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Art of Counseling, PLLC
MA, ATR-BC, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Art of counseling pllc offers art therapy, traditional talk therapy, and EMDR for individual, group and family services.
I have experience with trauma, sever mental illness and life transitions. I work at my client's pace and follow the road they take in therapy. My approach is to give gentle guidance, educate, and creatively blend a holistic trauma-informed stance, which is the best success for healing. The creative process, through visual art and storytelling, opens up the unconscious mind, cleansing emotional pain while giving a common universal language. I explore with the client many curiosities of the human condition. Helping to connect the behaviors that motivate us to balance our individual strengths and inherit capacity for good social interest.
Art of counseling pllc offers art therapy, traditional talk therapy, and EMDR for individual, group and family services.
I have experience with trauma, sever mental illness and life transitions. I work at my client's pace and follow the road they take in therapy. My approach is to give gentle guidance, educate, and creatively blend a holistic trauma-informed stance, which is the best success for healing. The creative process, through visual art and storytelling, opens up the unconscious mind, cleansing emotional pain while giving a common universal language. I explore with the client many curiosities of the human condition. Helping to connect the behaviors that motivate us to balance our individual strengths and inherit capacity for good social interest.
(651) 318-0109 View (651) 318-0109
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Juliana Thrall
MPS, LPCC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Everyone deserves to have access to care that reconnects them to family, community, and themselves.
I believe in fostering creative imagination and illuminating the stories found within. I aim to find belongingness and connection with clients where storytelling through art and expression becomes an active process of investigating our perceptions, identities, and communications more effectively through the forms and symbols we make. Supporting, challenging, and witnessing clients' journeys of re-creation is the starting place where I can begin to help clients find healing and freedom in their present circumstances.
Everyone deserves to have access to care that reconnects them to family, community, and themselves.
I believe in fostering creative imagination and illuminating the stories found within. I aim to find belongingness and connection with clients where storytelling through art and expression becomes an active process of investigating our perceptions, identities, and communications more effectively through the forms and symbols we make. Supporting, challenging, and witnessing clients' journeys of re-creation is the starting place where I can begin to help clients find healing and freedom in their present circumstances.
(651) 376-3934 View (651) 376-3934
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Davis Maxwell Shryer
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55101
All diseases affect everyone in the family and can be pervasive.
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.
All diseases affect everyone in the family and can be pervasive.
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.
(651) 504-8633 View (651) 504-8633
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Lisa Warner Of Warner Counseling Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55101
My name is Lisa Warner. I have had the wonderful pleasure of working with a community mental health clinic in Washington County for the past 10 years. Through my experience at Canvas Health, I have had the opportunity to work with many community health providers, local school districts, medical providers and others in the East Metro. I am a fantastic collaborator and team player. I will work hard to do what is in your child and families best interest. I feel honored to do the work that I do and look forward to meeting you and your family.
My name is Lisa Warner. I have had the wonderful pleasure of working with a community mental health clinic in Washington County for the past 10 years. Through my experience at Canvas Health, I have had the opportunity to work with many community health providers, local school districts, medical providers and others in the East Metro. I am a fantastic collaborator and team player. I will work hard to do what is in your child and families best interest. I feel honored to do the work that I do and look forward to meeting you and your family.
(651) 504-1129 View (651) 504-1129
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Nancy Lawroski
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55101
People come to therapy for many reasons. In the first few sessions, I want to get to know you--what you are struggling with, your hopes and fears for the future, what seems to be getting in the way, what strengths and assets you bring. Together, we arrive at a plan, identifying your goals, sources of distress, and how best to work toward symptom relief and greater satisfaction with life and relationships. My approach integrates several treatment modalities, including psychoanalytic/psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based therapies, life-span developmental approaches, attachment theory, family and couples therapy.
People come to therapy for many reasons. In the first few sessions, I want to get to know you--what you are struggling with, your hopes and fears for the future, what seems to be getting in the way, what strengths and assets you bring. Together, we arrive at a plan, identifying your goals, sources of distress, and how best to work toward symptom relief and greater satisfaction with life and relationships. My approach integrates several treatment modalities, including psychoanalytic/psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based therapies, life-span developmental approaches, attachment theory, family and couples therapy.
(651) 964-0957 View (651) 964-0957
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Ann L. P. Steely
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55101
My name is Ann L. P. Steely and I am a clinical social worker and owner of Heartland Psychotherapy. I specialize in working with adolescents/adults in individual and family therapy. My focus in therapy is on my relationship with you, understanding what you need as an individual, and using this understanding to help you find insight into how to make the changes you want to make in your life. Psychotherapy is a process of working together towards healing and change. I will help you understand yourself authentically and find greater ease through the exploration of your emotional experience, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.
