Maple Grove Therapists specializing in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Sara Bidler

I am in my final year of training to become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, which is a powerful approach to addressing and healing from traumatic experiences.

Elizabeth Braun

In addition to my experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I have past experience as a psychiatric nurse, emergency nurse, and sexual assault nurse examiner. These experiences have provided me with a broad array of skills to utilize when working with my patients. I have experience working with patients across the lifespan who have survived trauma, grappled with chronic mental illness, and struggled with substance use.

Jen Atherton

Sexual Wellness Institute

At Sexual Wellness Institute, we provide individual, couples, and group therapy. ​Our therapists provide many kinds of therapy, with extensive training and experience working with couples and sexual concerns. We are trained to help you with any sexual concerns and love helping couples deepen their connection, enhance their intimacy, learn how to manage conflict better, and more! Additionally, all of our therapists are trained in EMDR, a tool proven effective for treating trauma or distressing events.

Radiant Living Therapy

We are trained as marriage and family therapists – the only type of therapist that is trained systemically and specifically to help relationships. ​​We also have therapists who specialize in EMDR for Trauma.

Amber Schneider

I am certified in EMDR and utilize this therapeutic approach in conjunction with other approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing. I hold a master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of Minnesota, and have over 10 years of experience providing clinical services to in a variety of mental health settings. A majority of my professional career has been providing individual therapy to adults with a focus on the treatment of trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, life transitions, relationship issues, and boundaries.

Tara LeBaron

I have specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Advanced Training in Complex Trauma and Dissociation and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With these specialties, I am able to integrate tools from each modality to help you start building a life you want to live.

Parasol Wellness

We've carefully curated a team of professionals with varying backgrounds and trainings, allowing us to serve a wider range of clients and also providing us the opportunity to learn and grow from each other. We have art therapists, provide animal assisted therapy, play therapy, sand tray therapy. We work with couples, families, and individuals. We can help with divorce, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, parenting- the list goes on and on! We do believe that the relationship is the most important factor in the success of therapy. And, as such, we encourage our clients to take the time to find a therapist who feels like a good fit. If you're not comfortable talking with your therapist, then therapy isn't likely to be helpful for you no matter how many certifications a therapist might have.

Alison Potter

I have a Master of Social Work Degree, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I am continually undergoing training for sandplay therapy. I have worked in a variety of settings, including: outpatient, school-based, residential treatment centers and community based. I incorporate a variety of therapeutic approaches to support clients in regaining balance and experience healing. I utilize holistic and relational strategies. I emphasize client-centered care, a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship, a safe environment, and a collaborative approach where you feel heard and empowered. I strive to provide a place where clients experience inner healing, worthiness, growth, and live authentically. It would be an honor to meet you and discuss the next steps.

Sydney Bandemer

I offer an integrative and systemic approach to working with individuals, families, & couples, from adolescence through adulthood. Together, we can work through complex communication issues, trauma patterns, and relationship conflicts. I provide an open and nonjudgmental space, and welcome all individuals, partnerships, and families, as well as all cultural and racial identities. I believe that change is possible within all of my clients, and I believe that people have the resources within themselves that they need to change and grow. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I put large amounts of my personality and humor into therapy sessions - expect to laugh while you work!

Candice Ellis

I am a mental health therapist, business consultant & coach with more than 20 years of business experience and 5 years counseling experience. I hold a certification in dialectal behavioral therapy in additional to my masters in business administration and psychology. I am working towards my trauma certification. My experience includes counseling with an emphasis on prevention and to promote optimum mental health. I strive to bring an effective blend of experience, expertise, and clarity to the counseling process in order to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing from within. With a blend of acumen and experience, I help those in professional roles create paradigm shifts that end in measurable results for their businesses and careers. Whether it is career advancement strategies or business & leadership development concepts, I realize a healthy mind is the first step in achieving one’s full potential.

Claudia Wood

I have my Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, MN. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a board-approved clinical supervisor for LPCC's and LPC's. I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist. I have advanced training in sex therapy. I am pursuing a certification from the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). I use CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. This just means that I help you to connect your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and then teach you how to work through each crisis. I love using positive affirmations and self-esteem exercises. I want you to know your worth by the time we finish our work together.

