Therapists in Saint Louis Park, MN

Therapy offers an opportunity for personal growth and change. There are definitely times when life can seem really overwhelming. Life transitions, grief, relationships, anxiety and depression are just some of the situations that may prompt you to seek support. I can help. My approach is kind and empathetic offering guidance as you gain new perspectives and discover new ways of approaching and managing your individual challenges. I will help you discover what is getting in the way when everything you have tried hasn't worked. Things can get better. You can discover new options to foster change in your life.

Quality of life is determined by balancing life's critical components. Dr.Alfred Adler created Individual Psychology based on these components. Adler developed : OUR LIFE TASKS 1. An adequate sense of self 2. The connection to a significant other. 3. A purpose driven life. 4. Spirituality, a belief in something more than yourself. Dr. Adler believed being unbalanced in any of these areas created uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. A continuation of and consequence of these thoughts and feeling is psychological dysfunction.

All of use are faced with experiences in life that that we could use some help with. Using warmth, gentleness, and humor, my goal as a therapist is to create a safe and healing relationship with you. Together we can explore the parts of yourself and your journey that might feel scary to do alone. l look forward to working with you in defining for yourself who you are and reshaping beliefs that no longer serve you.

Hi, I'm Susan, and I welcome you wherever you are at in your life. I work holistically, and can help you to accept yourself with less judgment, learn new methods to find safety and calm within, work through unresolved feelings, and make the changes necessary to be at peace with yourself. Sometimes there is a restlessness inside or symptoms in the mind and body surface because you are needing to get clear about who you are and what your purpose is in this life. I will help you to trust your deepest self. Reach out to me if you're wanting lasting resolution of stress, trauma, seeking somatic healing and/or spiritual healing.

My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking

Life is challenging! In today's world external stressors and underlying issues can make it difficult to cope. Whether it be current anxieties, past or current trauma, mood issues, life transitioning or substance use causing distortions and disconnections, psychotherapy can help you move thru these challenges with better outcomes, more confidence and a sense of stability with who you are in a world ever changing.

Using an integrative approach, I will work with you to overcome challenges you may be dealing with. I am passionate about working with trauma in people of all ages and how it impacts one's connection to Self, our attachments, and relationships. My approach incorporates the use of Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed Yoga and other holistic strategies to enhance the lives of those who invite me on their path to growth and healing. I believe everyone should be treated with equality and respect, and I will strive to meet you where you are at and support you in addressing the areas of concern impacting your entire being.

Deciding to ask for help when dealing with life's struggles is a very important step. Finding the right person to work with is equally important. I am happy to meet with you and let you know where I would focus. If you decide we are not the right fit I will help you find the person that is right for you.

Do you feel lonely and stuck? Are you angry? Are you frustrated with your children and parenting issues? Are you deeply hurt? It might be time for change. I can help you get unstuck and will be with you on your journey until you gain enough strength to take it on your own. In a safe environment and with two creative minds life can become brighter and easier to handle.

My commitment to lifelong learning informs my work, which is rooted in trauma-focused therapy modalities that prioritize the integration of mind, body and spirit. I believe that our bodies hold our stories, and it is crucial to incorporate body-based wisdom into therapy sessions. With nearly 20 years of experience, I have provided a safe space for healing, self-reflection, and support.

My commitment in therapy is to help people live their fully authentic life - in whatever way that looks like to you. I have a particular passion for those who love outside the box - I specialize in working with polyamory and non-monogamy, kink, and queer and trans individuals. I like to get curious about the things that make you unique, and find ways to make those parts shine, while also holding space for the difficulty of living with marginalized identities. While I am not a trained trauma therapist, trauma, both single-instance and complex, informs all of my work.

I serve as a counselor, coach and consultant to individuals, couples, families seeking to make change. My approach is integrative insofar as I utilize practices from different approaches depending on what works for the client and what can be scientifically validated from the field of neuroscience; the work may involve verbal and/or somatic interventions to address problems and opportunities. I consider validation or empathy to be an important foundation for the work. Insight and awareness can also be critical; however, I also stress the need to try new actions to break old patterns that no longer work but are known and familiar.

It is important to feel seen and cared about in therapy; as we learn to take in this care, great healing can take place. When you are struggling with difficult life issues, it can be difficult to go it alone. I am here to provide support as you move through it. I work with individuals and couples in areas including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions and stress management. As someone who has personally engaged in mindfulness practices such as meditation, qigong and yoga for 20+ years, I bring a strong presence and compassion to my work with clients.

I help people address their struggles related to anxiety, depression, and trauma. I view each person that I work with as a human being, not a diagnostic label. I want to help each person I work with to not only feel better in the present, but to grow as people and move toward a more vital life as well.

Currently accepting new clients! While you begin your search for a therapist it is so important to find someone that is authentic and feels like a good fit for you. By beginning your search you have already started to manifest the change you are looking for. Together we can collaboratively work towards meaningful goals to create change and healing from past experiences. I believe it is so important to meet each individual's unique needs by creating and holding space to simply be heard, develop skills, create life style changes, process emotions and experiences, or develop your personal identity and self-esteem.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) serving the Twin Cities area, passionate about helping and supporting people. I believe that as humans we are always evolving from the experiences that life offers, which has steered me to believe in the interconnectedness of all life, and therefore my practice operates from a framework honoring the unity of the mind, body and spirit. I believe that each person is unique and that there is no one approach to the problems they present.

I have over twenty years experience providing counseling to adolescents, couples, families and individuals. I have extensive experience working with victims of sexual abuse and trauma. I have helped numerous individuals overcome sexual behavior problems including pornography addictions. I am an empathetic mediator for issues including familial conflict, divorce, custody disputes, and parent/child Alienation is one area of expertise. I work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, past trauma and current crisis. Client's describe me as a therapist who genuinely cares, listens and validates their experience while helping them move past the thoughts, behaviors and feelings that are negatively impacting their lives.

Is your relationship strained right now? Conflict? Lack of intimacy? Betrayal? Not sure if it can work? Or just wanting to make sure you have all the tools necessary to have a healthy relationship? We are a group of 30 therapists specializing in relationships and extensively trained in the science of love. We know from the research that healthy relationships can be learned, and so step-by-step, we are here to show you how to be relational. We use Feedback Informed Treatment to ensure that our therapy is progressing and we have the data to say with confidence that our therapy is effective. Learn to love better. Be better loved.

Do you feel like you have limited choices and options in your life? Have you lost your balance? In my work, I have the privilege to help others explore the choices obscured to them that are often close at hand. Through a combination of talk and experiential approach we will work through multiple dimensions of mind-body to rediscover the well-being innate within you.