Therapists in Downtown, Saint Paul, MN
Adam Chase
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Hi, I'm Adam. Therapist shopping can be difficult! Some general info about me: I have a psychodynamic orientation (which means I believe that the relationship between the therapist and you is an important part of the process). My work is informed by buddhist ideas (i.e., most suffering comes from attachment to something). I like to use humor and poetry in therapy. In the end, I believe we need to feel some sense of connection with the person we are working with, so I encourage you to "shop" until you find the person who feels right to you.
Hi, I'm Adam. Therapist shopping can be difficult! Some general info about me: I have a psychodynamic orientation (which means I believe that the relationship between the therapist and you is an important part of the process). My work is informed by buddhist ideas (i.e., most suffering comes from attachment to something). I like to use humor and poetry in therapy. In the end, I believe we need to feel some sense of connection with the person we are working with, so I encourage you to "shop" until you find the person who feels right to you.
Hafia Gray
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Waitlist for new clients
Some of my specialties include working with individuals living with depression, anxiety, PTSD or other trauma responses, interpersonal/relationship challenges, and drug and alcohol addiction.
UPDATE: My therapy caseload is currently full. Namaste! My name is Hafia and I have passionately worked in the mental health/social services field for over 15 years. I hold professional licenses in drug and alcohol counseling (LADC) and professional clinical counseling (LPCC). I believe in taking a supportive, person-centered approach when working with clients, and I keep trauma-conscious practices at the forefront of my clinical and community work.
Some of my specialties include working with individuals living with depression, anxiety, PTSD or other trauma responses, interpersonal/relationship challenges, and drug and alcohol addiction.
UPDATE: My therapy caseload is currently full. Namaste! My name is Hafia and I have passionately worked in the mental health/social services field for over 15 years. I hold professional licenses in drug and alcohol counseling (LADC) and professional clinical counseling (LPCC). I believe in taking a supportive, person-centered approach when working with clients, and I keep trauma-conscious practices at the forefront of my clinical and community work.
Lauren Barnes
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Struggling with mental health? Relationship difficulties? Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself, your relationship, or for your entire family system, I'm here to help. I use a client-centered approach and believe therapy works best when compassion, empathy, and humor are in the mix.
Struggling with mental health? Relationship difficulties? Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself, your relationship, or for your entire family system, I'm here to help. I use a client-centered approach and believe therapy works best when compassion, empathy, and humor are in the mix.
Jordan Kirsch
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Struggling with mental health concerns, relationship issues or substance use/addiction? Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your family or a coupled partnership, I use a person centered approach and empathetic understanding walking with you through the difficulty. An important aspect in my approach to change is motivational interviewing, exploring what your desired life might look like if things were different. Together we set goals and develop strategies to get you there.
Struggling with mental health concerns, relationship issues or substance use/addiction? Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your family or a coupled partnership, I use a person centered approach and empathetic understanding walking with you through the difficulty. An important aspect in my approach to change is motivational interviewing, exploring what your desired life might look like if things were different. Together we set goals and develop strategies to get you there.
Lee Cunningham
Counselor, MPS, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Saint Paul, MN 55102
I provide a safe environment and relationship to help you explore your needs while supporting the changes you desire.
It is common to experience stress in everyday life. It may be a common pattern or something new. Therapy can help understand our stress better and empower us to respond in helpful ways.
I provide a safe environment and relationship to help you explore your needs while supporting the changes you desire.
It is common to experience stress in everyday life. It may be a common pattern or something new. Therapy can help understand our stress better and empower us to respond in helpful ways.
Kerri Shear
Psychologist, MA, LP, PhD
Verified Verified
Downtown, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Accepting new clients. I have over 25 years of experience in providing Personal Counseling and Therapy for individuals and couples, Career Counseling, and Executive Coaching. I see a wide range of clients, whether for ideas and inspiration or long-term work to address issues that seriously interfere with your life. With couples, I help you develop understanding of each other, get to the root of the issues, and develop tools to strengthen your relationship. My counseling philosophy is about helping you develop understanding and take action to feel fulfilled in life and minimize self-defeating habits that get in your way.
Accepting new clients. I have over 25 years of experience in providing Personal Counseling and Therapy for individuals and couples, Career Counseling, and Executive Coaching. I see a wide range of clients, whether for ideas and inspiration or long-term work to address issues that seriously interfere with your life. With couples, I help you develop understanding of each other, get to the root of the issues, and develop tools to strengthen your relationship. My counseling philosophy is about helping you develop understanding and take action to feel fulfilled in life and minimize self-defeating habits that get in your way.
