I don't believe that therapy has to be painful and it should not induce shame. I practice in a way that will invite you to name what is important to you and together we will discover, recover and enlist available resources that will help you address the problems in your life.

I am a clinical psychologist, and my background is in helping people through anxiety, depression, and trauma-related issues. I love to assist my clients in exploring their strengths and values, so that we can collaboratively find ways for them to get unstuck and to live satisfying, meaningful lives. I think that connection is vital to our work together, and strive always to meet people where they are with compassion. I use my training and experience in proven therapies to help my clients find new approaches to the pain they face. I meet each client with respectful curiosity, and a desire to build trust that is necessary for healing.

All human beings are born with the capacity to be mentally healthy, at peace and happy. This capacity for wellness is never lost, it just gets forgotten or 'lost sight of.' I help people uncover the keys factors interfering with their wellbeing. I have experience helping alleviate symptoms of Depression, Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Addictions and many other concerns. Additionally, I help people create Harmonious Relationships, regain Self Esteem, reduce or eliminate Daily Stress and live with Ease and Purpose. My services include both Mental Health Counseling, Personal Coaching and Coaching for Entrepreneurs.

*NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Henrietta works with children, adolescents, and adults of diverse backgrounds utilizing family and individual psychotherapy. Her approach to treatment involves a collaboration between the client and the therapist, where clients are viewed as the experts of their own experiences. She recognizes the importance of cultural awareness and sensitivity and integrates this into her daily practice.

Life brings challenges for us all! I offer a person-centered therapeutic experience that is deliberate, supportive and empowers you to change and grow in purposeful and fulfilling ways. Change happens when we become aware of and act upon patterns in our lives that limit or free us. I will support you in pursuing satisfying relationships, work, and healthy living. We will work through grief, loss, inner conflicts, life challenges and difficulty in relationships. Changing our lives takes courage and unfolds in the context of a nurturing and accepting environment where one can explore new possibilities for their life.

**Waitlist for New Clients** Things feel like they are always your fault, like something is wrong with you--you are flawed, broken, and it seems things will never be good for you in life. How much longer can you keep going like this? Emotions are stronger for you than other people and you can't seem to get what you want or make anyone happy, no matter how hard you try. Some days you have to stop caring just to go on with life. You are tired of screwing up your relationships, losing friends, and people asking you "Why are you acting like that?" Be different, act different, feel different--if only it were that easy!

I enjoy seeing a wide variety of clients as I am able to offer them some unique perspectives to improve and change their current situation. It is my hope that our work together will challenge you to grow in ways you imagined and in some you do not. I have been a pastor in the Lutheran church and that gives me some unique abilities to help you utilize your faith as a strength. Although faith is not a prerequisite to counseling, I offer faith based counseling for those who have spirituality as one of their resources. I also see the value of animals in the lives of my clients and we offer a pet friendly environment.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. You may be feeling overwhelmed, ungrounded, and confused. I believe you have the capacity to unpack and process challenging aspects of your life to become more grounded, content and fulfilled. You need a safe space to unpack and process at a pace that feels right for you and this is what I strive to provide. You will be listened to and supported as we work together to achieve your goals for wellbeing and for positive connections with others in your life. Your creativity is welcome here, I am a member of the local arts & music community and believe strongly in the healing power of the arts.

I am a psychotherapist in private practice serving the Twin Cities community. My competencies include anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, grief, career counseling and more. My approach integrates behavioral therapy (DBT/CBT/ACT), psychodynamic therapy (aka depth psychology), mindfulness and somatic therapy. To best serve clients, I spend significant time each year in training and studying the latest in psychology, neuroscience, mindfulness, human behavior and much more. Please check out my website for more about me and my journey to become a psychotherapist.

Do you feel like a stranger in a strange land, lost and confused? You don't need to go it alone. I specialize in providing culturally appropriate psychological and cognitive assessments and psychotherapy. I believe I have two jobs, first to listen, really listen with wisdom and compassion to my clients to find out what is going on, what is causing the struggles, what can be done to address the problems and what are my client's core strengths. My second job is helping my clients once again experience those core strengths.

