Family Therapy in Eagan, MN

Apricity Counseling and Wellness Center is an outpatient therapy clinic located in Eagan, MN that takes a trauma informed and holistic approach to mental health and wellness. We offer individual, couples, family, and group therapy in addition to other health and wellness services.

My focus in therapy is to provide an environment where clients can develop coping skills and explore their own thoughts and feelings. By providing evidence-based practices including CBT and DBT, mind-body skills work clients can increase their awareness of how their own thought patterns and their impact emotionally. I have a history of skills in developing rapport and making effective progress with clients who have co-occurring disorders of mental health and addictions. My approach is integrative, collaborative, client-centered and includes alternative complimentary modalities. and co-occurring disorders from Alfred Adler Graduate School.

I specialize in Short Term Problem Resolution for Adults ages 18+. My approach is Integrative, utilizing 20+ years of experience in the field of Mental and Behavioral Health. I partner with Clients for clinical assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic processing to achieve their highest level of functioning with themselves and with others. In that regard I often utilize a coaching style that incorporates a strong values orientation and educational component.

The heart of my practice revolves around walking with others through difficult life transitions, finding strength in moments where we feel burdened and broken, as well as working through past traumatic experiences to find internal peace and freedom. No matter what walk of life, I look forward to assisting through your journey of healing and self-discovery.

Whether you are coming to this page with years of experience in therapy or are adventuring into this for the first time, welcome. We are absolutely not wired to do life alone or come pre-loaded with all the skills and insights desired to manage the good, hard, and painful. Providing a space of gentleness and compassion, we can work together on painful past experiences in the family or otherwise, symptoms of anxiety or depression, sexual concerns, feelings of guilt or shame, identity concerns, challenges in religious/spiritual upbringing, or just overall feeling stuck.

We are a behavioral health practice of prescribers, psychologists, marriage-family therapists, and clinical social workers committed to providing high quality and comprehensive care for adults, adolescents and children. Whether you arrange individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, medication consultation, or psychological testing, our fully licensed and credentialed clinicians can coordinate all of these services. For your convenience, we offer flexible appointment scheduling, including evening hours and telehealth appointments.

My main goal as a clinician is to make sure that whoever I am working with feels heard, seen, and understood. While I work from a number of therapeutic lens I work to make my sessions feel like a conversation. Through my work I have found that many of the struggles in life stem from a disconnection from self. One of the central goals I have is to help people know who they are and what is important to them; this is a solid foundation for a successful life. My hope for anyone that I work with is they feel comfortable opening up in session and leave feeling more confident in themselves.

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, & families to build healthier, happier relationships with themselves and others and boost confidence and sense of self. I am also a Certified EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Tapping Practitioner. I have expertise working with individuals managing stress and burnout. I work with my clients to help them design the lives they want - what barriers stand in their way? What strengths are already in place? I have a background in design, which informs my systemic focus & belief that we must look at mental health & relationship problems holistically. I work primarily with adults & teens.

Therapy is a very personal process and it's important to find the right therapist to guide you in your journey. My clinical approach is to create an accepting and supportive space for people to build on their own strength, resiliency and enhance their ability to live healthy and happy lives. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults and families who are struggling with traumatic experiences, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and challenging family dynamics.

Feeling a sense of belonging is crucial to mental health. You want to feel like you matter to your community, your loved ones, and yourself. Whether struggling in your primary relationship, feeling like you don't fit in with your faith community because of your unique beliefs or identity, or feeling unable to sense your own worth generally, help is available. I will empower you by helping you see how your strengths can help you rekindle a belief in your worth and abilities. Through both empathy and accountability, I can help you find joy in your relationships and your life generally.

I am an Educational Psychologist who has 30 years of experience in clinical, hospital, and school settings. My specialty areas include children, adolescents, and adults. Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy. Specific areas I treat include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, Post concussion symptoms, Adjustment Disorders, eating disorders, Bipolar Affective Disorders, Autism Spectrum and Sensory Integration Disorders, learning disorders, and chronic mental health issues. I use DBT, CBT, Behavioral Therapies, Expanded Mindfulness strategies. I am also a certified pastor.

I am a marriage and family therapist in training attending Colorado Christian University and working under the supervision of LPCC Jenny Beall. I work with teens and adults seeking counseling for issues related to: general stress, anxiety, life transitions, career/academic stress, premarital counseling, and communication. Specific clients I enjoy working with are ministry staff, teenagers, college students, and young adults who are searching for healing, stress management, or help setting and meeting goals.

I am a dually licensed therapist with almost 30 years of experience working with complex individuals and family systems. I specialize in chemical health, mental health, wellness, intervention, and recovery services. I complete a strength-based assessment with emphasis on current functioning and skill building to determine individual and/or family needs in an effort to create a collaborative plan for overall health and recovery.

“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do.” Brené Brown. Melissa believes in helping individuals achieve their happiest, healthiest self and utilizes a strength-based approach to therapy services. She enjoys identifying the unique strengths in each client, building on them to challenge the negative patterns that contribute to how we see ourselves, the world, and how we believe others see us. She was inspired to work in the field because she believes in a person’s ability to be better and to heal. Melissa currently serves on the board of the Minnesota Association of MFT.

Aurora recognizes the important roles that relationships, experiences, and beliefs play in our daily lives. Our family and childhood influence our personal development; however, they are not the only determinants of who we become. We are not static beings but live in a state of constant flux, continuing to grow and having the capacity to choose change. Sometimes, changes may feel unwanted, scary or overwhelming. We may struggle in adjusting to them, or feel stuck in old patterns of responding that no longer work for us. Aurora adopts a client-centered approach and values all aspects of a person's physical, mental, and social world.

My primary focus is on relevant life issues with core content areas including: pre-marital, marriage, family (parenting/child rearing), life balance, self-care: spirit, mind, body health/wellness, spiritual growth and maturity, and addictions/chemical dependency. I have a specific passion for working with couples, families, women and young adults.

Hi! I'm Calli and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in working with couples and adults who are experiencing struggles such as: communication challenges, differing wants or values than their partners, feelings of anxiety, trauma triggers, unhappiness in life, or confusion about the current path you are on in life. These struggles are difficult to experience, and you are not alone in feeling lost, hopeless, or stuck. I am glad you are here and are open to exploring what you are experiencing and how to make adjustments to increase your sense of safety, comfort, empowerment, and connectedness- with yourself and others.

As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I have experience working with people of all ages and especially within the context of family. I have worked with children and adolescents who have severe emotional disorders. Much of my clinical work has primarily been in working with multi-stressed families with cross-generational mental illnesses. I practice from collaborative and strength-based therapy models. I am trained as a Registered Play Therapist specializing in working with kids and families dealing with a variety of presenting problems from ages 2 through 18 years old.

Do you feel stuck in the same pattern of conflict and wish for better communication with the important people in your life? Do you want to deepen connection with yourself and others? Do you need to find ways to set boundaries with those around you? A supportive, collaborative, and safe therapeutic relationship can help you work through all of the above, and more.