Brenda Schaeffer
Psychologist, DMin, MALP, CAS
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Let's Connect (952) 373-0448
Seeking psychotherapy is a sign of wellness, an opportunity to grow beyond learned limitations, to help individuals and relationships realize their potential and release creative energy suppressed by traumatic events past or present, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, life transitions, grief, illness, dysfunctional relationships, addiction, low esteem, and victimization.
Certified Addiction Specialist in Sexual Addiction, Clinical Member of International Transactional Analysis Association, Associate Member of Enneagram Association, Author of "Is It Love or Is It Addiction?" "Healthy Relationship Series", "Love's Way", Loving Me, Loving You","Love or Addiction? The Power and Peril of Teen Sex and Romance".
Expert training in child development, hypnosis, trauma recovery, TA/Gestalt, Sex and Love Addiction, couples in recovery, family of origin/life script, existential and spiritual psychology, the Enneagram, depression/anxiety, life changes such as divorce, grief, career.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Brenda Schaeffer now - (952) 373-0448
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Couple Sessions $275
Payment Methods
American Express, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Give insurance forms to client.
- Out of Network
Brenda Schaeffer
Psychologist, DMin, MALP, CAS
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / LP0846 Brenda Schaeffer
- Attended St. Mary's University, Graduated 1976
- Certificate from American Academy of Health Care Providers in Addic Certified Addiction Specialist / 1993
- Certificate from ITAA Certified Clinical Member / 1987
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Brenda Schaeffer
Psychologist, DMin, MALP, CAS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (952) 373-0448
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Sexual Addiction
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Brenda Schaeffer
Psychologist, DMin, MALP, CAS
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (952) 373-0448
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Affective/Cognitive Reframing
- Family / Marital
- Integrative
- Psychodynamic
- Sex and Love Addiction
- TA/Gestalt
- Trauma Focused
Brenda Schaeffer
Psychologist, DMin, MALP, CAS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (952) 373-0448
Groups
Therapy Group
A men/women's group for people dealing with recovery, trauma, grief, life adjustment, codependency, relationship, family of origin, depression, anxiety, loss. High functioning.
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$70-$80
Group Meets
Every other Wed 7 P.M. - 9 P.M.
Location
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Email Brenda Schaeffer about this group or call - (952) 373-0448
Women's Group
For women who are wanting to add a spiritual or transformational perspective to their life and relationship issues.
Expertise
Life Coaching
Spirituality
Women's Issues
Types of Therapy
Transpersonal
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$70-$80
Location
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Email Brenda Schaeffer about this group or call - (952) 373-0448
Location
Nearby Areas
Brenda Schaeffer
Psychologist, DMin, MALP, CAS
Take the first step to help. Call now - (952) 373-0448