Online Trauma and PTSD therapists in Saint Paul, Minnesota MN
Find experienced online trauma and PTSD therapists in Saint Paul 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.
Hannah Muetzelfeld
Psychologist, PhD
I specialize in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidence-based treatment for PTSD and trauma-related symptoms. CPT helps individuals process and reframe unhelpful beliefs related to their trauma, allowing them to regain a sense of safety, trust, and control in their lives. I work collaboratively with clients to adaptively apply this modality to each unique case.
12 Years Experience
Online in Saint Paul, MN (Online Only)
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
When the foundation of trust shaken (if not feeling broken) through experiences of trauma, the approach to restoring one's life must always be one of sensitivity, patience, and compassion. Without this, there will always be a risk that it will never feel safe enough to heal.
17 Years Experience
Online in Saint Paul, MN
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 Saint Paul, MN
Julien Moe
Hypnotherapist, Diploma in Clinical and Applied Hypnosis, Diploma in Life Coaching
PTSD can be effectively treated or managed using hypnotherapy, often as an adjunct to traditional therapies, as evidenced by studies indicating significant improvements in symptoms like nightmares and flashbacks. It is used to address root causes and provides controlled access to memories, lowering physiological reactivity.Key Details on Hypnotherapy for PTSD:How it Works: Hypnosis helps individuals with PTSD access a deep state of relaxation, making the subconscious more receptive to positive suggestions, which reframes the emotional response to trauma.Targeted Symptoms: Hypnotherapy can reduce PTSD-related anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, and emotional numbing.Techniques: Approaches include clinical hypnosis, solution-focused hypnotherapy, and self-hypnosis techniques to help patients manage anxiety on their own.
Trauma and PTSD are not as bad as they sound.I will help you cope with the symptoms. I will help you revisit your trauma and have closure once and for all. I use Dicit hypnotherapy to help you get resilient. I will help you recover and find peace. Patients with this disorder are getting resilient in no time. So should you.
10 Years Experience
Online in Saint Paul, MN
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 Saint Paul, MN
Sharon Davern MSED, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed in Minnesota, Tennessee
Trauma and PTSD should only be treated by someone who has extensive experience with it. I spent many years working with people who have suffered trauma and developed PTSD. I rely on an approach called Prolonged Exposure therapy which does not mean that you are actively exposed to the source of your trauma but rather we work through these issues both in looking at the trauma and in what ways it has affected your life.
37 Years Experience
Online in Saint Paul, MN (Online Only)
Peter Hoistad
Drug and Alcohol Counselor, LADC
This is the diagnosis that I have the most experience working with. I prefer meeting a client where they are at and what level of comfortability they are with sharing their traumatic experiences. If someone doesn't want to relive the past over and over again, then we can focus on the current and future to see how we can work together to lower the symptoms.
2 Years Experience
Online in Saint Paul, MN
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 Saint Paul, MN (Online Only)
Know Thyself Healing & Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, LPCC, LGSW
Trauma and PTSD can affect how you think, feel, and relate to others. We use trauma-informed therapies such as EMDR, Brainspotting, and ART to help you process experiences and regain a sense of safety and control.
28 Years Experience
Online in Saint Paul, MN
Dr. Hina Siddiqui; Insights Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP, LP
I specialize in trauma-focused therapy for individuals with a wide range of trauma experiences, including complex and developmental trauma. My work is tailored to address the lasting emotional, cognitive, and relational effects of trauma, helping clients feel safer in their bodies, regain a sense of control, and reduce symptoms such as hypervigilance, emotional overwhelm, and avoidance. Using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches, I support clients in processing traumatic experiences at a pace that feels safe and empowering, with the goal of fostering resilience, stability, and long-term healing.
19 Years Experience
Online in Saint Paul, MN
Dr. Char Houben
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Dr. Houben has extensive advanced training in complex trauma.
11 Years Experience
Online in Saint Paul, MN
Lee Chase
Psychologist, Ph.D.
The impact of a single, traumatic event or experiencing an environment that provides a chronic sense of danger can have a debilitating effect on how we view the world and how we function in it. Through therapy, we'll identify how your experiences of trauma are manifested in your body and thoughts, and work on improving upon your awareness of triggers and improving coping behaviors.
