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Alaina Sandau

Pre-Licensed Professional

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111 3rd Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55401
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Hi, I'm Alaina, and you deserve to not feel like shit. Whether your shit involves navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, relationships, caregiving, or shame, those feeling of stuckness and vague disconnect often find just the space to squeeze in and hold on tight. Therapy with me is about gently expanding that space, noticing what else we find, and walking through it together. I like to bring a focus on reconnecting to the body and present moment, listening to internal signals, and practicing self-compassion.
I work with adults in individual therapy. Using caring curiosity, I pull from CBT framework and use somatic and ACT techniques to look to the past with compassion, the present with practicality, and the future with hope.
Choosing a therapist is hard, but what matters most is finding someone that just clicks. If you’re curious about working together, I'm happy to hear from you and answer any questions you might have.
Call or Alaina Sandau now for a free 15 minute consultation - (612) 324-6657

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

111 3rd Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55401 map

 (612) 324-6657
My website
I am available virtually and in person at my Minneapolis office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
I specialize in Trauma, LGBTQ+ and Relationship Issues 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
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Alaina Sandau
Let's Connect (612) 324-6657
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My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

111 3rd Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55401 map

 (612) 324-6657
My website
I am available virtually and in person at my Minneapolis office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
I specialize in Trauma, LGBTQ+ and Relationship Issues 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Monster is extremely camera shy so he was not able to speak
Alaina Sandau

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $225
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • HealthPartners of MN and WI
  • Medica
  • Medical Assistance
  • UCare
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Everyone deserves mental health care. I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable. I can also provide a superbill for out-of-network clients.
Photo of Alaina Sandau, Pre-Licensed Professional
Alaina Sandau
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (612) 324-6657
"
Everyone deserves mental health care. I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable. I can also provide a superbill for out-of-network clients.
Photo of Alaina Sandau, Pre-Licensed Professional
Alaina Sandau
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (612) 324-6657

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Taylor Baez (Minnesota / CC3567) Alaina Sandau

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Boston College, Masters in Mental Health Counseling
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Alaina Sandau
Pre-Licensed Professional
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (612) 324-6657
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Alaina Sandau
Pre-Licensed Professional
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (612) 324-6657

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma
  • LGBTQ+
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Body Image
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Mood Disorders
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
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Alaina Sandau
Pre-Licensed Professional
Do these issues align with your needs? or (612) 324-6657
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Alaina Sandau
Pre-Licensed Professional
Do these issues align with your needs? or (612) 324-6657

Endorsement

Taylor Ryan
Taylor Ryan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Alaina is a thoughtful, compassionate therapist whose gentle curiosity and respect for clients shone through in her work. She embraces modalities like ACT, somatic therapy, IFS, and play therapy, always prioritizing client expertise in their own lives.

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Somatic
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I use primarily ACT and somatic-focused techniques in therapy. This will look like slowing down and noticing what's happening in your body and practicing gentler ways of relating to your thoughts, feelings, and pain. There is also an emphasis on collaborating on identifying values and taking aligned action, and noticing barriers that may come up.
Photo of Alaina Sandau, Pre-Licensed Professional
Alaina Sandau
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (612) 324-6657
"
I use primarily ACT and somatic-focused techniques in therapy. This will look like slowing down and noticing what's happening in your body and practicing gentler ways of relating to your thoughts, feelings, and pain. There is also an emphasis on collaborating on identifying values and taking aligned action, and noticing barriers that may come up.
Photo of Alaina Sandau, Pre-Licensed Professional
Alaina Sandau
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (612) 324-6657

Location

Primary Location

111 3rd Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55401

(612) 324-6657

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I am available virtually and in person at my Minneapolis office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
Photo of Alaina Sandau, Pre-Licensed Professional
Alaina Sandau
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call for a free consultation now - (612) 324-6657
"
I am available virtually and in person at my Minneapolis office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
Photo of Alaina Sandau, Pre-Licensed Professional
Alaina Sandau
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call for a free consultation now - (612) 324-6657