Trauma and PTSD therapists in Elk River, MN
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Elk River, Minnesota 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
Dr. Lisa Wilke
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Have you been through something difficult that continues to haunt you? Have you found it challenging to get through your day without thinking about what happened to you? Trauma and toxic stress can leave a profound impact for years, when left unprocessed. Perhaps, you thought you could forget, but haven’t. Or maybe you were okay for a while, yet symptoms have resurfaced recently.
How might it feel to get back to your life? Imagine what it would be like to feel at ease, confident, and in charge again. To worry less and live more. There is hope. I can help you get there. Schedule an initial consultation through my website to get started.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elk River, MN
Online in Elk River, MN
PTSD/Trauma
Amanda Wolfsteller
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
As a compassionate therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Whether it’s healing from sexual abuse, physical violence, or grief, I provide evidence-based strategies to promote resilience and recovery. TF-CBT, which I am certified in, integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques, family therapy, and trauma-sensitive interventions. Together, we work towards empowering clients to reclaim their well-being and find hope after trauma.
12 Years Experience
Online in Elk River, MN (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Omni Mental Health, Inc.
Counselor/Therapist, Multi-Specialty Therapy Group
Experiencing trauma can leave lasting effects on your mind and body, often leading to symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) such as flashbacks, anxiety, and emotional numbness. At Omni Mental Health, we offer trauma-informed therapy designed to create a safe, supportive space where you can process painful experiences at your own pace. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches like EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and somatic techniques to help reduce symptoms, rebuild resilience, and restore a sense of safety and control. We are committed to supporting your healing journey with empathy and understanding.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elk River, MN
Online in Elk River, MN
PTSD/Trauma
Shelly Melroe
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
The suffering and symptoms causes by trauma and neglect are not a life sentence. Decades of trauma research shed light on the mind-body's natural capacity to heal and grow through incident as well as complex trauma. Talk therapy can be limited because it misses the fundamental that trauma is held in the body. Restoration requires understanding the degree of under-development in the nervous system functioning, bringing compassion for the embodied habits of survival that have become maladaptive in your life today. Shelly will guide you with neural based interventions that can restore the felt sense of safety in the body, releasing the feelings of being trapped. You may then find the empowerment to engage with your emotional system to integrate your past so you can live in the present.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elk River, MN
Online in Elk River, MN
PTSD/Trauma
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
In-Person Near Elk River, MN
Online in Elk River, MN
PTSD/Trauma
Peg Roberts
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I am certified in EMDR and it has been a powerful tool to help with trauma and PTSD. I can help with whatever trauma you've experienced.
28 Years Experience
Online in Elk River, MN (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Carolynn Hanzal
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LICSW
Trauma is stored in the brain and body. To manage trauma and PTSD symptoms you don't always need to rehash it. Together we build ground skills that are practical that you can use anywhere. I help clients understand why their brain more.
10 Years Experience
Online in Elk River, 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
In-Person Near Elk River, MN
Online in Elk River, 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 Elk River, MN (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Meghan Miller
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Trauma can impact the nervous system long after the event has passed, affecting relationships, work performance, emotional regulation, and your sense of safety. You may notice heightened anxiety, emotional numbness, difficulty trusting others, or feeling stuck in patterns that don’t make logical sense. In therapy, I take a structured, evidence-based approach grounded in CBT and trauma-informed care to help you process painful experiences safely and at your own pace. Our work focuses on restoring a sense of control, strengthening coping skills, and helping your mind and body move from survival mode toward greater stability and integration.
14 Years Experience
Online in Elk River, MN (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Elk River, MN Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Elk River, MN average 15 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (33%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
32%
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
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 28% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 26% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 26% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Men |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |
| 22% | Black / African American |