Trauma Therapy in Minnesota
Healing Starts with Safety, Support, and Understanding
Trauma can affect how you think, feel, and connect with others but healing is possible. Our experienced therapists provide compassionate, evidence-based trauma therapy in-person and through secure telehealth, helping adults across Minnesota move forward with confidence.
✓ In-Person in Coon Rapids
✓ Secure Telehealth Anywhere in Minnesota
✓ Most Major Insurance Plans Accepted
✓ Licensed, Trauma-Informed Therapists
Trauma Doesn't Have to Define Your Future
Trauma affects everyone differently. Some people experience anxiety, panic attacks, nightmares, or flashbacks. Others notice changes in relationships, trust, sleep, mood, or the ability to enjoy everyday life.
Whether your experiences happened recently or years ago, therapy can help you process what happened, develop healthy coping skills, and begin moving toward lasting healing.
At Agape Health & Wellness, we provide individualized trauma therapy tailored to your unique experiences, goals, and pace.
What Can Trauma Therapy Help With?
Trauma can show up in many ways, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, emotional numbness, hypervigilance, and challenges with trust or self-esteem. Therapy provides a supportive environment where you can work through these experiences and begin building a healthier future.
Our therapists help individuals address concerns such as:
Post-traumatic stress (PTSD)
Childhood trauma
Abuse and neglect
Domestic violence
Sexual trauma
Grief and traumatic loss
Anxiety and panic symptoms
Depression
Emotional regulation difficulties
Relationship and trust issues
Stress related to accidents, injuries, or medical trauma
Life transitions following traumatic events
Signs Trauma May Still Be Affecting You
Trauma doesn't always look the way people expect. Sometimes it shows up as anxiety, difficulty sleeping, feeling constantly on edge, avoiding certain situations, or struggling to trust others. Even if a traumatic experience happened years ago, its effects can continue to impact your daily life. Recognizing these signs is an important first step toward healing.
Anxiety or panic attacks
Depression
Trouble sleeping
Irritability
Difficulty concentrating
Feeling disconnected from yourself
Feeling constantly on edge
Difficulty trusting others
Flashbacks or intrusive memories
Nightmares
Avoiding certain places or people
Feeling emotionally numb
Our Approach to Trauma Therapy
Healing from trauma is about helping your brain and body process experiences so they no longer control your daily life. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches based on your needs, including:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), when appropriate
Every treatment plan is personalized because no two trauma stories are the same.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. Our team is here to answer your questions, verify your insurance, and help you schedule your first appointment.
You Don't Have to Carry This Alone
Healing is possible, and taking the first step may be easier than you think.
Our therapists provide compassionate, evidence-based trauma therapy for adults throughout Minnesota with secure telehealth appointments and fast access to care.
Request an appointment today and begin moving toward healing.
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Trauma therapy is specialized counseling that helps people process difficult experiences, reduce distressing symptoms, and develop healthier ways of coping.
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No. Your therapist will never force you to discuss traumatic experiences before you're ready. Therapy moves at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you.
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Every individual’s healing journey is different. The length of therapy depends on your experiences, goals, and personal needs.
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Absolutely! Many people begin trauma therapy years, or even decades, after a traumatic event and experience meaningful improvement.
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Yes. We provide secure telehealth trauma therapy for adults throughout Minnesota.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Your First Appointment Looks Like
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Meet Our Providers
Meet Your Therapist
Shirley Butcher
Shirley is a licensed therapist specializing in trauma, addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders. She is certified in EMDR and DBT and provides compassionate, evidence-based care to help clients achieve lasting healing and recovery.
Our scheduling team will help find an appointment that works for you and answer any insurance questions.
Your therapist will get to know you, understand what you're experiencing, and work with you to create a treatment plan.
Elizabeth Forrest
Liz is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in medication management, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and the treatment of co-occurring disorders.
Wyat Brueggeman
Wyat is helps individuals navigate mental health challenges, co-occurring disorders, and life transitions with compassionate, evidence-based care.
Angelica is a trauma-informed mental health provider who helps adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and co-occurring disorders through compassionate, person-centered care.
Angelica Torres
Leah Sjolie
Leah is a dually licensed Counselor with extensive experience in mental health. She provides evidence-based, trauma-informed care using approaches including CBT, DBT, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
Vincent Jaryan
Vincent is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, evidence-based care. He takes a holistic, patient-centered approach, partnering with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that support lasting mental wellness.
Monique Cherrier
Monique holds a Master of Science in Co-Occurring Disorders Recovery Counseling. She provides trauma-informed, collaborative care for adults navigating anxiety, depression, co-occurring disorders, stress, and life transitions.
Alexis Kite
Alexis specializes in trauma and mental health concerns with faith-based counseling. available upon request. She provides individualized, evidence-based care using approaches including IFS, EMDR, and DBT.
Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. Our team is here to answer your questions, verify your insurance, and help you schedule your first appointment.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. Our team is here to answer your questions, verify your insurance, and help you schedule your first appointment.