Family Therapy in 55438
Abby Van Egdom
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55438
You want the best for your relationship. Dating, engaged, newlyweds, or about to go through a big change? You may be navigating your communication styles, everyday tasks, family dynamics, transitions, personal differences, and future goals. You love each other and are focused on having an intentional foundation in your relationship.
You want the best for your relationship. Dating, engaged, newlyweds, or about to go through a big change? You may be navigating your communication styles, everyday tasks, family dynamics, transitions, personal differences, and future goals. You love each other and are focused on having an intentional foundation in your relationship.
Ray Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55438
Family relationships can be amazing.
Life. It can be wonderful and it can be frustrating, discouraging, sometimes devastating. When things aren't going well, we need help. Maybe it is the stress of work or family. It could be deep discouragement about... life. Lose someone? Marriage limping along? kids seem distant? Feeling hopeless? I love helping people when life is difficult. I have hope for you, and can see the light at the end of the tunnel when you can't. I've seen dark days in my life. We'll work together, build a plan and carry it out to find a solution to a better life. There is a way out, you just need a guide.
Family relationships can be amazing.
Life. It can be wonderful and it can be frustrating, discouraging, sometimes devastating. When things aren't going well, we need help. Maybe it is the stress of work or family. It could be deep discouragement about... life. Lose someone? Marriage limping along? kids seem distant? Feeling hopeless? I love helping people when life is difficult. I have hope for you, and can see the light at the end of the tunnel when you can't. I've seen dark days in my life. We'll work together, build a plan and carry it out to find a solution to a better life. There is a way out, you just need a guide.
Annie (Joanne) M Simmons
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55438
Clients respond very positively to my style as a therapist --- informal, empathetic, challenging, encouraging, educational, and collaborative. Typical individual and couples clients include young adults, mid-age, and elders. My work with clients frequently blends individual and couples therapy. I specialize in using the DISCERNMENT COUNSELING framework with 'mixed agenda' couples and the ideas of John / Julie GOTTMAN when working with couples who are wanting to enhance their relationship and co--parenting quality.
Clients respond very positively to my style as a therapist --- informal, empathetic, challenging, encouraging, educational, and collaborative. Typical individual and couples clients include young adults, mid-age, and elders. My work with clients frequently blends individual and couples therapy. I specialize in using the DISCERNMENT COUNSELING framework with 'mixed agenda' couples and the ideas of John / Julie GOTTMAN when working with couples who are wanting to enhance their relationship and co--parenting quality.
Be. Counseling Partners
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55438
At Be. Counseling Partners we will support you throughout your therapy process. We will help you to identify your needs for support and your goals for change. Sometimes the desired change is internal; we want to think or feel differently about things, including ourselves. Sometimes the change we seek is about behavior; we want to react in different ways in relationships and situations in our lives. Sometimes the change is about acceptance; we seek acceptance of who we are or things we cannot control. It would be our privilege to accompany you in your change process.
At Be. Counseling Partners we will support you throughout your therapy process. We will help you to identify your needs for support and your goals for change. Sometimes the desired change is internal; we want to think or feel differently about things, including ourselves. Sometimes the change we seek is about behavior; we want to react in different ways in relationships and situations in our lives. Sometimes the change is about acceptance; we seek acceptance of who we are or things we cannot control. It would be our privilege to accompany you in your change process.
Barbara Schnichels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, ACSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, MN 55438 (Online Only)
As a compassionate therapist, I can help you increase your resilience skills to thrive, connect, and improve your health and wellbeing. I am honored to have partnered with wonderful people for over 30+ years. My clients reduce depression and anxiety symptoms, improve relationships, restore functioning, and address many holistic health concerns. If you have been stressed, not reaching your full potential, dealing with change, or wanting more from life, then contact me.
As a compassionate therapist, I can help you increase your resilience skills to thrive, connect, and improve your health and wellbeing. I am honored to have partnered with wonderful people for over 30+ years. My clients reduce depression and anxiety symptoms, improve relationships, restore functioning, and address many holistic health concerns. If you have been stressed, not reaching your full potential, dealing with change, or wanting more from life, then contact me.
Lisa Medin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, MN 55438
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals as they process trauma, depression, and anxiety. I find many clients may also be struggling with boundaries, self-compassion, self-care, emotional regulation, and assertiveness. It’s my hope that counseling will also offer individuals a greater sense of peace and love for themselves.
I work with individuals as they process trauma, depression, and anxiety. I find many clients may also be struggling with boundaries, self-compassion, self-care, emotional regulation, and assertiveness. It’s my hope that counseling will also offer individuals a greater sense of peace and love for themselves.
Hailey Schaefer
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55438
She can laugh with you, and she can be serious. She can be warm, and she can be direct. She’s a counselor that can adjust to what you need most, while still being very real and authentic. And she is one heck of a likeable person.
She can laugh with you, and she can be serious. She can be warm, and she can be direct. She’s a counselor that can adjust to what you need most, while still being very real and authentic. And she is one heck of a likeable person.
Kristie McDonald
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55438
I enjoy working with people that are motivated and active in therapy. Whether the issue is at work, in a relationship, or how you think or feel about things, we can move through it with honesty, laughter, and grace. I also enjoy working with couples because a lot of change can come from partners working through issues together. Relationships are really hard so helping people navigate through the rough patches, while reinforcing the good, is especially rewarding. I also like working with teens, because we can intervene early. I think we can help teens avoid unnecessary pain later in life, if we teach them skills now.
