Online Trauma and PTSD therapists in Forest Lake, Minnesota MN
Find experienced online trauma and PTSD therapists in Forest Lake who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
PTSD/Trauma
Allison Gildner
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LPCC, PMH-C
Trauma is one of my top specialties. I often work with clients who have experienced horrific events; I am inspired by their ability to survive and move forward with such experiences. Yet, I know that trauma can have a lifelong impact. You may have experienced trauma years ago that continues to haunt you, or perhaps recently you endured something unexpected that has left you reeling and living a reality you never prepared for. Whatever the situation, I am prepared to work with you through the trauma to regain a sense of control, restore peace, and move forward with confidence.
11 Years Experience
Online in Forest Lake, MN
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Brittany Jacobson
Psychologist, PhD, CST
If you’re living with the effects of trauma, you may notice anxiety, numbness, or feeling stuck in survival mode. I provide a supportive, structured space to help you process these experiences safely and at a manageable pace. Together, we work toward healing that allows you to feel at peace, confident, and empowered.
10 Years Experience
Online in Forest Lake, MN
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Colby Cohen-Archer
Psychologist, PhD
Trauma lives in our bodies, wreaking havoc on your nervous system, emotional reactivity, and relationships. Whether your trauma comes from early childhood experiences or a traumatic childbirth experience, we can work together to help you heal. I will help you tell your story in a setting of safety. If you prefer not to rehash what happened, we can help your body and mind process the lingering emotions, body sensations, and intrusive images using an eye movement therapy called Accelerated Resolution Therapy. This helps reduce symptoms in just a few sessions, often only one session. Clients says they are surprised at the quick relief from ART. Using traditional talk therapy or ART, we can continue to process what happened and help you learn to relate to the world in a different way, or help you prepare for future situations that are similar. Many women who have experienced traumatic births find ART helpful in enabling them to decide whether to have more children from a clear mind and not from a place of fear.
28 Years Experience
Online in Forest Lake, MN
PTSD/Trauma
Inner World Counseling Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
This is the big one—your absolute core specialty. For Trauma and PTSD, we want this description to be the definitive statement of your clinical expertise. It should speak directly to the reality of living with a dysregulated nervous system, Complex PTSD (CPTSD), and the survival habits (like over-functioning and fawning) that people develop just to get through the day.
Here are a few options that firmly establish your expertise and highlight your evidence-based tools:
Option 1: Full-Spectrum & Root-Cause Focused (Recommended)
"I specialize in helping adults heal from the profound, lasting impacts of trauma, PTSD, and Complex PTSD (CPTSD). Trauma fundamentally alters how your nervous system perceives safety, often leaving you trapped in a state of high alert, struggling with intrusive thoughts, or dealing with a relentless inner critic. I look beyond surface-level symptoms to address the root causes of your distress. Utilizing gold-standard, evidence-based trauma modalities—including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)—I provide a highly specialized, structured, yet deeply compassionate space. Together, we will gently process painful past experiences, dismantle the survival habits that keep you stuck, and help your brain and body finally find a true, lasting sense of safety
9 Years Experience
Online in Forest Lake, MN (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
For more than 33 years, I’ve worked with adults whose lives have been shaped by experiences that were overwhelming, prolonged, or carried alone for a long time. Many are thoughtful, highly responsible people who have learned to keep going, even when something inside feels stuck, numb, or on edge.
This often includes early family dynamics that were never named as “trauma,” but still live in your body and relationships. When these kinds of experiences are ongoing or rooted in early life, they are often described as complex trauma, C‑PTSD, or developmental trauma.
Difficult or frightening experiences can also arise from single incidents or periods of crisis, such as medical trauma, accidents, or other shocks. These experiences may or may not meet criteria for PTSD, but they can still leave a lasting imprint.
These experiences can influence how you understand yourself, how you move through relationships, and how your nervous system responds to daily life. You may notice changes in mood, concentration, or energy. Some people feel constantly on alert, others shut down, and many move between the two. For some, there is a clear “before and after” in their life; for others, there is a quieter sense of having experienced more than most people realize.
In our work together, we focus on building safety and softening the impact of trauma, including PTSD and C‑PTSD, on your daily life. We pay close attention to how it impacts your body, nervous system, and relationships and to the patterns and roles that once helped you cope but may now feel limiting or costly. We move at a pace that respects your capacity and what feels possible right now, with an emphasis on choice and partnership throughout the process.
