It’s time to heal from the past.

Trauma Therapist in Minneapolis / Saint Paul and across Minnesota

You are so much more than what happened to you.

Have you experienced something that has changed how you see yourself and the world?

Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes it can be a Big T event and sometimes it can be those little t events that accumulate over time. I like to call those little t events “paper cuts.” And sooner or later, if not tended to, those paper cuts turn into giant wounds. 

We often downplay our tough experiences, saying things like, “it wasn’t that bad” or “others have it worse.” We do this to cope and move on. However, when we refuse to recognize our pain or trauma because it doesn't seem severe enough, we hinder our healing process.

If you have had an experience that affects your ability to maintain healthy relationships, causes you to avoid certain situations, or keeps you from living an engaged, connected and secure life filled with purpose and joy, then you have experienced trauma AND trauma therapy can help.

Does this sound familiar?

Going about your day, you notice that you feel on edge and even unsafe – even when everything appears to be fine. You get triggered easily. You become angry out of nowhere and end up biting everyone’s head off.

You don't trust many people, including yourself. You often feel lonely and unfulfilled, even in close relationships. You try to rely on yourself but constantly anticipate what others want from you, making it hard to relax. Sleep is difficult, and when you do manage to sleep, nightmares wake you up, leaving you both anxious and tired.

You don’t have many memories from childhood. You know it wasn’t great but you also think it wasn’t “that bad.” You try to put it behind you and leave the past in the past. But a part of you still wonders if it’s still affecting you today.

There is no set timeline for healing from trauma, and all your thoughts, feelings, and experiences are valid.

You might find it hard to believe that things can change, or that you can feel happy and connected again.

You are stronger than you know.

Through Trauma Therapy people can feel…

  • more in control of their thoughts and emotions

  • less angry and triggered in everyday life

  • engaged and connected with themselves and those around them

  • calm and relaxed in both mind and body

  • confident and hopeful for the future

Trauma therapy can help.

I can help you develop practical skills to better manage your everyday life… paying close attention to those moments you find yourself unexpectedly triggered.

We can also explore and process the deeper wounds these experiences have left behind. You will grow new insight into your painful past experiences and start to challenge the negative beliefs or stories that you have come to believe about yourself, others and the world.

By processing these experiences and developing new insight and understanding of what happened to you and its impact, we will help you change your negative thought patterns and reactions so you can finally experience the relief and peace you deserve. 

We will work together to build you the life you have always dreamed of.

A life where you not only see yourself as strong, capable and wise but that you also feel it. You are more resilient than you realize. It takes a great deal of strength and courage to ask for help and I am so glad you are here.

Let me walk beside you on this healing journey. You are worth it!

Trauma Therapy can help you….


  • Live a life beyond survival mode.

  • Process traumatic memories and triggers so you can feel in control of your thoughts and emotions.

  • Improve your relationships with yourself and the people around you.

  • Identify patterns that have kept you stuck in the past and prevented you from moving forward.

  • Reclaim your sense of purpose and self-worth.

The journey back

The journey back to yourself begins here.

Questions?

FAQs

  • It is impossible to compare or measure trauma. Many times we think that what has happened to us isn’t trauma. I have heard clients say, “it wasn’t that bad,” “what happened to me wasn’t trauma, " or “I had a great childhood.” 

    Trauma is any experience that was overwhelming to your system, and left you feeling unsafe, powerless, and unprotected. If you have experienced something in your life that has impacted your sense of safety, security, belonging, or joy, and it continues to show up in your life today,  that is trauma.  And to be human is to experience trauma.

  • Trauma therapy does not require you to disclose and relive your painful experiences in detail. You will always get to decide what you feel comfortable sharing. For some people, it is important to talk about the past and for others they do not feel safe going there. You set the pace and will always have choices. The only goal is to help you feel better.

    I can work with you in ways that feel best for you. We will gently “clean out the wound” in order to create healing so you are able to find relief and begin living the life you were meant to lead.

  •  The most important thing is for you to feel comfortable with your therapist. Let’s schedule a free consultation and we can have a chance to see if we are a good match.

    I will answer any questions you may have and if you decide you would like to continue we can schedule your first appointment. If not, I will be happy to refer you to another clinician who might be a better fit.