Therapists in Saint Paul, MN

William Sawyer is a trail blazing individual and couple's psychotherapist who defies conventional boundaries. His heart beats for the familiar and the uncharted. He embraces the fluidity of human connections. If you are looking for compassionate therapist for to tell your story so that you can manage your inner critic, deal with past trauma, come out as queer, transition or couples counseling you have found him. Whether you're a straight couple grappling bickering, monotony, lack of intimacy, or a queer person navigating the world, coming out, or transitioning, you have found a therapist ready to hear your story and put you first.

I specialize in working with adults, young adults, college students, and parents/caregivers who want to feel less anxious, less overwhelmed, and more present in their lives. Many of my clients are facing major life transitions, feeling held back by old patterns, or wanting to explore different parts of themselves. And many of the parents I work with are struggling to be the parents they can or want to be. Together, we'll address your struggles with your partner(s), friends, or family members. Contact me here on Psychology Today, or reach out via our website: www.collegetherapycenter.com.

Having challenges with mental health can be overwhelming, lonely, and distressing. My goal is to welcome you and/or your loved ones to a comfortable space where we can explore these difficulties. I come with an accepting trauma-informed mindset to encourage learning, growth, and perseverance. Let me join you in finding your strengths and resilience.

I use an integrative, individualized approach with clients because I believe therapy is a journey based on trust, and should be a space that honors clients knowledge and personal needs. Therapy is more than just a place to vent, and I strive to help people create forward movement. My style is warm, candid, and when appropriate, fairly humorous. My own journey as a daughter, partner, and mother to a 15 and 10 year old informs my work deeply. I work hard to create a space where clients feel free of judgment, while still gently challenging people to do things that may be uncomfortable.

Hi! Are you looking for a safe, nonjudgemental space to work through relationship issues with a partner(s), interpersonal distress, parenting, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, life adjustments/transitions, or sexual concerns? I will collaborate with you to discover new ways to navigate the issues you're experiencing and utilize the strengths that you bring to therapy. I see couples, families, and individuals (14+) of all backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender expressions, and relationship styles!

Life can be hard. Let's collaborate to meet these challenges and find a way to more successful living. I work with individuals of all ages in addition to working with the whole family when indicated. With teens and adults, I use mindfulness and different therapies depending on what is needed. A free 30 minute consult is offered so we can meet and determine if our philosophy of change is a good match. I look forward to meeting you and working together for change.

I believe trust and safety are the 2 most important things in therapy. I strive to create this with a warm and non-judgmental presence, humor when appropriate, and listening to truly understand you. To help you make the changes you want in your life, I use a compassionate yet direct approach, helping you to challenge your thought processes and behaviors. I specialize in trauma and addictions, though work with a variety of other issues you may struggle with like having a new baby, relationship and trust issues, divorce, anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, impulsivity or concentration issues.

I work with individuals and couples with anxiety, depression, identity issues, relationship conflicts, trauma, and addiction. My passionate and synergistic approach helps clients reflect on their emotional, relational, and behavioral patterns, which help them live and form their inner world. I collaboratively explore these patterns to create purpose and empowerment while bringing about healthier ways of relating to others, the world, and oneself.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have a deep understanding of how our relationships impact and are impacted by our emotional and mental well-being. I help adults and couples learn how to connect emotionally, navigate conflict and communication barriers fairly, and develop authentic and compassionate ways to attune. I have helped many intercultural couples design a road map when there isn’t one in place. I am also passionate about working with developmental trauma, inner-child wounding, and attachment injuries, in order to help you become the person, partner, parent, child, community member or friend you desire to be.

Life can sometimes feel lonely, exhausting, frustrating or even overwhelming. As a therapist, I am honored to be a part of each individual's path to a happier, more peaceful and productive place. I respect each client's world view and experience, and strive to collaborate in my client's growth to alleviate the struggles that are being, or have been experienced. I strive to leave each client feeling heard, empowered and ready to manage the stressors that are encountered in this complex world.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families to find hope in their struggles and freedom from emotional pain. I work from a systems approach and have a strong desire to help clients discover and engage in healthy relationships with themselves and others. I find fulfillment in working with clients to understand the interconnectedness between our individual selves and the people around us.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I believe in the dignity of all people. Every client has a story that needs to be told in a safe and trustworthy environment. The typical client I see often experience issues with depression or anxiety. Every problem has a solution and it my job to help you find the answer, both immediate and long-term. My goal is to help you live a safer, happier and more healthy life. I promise our time together will be respectful and productive.

Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders are my area of specialty. I offer one-on-one therapy, family therapy, parenting therapy, and a group therapy called Living with Schizophrenia. The social services many clients benefit from (social workers, psychiatrists, etc.) are often difficult to find, and I collaborate with families, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and others to help you figure out what you need and how to get it. I also provide support for the emotional costs of the illness and help clients learn skills to manage their symptoms. Sessions are usually fully covered by insurance.

I use a laidback, curious, and collaborative approach to assist people in their journey towards healing. I love laughing and make my best attempt at using humor to lighten the load of some of the heavy topics you might be bringing to our work together. I truly value the real, authentic selves we get to show up as in the therapy room (or zoom screen). As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe relationships and connectedness are so important to our wellbeing and how we view the world.

As your therapist, I am interested in accompanying you on the exploration of your inner world. I believe self-acceptance & self-compassion are key to our liberation, and there are few places you can go that I can't follow. Our work together will include 1. Getting to know the different parts of you, including those parts that most of us tend to reject and/or repress 2. Examining and deconstructing cultural messages you may have received growing up around sexuality, gender, vulnerability, & intimacy 3. Working to reveal the underbelly of shame by allowing it to transform into your greatest strength.

Seeking therapy takes immense courage, and the therapy session should be a place to explore, question, struggle, and heal without judgment. In my practice, I utilize a systemic, feminist approach that honors the innate dignity, worth, and capacity for change in all human beings. I believe that healing and change happen in our relationships to others and to a global sense of humanity. I strive to create a safe container in which to practice interpersonal healing, utilizing the therapeutic relationship and process as the primary tool for creating change.

As a therapist, I bring nearly 20 yrs working with domestic violence, 30 yrs of ministry, community activism, nearly 40 yrs of marriage & the tragic loss of a child. Through it, I've grown in my understanding of the impact of systems, trauma and loss on people. As an African American therapist I specialize in working with minority stress and other trauma related to being part of an marginalized group. My areas of focus include: grief & loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal relationship issues, perinatal mental health, communication issues, Interpersonal Violence, spiritual abuse/trauma, and stress management.

I am an outpatient therapist and clinical supervisor with more than 10 years of experience in providing services to children and families. I have specific specialties in early childhood mental health and permanency/adoption concerns. I am trained in Trauma Informed Child Parent Psychotherapy (TI- CPP) for children under 6 and completed the Permanency and Adoption Competency program through the UMN in early 2015. My approach integrates a broad spectrum of modalities based on the child’s development, age, needs, presenting concerns. I believe strongly in the need to integrate family and work to involve caregivers at every step.

I'm Emily and I am a clinical therapist with a comprehensive and varied history of practice, including community non-profits, government, schools, treatment centers, and private practice. I encompass empathy, a spirit of collaboration and empowerment, and a skill set rooted in various therapeutic models and modalities. Utilizing an attachment and feminist theory lens, I incorporate elements of IFS (Internal Family Systems), narrative, and emotion-focused therapies, somatic and mindfulness practices, and art-based interventions when working with clients, adolescent to adult.