Trauma Therapy & PTSD Treatment in Minneapolis, MN

Trauma Therapy & PTSD Treatment in Minneapolis, MN

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Trauma doesn't stay in the past. It manifests through how your body reacts to stress, the relationships you steer clear of, the hypervigilance that never fully relaxes, and moments that unexpectedly drag you back. Struggling with what happened isn't a sign of weakness. It's a normal reaction to an abnormal experience. Radiant Recovery offers specialized trauma therapy and PTSD treatment in Minneapolis -- including EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) -- provided by clinicians who understand how trauma affects BIPOC, immigrant, and LGBTQ+ communities differently. We accept Minnesota Medicaid. Same-week appointments are available.

Who We Help

Black and BIPOC adults experiencing racial trauma

Minneapolis has been at the center of national conversations about racial violence and police conduct. The psychological impact on Black Minneapolis residents -- grief, hypervigilance, anger, avoidance -- is real, documented, and clinical. Our BIPOC therapists work within a racial trauma framework. You will not need to defend or explain your experience.

East African and immigrant communities

Refugees and immigrants from Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and other communities may carry trauma from war, displacement, and family separation--layered with acculturative stress in a new country. Our multilingual, culturally grounded clinicians are prepared for this work.

Survivors of domestic violence

Trauma bonding, hypervigilance, shame, and grief are common issues among DV survivors. Our therapists are trained in trauma-sensitive methods that emphasize safety and client control throughout treatment.

First responders and healthcare workers

Vicarious trauma and occupational PTSD are common among EMTs, nurses, police, and social workers. We provide confidential, non-judgmental care for people in helping professions who rarely seek help themselves.

Trauma Presentations We Treat

- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) -- full diagnostic criteria

- Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) and Developmental Trauma

- Racial and historical trauma

- Medical trauma and birth trauma

- Sexual assault and abuse trauma

- Childhood trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

- Occupational trauma and vicarious traumatization

- Community trauma -- including those affected by high-profile incidents in Minneapolis

Evidence-Based Trauma Therapies

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

A structured, evidence-based treatment recognized by the APA, VA, and WHO. It helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories, so they lose their emotional charge. Does not require a detailed verbal narration of trauma. Available in person and via telehealth, with validated virtual bilateral stimulation.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

A 12-session protocol targeting the 'stuck points'--beliefs trauma creates about yourself, others, and the world. One of the two treatments the VA considers most effective for PTSD. Particularly beneficial for survivors of assault.

Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)

Particularly effective for adolescents and adults dealing with childhood trauma. Incorporates psychoeducation, coping skills, and structured trauma narrative work.

Somatic and Body-Based Approaches

Trauma lives in the body. For clients for whom talk therapy alone has felt insufficient, our clinicians integrate somatic awareness, grounding techniques, and nervous system regulation work.

Insurance Accepted in Minneapolis

Minnesota Medicaid (MA, MinnesotaCare, UCare, Hennepin Health, Blue Plus, HealthPartners Medicaid), Medicare, BCBS MN, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare. PTSD and trauma diagnoses are covered under qualifying plans.