Therapists in 55405

I work primarily with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship distress, obsessive compulsive disorder, and life transitions. My number one goal in therapy is to understand you as best I can, and to help you do the same. Individuals who have some amount of curiosity about themselves and who are willing to self-reflect will do well in this type of therapy. My practice is informed by psychodynamic, relational, feminist, multicultural, and exposure-based theories. The first step is to build a trusting relationship with you so that you can feel comfortable expressing all the different parts of you.

While I am a licensed psychologist, my training has centered around systems thinking and relationship issues, more specifically marriage and family therapy. As well, I have pursued the study of Jungian ideas (focus on individual strengths) so that when I am dealing with relationship issues including relationship with self, I have an inner as well as outer perspective. I have taught various courses in family therapy at two universities since the early 1980's which has solidified my own method of helping clients.

As a therapist, my goal is to help you to (re)discover the inner resources necessary to live a fulfilling life in the face of whatever challenges you are experiencing today. Whether a painful inner experience like depression or anxiety or a devastating life circumstance like loss or trauma, I aim to partner with you to author a new story in which your preferred outcomes are honored and those painful experiences are integrated into your life in a way that allows you to move forward with confidence.

Welcome. I'm Dr. Deborah Simmons. I specialize in infertility, third party reproduction (use of donor sperm, donor eggs, and surrogacy), miscarriage, stillbirth, fetal anomalies, postpartum depression. As a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, I collaborate with OB/GYN practices, fertility clinics, and fertility agencies in the Twin Cities and around the country. I also work frequently with individuals and couples to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, and medical trauma. I use clinical hypnosis and EMDR. My philosophy: Compassion+Action=Real Healing. You are not alone. I wish you well and look forward to meeting you soon.

I believe that the best therapy is radically empathetic and real, that all people hold the innate capacity for healing, and that there is courage, strength, and healing when we are able to express and release our emotional pain. With more than a decade of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals from all walks of life, I assist individuals arrive at their own truth and walk towards living a more authentic life: one that that is more in line with who they are, what they believe, value, and want for themselves.

You're a woman/mother/mom-to-be looking for a therapist that will understand you. Or parents dissatisfied with your relationship. You’re struggling, questioning so much and want clarity. You long to understand your thoughts, feelings, and dynamics but don't know where to start. So much is weighing on you. You miss balance. You're not alone and our therapeutic relationship can help. Through an eclectic approach, -utilizing techniques specific to YOUR needs we'll work together to resolve, not bandaid your struggles. You'll change maladaptive patterns and build a foundation of strength and self-worth, fostering healing, change.

I provide a non-judgmental space to honor our past, process our feelings, and look at relationship patterns to gain new understandings and sources of motivation. My practice is trauma informed and I value the importance of recognizing systemic realties that affect our mental health and lived experiences. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and strive to provide a genuine, calm, and warm environment to contain our work.

Are you looking for change or support in a stressful situation? I am a practical and compassionate therapist. I take a collaborative approach and build on your strengths to help you reach your goals. I also specialize in working with child and adolescent issues.

I work as a team with clients exploring current issues and how mind and body are interconnected. I believe when people have hope and can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, they are free to experience change. I utilize an eclectic, client-centered approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectic Behavioral techniques, Solution-Focused, and Psycho-education. I specialize in working with teens and young adults age 12 and older; treating anxiety disorders, adjustment issues/life changes/transitions, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, relationship/peer issues, & depression.

I offer people a safe space to explore and express problems, obstacles, and successes, discover potentials, priorities, and solutions, and achieve goals and dreams. I offer both traditional talk therapy and art therapy. Art expression is particularly beneficial when verbal expression becomes difficult. Through art, I help individuals discover a less confusing world. I have specialized experience with people who have emotional, behavioral, and cognitive problems, as well as serious and persistent mental illnesses. In addition to in person, I can also offer Telehealth services via video for individuals when it is appropriate.

Discover your healing wisdom, strength and serenity as you confront unhealthy patterns in your relationships. Problems and crises offer invitations to personal or relational growth. We explore strategies for moving forward, whether that means feeling empowered to make changes, or accepting life on life's terms. Learn to respond to difficult situations non-reactively, with curiosity, detachment and compassion. Develop skillful communication which enables you to negotiate healthy boundaries and effectively resolve conflicts. Begin speaking your truth, expecting to be heard. Believe that you deserve to be treated well, with kindness. Learn simple, daily skills which promote happiness and contentment.

We have multiple talented clinicians. Our approach to therapy is informed primarily by psychodynamic principles. The emphasis is on creating a safe, supportive environment in which to explore and develop insights into underlying feelings and thoughts. Together we will uncover deeply held assumptions that, although may have been useful at one time, today reinforce ways of coping in the world that are no longer effective or relevant.

I am fully vaccinated against Covid-19. My goal as a therapist is to be helpful and supportive of you in a non-judgmental way. I care about creating and maintaining a healthy earth, body, and mind, and believe therapy is a great way of working towards that balance. Life has a way of keeping us on our toes, whether it’s through school, work, relationships, or a combination of them all. I’m here to help you adjust and accept new and changing circumstances that come with each new season of life.