"I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience working with individual adults, adolescents, couples and families. I work from a client-centered perspective, and hold the belief that while we are all experts on ourselves, we can all benefit from the perspective of someone outside of our individual life circumstances in order to help us find the changes we long to see in our lives. I have a passion for marriage counseling - seeking to help strengthen the relationships of not only married couples but also pre-engaged and engaged couples as well. Find out more at ChristianHeartCounseling.com & LambersFisher.com"

"We don't always choose what happens to us but we do have a choice in how we respond to what happens. Therapy can assist in helping create healthy constructive responses that nurture growth and healing. I hope to create a safe, non-judgmental space in order for this to happen. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have worked with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, parent/child conflict, eating disorders, codependency, life transitions, grief/loss, OCD, ADHD, and personality disorders. I am also an EMDR trained clinician."

"I cannot think of anything I would rather do than be working with individuals, couples, and families toward greater contentment and joy in their relationships and daily lives. Tending to those in a change process is the most meaningful and rich experience I have ever known. We will work from a partnerhsip/collaborative, strength based model to explore what is and is not working in your life, expand your understanding of what is driving these experiences,and experiment with options for change. Our work will be grounded in a holistic perspective considering the implications to our physical, mental, and spiritual health."

"I work with teens and adults facing difficult challenges and I believe in a strength based and compassionate approach. Therapy is a powerful treatment for change and helps to improve one's quality of life. Together, we will work together to make changes."

"The traditional mold doesn't fit you. You create your own path. This may leave you feeling disconnected from others or overwhelmed. You want to be yourself, know the path you are on and have healthy happy relationships with others. Maybe your partner doesn't understand where you are coming from or you both desire change from the current status quo."

"We often fall into old patterns that don't work for us any longer. We can feel stuck. We don't know how to make changes or what to do. Sometimes it is necessary to share your story with someone who can be objective and give you an alternative perspective. I will strive to give you the knowledge and skills to make these changes in a healthy and God-like manner. We will work together, at your pace and comfort level, to develop goals to improve your life. We will work to give your life balance in all areas."

"I am grateful for the opportunity to work with a diverse population of people who seek a holistic approach to health and healing. My goal is to provide a warm space for you to feel safe and accepted while discovering your most authentic and optimal self. I believe we each hold the answers we need to make positive change and with guidance, we can learn to navigate our way through challenging times. I welcome all and consider it a gift to share in your journey of growth, transformation, and recovery."

"People are capable of tremendous growth and change, and the vehicle for change is self-understanding. We all develop a sense of self based on our past experiences, many of which we don't even remember. Understanding this sense of self and letting go of unhelpful beliefs about ourselves is the key to happiness. Western culture has unintentionally labeled many human experiences as pathological, needing to be "cured". Therapy experiences should not be about illness, but rather about meeting one's full potential."

"I hope to be as helpful as possible to all my clients as they struggle with what life brings. I see it as my role as a therapist to come along side my clients as they walk through whatever issue brings them to my office. I have found good therapy starts with understanding the person you desire to support and that is my first goal."

"Hello~ I am trained and licensed independently in mental health and addiction issues. My professional interests include working with trauma issues, anxiety and depression, substance use and misuse, parenting, single parenting, blended families, family relationships, grief / loss, and the overall attempt to balance life. I don't believe that you need to suffer to grow. Finding happiness on a daily basis is a worthwhile goal in my view."

"Our feelings are our most genuine paths to knowledge--Audre Lorde. Attending to feelings, beliefs, and behaviors in a safe and accepting environment is at the forefront of our work together. Learning about the influence of past and present psychological, social, and cultural experience through ongoing self exploration is essential to understanding your internal world. Discovering the origin of and meanings attached to symptoms of depression, anxiety, conflict in personal/professional relationships, or difficulty managing emotions/behaviors are central to my approach. Increased awareness leads to clarity, and ultimately a greater capacity to gain mastery over your feelings, thoughts, and actions."

"I get it! It feels like your marriage is falling apart and you're scared. You're in pain and feeling totally hopeless. You and your spouse can't seem to communicate and it isn't getting any better no matter what you try. You feel disrespected and are feeling resentful all the time. Maybe one of you had an affair and although you desperately want to save your marriage, you can't imagine how. I understand how awful and stuck you feel and I can help."

"Disruptions in relationships regularly occur in life and the experience of feeling disconnected is not uncommon. Many of us have experienced children growing older and leaving home, job loss, retirement, frequent arguments with those closest to us, divorce, separation, and death of loved ones. Some of us have experienced life threatening events, serious illnesses and physical losses that result in a dramatic shift on how we fit into the world and in the lives of others. These events can result in a loss of satisfaction in life or at times a loss of hope in having a life worth living."

"Life can be difficult and we can feel quite alone at times. Choosing a therapist can also be a challenge. People come to see me for personal and relationship difficulties, grief and loss, depression, anxiety and fears, current and past trauma, abuse, work issues and other concerns. Not infrequently clients tell me they feel at ease with me, that I'm helpful and non-judgemental. I support people in recognizing their strengths while working with them to reach their goals. During the first session I encourage them to reschedule only if they feel I am a comfortable fit for them."

"While we all experience struggles, there are times when managing them can be more difficult. Feelings of vulnerability, shame, and fear can easily become chains that hold us down. We begin to give away our power by allowing others to decide how we experience ourselves, our relationships, and our lives. We can begin to feel stuck, ashamed, and unworthy. We use food, emotions, behaviors, alcohol, and drugs hoping to protect ourselves. In these attempts we surrender even more power. The energy we once used to live in love, abundance, and wellness is no longer available: as a limited resource, it's now all used up."

"Exhausted? Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Where do you go when venting is not enough? When you do not feel like yourself? When the weight becomes too much? Sometimes life gets messy, you feel stuck, or you're not sure of the next step. You may need a caring ear, a safe place to process and reflect, or a motivating discussion. It would be my privilege to be your trail guide as you conquer your mountain; motivating you, encouraging you, and more importantly, celebrating with you when you reach the top."

"My expertise is in working with children, adolescents, and their families. I have experience working with clients who have symptoms or diagnoses of anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral concerns including tantrums, social skills difficulties, siblings conflict, low self-esteem and many others."

"In my clinical practice, I have expertise in treating depression, anxiety, relationship problems and adjusting to traumatic injuries, illness and HIV/AIDS. I use cognitive behavioral methods and other techniques that are shown to be effective in resolving specific problems. My treatment philosophy is one that combines humanistic values, understanding underlying psychodynamics and cognitive-behavioral interventions. In my leadership coaching practice, I focus on vocational assessment and coaching of professionals, managers, and executives. I specialize in the improvement of interpersonal interactions, communications style, as well as stress management and the self-regulation of emotional reactions. More at flintblake.com."

"I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor accepting Health Partners and PreferredOne Insurance at St. Croix Valley Clinical Counseling. The Stillwater office is located two blocks north of Hwy. 36. The St. Paul office is conveniently located across the street from the Fairview Ave. stop on the Green Line. I provide counseling and psychotherapy for college students and adults in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and western Wisconsin. My special focuses are treating OCD and anxiety. My goal is to help you learn how to use and apply tools to take control of your life."