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Beyond the Brain Therapies

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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407 W. Broadway Ave., Forest Lake, MN 55025
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407 W. Broadway Ave. Forest Lake, MN 55025
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Hello. If you are looking for someone to support you through a difficult time, you can expect to receive compassion, healing and wisdom from me. I specialize in helping people heal from depression, anxiety, injury, divorce, trauma, abuse and other life difficulties. If you are interested in regaining or reaching new levels of accomplishment, I here to help you maximize your potential. You can expect a comforting environment with a personalized professional approach to making possibilities a reality. Counseling, education, professional and family consulting, parenting support services, biofeedback & mediation services offere.
Specialized in work with children, teens, adults, couples and familiesfor 25 years. Career guidance, grief and loss, abuse, divorce/marriage/blended families, couples and families work and development. Utilizing music, pet, play and art therapy techniques to help heal body soul and spirit. Parenting plans and/or custody evaluations are available.
Without warning, life can throw challenges that are beyond what we are able to manage on our own. I believe the clinical expertise and therapeutic skills we offer will gently assist you in balancing life's demands and helping you to reenergize. My team is committed to making sure that you have all that you need to create the life that you desire .
Take the first step to help. Call or Beyond the Brain Therapies now - (651) 401-8622

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Beyond the Brain Therapies /Counseling & Mediation

407 W. Broadway Ave.

Forest Lake, MN 55025 map

(651) 401-8622
Website
We are here to support you through times of growth and healing. Therapeutic services available by phone, virtual meetings and in office.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Biofeedback, Brainspotting, Art/Play/Music Therapy 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (651) 401-8622
Photo of Debra Ann Nelson - Beyond the Brain Therapies, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Beyond the Brain Therapies /Counseling & Mediation

407 W. Broadway Ave.

Forest Lake, MN 55025 map

(651) 401-8622
Website
We are here to support you through times of growth and healing. Therapeutic services available by phone, virtual meetings and in office.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Biofeedback, Brainspotting, Art/Play/Music Therapy 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $175
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • AmericaPPO
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • ComPsych
  • Health Net
  • HealthPartners of MN and WI
  • Hennepin Health
  • Magellan
  • Managed Health Network (MHN)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Assistance
  • Military OneSource
  • MNCare
  • MultiPlan
  • Optum
  • PreferredOne
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • South Country Health Alliance
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
  • UCare
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Making it possible to help all those who reach out to us. Insurance, cash, HSA and sliding fee or payment plans available. Call and discuss questions you may have.
Photo of Debra Ann Nelson - Beyond the Brain Therapies, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Beyond the Brain Therapies
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
or call with questions - (651) 401-8622
"
Making it possible to help all those who reach out to us. Insurance, cash, HSA and sliding fee or payment plans available. Call and discuss questions you may have.
Photo of Debra Ann Nelson - Beyond the Brain Therapies, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Beyond the Brain Therapies
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
or call with questions - (651) 401-8622

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist: Debra Ann Nelson

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 1740 Debra Ann Nelson
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of St Thomas, Minneapolis, Graduated 2000
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from University of Minnesota MMPI-2 Certificate / 2009
  • Certificate from Hamline University Graduate School of Law ADR Family Mediation Certif. / 2008
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Hello. I am a trained Marriage and Family Therapist, Mediator, Parenting Consultant, Speaker, Custody Evaluator, and Biofeedback Therapist. I work in an integrated way to provide a variety of healing options and help for the entire family.
Photo of Debra Ann Nelson - Beyond the Brain Therapies, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Beyond the Brain Therapies
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
or call with questions - (651) 401-8622
"
Hello. I am a trained Marriage and Family Therapist, Mediator, Parenting Consultant, Speaker, Custody Evaluator, and Biofeedback Therapist. I work in an integrated way to provide a variety of healing options and help for the entire family.
Photo of Debra Ann Nelson - Beyond the Brain Therapies, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Beyond the Brain Therapies
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
or call with questions - (651) 401-8622

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Biofeedback, Brainspotting, Art/Play/Music Therapy

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Child
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Military, Trauma, Spirituality Crisis and Wellness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Veterans
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I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression or trauma related to their relationships or family. You will find a relaxed and safe place to find solutions in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter. Empowering you towards your best you is our focus.
Photo of Debra Ann Nelson - Beyond the Brain Therapies, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Beyond the Brain Therapies
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
or call with questions - (651) 401-8622
"
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression or trauma related to their relationships or family. You will find a relaxed and safe place to find solutions in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter. Empowering you towards your best you is our focus.
Photo of Debra Ann Nelson - Beyond the Brain Therapies, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Beyond the Brain Therapies
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
or call with questions - (651) 401-8622

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Native American

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Native American

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Biofeedback
  • Brainspotting
  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Pet Assisted Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Relational
  • Sandplay
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Spiritual Counseling
  • Strength-Based
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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The integration of biofeedback and non verbal healing therapies allows for faster results and less emotionally charged processing. Very effective body, soul and spirit therapy process! Come find out how you can reach new levels of success and maximize your potential!
Photo of Debra Ann Nelson - Beyond the Brain Therapies, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Beyond the Brain Therapies
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
or call with questions - (651) 401-8622
"
The integration of biofeedback and non verbal healing therapies allows for faster results and less emotionally charged processing. Very effective body, soul and spirit therapy process! Come find out how you can reach new levels of success and maximize your potential!
Photo of Debra Ann Nelson - Beyond the Brain Therapies, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Beyond the Brain Therapies
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
or call with questions - (651) 401-8622

Location

Primary Location

Beyond the Brain Therapies /Counseling & Mediation

407 W. Broadway Ave.

Forest Lake, MN 55025

(651) 401-8622
"
We are here to support you through times of growth and healing. Therapeutic services available by phone, virtual meetings and in office.
Photo of Debra Ann Nelson - Beyond the Brain Therapies, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Beyond the Brain Therapies
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (651) 401-8622
"
We are here to support you through times of growth and healing. Therapeutic services available by phone, virtual meetings and in office.
Photo of Debra Ann Nelson - Beyond the Brain Therapies, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Beyond the Brain Therapies
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (651) 401-8622