Psychodynamic Therapists in 55455

I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Issues I address: interpersonal conflict, negative body image, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, depersonalization/derealizaiton disorders. Common issues that are typically addressed: life transitions, dealing with a new medical diagnoses, problems within relationships, parents struggling to communicate with their children, children/adolescents having academic or social difficulties, personal or social isolation, difficulties managing day to day life. I am licensed in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois.

I work with people who have symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, and with people who feel as though they are not moving forward in life in the ways they had hoped. They may feel frustrated that they are not finding satisfying relationships or the gratifying career that they had always thought they would.

Our brains and bodies are constantly adapting in life – these adaptations can feel overwhelming. I will greet you with compassion and curiosity so we can process and explore what you walk into my office with. My work is centered around adults, ages 18 and up, coming in with a variety of concerns. I use neuroscience-informed, relational, person-centered, and trauma-focused approaches.

I love working with individuals who are going through life transitions and enjoy being an anchor that people can hold onto when the waves of change pull a little harder. Whether you are making meaningful career decisions or navigating unfamiliar systems as you enter new cultural experiences, I would love to assist in the process and support you as you find your way.

We aim to empower individuals and create opportunities for wholeness through anti-oppressive holistic practices. Our inclusive approach extends to ALL individuals with a targeted focus on providing support and services to those who identify as part of any of the following communities: BIPOC, QTBIPOC, LGBTQIA+2S, Adoptee, and First/Second Gen Immigrants.

Immediate availability. My approach to therapy is warm and interactive. You’ll find me using humor a lot; just because therapy is hard work doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! I enjoy getting to know people on a deep level and helping uncover unconscious patterns holding them back. I'm all about getting to the root of a problem, and I will always be honest and direct with you. I offer a holistic approach to therapy and help people gain insight on the developmental experiences that shaped their current belief systems. To me, the biggest compliment is when clients enjoy coming to therapy and feel empowered to heal.

You’re wondering how or if you’re ever going to make it as an adult. You feel like you’re failing because you are so scared, sad, unmotivated, unfocused, and isolated. A part of you wants to figure things out and a part of you wants to escape everything. You might be asking yourself, will I ever: find lasting love or friendship, achieve enough in school, land a job that makes me happy, start a family, be a good enough parent, and figure out how to balance it all? I help Millennials and Gen Zs to overcome self-doubt, uncertainty, and helplessness to build the life they want.

You are considering divorce and fear how it will affect your children. Or you're divorced and met someone and want to blend your families, but are worried about the difficulties that blending brings. These family transitions are full of significant challenges such as grief over the breakup of the family, confusion over stepparent roles and responsibilities, hostile co-parenting relationships, jealousy of ex-spouses or stepchildren, and more. You want happy and healthy relationships with partners, exes, children, and stepchildren. You hope for a sense of "we-ness" as a new family unit and crave peace and balance in the future.

Accepting new clients. Making the decision to start therapy can be extremely challenging, and I feel honored to be part of your journey. It’s not always easy to acknowledge the need for support, but it’s a significant act of self-care. I believe that the desire for change stems from a place of discomfort and pain, and I'm eager to walk alongside you on this transformative journey, offering support that acknowledges your experiences, and guiding you to gain the essential skills to navigate and overcome your challenges with greater resilience.

As a therapist, I am committed to being a source of unconditional positive regard, asking hard and important questions, offering observations to identify connections in experiences, exploring and challenging negative self-beliefs, offering tools and skills in the capacity desired, and celebrating the ups and the downs of the process. I believe human growth, change, and healing is most easily found when we allow ourselves the chance to be uncomfortable. I am a Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy Practitioner and have found it to be an incredible tool for increasing healing with life’s big and small difficulties.

Hello! When working with clients, my first priority is to ensure that they feel safe and comfortable while exploring the wide range of experiences and challenges that accompany life. My hope is to be a companion who provides support, validation, and perspective while remaining led by you! I work with all kinds of presenting issues and truly enjoy building each individual's story and insight about themselves. I believe that our pasts impact how we show up in the world and that learning about ourselves in this way leads to relief and positive change.

Through therapy, CARE Counseling’s clinicians work with you to understand the challenges you are facing while establishing a positive therapeutic relationship to help you create and achieve your goals. We have a multidisciplinary team of experts who care and offer personalized mental health counseling from the comfort of your home or in-person at one of our several locations. CARE Counseling is committed to finding, training and retaining the most talented mental health professionals in the field.

Immediate openings available. I am a psychoanalytically trained therapist who specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders. My work is highly relational and my first focus will be on creating an authentic relationship with you. Therapy is a space to learn what connection feels like when you are welcome and encouraged to be your wholest self, to share your fullest range of emotions, and to set aside the defenses or walls that have kept you disconnected in the past. My focus in therapy is not just on alleviating symptoms, but on creating deeper understanding of their root causes.

Hello! I am open-minded, curious, empathetic, and non-judgmental. I believe in community and reaching out to others for support. Having raised three young adults, I am drawn to conversations about life transition, identity and career exploration, relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression, and mental health issues affecting young adults and adults of all ages. I seek to listen to and support adults in their process of healing and self-exploration. As a cis-gendered, white woman who has lived in many different communities around the US, I continue to strive to learn about others’ culture and experiences with humility and curiosity.

Life lately has presented us with many unexpected obstacles. Stress levels are at an all-time high. Yet, for many, it’s also been a time of reflection. Have you been feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Are you navigating loss, a major life transition, or wanting to address some unresolved trauma? Perhaps you’re a person of color or navigating mixed identities and are looking for a therapist who can relate. Whether you’re seeking therapy for the first time or looking for something new, I can help. My role as a psychotherapist is to accompany people on their courageous journeys of healing, discovery, and self-expression.