Trauma Focused Therapists in Brainerd, MN

Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing? I'm Lindsey, a dedicated therapist and a current Military service member with experience working with individuals, families, youth, and crisis situations. I have a true passion for helping people of all ages find their path to personal growth and emotional well-being. Whether you're battling anxiety, wrestling with depression, or seeking ways to connect more deeply with your partner, I offer a client-centered and trauma focused approach to address your unique needs.

With extensive experience working with patients, I have developed a deep passion for supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and the unique complexities of foster care/adoption.

Hello! I’m a trauma therapist who is passionate about helping my clients heal and grow. I understand how difficult it can be to seek help when you’re struggling, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced grief, loss, or childhood trauma and are ready to take the first step towards healing. Note: I additionally have a special interest in working with parents who have lost a child, and am trained in utilizing EMDR with people who cope with dissociation.

Do you feel discouraged about the direction your life is going? Is it difficult lately for you to make decisions? Are you grieving because of unresolved challenges in your marriage or family relationships? Narrative therapy can help you sort out what is not working and how to take steps toward a healthier outlook. Getting unstuck and moving again is not as difficult as it may seem once barriers are identified and resolved. Your life goals are not beyond reach, and all things are possible one step at a time.

Welcome! Brene Brown, social worker/researcher states: "One day you will tell your story of how you overcame and what you went through and it will be someone else's survival guide". I believe in our ability to overcome our struggles in life, and how these can bring out our strengths and character that we otherwise would not have known in ourselves. Starting therapy is a journey and a courageous first step to take. I have confidence that with support and guidance you can find strength and meaning in the difficulties that bring you to therapy.

Do you feel like you haven’t been yourself lately? Perhaps you have experienced an upsetting, difficult, or traumatic event. You might find yourself thinking, “Am I broken? Am I crazy? What is wrong with me?” I specialize in helping people who are struggling with difficult life experiences to restore peace and purpose to their lives. I enjoy working with first responders, parents coping with pregnancy/postpartum, individuals struggling with anxiety, and Christians who are seeking a fellow believer to counsel them.

I earned my master's degree in Co-occurring Recovery Disorders Counseling from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, MN, in 2021. Shortly after, I relocated to the Brainerd, MN area to embrace a closer connection with family and nature. As a dually licensed professional in Minnesota, I hold credentials as both a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). I see therapy as a collaborative journey, where you are in the driver’s seat and I’m here in the passenger seat to help navigate. This is your journey, and we will only explore paths that align with your goals.

I have 4+ years of experience in working with trauma in all ages and genders. I utilize Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and it is helping so many people in a short amount of time! Contact me for a consultation regarding ART. I also work with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, borderline personality disorder, bipolar, post-traumatic stress disorder, and many other diagnoses.

Sometimes relationships and your mood can improve with small changes to your thoughts and behaviors. I have many years of experience working with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship conflict and trauma. I believe in a holistic approach that includes the mind, body, spiritual and emotions.

Hypnotherapy has helped hundreds of my clients from trauma that happened when they are children. If you have had a traumatic experience as a child, have done work with psychotherapy, there may be a part of your mind that is still not healed. Hypnotherapy work can help a client to regress to that part and work through that part's trauma in order to see the healing process through out the client's soul. The regression work with hypnotherapy has helped hundreds of my clients over the past 11 years. This will work for anyone who is interested and it is done in a safe, healthy, calm manner. Please contact today for more information.

I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, challenges of daily life, developing effective coping strategies and enhance quality of life. My passion lies in working with trauma survivors, providing a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences and work towards healing using evidence-based techniques. I have experience working with youth in crisis and can assist young people and their families through difficult times. Additionally, I have experience supporting individuals with autism and ADHD, helping them develop skills to thrive.

Our mission is to normalize mental health, reduce the stigma, strengthen the community, and help people reach their goals/dreams. We use your expertise on yourself, your strengths, and our knowledge about mental health to help you get what you want out of therapy. We are someone on the outside who can recognize patterns, challenge them when needed, offer ways to change that pattern, but we don't shame you if you don't want to, can't or are not ready. We understand that you need a connection, and aren't an "authority" figure. We acknowledge we are human too.

Anxiety? Depression? Just sick and tired of being sick and tired? We get it. Life can be a pain in the .....well.... a pain. Sometimes we just have to let it all out. Our team of experienced therapists get it. Trauma? YEP! ADHD? YEP! Military and public service? YEP! Let us help. We can offer you an alternative, non- doctory, take of your shoes and be comfy, place to let it all start to heal. We work with children, adults, couples, and families. Let us help you, help yourself.

I approach therapy with a family systems lens, working to foster change and improve the functioning of individuals and families they are part of. I provide therapy for young children ages 2-10, in addition to adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, challenging life transitions, self-esteem, and trauma. For adults, I utilize CBT and a person-centered approach to work towards a healthier and happier life that meets you where you're at, whatever stage of life that may be. For children, my work incorporates Play Therapy techniques to allow children to express emotions, process events, and build positive connections.

I have been a practicing therapist since 1998. I have a varied background of experiences over the last 2+ decades. My primary focus is to work with adults. My goal is to help clients find healing and build on the strengths that they already have with an approach that is best suited for them whether that be internal family systems, shame resilience, cognitive re-framing (with CBT), learning healthier relationship boundaries, emphasizing optimal lifestyle, and more. I am currently serving individual adult clients.

Are you struggling with mental health challenges or substance use disorders? Do you feel overwhelmed by the burdens of life, unable to cope with past traumas or current stressors? You're not alone, and there is help available. Hi, I'm Carlyn, a dually licensed professional with expertise in both mental health and addiction counseling. Through telehealth, I offer compassionate and evidence-based therapy to individuals dealing with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, and relationship difficulties.

Ready to sleep easier? I'm here to help with all of the things that keep you up at night. Trauma, anxiety, insomnia/sleep problems, stress with a partner or work? Ready to find balance in your life, call me! My clients are professionals and parents who are ready to put to bed the things that keep them awake when they should be asleep. We address work-life balance, boundaries, and old patterns, including being everything to everyone. My clients appreciate a practical, honest, no BS style that gets them on the right path to feeling better. They want a practical approach to help get results juggling soccer schedules or board members.

I enjoy working with indiviuals experiencing life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief and loss and attachment related concerns. Through deep exploration, individuals gain insight into their internal world, learn to accept and feel compassion for all of themselves and create a sense of balance and peace within.

Modern science meets ancient wisdom. Tried traditional therapy and it hasn't helped you in the way you'd like? Looking for a holistic approach that includes the physical body in the healing of the emotional and mental body? I can help! I provide an inclusive environment that allows healing to take place on a variety of levels. Embodied counseling & somatic therapy uses body practices intertwined with traditional talk therapy, weaving in research backed therapeutic yoga techniques such as breathwork, movement, and mindfulness to regulate the nervous system, process emotions, and assist you in healing depression, anxiety, and trauma.