***I am seeing clients virtually at this time***Do you feel like your emotions take over control of your decisions and communicating with others? Does it feel as if you cannot get your life on track, while those around you seem to have it all together? Thoughts are racing around and you can't seem to stop them. You have difficulty focusing or engaging in activities. Some days you have to power through just to go on with life. You are tired of people asking you "Why are you acting like that?" Be different, act different, feel different--if only it were that easy!

For many of us, living fully in the present moment is hard to do when pain from the past forces itself into our daily lives. That pain can come from past abuse or neglect, rejection, disappointment, grief, a serious medical condition, feeling different or never fitting in, losses that may accompany aging or other life transitions, or the accumulated assaults of racism, sexism, homophobia or any other "ism". My goal as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Certified Becoming Safely Embodied Practitioner is to work together with you to help you learn to live more fully in the present moment, free from the pain of the past.

Are you a caregiver to an aging parent or an ill spouse? Are you having conflict with your siblings over your mom/dad's care? Caregivers are often overlooked and do not receive the support that they need to keep going as they care for a loved one. I provide therapy to caregivers and family of aging or ill individuals, as well as aging or ill individuals themselves. Folks who see a therapist are able to express their feelings (stress, anger, sadness, relief, guilt, grief) to a kind, neutral, listening ear. My specialties are grief, chronic and terminal illness, and end of life. I work with folks going through major life transitions.

Understanding children is hard. And parenting is one of the most vulnerable and challenging things you can do in your life. It brings all sorts of stuff up inside you and can strain your relationship with yourself, your children, and your loved ones. You might be feeling overwhelmed, distressed, frustrated, disconnected, disorganized, or might simply be wanting more connectedness in your relationships. Whatever it is that you are experiencing, I am here for you and your family.

I believe strongly in the power of human resilience and believe our relationships are a key factor in this. As a marriage and family therapist, I enjoy working with adults, couples and families. I have experience working in a treatment setting for chemical dependency and complex trauma, where I gained experience in using somatic approaches such as EMDR Accelerated Resolution Therapy and inner child work to help individuals overcome childhood wounds to be more present and functional in their current lives and relationships. I am also an AAMFT approved supervisor and with current openings for individual, dyad or group supervision.

When life is hard or confusing, you need a kind, steady guide with lots of experience, who can listen deeply and respond in a way that really helps. I can help you feel better--connect more to yourself and others, resolve issues, develop a positive relationship with your body, bring more love to your life, and take steps to achieve your goals. Does it seem like life keeps bringing up issues these days and putting them right in front of you? It can feel overwhelming. You want to handle it differently this time, but you're not sure how.

At some point everyone needs more support and encouragement while working through difficult situations. We feel honored that, as therapists, we get to be that person in people’s lives. We understand the difficulty in telling someone your life story and want to create a space that feels safe, comfortable, and open so that you can feel more at ease when taking that step. We believe that the therapy relationship is an important part of healing and want to work with you to develop a partnership where you feel challenged and supported. We pull from different therapy styles to find what fits you and what you're going through.

Through both verbal discussion and creative expression I will support you to gain insight and build upon your strengths. I offer an accepting and compassionate space within a casual studio environment. As an Art Therapist I believe in the power of making and creating as a healing medium. My therapeutic approach is relationship based and client centered. My feminist orientation seeks to minimize a hierarchical tone. We will work as collaborators to achieve greater self-awareness that allows you to move forward with confidence and less fear, self-judgment and criticism.

Along with their brilliant strengths, individuals who have neurological differences like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperacticity Disorder (ADHD) and their families, also face unique challenges. I specialize in working with those that experience challenges like anxiety, depressive symptoms, low self-esteem, and difficulties in their social relationships; as well as with their parents and families to navigate the challenges that arise in their experiences.

Hi! I'm Eleanor. I am passionate about serving children (ages 7+), teens, couples & families through coping with transitions and life difficulties. We are all currently in a big one in various ways with Covid-19, and I am here to help you, your child and family navigate through it. It is normal to feel stressed or anxious, overwhelmed, irritable or sad right now. Having a supportive therapist can help make it all more manageable. We figure out what works for you or your child to feel the emotions without getting too swept up in them, and problem solve ways to still get things done (homework, chores, work, etc).