuing her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. Megan holds a certificate in LGBTQIA+ studies and an additional certificate in Gender & Women’s Studies from her undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Prior to Mindful Families Megan has experience supporting children diagnosed with autism and developmental disorders, teaching them behavioral skills and calming techniques.
Megan Jenson, BA (She/Her/Hers), is a graduate student at the University of St. Thomas pursuing her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. Megan holds a certificate in LGBTQIA+ studies and an additional certificate in Gender & Women’s Studies from her undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Prior to Mindful Families Megan has experience supporting children diagnosed with autism and developmental disorders, teaching them behavioral skills and calming techniques.
I am a licensed graduate social worker under supervision and part of a group practice called Cedar Hill Therapy, located in Uptown Minneapolis. I am passionate about practicing therapy through a person-centered and anti-oppressive lens. I enjoy working with people experiencing chronic pain, queer, trans, and BIPOC folks navigating relationship dynamics, sexual health concerns, behavior patterns, processing emotional complexities, and providing a non-judgmental space for whatever is bringing you to therapy. I have openings for new clients in person or virtually during weekday daytime hours.
I am a licensed graduate social worker under supervision and part of a group practice called Cedar Hill Therapy, located in Uptown Minneapolis. I am passionate about practicing therapy through a person-centered and anti-oppressive lens. I enjoy working with people experiencing chronic pain, queer, trans, and BIPOC folks navigating relationship dynamics, sexual health concerns, behavior patterns, processing emotional complexities, and providing a non-judgmental space for whatever is bringing you to therapy. I have openings for new clients in person or virtually during weekday daytime hours.
Hello! Do you struggle with feeling connected to your own experience? Have you struggled to process traumatic events, childhood trauma, relationship issues, or anxiety? These issues can be challenging to process on your own and I am here to be a support along the way. Do you find yourself feeling disconnected or uncomfortable in your body? I am passionate about helping people feel more grounded in their bodies. I am also here to support and help you feel more connected to your experiences.
Hello! Do you struggle with feeling connected to your own experience? Have you struggled to process traumatic events, childhood trauma, relationship issues, or anxiety? These issues can be challenging to process on your own and I am here to be a support along the way. Do you find yourself feeling disconnected or uncomfortable in your body? I am passionate about helping people feel more grounded in their bodies. I am also here to support and help you feel more connected to your experiences.
Have you wanted to talk about gender and explore your sexual orientation with someone who understands? As a queer, poly, nonbinary transmasc, Kat found that sharing space with other LGBTQIA+ people helped them better understand and navigate their world. Our identities and feeling connection matter. Therefore, he believes in making representation and community care an active focus in working with youth, adults, families, and couples/polycules. He understands that even in his community, everyone’s experience is unique; his goal is to meet you where you're at, actively listen to your goals, and collaborate together to meet them.
Have you wanted to talk about gender and explore your sexual orientation with someone who understands? As a queer, poly, nonbinary transmasc, Kat found that sharing space with other LGBTQIA+ people helped them better understand and navigate their world. Our identities and feeling connection matter. Therefore, he believes in making representation and community care an active focus in working with youth, adults, families, and couples/polycules. He understands that even in his community, everyone’s experience is unique; his goal is to meet you where you're at, actively listen to your goals, and collaborate together to meet them.
I see therapy not as a surgical procedure to fix brokenness, but rather as a process similar to exercise—aimed at enhancing our existing strengths, resilience, and capacity for growth. I work to cultivate a safe space where individuals can sift through the noise of every day stress and painful memories of the past to discover new pathways forward. I strive to understand clients’ stories within the context of the many different systems surrounding them. I believe that our collective healing and liberation is tied to one another and that therapy can help us to reconnect to ourselves so we can better show up in our community.
I see therapy not as a surgical procedure to fix brokenness, but rather as a process similar to exercise—aimed at enhancing our existing strengths, resilience, and capacity for growth. I work to cultivate a safe space where individuals can sift through the noise of every day stress and painful memories of the past to discover new pathways forward. I strive to understand clients’ stories within the context of the many different systems surrounding them. I believe that our collective healing and liberation is tied to one another and that therapy can help us to reconnect to ourselves so we can better show up in our community.
Hi, I'm Moon. For over 10 years, I've worked with people who struggle with self-defeating cycles, deep wounds, and understanding themselves. I aim to help you as you learn more about who you are and heal from patterns that no longer serve you. I want to help you be seen and validated, and accompany you on your journey as through transformation to your authentic self. I'm here to provide honesty, humor, and a safe space to explore who you are and who you have yet to be.
Hi, I'm Moon. For over 10 years, I've worked with people who struggle with self-defeating cycles, deep wounds, and understanding themselves. I aim to help you as you learn more about who you are and heal from patterns that no longer serve you. I want to help you be seen and validated, and accompany you on your journey as through transformation to your authentic self. I'm here to provide honesty, humor, and a safe space to explore who you are and who you have yet to be.