26 Years Experience
Online in Forest Lake, MN
PTSD/Trauma
Balance Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Living with trauma or PTSD can feel like carrying a weight that others can’t see. At Balance, providers like Davonna “Dee” Wilson, DNP, FNP, PMHNP, specialize in helping patients find safety, healing, and hope.
Dee understands how trauma affects both mind and body. She creates a space where patients can share their experiences without judgment, then works with them to build a treatment plan that may include therapy collaboration, medication, and practical strategies for daily life.
With compassion and expertise, Balance providers walk alongside patients—reminding them they don’t have to face trauma alone.
31 Years Experience
Online in Forest Lake, MN (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Jennifer Whaley
Psychologist, PsyD
I specialize in trauma therapy. I create a place to slowly though steadily work through the pains that develop after a trauma. Common traumas I treat include childhood abuse and neglect, sexual trauma, combat/military, and relational trauma.
10 Years Experience
Online in Forest Lake, MN (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Chad T. Allen
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MA, LPCC
I am a psychoanalyst in private practice in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area, working with adults who have experienced trauma or continue to feel affected by overwhelming or distressing events. Trauma can shape emotional experience in ways that include anxiety, emotional numbing, intrusive memories, or difficulties with trust and safety in relationships.
My work is grounded in the belief that traumatic experiences require careful and respectful attention over time. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy provides a space to approach these experiences gradually, allowing individuals to develop understanding and meaning without pressure to revisit experiences before they feel ready. As the impact of trauma becomes more understandable, individuals often experience greater emotional stability and freedom in their relationships and daily lives.
I also work with couples when the effects of trauma influence intimacy or communication within the relationship.
12 Years Experience
Online in Forest Lake, MN
PTSD/Trauma
Emily Bennings
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Developmental trauma stems from early childhood abuse from a trusted caregiver, usually repeated over time. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment are particularly helpful in helping clients heal from these disorders.
18 Years Experience
Online in Forest Lake, MN
PTSD/Trauma
Jennifer Masters
Life Coach, Ba Psychology, CF Thanatology, D Kessler – Grief Grief Coach Certif,M Devine – Grief Coach Certif
Traumatic grief can happen when a death is sudden, unexpected, violent, unexplained, or impossible to make sense of. This may include losses connected to suicide, overdose, accidents, homicide, sudden medical events, or deaths where the cause or circumstances feel unclear. Any death can feel traumatic, but traumatic grief often carries an extra layer of shock because the person was here, and then suddenly they were not.
I support adults navigating traumatic grief, including the fear, confusion, anger, guilt, unanswered questions, looping thoughts, and emotional overwhelm that can follow this kind of loss. When a death feels random, preventable, unclear, or deeply unfair, the mind often tries to search for reasons, blame, facts, or something that will make the loss feel less unbearable.
As a certified grief coach, I help clients understand why traumatic grief can feel different from other grief experiences. I acknowledge and normalize what they are thinking and feeling, explain these reactions in plain language, and offer practical tools to help manage triggers, intrusive thoughts, overwhelm, guilt, anger, and the search for answers after a traumatic or unclear death.
6 Years Experience
Online in Forest Lake, MN (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Kimberly E. Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP, APIT
I have worked with clients who have been traumatized as a child, teenager, adult or older adult. Trauma can occur due to emotional, physical, sexual or psychological assault. Everyone experiences and manages their trauma exposure in their own unique way. Sometimes we are not even aware of events that have happened to us or have spent a lifetime trying not to remember. Regardless, that experience can impact how we think about and treat ourselves and others. Depending on the severity and duration of that trauma, it is not uncommon for it to affect our ability to work, parent, maintain relationships, function and even tolerate being around others. I work with clients who have experienced physical and psychological abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation, combat or military trauma, racism, discrimination and marginalization, sexism and violence. Everyone's story is unique and I work to help that individual process those experiences at a pace that they can manage to reclaim the life they deserve.
19 Years Experience
Online in Forest Lake, MN (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Brent Peak
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a powerful and efficient approach to healing trauma and PTSD, often bringing significant relief in just one session, with most clients needing no more than 3-5. Unlike traditional talk therapy, ART helps your brain rapidly process and reframe traumatic memories, so they no longer feel overwhelming or intrusive. You don’t have to relive the details of what happened—ART works gently and effectively to reduce distress, ease triggers, and restore a sense of calm. If you’re struggling with flashbacks, anxiety, or the lingering effects of trauma, ART can help you find lasting relief and move forward with confidence.