My name is Ann L. P. Steely and I am a clinical social worker and owner of Heartland Psychotherapy. I specialize in working with adolescents/adults in individual and family therapy. My focus in therapy is on my relationship with you, understanding what you need as an individual, and using this understanding to help you find insight into how to make the changes you want to make in your life. Psychotherapy is a process of working together towards healing and change. I will help you understand yourself authentically and find greater ease through the exploration of your emotional experience, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.
(612) 400-8528 View (612) 400-8528
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A Way To It Assessment & Consulting, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LADC, MSE-CC
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55101
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.
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.
(612) 441-5499 View (612) 441-5499
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Porsche Peak Gordin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55101
You deserve a therapist who genuinely cares about you and what you're going through. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or are a concerned friend or family member, having an outside perspective can be really helpful. For nearly a decade, I have specialized in helping individuals create meaning, addicts get to the bottom of their addiction through harm-reduction approach, empower survivors of abuse and help couples and families reconnect with their loved ones.
You deserve a therapist who genuinely cares about you and what you're going through. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or are a concerned friend or family member, having an outside perspective can be really helpful. For nearly a decade, I have specialized in helping individuals create meaning, addicts get to the bottom of their addiction through harm-reduction approach, empower survivors of abuse and help couples and families reconnect with their loved ones.
(651) 493-2055 View (651) 493-2055
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Albert N Brown
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, JD, MA, PCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55101
I have a natural ability to help clients gain insight into what they need for a healthy family system.
I have 20 years' combined experience working with culturally, ethnically and generationally diverse clients in therapy, chemical use, restorative justice, and counseling children and families in need. I'm dedicated to enthusiastic, respectful and dynamic interactions as a means of creating and nurturing community interest. As a psychotherapist and LADC, I've worked with adults, adolescents, and families from all walks of life. My goal is to foster well-being in individuals and families. I seek to eliminate the stigma of shame and guilt associated with mental health and substance use, which leads to understanding, respectful conversations that enable healing.
I have a natural ability to help clients gain insight into what they need for a healthy family system.
I have 20 years' combined experience working with culturally, ethnically and generationally diverse clients in therapy, chemical use, restorative justice, and counseling children and families in need. I'm dedicated to enthusiastic, respectful and dynamic interactions as a means of creating and nurturing community interest. As a psychotherapist and LADC, I've worked with adults, adolescents, and families from all walks of life. My goal is to foster well-being in individuals and families. I seek to eliminate the stigma of shame and guilt associated with mental health and substance use, which leads to understanding, respectful conversations that enable healing.
(763) 265-7022 View (763) 265-7022
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Twin Cities Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55101
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with specialties in ADD/ADHD, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, bipolar, trauma, and LGB, for individuals, couples and families.
I work with couples, families, individual adults and teens struggling with ADD/ADHD, the effects of anxiety, self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, depression, bipolar, and trauma. And I work with parents whose children struggle with these presentations. I also work with individuals and families struggling against the effects of general parenting and adolescent issues, strained family and couple relationships, general mental health therapy as well as job-related stressors and life transitions, such as college, job and career change, retirement, divorce, cohabitation, remarriage, and step-parenting.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with specialties in ADD/ADHD, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, bipolar, trauma, and LGB, for individuals, couples and families.
I work with couples, families, individual adults and teens struggling with ADD/ADHD, the effects of anxiety, self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, depression, bipolar, and trauma. And I work with parents whose children struggle with these presentations. I also work with individuals and families struggling against the effects of general parenting and adolescent issues, strained family and couple relationships, general mental health therapy as well as job-related stressors and life transitions, such as college, job and career change, retirement, divorce, cohabitation, remarriage, and step-parenting.
(612) 400-8393 View (612) 400-8393
David A Dubois
Psychologist, MA, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55101
My degree focused in family therapy.
More information at; davidadubois.com I believe that therapy is not an easy process to begin or to say with over time. I have been a therapist for over 20 years and before that worked for 12 years as an alcohol and drug counselor. I work from a cognitive behavioral therapy perspective and believe that people come to therapy because they have tried every solution they know to make there life better. I believe therapy works best in an atmosphere of respect and trust, that people come to therapy because they want to make there life better in some way.
My degree focused in family therapy.
More information at; davidadubois.com I believe that therapy is not an easy process to begin or to say with over time. I have been a therapist for over 20 years and before that worked for 12 years as an alcohol and drug counselor. I work from a cognitive behavioral therapy perspective and believe that people come to therapy because they have tried every solution they know to make there life better. I believe therapy works best in an atmosphere of respect and trust, that people come to therapy because they want to make there life better in some way.
