Trauma Therapy in Plymouth, mn & online
You don’t have to keep reliving the past to heal from it
You find yourself…
Overthinking, replaying conversations, or worrying about everything that could go wrong. Even though people see you as capable and put-together, inside you feel restless, exhausted, or on the verge of burnout. Anxiety can make it hard to slow down, sleep, or feel at peace in your own skin.
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Trauma isn’t just in your head, it lives in the nervous system. Together, we’ll explore how your body holds stress and why certain triggers still feel overwhelming.
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Using approaches like ART, IFS, and somatic therapy, you’ll be able to safely reprocess painful experiences without having to relive all the details.
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Healing takes more than words. I’ll guide you with experiential methods that help you feel calmer, more grounded, and ready to move forward.
Imagine…
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Feeling calm and grounded instead of always on edge, knowing your nervous system can return to a place of safety.
Trusting yourself and your body again, rather than feeling betrayed by memories or past experiences.
Breaking free from cycles of shame or self-blame, and beginning to see your story through a lens of strength.
Building relationships that feel safe and connected, where you no longer have to brace yourself for harm.
Areas of Expertise
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Car accidents
Medical emergencies
Natural disasters
Assault, hate crimes, robbery
Unexpected loss
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Emotional abuse from caregivers (chronic criticism, invalidation, rejection)
Narcissistic abuse
Physical abuse in childhood
Sexual abuse in early years
Emotional neglect (absence of attunement, comfort, safety)
Physical neglect (inconsistent care, unmet needs)
Early separation trauma (loss of a parent or attachment figure)
Caregivers with untreated addiction/mental health issues
Bullying in formative years
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Domestic violence spanning months/years
Ongoing childhood maltreatment
Chronic physical, sexual, emotional abuse over time
Caregiving with chronic instability
Generational or systemic family dysfunction
Ongoing life stressors (poverty, systemic oppression)
Trauma may shape your story, but it doesn’t have to define your future.
Together, we’ll go at your pace, meet you exactly where you are, and create lasting tools so you can feel grounded, empowered, and more in control of your life.
Trauma Therapy Intensives Offer:
Deeper, more efficient trauma processing
Relief without having to retell or relive painful memories
Support for calming the nervous system and reducing reactivity
A structured path out of survival mode
These intensives integrate Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and trauma-informed, somatic approaches to help your system release what it no longer needs to hold.
Focused trauma work for deeper, more efficient healing
When Weekly Trauma Therapy Isn’t Enough
You may be doing everything “right” on the outside—working, caring for others, staying productive—yet your body remains tense, alert, or exhausted. Overthinking, emotional shutdown, irritability, or constant worry can be signs that trauma is still living in your nervous system, even if the past feels far away.
Trauma therapy focuses on how experiences are stored in the brain and body—not just what happened, but how your system learned to survive.
For some people, weekly sessions are enough. For others, healing requires more focused time and support.
In-person in Osseo, MN · Virtual across Minnesota
Trauma FAQs
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Trauma therapy helps you safely process experiences that overwhelmed your nervous system. In my approach, we use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), somatic work, and parts-based healing (IFS) to help your brain reprocess painful memories so they no longer feel charged or intrusive. You don’t have to retell your story in detail. We focus on calming the body, reducing triggers, and helping you feel grounded, clear, and connected again.
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This depends on your goals. Weekly trauma therapy can take several months, but ART intensives shorten the timeline significantly. Many clients experience major shifts in 1–3 days of focused work because we target the root of the trauma directly. You can continue with weekly sessions afterward if you want deeper integration.
Learn more about Therapy Intensives.
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Many adults who experienced neglect, emotional immaturity from caregivers, or chronic stress show signs of unresolved trauma — even if they don’t remember a “big event.” Signs include chronic anxiety, emotional numbness, feeling permanently “on guard,” difficulty trusting others, perfectionism, people-pleasing, persistent shame or self-criticism, difficulty setting boundaries, or recurring stress reactions to relationship or work triggers. Therapy helps you identify these patterns and offers a path to healing.
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I’m honored to support you on your healing journey. We’ll begin with a free 20-minute consultation to make sure we genuinely feel like a good fit. A strong therapeutic connection is one of the most important factors in meaningful progress, and if either of us feels that another provider would be a better match, I’m always happy to offer referrals. Your comfort, safety, and clarity matter here.
If you’re tired of carrying anxiety, stress, or past trauma alone, now is the time to take the first step toward relief. Let’s talk about how therapy intensives or therapy can help.
-Melissa Cribb, MS, LPCC, LADC, Licensed Counselor, Trauma Therapist.
In-Person Trauma Therapy Near Plymouth + Virtual Therapy Across Minnesota
I offer in-person trauma therapy and Trauma Therapy Intensives at my Osseo, Minnesota office, located a short drive from Plymouth. Many clients in Plymouth choose to work with me in person or via secure virtual therapy.
In-person office:
500 3rd St. SE, Osseo, MN 55369
Virtual trauma therapy:
Available statewide throughout Minnesota
This hybrid model allows clients in Plymouth and across Minnesota to access specialized trauma therapy without unnecessary barriers.