What Trauma Therapy Helps With
Trauma can come from a single event or from years of chronic stress. It can be obvious, or it can be something you have carried quietly for a long time. Many people seek trauma therapy when they notice:
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Flashbacks, intrusive memories, or nightmares
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Feeling constantly on edge or easily overwhelmed
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Avoiding people, places, or situations
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Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe
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Emotional numbness or disconnection
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Shame, guilt, or self blame
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Trouble concentrating or sleeping
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Relationship strain or conflict
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Feeling stuck in old patterns
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Trauma is not only about what happened. It is also about how your mind and body learned to survive it. Therapy helps you understand those patterns and build a sense of safety, stability, and connection again.
How We Treat Trauma & PTSD
Our approach to trauma therapy is grounded in evidence based, trauma informed care. We focus on helping you feel safe, supported, and in control of your healing process.
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Treatment may include:
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy, also known as ART, for rapid trauma processing
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Trauma informed CBT to understand thoughts and patterns
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DBT skills for emotional regulation and grounding
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Mind body strategies to calm the nervous system
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Attachment focused therapy to rebuild trust and connection
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Processing past experiences at your pace
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Support for co occurring anxiety, depression, or substance use
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Healing does not mean forgetting what happened. It means reclaiming your life from it.
Therapists Who Treat Trauma & PTSD
Select an available specialist below to schedule your free consultation directly through our client portal.
Tanya Howard, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
​Specialties: Trauma, PTSD, substance use, co‑occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, behavioral addictions, stress, and life transitions.
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Approach: Tanya brings a calm, grounding presence to therapy, integrating Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), trauma‑informed care, and CBT/DBT‑based skills to help clients understand the emotional and physiological roots of their substance use. Her style is steady, compassionate, and insight‑oriented — helping clients process trauma, reduce shame, and build healthier patterns at a pace that feels safe. She focuses on the connection between past experiences and current behaviors, supporting clients in developing resilience, emotional regulation, and long‑term change.
Insurances accepted: Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, HealthPartners, Medica, Minnesota Medicaid (Medical Assistance), Medicare, Optum, UCare, UMR, UnitedHealthcare, and Out of Network self pay.
Rachelle Lewis LADC, PRE-LPCC​
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor & Pre-licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
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Specialties: Trauma, PTSD, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, depression, life transitions, co‑occurring disorders, substance use, mindfulness‑based behavior change.
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Approach: Calm, supportive, and person‑centered. Drawing from CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and EMDR, Rachelle helps clients gently explore the impact of past experiences, increase self‑understanding, strengthen coping skills, and make meaningful changes at a pace that feels right for them.
Insurances accepted: Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, HealthPartners, UCare, and Out of Network self pay.
Adam West LADC, PRE-LPCC​
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor & Pre-licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
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Specialties: Trauma, PTSD, substance use, co‑occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, behavioral addictions, stress, and life transitions.
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Approach: Grounded, insightful, and action-oriented. As an ART-trained therapist, Adam specializes in processing trauma and fostering deep personal insight. He actively integrates DBT skills to equip clients with practical tools for emotional regulation and navigating complex challenges.
Insurances accepted: Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, HealthPartners, Cigna and Evernorth, UCare, and Out of Network self pay.
What to Expect in Trauma Therapy
Your first session focuses on understanding your story, your symptoms, and what you want to change. We will talk about what feels overwhelming, what feels manageable, and what you need to feel safe in the process.
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In ongoing sessions, we will:
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Build grounding and stabilization skills
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Understand how trauma affects your thoughts, emotions, and body
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Process past experiences at a pace that feels safe
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Strengthen emotional regulation
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Reduce avoidance and fear based patterns
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Improve relationships and boundaries
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Support long term healing and resilience
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Trauma therapy is collaborative, paced, and centered on your comfort and readiness.