Hello! I’m Kalyn, a first-generation college graduate and Social Worker passionate about breaking mental health stigmas in the African American community. I specialize in working with African American clients but welcome people from all backgrounds. My ideal client feels overwhelmed, unheard, or stuck—and is ready to heal, grow, and feel empowered. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore life’s challenges. I’m here to help you move from survival to strength.
Hello! I’m Kalyn, a first-generation college graduate and Social Worker passionate about breaking mental health stigmas in the African American community. I specialize in working with African American clients but welcome people from all backgrounds. My ideal client feels overwhelmed, unheard, or stuck—and is ready to heal, grow, and feel empowered. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore life’s challenges. I’m here to help you move from survival to strength.
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.
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.
Anna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about helping adults & couples navigate mental health concerns and life stressors including family dynamics, trauma, co-parenting, sexual health, intimacy, self-worth, and attachment.
I also work with First Responders navigating trauma and work/life balance stressors.
I work with couples to build communication skills and bring true intentions to light and with individuals seeking to learn more about their pasts and future.
I am passionate about helping adults & couples navigate mental health concerns and life stressors including family dynamics, trauma, co-parenting, sexual health, intimacy, self-worth, and attachment.
I also work with First Responders navigating trauma and work/life balance stressors.
I work with couples to build communication skills and bring true intentions to light and with individuals seeking to learn more about their pasts and future.
If you're reading this page, you are likely experiencing some emotional distress and/or dissatisfaction that you would like support to understand and resolve. Perhaps you can identify causes and perhaps it just feels confusing. Meeting with someone to gain understanding around where these experiences originate, as well as tools to address them, is a great (and brave) step. I would love to chat to see if we may be a good fit in that important work.
If you're reading this page, you are likely experiencing some emotional distress and/or dissatisfaction that you would like support to understand and resolve. Perhaps you can identify causes and perhaps it just feels confusing. Meeting with someone to gain understanding around where these experiences originate, as well as tools to address them, is a great (and brave) step. I would love to chat to see if we may be a good fit in that important work.
Someone who would best fit my practice is motivated to create change in their life, even if they aren't sure how to do that yet. Someone who is seeking help with improving their mental health, working toward a personal or professional goal, coping with stressors of daily life, and/or wanting a space to be seen and heard would do well in my practice. I have experience working with a variety of goals including mental health, substance use, trauma, sex, life transitions, chronic health conditions, relationships & attachment patterns, as well as clients looking to explore stress management, LGBTQ identities, gender and sexuality.
Someone who would best fit my practice is motivated to create change in their life, even if they aren't sure how to do that yet. Someone who is seeking help with improving their mental health, working toward a personal or professional goal, coping with stressors of daily life, and/or wanting a space to be seen and heard would do well in my practice. I have experience working with a variety of goals including mental health, substance use, trauma, sex, life transitions, chronic health conditions, relationships & attachment patterns, as well as clients looking to explore stress management, LGBTQ identities, gender and sexuality.
I envision my ideal client as someone navigating anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. They seek understanding, a safe space, and coping skills. Their goals include symptom management, improved relationships, self-understanding, and personal growth. They desire to feel better, to improve their quality of life, and to lead a fulfilling, balanced, and happy life. They are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, and I am here to guide and support them every step of the way.
I envision my ideal client as someone navigating anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. They seek understanding, a safe space, and coping skills. Their goals include symptom management, improved relationships, self-understanding, and personal growth. They desire to feel better, to improve their quality of life, and to lead a fulfilling, balanced, and happy life. They are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, and I am here to guide and support them every step of the way.
I understand that life offers all sorts of stressors that impact our lives and our mental health and that can be difficult to navigate on our own. My ideal client is looking to work collaboratively to create positive change in their lives. I hope to empower individuals to become the best and most authentic versions of themselves. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who brings her authentic self into session using acceptance, curiosity and humor to meet clients where they are at. I believe in the importance of the relationship between client and therapist, and I make sure that therapy is safe space for everyone.
I understand that life offers all sorts of stressors that impact our lives and our mental health and that can be difficult to navigate on our own. My ideal client is looking to work collaboratively to create positive change in their lives. I hope to empower individuals to become the best and most authentic versions of themselves. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who brings her authentic self into session using acceptance, curiosity and humor to meet clients where they are at. I believe in the importance of the relationship between client and therapist, and I make sure that therapy is safe space for everyone.
I believe that therapy is a journey of self-discovery, and I consider it is a privilege to walk alongside my clients on this path. Developing a strong, trusting relationship is essential to this process, and it allows us to work through the challenges and achieve the changes that are meaningful to you. My approach to therapy is holistic, recognizing the mind-body connection and drawing on a range of therapeutic techniques to create a safe and personalized experience for each client.
I believe that therapy is a journey of self-discovery, and I consider it is a privilege to walk alongside my clients on this path. Developing a strong, trusting relationship is essential to this process, and it allows us to work through the challenges and achieve the changes that are meaningful to you. My approach to therapy is holistic, recognizing the mind-body connection and drawing on a range of therapeutic techniques to create a safe and personalized experience for each client.
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