Jesika Austad

As a trauma-informed, Licensed Psychologist, I have the skills and experience to help you understand how you operate in relationships and how your cumulative life experiences have shaped how you see and interact with the world. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ folks, trauma, and religious/spiritual concerns/trauma. I can work with you to connect with and understand yourself in a way you have not been able to on your own or with other therapists. Together we can help you connect with yourself, heal, and cultivate meaningful and lasting relationships. We all feel misunderstood and lost at times. You deserve to be fully known and have someone walk alongside you in this part of your journey. You do not need to be alone in your pain anymore. I would be honored to be a part of your journey. Please reach out to schedule a free phone consultation to see if we could be a good fit.

Shelly Melroe

With a mind for science and heart for people, I have a passion for bringing innovation that better solves the challenges we face in mental and emotional healthcare. In searching for better solutions for relational and developmental trauma, I became empassioned by the use of integrative bodymind approaches. Not only are they nonjudgmental and empowering, they work and bring sustainable outcomes! ​ I am grateful for skills acquired in an earlier career, along with insatiable curiosity to help others solve the problems that matter most. This keeps me forever searching for deep understanding and simple solutions that support the pace that clients are ready to go. It's this unique blend of making sense of scientific research, designing transformational experiences, and holding relational space that brings out empowerment of your best you in your lived context.

Thao-Ha Phan

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have a passion for supporting individuals, couples, and families by helping them strengthen their connection with one another and themselves. I look forward to amplifying client’s strengths and interjecting humor to overcome challenges be it relationships, substance use, or other struggles life hands us. I have experience providing services in a variety of environments including client’s homes, school settings, and clinic substance use treatment centers. I comes from the view of harm reduction in substance use while assisting the client towards abstinence. I provides a culturally sensitive perspective as she has experienced first hand, and through clients the impact of traditions, heritage, and behaviors have on people and their family members. I looks forward to further her professional trainings in trauma care and strategies to assist clients on their journey.

Gina Cadwallader

I have been licensed as an LMFT since 2014, and have been providing MFT supervision since 2018. I take a direct approach with those I work with. I do not "sneak" therapy onto my clients. The most important part of our work is the relationship we build in the therapy office. I pull couples techniques from Gottman and Real, and I collaborate with my clients to set clear, measurable goals during our time together.

Kelsey Fittante

I have experience working as a Registered Nurse in the public school system with high school students, in a lower income clinic setting as an RN, and in the hospital setting (acute cardiac care). I also have internship experience as an LMFT intern in an outpatient chemical dependency treatment facility.

Parasol Wellness

We've carefully curated a team of professionals with varying backgrounds and trainings, allowing us to serve a wider range of clients and also providing us the opportunity to learn and grow from each other. We have art therapists, provide animal assisted therapy, play therapy, sand tray therapy. We work with couples, families, and individuals. We can help with divorce, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, parenting- the list goes on and on! We do believe that the relationship is the most important factor in the success of therapy. And, as such, we encourage our clients to take the time to find a therapist who feels like a good fit. If you're not comfortable talking with your therapist, then therapy isn't likely to be helpful for you no matter how many certifications a therapist might have.

Heidi Strohmaier

I am a licensed psychologist (PhD, LP) with specialized training in clinical, health, and forensic psychology. I specialize in stress management and anxiety reduction for busy professionals and parents, and in the assessment and behavioral treatment of medical conditions including obesity, insomnia, and diabetes. I will utilize scientifically grounded techniques to help you achieve your health and wellness goals in a way that is sensitive to your unique strengths, beliefs, and cultural background. My solution-focused approach helps you set and progress toward your objectives in an efficient manner. The primary treatment modalities I use include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Motivational Interviewing. Additionally, I offer psychological assessments for medical (e.g., bariatric surgery) and legal (forensic) purposes.

Sarah Coleman

I have both a Masters degree in Counseling and Psychological Services as well as Marriage and Family Therapy. With schooling from 2 different perspectives has brought forth a rich understanding of a person's development and the impact of the systems in which they have exposed to/live in. In addition to my schooling, I have spent the last 20+ years continuing to learn about the impact of trauma on a person's nervous system, development of self and internal messaging. I have training in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems and AIR Network. All of these trainings have brought different and further understanding of the complexities of working with trauma and stress. My training in regards to children has been focused on Play Therapy and how to utilize children's natural ways to communicate to others their experiences. I am a Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor. I am a LMFT supervisor, AAMFT supervisor candidate and LMFT professor at St Mary's University of MN.