Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in 55455

Are you or someone you care about going through a difficult time? Is your child/adolescent struggling at home or school with emotions, difficult behavior, or attention concerns? Whether you are looking for answers or seeking personal growth, I can help. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in assessment and therapy with children, adolescents, and adults. My professional approach is one that encourages one's strengths, internal traits, and individual differences that contribute to personal and professional growth and an improved quality of life and understanding.

At Minnesota Center for Psychology, we offer comprehensive mental health services for children and adolescents age 3-17, as well as their families. We are committed to providing the best quality care in an environment that fosters integrity, respect, hope, health, and learning. If your child is experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family conflict, school or relationship issues, grief, sadness, body image issues, sleep problems, suicidal thoughts, trauma, low motivation, restlessness, communication issues, LGBT or gender identity issues, life transitions mood swings, shame, anger, or behavioral issues, our highly trained and experienced clinicians can help!

I love working with individuals who are going through life transitions and enjoy being an anchor that people can hold onto when the waves of change pull a little harder. Whether you are making meaningful career decisions or navigating unfamiliar systems as you enter new cultural experiences, I would love to assist in the process and support you as you find your way.

Gao is a bilingual (English/Hmong) psychotherapist serving individuals suffering from trauma, SPMI, chemical dependency, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Her professional experiences include 10+ years working with individuals in their home, consultation, inpatient care, crisis, and clinic/outpatient settings. She distills knowledge in county court systems via CPS and Civil Commitments: MI/CD/DD and Guardianship. She has seen the significance therapy has in providing individuals and families the opportunity to heal as self-identity blooms. Her commitment is to support you to become a better you.

Hi there! Are you trying to cope with anxiety that feels like it is getting in the way of your everyday life? Are you trying to improve your social skills and grow your friendships and relationships with others? Whether you are currently facing mental health challenges in your life or are looking to work towards growth and change, there is space for you here. My goal is to provide you with a supportive and nonjudgmental place where we can start to process your experiences and challenge internal rules, perspectives, and expectations. Let's build a life worth living and sharing.

With 40+ years working as a psychologist, I work with a variety of clients struggling with mental health and life issues. Many clients seek my help for anxiety, depression, serious and persistent mental illness and life transitions. My patients include children as young as 7, adolescents, adults and seniors in their 80's. Clients are often referred to me for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, relationship issues and sports-related performance concerns. I also have experience working with individuals and families where there are life-threatening health issues, infertility and pregnancy loss for both mothers and fathers.

"I have found, through painful experience, that the most important step a person can take is always the next one.” -Brandon Sanderson Let me help you take the next step. I enjoy providing therapy for queer folx, chronic illness, nerds, adolescents, young adults, college students, and families. I have special interests in all things nerdy, sex, trauma, and exploring identities (gender, sexuality). I primarily work from a feminist, anti-capitalist, and strength-based perspective. My ideal client wants a strong therapeutic relationship with an affirming and relatable therapist.

Our brains and bodies are constantly adapting in life – these adaptations can feel overwhelming. I will greet you with compassion and curiosity so we can process and explore what you walk into my office with. My work is centered around adults, ages 18 and up, coming in with a variety of concerns. I use neuroscience-informed, relational, person-centered, and trauma-focused approaches.

Accepting new clients. Making the decision to start therapy can be extremely challenging, and I feel honored to be part of your journey. It’s not always easy to acknowledge the need for support, but it’s a significant act of self-care. I believe that the desire for change stems from a place of discomfort and pain, and I'm eager to walk alongside you on this transformative journey, offering support that acknowledges your experiences, and guiding you to gain the essential skills to navigate and overcome your challenges with greater resilience.

Transitions in life are often difficult to manage, yet they happen in all sorts of ways. Whether you’re navigating changes in a relationship, looking to change a habit, experiencing different living environments, wanting to get to know new parts of your identity, or more…change can involve a lot of uncertainty and stress, but you don’t have to do it alone. My purpose here is to help you work through all sorts of life changes by reflecting on how you’ve gotten to where you are now while also exploring ways to get you where you’re hoping to go.

As a therapist, I am committed to being a source of unconditional positive regard, asking hard and important questions, offering observations to identify connections in experiences, exploring and challenging negative self-beliefs, offering tools and skills in the capacity desired, and celebrating the ups and the downs of the process. I believe human growth, change, and healing is most easily found when we allow ourselves the chance to be uncomfortable. I am a Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy Practitioner and have found it to be an incredible tool for increasing healing with life’s big and small difficulties.

Immediate availability. My approach to therapy is warm and interactive. You’ll find me using humor a lot; just because therapy is hard work doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! I enjoy getting to know people on a deep level and helping uncover unconscious patterns holding them back. I'm all about getting to the root of a problem, and I will always be honest and direct with you. I offer a holistic approach to therapy and help people gain insight on the developmental experiences that shaped their current belief systems. To me, the biggest compliment is when clients enjoy coming to therapy and feel empowered to heal.