Frequently Asked Questions

“Big T” trauma refers to types of trauma experienced from a “big” event. “Big T” trauma examples:
• birth trauma
• fighting in a war
• surviving a natural disaster
• invasive medical procedures
• surviving a rape or other sexual attack
• surviving sexual, emotional, or physical abuse
• surviving a life threatening car accident or injury
• surviving a physical attack such as a robbery or beating

“Little t” trauma refers to types of trauma experienced from “smaller” events. These tend to get less of our attention, but when the “little t” traumas build up because we’ve lacked the time or ability to process them, they can affect us just like “Big T” trauma. “little t” trauma examples:
• car accidents
• going through a divorce or a break up
• ongoing emotional abuse, neglect or conflict
• experiences of shame, humiliation, or being left out
• being betrayed by a family member or close friend
• losing your job unexpectedly
• not feeling cared for
• moving

• Aetna
• Americas PPO
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Blue Cross Blue Shield (Medicaid/MA)
• Hennepin Health 
• Metropolitan Health Plan
• Medical Assistance (MA)
• Healthpartners (Currently: MA/PMAP only)
• Medica
• United Behavioral Health (UBH)
• United Health Care
• Preferred One 
• Ucare 

Our clinic is absolutely a safe place for you; whether you are confident in your identity, exploring it, or in transition.  We take great care to provide an environment where every person feels comfortable to be their truest self.  Three of our therapists are part of the LGBTQIA+ community and all are allies. At almost any given time, our groups have one or more members who are LGBTQIA+ and we always encourage and support use of your identified pronouns.