Do you feel weighed down by trauma, grief, or loss? Do you experience sadness, or intrusive memories of previous experiences? If so, my specialty is working with people like you. I have extensive experience with all types of trauma survivors, including survivors of sexual and physical abuse. I am grounded in a solid Christian faith and am comfortable exploring aspects of spirituality. I have strengths in the areas of empathy, positivity, winning others over, and strategy.

**limited daytime spots available** Right now life feels unstable, confusing, and scary! In a few weeks and months, everything you know has changed. As the person who was already exhausted, struggling in relationships, and overwhelmed with the chaos of your own feelings, thoughts, and behaviors these problems have intensified. You feel lost and alone and you cannot do the activities you did enjoy.

Are you struggling right now? Is anxiety or depression creeping in? Are your relationships suffering? I know it can take real strength and courage to ask for help and that's not something I take lightly. I believe it’s important to build relationships and learn how to thrive in them, so I'm committed to working together with you to achieve your goals within the context of a safe, authentic relationship. I work with individuals and couples to help address issues related to complex/relational trauma, dissociation, grief, anxiety, depression and relationship challenges.

I am a Holistic Family Therapist, specializing in Neuro-therapy: an effective non-drug therapy that uses brain wave technologies (Neurofeedback, Alpha/Theta and Biofeedback), and psychotherapy to achieve optimal health! Feeling stuck in the "same old patterns" and traditional therapies aren't appealing? Take your brain to the gym to enhance central nervous system functioning and improve your MENTAL Performance, EMOTIONAL Control, and PHYSIOLOGICAL Stability! Imagine a therapy that is fun, involves an E.E.G., computer, movies, music, games and zero-gravity chair. I work collaboratively with you, and your feedback is key to healing, transformation, and change.

I have 20 plus years experience working with individuals, couple, families. In my practice I have extensive experience working with individuals with depression/mood disorders and adult/childhood abuse issues. I provide flexible scheduling with immediate appointments available morning, afternoon and evening Monday through Thursday. In addition I am a provider for most major insurances.

Throughout my career, it has been my pleasure to walk along side individuals as they connect to where their journey of self exploration is beginning, or starting again. To support clients as they become more secure and confident in themselves while learning their own personal patterns. And how life experiences can impact the here and now. I am honored to work with so many individuals, from women’s health, perinatal mood disorders, pregnancy and postpartum as well as couples, young people, and families.

I have 20+ plus years after my master's degree with counseling adults, kids, teenagers, and parents. I am a Minnesota Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor that is honest (truth teller), genuine, compassionate, and empathetic. I have helped thousands of people improve their lives over the years. I teach coping skills that you can use for the rest of your life. If you want to work more on being genuine, authentic and real, then look at my profile and if I seem like a good fit then contact me! I teach cbt therapy/mind traps, mindfulness, assertiveness/boundaries, relaxation, letting go, triggers, and sleep hygiene.

We are created for connection. All of us are searching for meaning, purpose and belonging. We are made to be in relationships with each other. Our relationships provide an opportunity for life's greatest joy and greatest heartache. All of us experience the brokenness of our world and fall short of relational wholeness. Each of us a unique combination of biology and experience, which results in unique challenges, vulnerabilities, strengths, and hopes. I believe everyone has the insight, ability, and potential to thrive in our human experience and sustain a meaningful life.

Nicole is a licensed professional clinical counselor who obtained her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University. Nicole provides individual therapy for adults and adolescents specializing in anxiety, depression prenatal and post-partum depression/anxiety, and adjustment and life transition issues. Nicole has worked in various roles and settings. She has provided counseling and crisis and intervention services in inpatient hospitals, partial hospitalization programs, and intensive outpatient programs for children, adolescents, and adults.

"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly." Positive change and healing are attainable for everyone, in any stage of life. I enjoy empowering clients by helping them learn to self-manage their struggles and heal emotional wounds for healthier, more secure relationships with themselves and others. My greatest passions include supporting young adults to better understand themselves, challenge old definitions of themselves, and a find a sense of purpose.

I see clients of all ages, including individuals and families. My areas of interest include; anxiety and depression, recovery from trauma, grief and loss, and disenfranchised grief. I have training in various modalities of therapy such a play therapy, art therapy, sand tray therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, animal assisted interventions and trauma systems therapy.

I provide individualized addiction counseling for clients seeking freedom from all types of addiction. My primary approach is Christian focused although I have helped people of different faith orientations. My non-residential programs utilize best practice approaches to serve you in your quest for freedom from addiction. My personal and professional experience with addiction equips me to best serve you in your journey.

Struggling with life-satisfaction or relationships that leave you stressed, angry, anxious, or depressed? I intimately understand the mental and emotional gymnastics of self-guided solutions which may be an emotional rollercoaster. Are parenting responsibilities or dealing with someone's ADHD characteristics a confusing process? I have successfully worked with children with ADD/ADHD utilizing a patented neurofeedback technology which works to increase focus, reduce distracting behaviors, and susceptibility to audio and visual distractions.

I have over twenty years experience providing counseling to adolescents, couples, families and individuals. I have extensive experience working with victims of sexual abuse and trauma. I have helped numerous individuals overcome sexual behavior problems including pornography addictions. I am an empathetic mediator for issues including familial conflict, divorce, custody disputes, and parent/child conflict.Parental Alienation is one area of expertise. I work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, past trauma and current crisis. Client's describe me as a therapist who genuinely cares, listens and validates their experience while helping them move past the thoughts, behaviors and feelings that are negatively impacting their lives.

In the last 12 years I have worked with clients who are seeking to make changes & take charge of their lives. I have extensive experience working with people who have experienced difficulties such as depression & anxiety. I have found that mood changes that go unrecognized or are not addressed can bring challenges into relationships we have. My passion is to help families & couples find ways to support one another while making changes. I work with individuals to process through grief & loss, that has occurred from the loss of a loved one or recent life transition. In addition to infertility & pregnancy related concerns.

We are all influenced by our relationships, past and present. Sometimes those relationships bring up issues for us that we need to work through. I am an open and supportive therapist. I will encourage and support you in figuring out what works for you and your relationships. I look forward to working with you. Feel free to call or visit my website.

Are you anxious, stressed, struggling with life transitions or "stuck" in a situation you don't know how to change? Then you have already taken the first step in making a positive change for yourself and your family by visiting this website! I work with adults and couples as well as children, teens and their families. As a therapist, I seek to provide a relaxed, nonjudgmental, nurturing environment where you can learn, find insight, solve problems, and develop new ways of thinking and feeling.

I specialize in psychological assessment, neuropsychological testing, and developmental evaluations with individuals of all ages (toddlers through adults). The goals of such assessments are to : 1) Identify and clarify any specific difficulties, 2) Explain how a person is affected, and 3) Provide guidance for how a person can be helped best. My testing procedures are designed to be comprehensive (covering all of the referral concerns) and each evaluation is specific to the individual person. I greatly appreciate the individuals and families I work with, and I thoroughly enjoy being able to provide insight and assisting in one's personal growth.

Do you feel upset, irritable, or downright angry at times? Are you looking for help changing the way you act in certain situations? Would you like to be more loving in relationships, to be the partner or parent you aspire to? I can help you identify and resolve issues that are interfering with your ability to accomplish your goals. I specialize in Attachment Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Firmly rooted in Christian values, I serve individuals from all walks of life in a non-judgmental fashion.