I have worked with people who want healing and resolution to issues resulting from trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, and finding themselves stuck in unhealthy and unsatisfying relationships. In all these cases it is the individual I am treating, not a diagnosis or type of problem. So, I believe every person is a different puzzle. Therefore, my therapeutic goals and interventions are always guided by what and how each person presents themselves for therapy. I meet the client where they are at and we begin our work together from that place.

At Storybook Wellness, our goal is to support individuals and families of all shapes and sizes. We value the importance of mental health for all individuals within the family as well as the family as a unit. We take a holistic approach to mental health with the knowledge that our mind, body, and spirit are all intricately connected both within ourselves and with those who we love.

Lauren has a passion for working with marginalized communities, particularly folks from the size/fat and LGBTQIA communities. As a Citizen Therapist she endeavors to ensure her practice is open and welcoming to all, with an anti-racist and firmly nonjudgmental stance. To this end she is HAES (Health at Every Size) informed and has sought out additional trainings in sex, gender and sexuality, and diversity. Lauren is also familiar with working with a variety of relationship styles, including ethical nonmonogamy. Above all she prides herself in creating a safe, supportive environment for clients from all backgrounds and experiences.

Empowering lives and supporting people with rediscovering hope, while integrating a holistic approach to therapy for improved mental, physical, and spiritual health is the framework from which I form a bridge with my clients. This empowers people to live their lives from a place of authenticity, and become unstuck from challenges that impede growth. Moreover, mindfulness enables people to create realistic and reasonable goals, which become the foundation of building excitement and vigor about the future. This is essential for healing hearts, minds, and bodies. When we are motivated, lasting change is possible for everyone .

For 50 years, Canvas Health has been dedicated to bringing hope, healing, and recovery to the lives of people we serve. Our compassionate clinicians help children, adolescents, adults, and families who struggle with mental illness and substance use disorders through exceptional care.

I currently offer telemedicine and office visits. I believe each person is unique and possesses the ability to discover his or her answers in an environment without judgment. My goal is to facilitate the path of discovery with each client while providing encouragement, hope, understanding, and education. I value the relationship between therapist and client and the ability to meet an individual where he or she is wanting to focus therapy. I am trained in trauma therapy (EMDR) and specialize in relationship issues, codependency, women's issues, anxiety, depression, chemical abuse and self-esteem.

While we all experience struggles, there are times when managing them can be more difficult. Feelings of vulnerability, shame, and fear can easily become chains that hold us down. We begin to give away our power by allowing others to decide how we experience ourselves, our relationships, and our lives. We can begin to feel stuck, ashamed, and unworthy. We use food, emotions, behaviors, alcohol, and drugs hoping to protect ourselves. In these attempts we surrender even more power. The energy we once used to live in love, abundance, and wellness is no longer available: as a limited resource, it's now all used up.

NOW OFFERING VIDEO SESSIONS FULL-TIME. In these stressful times with COVID-19, we need more support. This can manifest in the form of anxiety and depression, chemical and alcohol use, and feeling isolated. Sometimes things happen to us that we can't make sense of and we need to regroup. Kate specializes in working with teens and adults who are struggling to make sense of it all. CONTACT US OVER THE PHONE OR ONLINE TO MEET OVER VIDEO.

At NorthStar Counseling Center, we understand everyone has internal and relationship struggles at times. We have a broad range of experience working with children, adolescents dealing with emotional or behavioral difficulties and with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, life cycle transitions, and trauma. We also provide counseling for relationship issues between parents and children, couples, families experiencing divorce, and blended families. Whatever challenges you or your loved ones might be facing, we're here to help you through them.

Uncertainty and stress are a part of everyone’s life, but when this tension impacts the mind and body to the point of interfering with daily life it is important to address your ways of coping with those stressors and problem behaviors. It is my goal to help you to learn some positive coping skills to mindfully address your situation or relationships in order to help you identify areas of needed change, as well as, challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Explore the benefits of blending integrative counseling techniques with health & wellness coaching to help you achieve lasting lifestyle change.

Frustrated. Hopeless. Terrified. Angry. Bereft. Afraid. Confused. Tired. Broken. Betrayed. These can be the most challenging states of the human experience to bear. Especially if they've been going on for a long, long time. They can seem to be the only things we ever feel, or we may never know when they're going to leap out and derail our plans, cripple our relationships, or stop us from growing and becoming. Over time, these feelings can affect the way we move through the world, the way we think, and how deeply and powerfully we experience every type of pain. We can't imagine continuing down this path, or worse... we can.

Dr. Leslie is a MN Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a MN Licensed Psychologist. She holds an advance practice degree in Clinical Neuropsychology and offers neuropsychological testing. She is also Advanced Certified by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) and is a mentor of new EAGALA professionals. She holds additional certifications in Autism and Parent Child Relational Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, and Play Therapy. She is a nationally approved supervisor as well.

I have a passion for what I do and enjoy working with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnosis and challenges. I am passionate about working with families, children and women with various challenges, as well as men who are struggling with anger, depression, identity, low self esteem, and anxiety.

Are you feeling a sense of dis-ease, or are out of balance and are ready to move into a more comfortable life? I believe that everyone is capable of creating change that will lead to better health and life satisfaction. Through a mindful exploration of personality factors, previous experiences, and current stressors, achieving self-awareness, self-acceptance, and developing healthy and realistic goals is possible. As a supportive therapist, I am committed to working alongside you in this process. I enjoy working with a variety of people including adults, children, couples, families, and groups.