Cate Gerth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Downtown, Saint Paul, MN 55101
My experience includes individual therapy, intensive in-home therapy with children and families, couples work, counseling within the criminal justice system and addiction treatment.
When challenges interrupt life, making it difficult to manage, having a therapist/guide to help you regain your potential gets you where you want to be sooner with greater success. We live in a culture that often encourages us to “just tough it out”. We can begin to believe that asking for help means admitting failure, and we fall further into despair. The truth is the therapy process creates space and time for you to explore what is at the root of those challenges. We will work together to build a genuine therapy relationship that supports your journey toward improved functioning and life satisfaction.
My experience includes individual therapy, intensive in-home therapy with children and families, couples work, counseling within the criminal justice system and addiction treatment.
When challenges interrupt life, making it difficult to manage, having a therapist/guide to help you regain your potential gets you where you want to be sooner with greater success. We live in a culture that often encourages us to “just tough it out”. We can begin to believe that asking for help means admitting failure, and we fall further into despair. The truth is the therapy process creates space and time for you to explore what is at the root of those challenges. We will work together to build a genuine therapy relationship that supports your journey toward improved functioning and life satisfaction.
NuVyb Consulting
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Saint Paul, MN 55102 (Online Only)
Hurting? Feeling Alone? Stressed out? Uncertain about the future? Is the weight of day to day life feeling unbearable right now? Daily ongoing stress can have a negative impact on your health and well-being. It may be difficult to believe that life can be good again when we are facing so many unknowns. Let me hold it with you. . . traumatic events, losing people and connections, parenting challenges or simply questioning parts of life that don’t make sense. It is helpful to have a trusted person to openly talk to, sort out conflicting emotions, gain insight, and develop a plan to live your desired life again.
Hurting? Feeling Alone? Stressed out? Uncertain about the future? Is the weight of day to day life feeling unbearable right now? Daily ongoing stress can have a negative impact on your health and well-being. It may be difficult to believe that life can be good again when we are facing so many unknowns. Let me hold it with you. . . traumatic events, losing people and connections, parenting challenges or simply questioning parts of life that don’t make sense. It is helpful to have a trusted person to openly talk to, sort out conflicting emotions, gain insight, and develop a plan to live your desired life again.
Peak Behavioral Health
Not Verified Not Verified
Downtown, Saint Paul, MN 55101 (Online Only)
We promote mental wellness through our holistic treatment approach and by making our services more accessible to marginalized populations. We strive to normalize mental health conditions through education, advocacy and by being present in the communities we serve. We want to show up for and be the voice for those in our community by considering how our social and economic climate also impact our mental wellness.
We promote mental wellness through our holistic treatment approach and by making our services more accessible to marginalized populations. We strive to normalize mental health conditions through education, advocacy and by being present in the communities we serve. We want to show up for and be the voice for those in our community by considering how our social and economic climate also impact our mental wellness.
Mirlie Abraham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Not accepting new clients
Everyone comes from different backgrounds and challenges that can throw you off course. With proper guidance, support, and work, life can be promising again. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with couples, individuals, and families facing a variety of different challenges. I work with my clients to develop a genuine connection through compassion, honesty, trust, and support. Originating from Haiti, I am a diverse therapist that works well with various backgrounds and cultures. I am always interested in acquiring more knowledge on all cultures in today’s society.
Everyone comes from different backgrounds and challenges that can throw you off course. With proper guidance, support, and work, life can be promising again. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with couples, individuals, and families facing a variety of different challenges. I work with my clients to develop a genuine connection through compassion, honesty, trust, and support. Originating from Haiti, I am a diverse therapist that works well with various backgrounds and cultures. I am always interested in acquiring more knowledge on all cultures in today’s society.
Online Therapists
John Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Saint Paul, MN 55101
With over 15 years of client support and extensive work with various specialties, I will not enter into our working relationship with a preset approach in mind.
Life can be tough, each of us needs a support system to walk with us through the bumps. We all have unique challenges: depression, anxiety, family issues, trauma, questions about identity, relationship or sexual issues. Staying solution and healing focused is at the core of my work. I will help you in understanding and appreciating all of who you are and how to work with internal and external stressors. A healthy relationship with yourself is the most important relationship in your life; this amazing relationship will bring peace, healing and understanding.