I enjoy working with people that are motivated and active in therapy. Whether the issue is at work, in a relationship, or how you think or feel about things, we can move through it with honesty, laughter, and grace. I also enjoy working with couples because a lot of change can come from partners working through issues together. Relationships are really hard so helping people navigate through the rough patches, while reinforcing the good, is especially rewarding. I also like working with teens, because we can intervene early. I think we can help teens avoid unnecessary pain later in life, if we teach them skills now.
Laura Haeg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55438
Yeah, you’re going to like Laura. She’s got a great blend of sass and softness. Clients bond with her quickly, and they tend to really love working with her. Working with Laura feels like meeting a friend for brunch on a Sunday. There can be conversations full of laughs and insight, or there can be conversations that are much softer and get to some really tough topics. Either way, you’re going to walk away a bit lighter and looking forward to tackling the week. Laura has a special power of making people feel very relaxed and at ease. It’s super cool to witness.
Yeah, you’re going to like Laura. She’s got a great blend of sass and softness. Clients bond with her quickly, and they tend to really love working with her. Working with Laura feels like meeting a friend for brunch on a Sunday. There can be conversations full of laughs and insight, or there can be conversations that are much softer and get to some really tough topics. Either way, you’re going to walk away a bit lighter and looking forward to tackling the week. Laura has a special power of making people feel very relaxed and at ease. It’s super cool to witness.
Marguerite Ohrtman
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, EdD, LPCC, NCC, LSC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bloomington, MN 55438
My hope is to help you through the journey by coaching, encouraging, challenging, and supporting you through your next transition. I believe in having an open, authentic, and genuine relationship with you. I want to help you regain control, build trust in yourself, and help you make the changes that you want. We all lead busy lives and it is important that you take care of yourself. I want to support you make changes that make your life not just good but better. I also offer telehealth sessions so you don't need to leave the comfort of your home or office!
My hope is to help you through the journey by coaching, encouraging, challenging, and supporting you through your next transition. I believe in having an open, authentic, and genuine relationship with you. I want to help you regain control, build trust in yourself, and help you make the changes that you want. We all lead busy lives and it is important that you take care of yourself. I want to support you make changes that make your life not just good but better. I also offer telehealth sessions so you don't need to leave the comfort of your home or office!
Jennifer Hahn
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, MN 55438
Waitlist for new clients
Each stage of our lives brings its own challenges. And if our lives so far haven’t been particularly rosy… experiences from our pasts can make our emotions overwhelming and unpredictable, and we can feel out of control. They can keep us from forming close and healthy relationships, leaving us isolated and alone. I provide individual therapy for adolescents and adults who have experienced adversity in their lives. I provide treatment for traumas and stressors that we sometimes experience growing up including household dysfunction, emotional and physical neglect, abuse, and generational trauma.
Each stage of our lives brings its own challenges. And if our lives so far haven’t been particularly rosy… experiences from our pasts can make our emotions overwhelming and unpredictable, and we can feel out of control. They can keep us from forming close and healthy relationships, leaving us isolated and alone. I provide individual therapy for adolescents and adults who have experienced adversity in their lives. I provide treatment for traumas and stressors that we sometimes experience growing up including household dysfunction, emotional and physical neglect, abuse, and generational trauma.
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Dr. Patricia Evans
Psychologist, PhD, LP, CBSM, DBSM, PLLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bloomington, MN 55438 (Online Only)
Many of us struggle with anxiety, stress, and trouble sleeping. We can find ourselves facing difficult life changes and transitions, experiencing difficult relationships, work problems, or issues related to aging and loss. It seems easy these days to feel anxious, discouraged and uncertain about the future. If you are experiencing any of the above concerns, therapy could help. Effective therapy can equip clients with the skills, self-confidence and resilience they can apply effectively to their present situation and also in the future when issues arise.
Many of us struggle with anxiety, stress, and trouble sleeping. We can find ourselves facing difficult life changes and transitions, experiencing difficult relationships, work problems, or issues related to aging and loss. It seems easy these days to feel anxious, discouraged and uncertain about the future. If you are experiencing any of the above concerns, therapy could help. Effective therapy can equip clients with the skills, self-confidence and resilience they can apply effectively to their present situation and also in the future when issues arise.
Meridee Rilen
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Bloomington, MN 55438
Not accepting new clients
(Sorry, I am no longer able to accept new clients.) When clients come to me they are often overwhelmed, stressed out, discouraged, and experiencing significant self-doubt. I help people find calm, focus, motivation, and self-confidence as quickly and effectively as possible. I will challenge you to build on your strengths and expand your skills to get you moving forward in your life again. I am endlessly optimistic about your ability to create a life rich with honesty, meaning, self-reflection, and connection!
(Sorry, I am no longer able to accept new clients.) When clients come to me they are often overwhelmed, stressed out, discouraged, and experiencing significant self-doubt. I help people find calm, focus, motivation, and self-confidence as quickly and effectively as possible. I will challenge you to build on your strengths and expand your skills to get you moving forward in your life again. I am endlessly optimistic about your ability to create a life rich with honesty, meaning, self-reflection, and connection!
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.