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Available both in-person and online
8451 East Point Douglas Road South Cottage Grove, MN 55016
I believe that helping people realize a positive outcome in therapy begins with building a relationship founded on trust, confidence, and safety. I work hard to provide a therapeutic environment free of judgment with defined boundaries, clear communication, and stability.
I’m excited to now offer Virtual Reality (VR) exposure therapy as a safe, supportive way to help clients work through specific phobias.
Using immersive VR technology, we can gradually and gently recreate feared situations in a controlled, therapeutic environment—whether it’s heights, flying, needles, driving, or other common fears. This approach allows you to build confidence step-by-step while always feeling grounded, supported, and in control.
Take the first step to help. Call or Ben Rastegari now - (651) 412-7853

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

8451 East Point Douglas Road South

Cottage Grove, MN 55016 map

(651) 412-7853
My website
I have no wait list for in-person and virtual appointments in Cottage Grove. I have special training in Virtual Reality therapy.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Trauma and PTSD 
$140 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (651) 412-7853
Photo of Ben Rastegari, License Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

8451 East Point Douglas Road South

Cottage Grove, MN 55016 map

(651) 412-7853
My website
I have no wait list for in-person and virtual appointments in Cottage Grove. I have special training in Virtual Reality therapy.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Trauma and PTSD 
$140 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $140
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • ComPsych
  • HealthPartners of MN and WI
  • Humana
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Magellan
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Meridian
  • Optum
  • PreferredOne
  • Sentara Health Plans
  • TRICARE
  • UCare
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellpoint | Amerigroup
  • Out of Network
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Canvas Health is proud to accept most insurance, including MA/Medicaid. We offer sliding scale fees and will work with you to be sure you can get the care you need!
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Ben Rastegari
License Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
or call with questions - (651) 412-7853
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Canvas Health is proud to accept most insurance, including MA/Medicaid. We offer sliding scale fees and will work with you to be sure you can get the care you need!
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Ben Rastegari
License Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
or call with questions - (651) 412-7853

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 1294 Benjamin Mahmoud Rastegari
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Ben Rastegari
License Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (651) 412-7853
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Ben Rastegari
License Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (651) 412-7853

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Coping Skills
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Veterans
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Ben Rastegari
License Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (651) 412-7853
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Ben Rastegari
License Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (651) 412-7853

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
  • Virtual Reality Therapy
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Ben Rastegari
License Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (651) 412-7853
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Ben Rastegari
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Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (651) 412-7853

Location

Primary Location

8451 East Point Douglas Road South

Cottage Grove, MN 55016

(651) 412-7853
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I have no wait list for in-person and virtual appointments in Cottage Grove. I have special training in Virtual Reality therapy.
Photo of Ben Rastegari, License Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Ben Rastegari
License Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (651) 412-7853
"
I have no wait list for in-person and virtual appointments in Cottage Grove. I have special training in Virtual Reality therapy.
Photo of Ben Rastegari, License Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Ben Rastegari
License Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (651) 412-7853