32 Years Experience
Online in Saint Paul, MN
Dayna Nelson, PsyD, LP
Psychologist, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist
EMDR therapy is an integrative psychotherapy and uses a technique called bilateral stimulation to repeatedly activate opposite sides of the brain. Dr Nelson uses EMDR to facilitate the bilateral stimulation. EMDR seems to help the brain reprocess the trapped memories is such a way that normal information processing is resumed. Dr. Nelson uses EMDR to help clients uncover and process beliefs that developed as the result of relational traumas, or childhood abuse and/or neglect
24 Years Experience
Online in Saint Paul, MN
Orka Health and Wellness, PLLC
Counselor/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LMFT, LPCC
Healing the Roots of Trauma
Whether you have experienced a single overwhelming event or years of chronic stress (complex trauma), we provide a safe, regulated environment where you can finally begin to process and release the weight of the past.
Our Specialized Trauma Tools
Traditional talk therapy can sometimes reach a plateau when it comes to trauma. That is why we utilize advanced, "bottom-up" neurological approaches that work directly with the brain’s survival centers:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): A gold-standard treatment that helps the brain "reprocess" traumatic memories so they no longer trigger intense emotional or physical pain.
Brainspotting: A powerful method that uses your field of vision to find where trauma is held in the subcortical brain, allowing for deep emotional release and healing.
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy): Focuses on emotional regulation and distress tolerance, giving you the skills to manage "triggers" in your daily life.
Youth-Focused Trauma Care (Ages 10+): We use specialized interactive software to help children and teens express and process difficult experiences in a way that feels safe and manageable.
Our Collaborative Healing Process
We never rush the trauma process. You are the leader of your journey, and we are your expert guides.
5 Years Experience
Online in Saint Paul, MN (Online Only)
Rising Phoenix Therapy - Dempsey Young, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Trauma is my BIGGEST specialty and have worked a lot across my entire career in this area. Trauma affects everyone differently, and I know that each person's journey through it is unique. Over the years, I’ve learned and applied a variety of proven techniques to help people in ways that feel right for them. Trauma can show up in many ways, like struggling with self-esteem, feeling shame, staying in unhealthy relationships, having trouble setting boundaries, times of dissociation, or feeling stuck in fight/flight/fawn mode. It can also lead to anxiety, depression, and nightmares. I believe that, together, we can work toward not just surviving, but truly healing and thriving on your path forward.
12 Years Experience
Online in Saint Paul, MN (Online Only)
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 Saint Paul, MN
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 Saint Paul, MN
Erin Severe
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed and unable to cope with daily demands? Do you have unresolved trauma from past experiences which make it difficult to function? Utilizing a Cognitive Behavior (CBT) approach, we will help develop new ways to respond to your past and help you take charge of your life.
18 Years Experience
Online in Saint Paul, MN (Online Only)
Becky Magner
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
My approach is grounded in understanding the impact of trauma on the mind and body, utilizing evidence-based techniques to help process experiences, rebuild trust, and restore a sense of safety. Whether addressing recent events or long-standing wounds, I work collaboratively to empower you on your journey toward resilience, recovery, and renewed strength.
11 Years Experience
Online in Saint Paul, MN (Online Only)
Ann Niebuhr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Somatic, Psychodynamic, Relational, Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Narrative Therapy, Behavioral Activation (BA), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Exposure Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Bowen Family Systems, Attachment Based, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), TF-CBT
10 Years Experience
Online in Saint Paul, MN (Online Only)
Saint Paul is home to one of the largest concentrations of Hmong Americans in the country, as well as significant Somali, Karen, and East African communities, making culturally competent and multilingual therapists — particularly those with Southeast Asian language skills — especially valuable. The city's proximity to Minneapolis means it shares much of the broader Twin Cities therapy ecosystem, but Saint Paul maintains its own community-based networks serving a more ethnically diverse and working-class population. Regions Hospital provides institutional mental health resources alongside community clinics serving underserved populations. Saint Paul's cold winters and close-knit neighborhood character shape a therapy culture that values warmth, directness, and community connection.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Saint Paul, Minnesota Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Saint Paul, 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
| 65% |
Female |
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| 32% |
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 |
| 44% | Social Anxiety |