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

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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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.

Ready to Take the First Step?