Therapists in Luverne, MN

My hope is that all of my clients can find a safe place to find empowerment to work on issues and decrease symptoms. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Family Systems. My goal is to encourage, support and guide you as we work on your goals for a better life. I have over 24 years of experience in providing therapy to adults, couples, teens and children.

As a Neuro-Divergent therapist, my goal is by building trust and providing guidance and empathy, we will work together to conquer, defeat, and understand the challenges that are preventing your ability to live the life you deserve. I hold over 10 years of experience helping individuals manage their ADHD symptoms, anxiety, mood disorders, family and relationship conflicts, depression, processing their trauma, and co-dependency. Professionally and personally I know the challenges and beauty associated with hearing "Focus more" and "Just work harder". WE'LL focus more and work harder together to overcome your biggest challenges.

I believe in providing a caring, supportive, and client-centered environment. I want to offer effective therapeutic interventions to help adults, families, and children manage their mental health symptoms, so they can live a more happy and healthier lifestyle, plus finding their inner peace of "Serenity" in their life. I work with children as young as 4 years old, adolescents, adults, and families. I provide individual, family, and group therapies. I have also worked with a number of diverse individuals and families with a wide range of mental health disorders.

Pipestone Counseling Center, LLC is a new group practice service Pipestone County and surrounding counties. Please look at the web site for up-to-date information about the practice and choose a therapist that is right for you.

l have provided mental health services in rural MN for over 9 years. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC, supervisor) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT-S). I can meet via Telemed or in person. I work with children 3 and older, couples, and individuals. One of my specialties is using play therapy to help children. I have successfully worked with teens and families most of my career. I help couples improve their relationships using the Gottman Method. I use BrainSpotting, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat trauma.

I find it rewarding beyond words to be allowed to share in my clients' unique life experiences and witness their growth and transformation. It is an honor to be trusted with another person's inner world and to be able to build a therapeutic relationship that helps them recover from whatever difficulties that they are experiencing.

Kristy creates a safe counseling haven for teens, adults, parents, and families. She supports individuals through listening, empathy, and seeing the strengths of clients as they navigate challenges, concerns, worries, and mental health wellness. She specializes in stress, life transitions, relationship issues, college and career decisions, grief, parenting concerns, gender identity, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and other emotional and behavioral issues. Kristy uses solution-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and mindfulness techniques.

Harvest Counseling Services offers a unique approach to cultivating the whole person, physically, mentally, and spiritually. James is committed to providing specific tools needed for growth and freedom from harmful patterns in every emotional, mental, and spiritual area of life.