PTSD and Trauma Therapy in Minneapolis & Online

Your first session is a 75-minute appointment focused on understanding you—your experiences, the challenges you’re facing, and what you hope to gain from therapy. This thorough assessment helps us identify patterns, clarify goals, and begin shaping a personalized, evidence-based treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. It’s the foundation for meaningful, measurable progress and compassionate care that’s grounded in what works.

Yes. Therapy here is active, collaborative, and grounded in the treatments we know work best for trauma, anxiety, and depression. Most cognitive behavioral therapies are structured and time-limited, typically lasting 8-20 sessions. Therapy ends when you’ve met your goals—but some clients find it helpful to check in periodically for short booster sessions or may decide to continue working toward new goals beyond trauma recovery. Whether short-term or ongoing, you’ll have a clear plan, measurable progress, and expert guidance every step of the way.

While EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can be helpful for some, I specialize in therapies that have the strongest scientific support for treating PTSD—specifically Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). These gold-standard approaches are backed by decades of research and are recommended by leading organizations like the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and American Psychological Association (APA) for trauma recovery. My practice is grounded in delivering care that’s both effective and demonstrates measurable outcomes and lasting change. If you're curious about how PE or CPT might help you reclaim your life, I'm happy to walk you through what to expect.

Yes—when therapy is grounded in the treatments we know work, it can be life-changing. Evidence-based approaches like Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy are proven to reduce symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Trauma therapy helps you process what happened, shift unhelpful patterns, and reconnect with your values. With a clear plan and expert guidance, healing isn’t just possible—it’s measurable.

Getting started is simple. I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation to help you decide if working together feels like the right fit. If we move forward, you’ll receive access to my secure client portal where you can schedule appointments, complete intake forms, and manage your sessions with ease. Both in-person and online therapy options are available to support your comfort and convenience.

Like many psychologists, I’m an out-of-network provider and not contracted with insurance companies. This allows me to offer more flexible, individualized care and maintain a smaller caseload—so you receive focused attention and support.

Working outside of insurance also protects your privacy. I’m not required to share confidential information with insurers, and you won’t need a qualifying diagnosis that could become part of your permanent medical record. Insurance plans often limit the number of sessions or dictate who you can see. Choosing private pay gives you greater control over your care.