With over 15 years of client support and extensive work with various specialties, I will not enter into our working relationship with a preset approach in mind.
Life can be tough, each of us needs a support system to walk with us through the bumps. We all have unique challenges: depression, anxiety, family issues, trauma, questions about identity, relationship or sexual issues. Staying solution and healing focused is at the core of my work. I will help you in understanding and appreciating all of who you are and how to work with internal and external stressors. A healthy relationship with yourself is the most important relationship in your life; this amazing relationship will bring peace, healing and understanding.
Susan Balto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMSW, MPH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Empathy, respect, honesty, and use of humor, when appropriate, are values that I integrate into the therapeutic relationship.
Your reasoning for seeking therapy is specific and unique. My name is Susan and I help my Clients to create a safe place to explore, grow, and better understand their feelings and motivations. Together, we will find new ways to listen deeply and understand the roots of the patterns keeping you stuck, frustrated, or lost. I believe that therapy is a learned skill that we will refine together to come up with a course of therapy that suits your personal values, preferences, and needs.
Empathy, respect, honesty, and use of humor, when appropriate, are values that I integrate into the therapeutic relationship.
Your reasoning for seeking therapy is specific and unique. My name is Susan and I help my Clients to create a safe place to explore, grow, and better understand their feelings and motivations. Together, we will find new ways to listen deeply and understand the roots of the patterns keeping you stuck, frustrated, or lost. I believe that therapy is a learned skill that we will refine together to come up with a course of therapy that suits your personal values, preferences, and needs.
Holly A Smart
Psychologist, MA, LP, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Psychologist and Registered Art Therapist with over 20 years in private practice. My practice focuses primarily on grief and loss, life transitions and relationship issues. I strive toward an approach which is creative, collaborative and compassionate. My work is informed by trauma and attachment research, including recent developments in the field of trauma therapy. I am excited to incorporate both verbal and non-verbal approaches for healing trauma and loss.
I am a Licensed Psychologist and Registered Art Therapist with over 20 years in private practice. My practice focuses primarily on grief and loss, life transitions and relationship issues. I strive toward an approach which is creative, collaborative and compassionate. My work is informed by trauma and attachment research, including recent developments in the field of trauma therapy. I am excited to incorporate both verbal and non-verbal approaches for healing trauma and loss.
Monica Austerlitz
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Saint Paul, MN 55101 (Online Only)
Working with a spirit of solidarity and using an insight oriented approach I help adults of all backgrounds gain insight, build confidence, and make meaningful life changes. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, abuse, relationship conflict, and relapse prevention. I strive to create an atmosphere of trust and comfort and to establish a strong therapeutic alliance. I have a keen awareness of diversity and multicultural issues, and the ability to work comfortably and respectfully with clients regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation.
Working with a spirit of solidarity and using an insight oriented approach I help adults of all backgrounds gain insight, build confidence, and make meaningful life changes. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, abuse, relationship conflict, and relapse prevention. I strive to create an atmosphere of trust and comfort and to establish a strong therapeutic alliance. I have a keen awareness of diversity and multicultural issues, and the ability to work comfortably and respectfully with clients regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation.
Beth Lanis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LADC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55114 (Online Only)
I believe trust and safety are the 2 most important things in therapy. I strive to create this with a warm and non-judgmental presence, humor when appropriate, and listening to truly understand you. To help you make the changes you want in your life, I use a compassionate yet direct approach, helping you to challenge your thought processes and behaviors. I specialize in trauma and addictions, though work with a variety of other issues you may struggle with like having a new baby, relationship and trust issues, divorce, anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, impulsivity or concentration issues.
I believe trust and safety are the 2 most important things in therapy. I strive to create this with a warm and non-judgmental presence, humor when appropriate, and listening to truly understand you. To help you make the changes you want in your life, I use a compassionate yet direct approach, helping you to challenge your thought processes and behaviors. I specialize in trauma and addictions, though work with a variety of other issues you may struggle with like having a new baby, relationship and trust issues, divorce, anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, impulsivity or concentration issues.
Alaina McNallie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55109 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I help couples feel a connection again in ways they never expected.
You may feel like you will never find a therapist you connect with, or that no one could understand what you are going through. The pain of struggle and daily life, especially now, can be overwhelming. You may feel alone in this world struggling with daily life tasks. My passion is helping couples who feel completely stuck in their relationship learn how to communicate effectively, as well as individuals seeking therapy who need support to find themselves again. I have competency in all types of relationships, people with physical &/or intellectual disabilities, OCD and anxiety, parenting, sexual orientation, and addiction.
