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Emily Charakas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
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Emily Charakas

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA (they, them)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
7077 Northland Circle North, Suite #330, Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 401-6311
Let's Connect (763) 401-6311
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Who are you? Who do you want to become? What do you need in life to find meaning, purpose, and to grow? What's holding you back? Let's explore these questions together. Therapy can offer a safe space to navigate and find relief from anxiety, difficulty getting started on the things that matter to you, and to process experiences that have shaped who you are. Therapy can help you to understand your past, embrace your present, and create a fulfilling future. Let's uncover your strengths and build a life you love! Contact me today for a free 15-minute consultation.
I specialize working with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and more. Using a blend of approaches, I help you find goals you believe in and develop the skills you need to reach them. I offer Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD.
Together we can explore your lived experiences and find meaning and purpose amidst life's uncertainties. I work with clients who have experienced trauma, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, ADHD, hopelessness, self-harm, and relationship conflict. I offer weekend and evening hours for clients who work during the week. Contact me for current availability!
Call or Emily Charakas now for a free 15 minute consultation - (763) 401-6311

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

7077 Northland Circle North

Suite #330

Minneapolis, MN 55428 map

 (763) 401-6311
Hello! I offer sessions in-person or via telehealth. I work on Sunday-Wednesday, with some evening and weekend spots available.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, ADHD and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (763) 401-6311
Photo of Emily Charakas, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

7077 Northland Circle North

Suite #330

Minneapolis, MN 55428 map

 (763) 401-6311
Hello! I offer sessions in-person or via telehealth. I work on Sunday-Wednesday, with some evening and weekend spots available.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, ADHD and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • HealthPartners of MN and WI
  • UCare
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I am in-network with most major insurance companies. Even so, I recognize that insurance companies are not straightforward. I try to ensure that I get back to you as soon as your insurance sends me a bill, to ensure you don't get stuck with a large payment you didn't expect.
Photo of Emily Charakas, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Emily Charakas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 401-6311
"
I am in-network with most major insurance companies. Even so, I recognize that insurance companies are not straightforward. I try to ensure that I get back to you as soon as your insurance sends me a bill, to ensure you don't get stuck with a large payment you didn't expect.
Photo of Emily Charakas, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Emily Charakas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 401-6311

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Amanda Wirth (Minnesota / 3061) Emily Charakas

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 1 year
  • Attended University of St. Thomas, Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2025

    • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Bachelor of Arts in Psychology / 2020
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I have over 5 years of experience working in the mental health field as a victim advocate and case manager. I am dedicated to serving my clients through a trauma-informed lens that takes into account your life context.
Photo of Emily Charakas, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Emily Charakas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 401-6311
"
I have over 5 years of experience working in the mental health field as a victim advocate and case manager. I am dedicated to serving my clients through a trauma-informed lens that takes into account your life context.
Photo of Emily Charakas, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Emily Charakas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 401-6311

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Body Positivity
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues
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Our sessions will mainly involve developing a secure space for you to explore your authentic self. We will focus on developing insight and awareness into emotions, bodily sensations, and thoughts. We may explore how the challenges you are focusing on may tie into childhood or previous experiences. We will focus on developing coping skills targeting your specific goals for treatment.
Photo of Emily Charakas, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Emily Charakas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 401-6311
"
Our sessions will mainly involve developing a secure space for you to explore your authentic self. We will focus on developing insight and awareness into emotions, bodily sensations, and thoughts. We may explore how the challenges you are focusing on may tie into childhood or previous experiences. We will focus on developing coping skills targeting your specific goals for treatment.
Photo of Emily Charakas, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Emily Charakas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 401-6311

Endorsement

Dawn England
Dawn England
Pre-Licensed Professional, MPH, MA
Emily brings a genuinely compassionate presence to her therapy work, combining patience and thoughtfulness with clinical expertise. Clients working with Emily will find not only a skilled therapist but also a kind and attentive person.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Blind Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Blind Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I often use humanistic, emotion-focused therapy in my practice. I incorporate education and skill-building using ACT and DBT to develop better insight into thought patterns and communication styles. I use evidence-based practices designed to help develop the ability to cope with stress in the moment.
Photo of Emily Charakas, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Emily Charakas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 401-6311
"
I often use humanistic, emotion-focused therapy in my practice. I incorporate education and skill-building using ACT and DBT to develop better insight into thought patterns and communication styles. I use evidence-based practices designed to help develop the ability to cope with stress in the moment.
Photo of Emily Charakas, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Emily Charakas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 401-6311

Location

Primary Location

7077 Northland Circle North

Suite #330

Minneapolis, MN 55428

(763) 401-6311

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Hello! I offer sessions in-person or via telehealth. I work on Sunday-Wednesday, with some evening and weekend spots available.
Photo of Emily Charakas, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Emily Charakas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (763) 401-6311
"
Hello! I offer sessions in-person or via telehealth. I work on Sunday-Wednesday, with some evening and weekend spots available.
Photo of Emily Charakas, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Emily Charakas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (763) 401-6311