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Cynthia L Knoell

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Minneapolis, MN 55413
My ideal client—my people—are ready for real change. They’re thoughtful, self-aware, and tired of managing symptoms instead of transforming patterns. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma responses, or feeling stuck in fear-based thinking, even after previous therapy. They’re open-minded, value authenticity, and willing to explore how thoughts, emotional states, and energy shape their lived experience. They want a therapeutic relationship that feels human and real—and they’re ready to learn tools that actually work.
I help people understand how their thoughts, emotional states, and nervous system patterns are shaping their experience—and teach them how to change those patterns in ways that actually work. My specialty is helping people identify automatic, fear-based thinking and retrain perception so they can feel more regulated, grounded, and aligned.
If you’re reading this and something resonates, you’re probably already aware that the way you’ve been coping isn’t how you want to keep living. You’re not broken, and you’re not behind—you’ve just learned patterns that once helped you survive. Change is possible when you feel safe enough to be real and supported while retraining your brain.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Compassion Collective

Minneapolis, MN 55413

(651) 858-2911
My website
I offer telehealth therapy as well as "walk and talk" sessions (when possible) to incorporate nature in session.
$111 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (651) 858-2911
Photo of Cynthia L Knoell, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Compassion Collective

Minneapolis, MN 55413

(651) 858-2911
My website
I offer telehealth therapy as well as "walk and talk" sessions (when possible) to incorporate nature in session.
$111 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $111
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

  • BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • HealthPartners of MN and WI
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Assistance
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • PreferredOne
  • UCare
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Cynthia L Knoell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (651) 858-2911
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Cynthia L Knoell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (651) 858-2911

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 14743 Cynthia L Knoell
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 26 years
  • Attended University of Oklahoma, MSW, Graduated 2000
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Cynthia L Knoell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (651) 858-2911
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Cynthia L Knoell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (651) 858-2911

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues
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Cynthia L Knoell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
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Cynthia L Knoell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (651) 858-2911

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Adlerian
  • AEDP
  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Energy Psychology
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Reality Therapy
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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I use a person-centered approach to therapy. You write your own story! I incorporate CBT regularly during sessions to help you challenge automatic negative thought patterns and replace them with more self-affirming belief systems. I operate from a place of compassion, acceptance and understanding.
Photo of Cynthia L Knoell, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Cynthia L Knoell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 858-2911
"
I use a person-centered approach to therapy. You write your own story! I incorporate CBT regularly during sessions to help you challenge automatic negative thought patterns and replace them with more self-affirming belief systems. I operate from a place of compassion, acceptance and understanding.
Photo of Cynthia L Knoell, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Cynthia L Knoell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 858-2911

Location

Primary Location

Compassion Collective

Minneapolis, MN 55413

(651) 858-2911

Nearby Areas

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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I offer telehealth therapy as well as "walk and talk" sessions (when possible) to incorporate nature in session.
Photo of Cynthia L Knoell, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Cynthia L Knoell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (651) 858-2911
"
I offer telehealth therapy as well as "walk and talk" sessions (when possible) to incorporate nature in session.
Photo of Cynthia L Knoell, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Cynthia L Knoell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (651) 858-2911