I help couples feel a connection again in ways they never expected.
You may feel like you will never find a therapist you connect with, or that no one could understand what you are going through. The pain of struggle and daily life, especially now, can be overwhelming. You may feel alone in this world struggling with daily life tasks. My passion is helping couples who feel completely stuck in their relationship learn how to communicate effectively, as well as individuals seeking therapy who need support to find themselves again. I have competency in all types of relationships, people with physical &/or intellectual disabilities, OCD and anxiety, parenting, sexual orientation, and addiction.
Indigo Counseling Center
Counselor
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Indigo Counseling has immediate openings for in-person and telehealth counseling. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma or grief? Do you have repetitive thoughts or worries? Are you feeling isolated or alone? Do you struggle with relationship issues with your partner or family members ? Indigo's therapists are sensitive to a variety of issues, identities, struggles and needs. Building a good therapeutic relationship is key to healing. We approach therapy in a person-centered, humanistic way. issues. We work with teens and adults, couples and families.
Indigo Counseling has immediate openings for in-person and telehealth counseling. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma or grief? Do you have repetitive thoughts or worries? Are you feeling isolated or alone? Do you struggle with relationship issues with your partner or family members ? Indigo's therapists are sensitive to a variety of issues, identities, struggles and needs. Building a good therapeutic relationship is key to healing. We approach therapy in a person-centered, humanistic way. issues. We work with teens and adults, couples and families.
Brandy Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55102 (Online Only)
I received my MA in Marriage & Family Therapy in2001, & have extensive training in couples therapy, LGBTQ populations, postpartum and perinatal mood disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy, and couples/marital therapy.
How do you want to feel? How do you get there? Whether you're hoping to minimize anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, desire to explore and improve your past or current relationship patterns, need assistance navigating a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder during or after pregnancy, I offer you support, help and guidance in going from where you are to how you want to feel. I am a LBGTQ affirmative and supportive to all. Please note I offer virtual appointments only.
I received my MA in Marriage & Family Therapy in2001, & have extensive training in couples therapy, LGBTQ populations, postpartum and perinatal mood disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy, and couples/marital therapy.
How do you want to feel? How do you get there? Whether you're hoping to minimize anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, desire to explore and improve your past or current relationship patterns, need assistance navigating a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder during or after pregnancy, I offer you support, help and guidance in going from where you are to how you want to feel. I am a LBGTQ affirmative and supportive to all. Please note I offer virtual appointments only.
LynLake Centers for Wellbeing
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Our clinical and therapeutic expertise covers a vast array of needs and focuses, including trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sex therapy, grief, codependency, addiction, LGBTQIA+ concerns, pre- and post-natal, relationship and family concerns, EMDR, DBT, art therapy, narrative therapy, somatic-focused therapy, mindfulness, and many others.
At LynLake Centers for WellBeing, we believe all people deserve to lead empowered, creative, authentic lives. We’re here for you, no matter where you’re at. We’re a large, diverse group of experienced psychotherapists, counselors, dietitians, psychiatric nurse practitioners, acupuncturists, neuro/psychological testing psychologists, yoga therapists, wellness coaches, trauma specialists, and more. We are united by our passion for helping to create a healthy, resilient, and fulfilled community. We offer both online and in-person services at over a dozen locations throughout the Twin Cities. We are accepting new clients of all ages!
Our clinical and therapeutic expertise covers a vast array of needs and focuses, including trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sex therapy, grief, codependency, addiction, LGBTQIA+ concerns, pre- and post-natal, relationship and family concerns, EMDR, DBT, art therapy, narrative therapy, somatic-focused therapy, mindfulness, and many others.
At LynLake Centers for WellBeing, we believe all people deserve to lead empowered, creative, authentic lives. We’re here for you, no matter where you’re at. We’re a large, diverse group of experienced psychotherapists, counselors, dietitians, psychiatric nurse practitioners, acupuncturists, neuro/psychological testing psychologists, yoga therapists, wellness coaches, trauma specialists, and more. We are united by our passion for helping to create a healthy, resilient, and fulfilled community. We offer both online and in-person services at over a dozen locations throughout the Twin Cities. We are accepting new clients of all ages!
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.