Trauma Therapy in-person in Minneapolis and online in MINNESOTa
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)
Deep Healing Session 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
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What you’ll get in this free guide:
✔️ Understand what’s driving your constant overthinking and internal pressure
✔️ Identify the hidden patterns keeping you stuck in “go mode”
✔️ Notice where stress is showing up in your body and mind
✔️ Take the first step toward feeling calmer, clearer, and more like yourself
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 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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Both EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) are evidence-based trauma therapies that help the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer feel overwhelming or “stuck.” They are structured, research-supported approaches that go beyond talk therapy.
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements) to help your brain process traumatic experiences and reduce emotional intensity. It allows you to revisit memories in a contained way while your nervous system learns that the experience is no longer happening in the present.
ART also uses eye movements but often moves more quickly and includes a technique called voluntary image replacement, where distressing images can be shifted into more adaptive ones. Many clients appreciate that ART can feel direct and efficient while still being deeply effective.
Both EMDR and ART are powerful trauma treatments. The best approach depends on your history, nervous system, and goals. In our work together, we’ll determine which method fits you best — whether that’s ART, or a combination of other modalities within a structured trauma therapy intensive in Minneapolis.
Learn more about Trauma Therapy Intensives.
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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 & Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Therapist.
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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.
Trauma Therapy in Osseo, MN
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500 3rd St. SE
Osseo, MN 55369
Phone
507.320.9156