Trauma isn’t just something that happened in the past—it’s something your body and mind are still carrying. If you’ve experienced trauma, whether from childhood, relationships, or a specific event, you might feel stuck in patterns of fear, anxiety, or emotional numbness. Maybe you struggle with flashbacks, nightmares, or an inability to fully relax, as if your nervous system is constantly bracing for danger. Even when you try to move forward, certain triggers can bring the past rushing back, making it feel like it’s happening all over again. This isn’t just in your head—your brain has stored trauma in a way that keeps it feeling fresh and unresolved.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) helps your brain reprocess trauma so it no longer controls you. Unlike traditional therapy that requires talking about painful experiences over and over, ART works quickly to change how trauma is stored in the brain—without reliving the pain. In just a few sessions, ART can reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories, allowing you to move forward without being constantly triggered. Therapy isn’t about forgetting the past—it’s about breaking free from its grip, so you can feel safe, present, and in control of your life again. You don’t have to stay trapped in survival mode—healing is possible, and you deserve peace.
11 Years Experience
Online in Forest Lake, MN
PTSD/Trauma
Daniel Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Together with compassion and courage let's confront the experiences which have had an impact on your life; and free you from those emotional anchors.
6 Years Experience
Online in Forest Lake, MN (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Jordan Johnson, Creating Connection PLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC(WI), LPC(VA), LPCC(MN)
I use a CBT approach to help individuals work through unprocessed traumatic stress to find peace and hope for the future.
15 Years Experience
Online in Forest Lake, MN (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Natasha Shukla
Psychologist, PhD., LPC
Experiencing relational trauma can be incredibly challenging, and the wounds it leaves can affect every aspect of your life. In therapy, I'm here to offer a helping hand to individuals seeking healing from relational trauma. We'll create a safe and understanding space where you can process the pain and confusion caused by past experiences. Together, we'll explore how these traumas have impacted you and work on building resilience, self-compassion, and healthier ways of connecting with others. Healing is a personal journey, and I'm here to walk alongside you, offering support and guidance as you rediscover a sense of safety, trust, and meaningful connections in your life. Your path to healing begins here.
15 Years Experience
Online in Forest Lake, MN
PTSD/Trauma
Mike Kosim
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I am here to tell you that you are enough. I can help you through EMDR and family-of-origin work to help uncover and rebuild the life patterns that may not be serving you well. Sometimes these patterns show up as Anxiety. Sometimes these patterns show up as depression. Sometimes you know or suspect you have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Does it feel like sometimes you just keep looking for words describing what's wrong with you?
Diagnoses are not you. You're not broken. I can help you build the life you want to lead.
16 Years Experience
Online in Forest Lake, MN
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Samantha Kallberg
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
My goal is to provide a space of compassion and support that helps you understand yourself and feel at ease in your mind and body.
8 Years Experience
Online in Forest Lake, MN (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Kristen Jackson Banister
Counselor/Therapist, M.A. LPC SEP
Trauma and PTSD can impact how you feel in your body, how you relate to others, and how safe the world feels. You may experience hypervigilance, shutdown, reactivity, or patterns that feel hard to change. My approach is somatic and trauma-informed, meaning we work gently with your nervous system to build a sense of safety, regulation, and capacity before processing deeper experiences. Healing happens at a pace that your body can sustain.
18 Years Experience
Online in Forest Lake, MN
PTSD/Trauma
Melissa Jermann
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Trauma can leave a lasting imprint, shaping how you see yourself, others, and the world around you. Our practice is dedicated to helping you process and heal from trauma in a safe and compassionate space. Using trauma-focused therapies, such as Cognitive Processing Therapy and EMDR, we’ll work to untangle the effects of past experiences, rebuild your sense of safety, and help you move toward a life that feels more balanced and whole. Whether you’re dealing with recent trauma or carrying the weight of experiences from the past, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
9 Years Experience
Online in Forest Lake, MN
PTSD/Trauma
Amanda S. Vaught
Psychologist, PsyD
Trauma can haunt you for years and dictate how you should live your life. I focus on the impact of trauma which can result in PTSD, C-PTSD anxiety, depression, relationship problems, insecurity, and overthinking. I approach therapy from a trauma- informed lens with a light-hearted, genuine, and non-judgmental attitude. I provide a safe space for you to share that thing/event/story that is hard to talk about.
14 Years Experience
Online in Forest Lake, MN (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Forest Lake, Minnesota Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Forest Lake, Minnesota average 16 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Trauma and PTSD (100%), Anxiety or Fears (88%), and Depression (75%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 75% | Depression |
| 62% | Stress |
| 54% | Self Esteem |
| 53% | Loss or Grief |
| 45% | Social Anxiety |