(612) 293-6968 View (612) 293-6968
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Anne M. Tyler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55101  (Online Only)
In our rapidly evolving world, the demands for adaptability intensify, amplifying stress and challenges. I blend cutting-edge neuroscience insights and innovative integrated strategies to build resilience and navigate the complexities of life. Serving professionals from diverse sectors including science, medicine, business, technology, government, military, academia, aviation, spirituality and creative fields, I offer customized approaches to achieving personal growth & healing, family harmony and excellence in performance. My goal is to provide transformational experiences to empower strength, resilience and living your best life.
In our rapidly evolving world, the demands for adaptability intensify, amplifying stress and challenges. I blend cutting-edge neuroscience insights and innovative integrated strategies to build resilience and navigate the complexities of life. Serving professionals from diverse sectors including science, medicine, business, technology, government, military, academia, aviation, spirituality and creative fields, I offer customized approaches to achieving personal growth & healing, family harmony and excellence in performance. My goal is to provide transformational experiences to empower strength, resilience and living your best life.
(612) 360-2664 View (612) 360-2664
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Minnesota Counseling and Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Erin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of North Dakota. While working as a Crisis Counselor, Erin earned a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. Erin is also a Registered Play Therapist and a Certified PREPARE/ENRICH Counselor (Relationship Counseling). She is a member of the American Association for Play Therapy and American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Erin works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups dealing with various life changes.
Erin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of North Dakota. While working as a Crisis Counselor, Erin earned a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. Erin is also a Registered Play Therapist and a Certified PREPARE/ENRICH Counselor (Relationship Counseling). She is a member of the American Association for Play Therapy and American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Erin works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups dealing with various life changes.
(651) 447-5898 View (651) 447-5898
Marsha Molinari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55101
I am trained to help those with a variety of life problems including; depression, anxiety, grief, loss and separation, self-esteem issues, family, parenting and/or relationship issues, physical and sexual abuse, anger management and substance use issues.
By combining a back-ground in nursing, psychology and social work, my goal is to help individuals achieve a greater sense of physical, emotional and spiritual well being. I provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals and couples who want to explore issues that may be contributing to their feelings of being stuck or dissatisfied with their way of being. I view the therapy process as a joint venture between myself and the client. I believe that every individual has the capacity to answer their own questions by drawing from their own inner wisdom.
I am trained to help those with a variety of life problems including; depression, anxiety, grief, loss and separation, self-esteem issues, family, parenting and/or relationship issues, physical and sexual abuse, anger management and substance use issues.
By combining a back-ground in nursing, psychology and social work, my goal is to help individuals achieve a greater sense of physical, emotional and spiritual well being. I provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals and couples who want to explore issues that may be contributing to their feelings of being stuck or dissatisfied with their way of being. I view the therapy process as a joint venture between myself and the client. I believe that every individual has the capacity to answer their own questions by drawing from their own inner wisdom.
(952) 314-3943 View (952) 314-3943
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Carrie Crockford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Domestic abuse, family violence and experiences of trauma are strong focuses of my work.
I provide therapy through a strengths-based, trauma-focused lens, and view each person as a resilient individual system capable of developing agency of their lived story and gaining mastery of their whole self. My clients include individuals and families living with challenges complicated by mental illness, emotional and behavioral disorders, trauma and family violence. My therapy services and community provider trainings are designed to provide an holistic and trauma-informed, culturally-attuned approach to understanding and healing from the abuse and trauma affecting individuals, relationships, families and systems.
Domestic abuse, family violence and experiences of trauma are strong focuses of my work.
I provide therapy through a strengths-based, trauma-focused lens, and view each person as a resilient individual system capable of developing agency of their lived story and gaining mastery of their whole self. My clients include individuals and families living with challenges complicated by mental illness, emotional and behavioral disorders, trauma and family violence. My therapy services and community provider trainings are designed to provide an holistic and trauma-informed, culturally-attuned approach to understanding and healing from the abuse and trauma affecting individuals, relationships, families and systems.
(612) 324-0673 View (612) 324-0673
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New Concept Counseling Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55101
I completed a Doctoral program in Marriage and Family Therapy at Argosy University and Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology at Bethel University.
I am a DMFT, LMFT and I have extensive experience supporting individuals, couples and families on their journey through events that influence how we are functioning in relationships and our community, including premarital counseling, divorce, attachment concerns and cultural issues regarding acculturation and assimilation. I work with a range of disorders and l have specialty in depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, chemical dependency, oppositional defiance/conduct and grief/loss. I work with children ages 7 and older, along with adolescents and adults.
I completed a Doctoral program in Marriage and Family Therapy at Argosy University and Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology at Bethel University.
I am a DMFT, LMFT and I have extensive experience supporting individuals, couples and families on their journey through events that influence how we are functioning in relationships and our community, including premarital counseling, divorce, attachment concerns and cultural issues regarding acculturation and assimilation. I work with a range of disorders and l have specialty in depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, chemical dependency, oppositional defiance/conduct and grief/loss. I work with children ages 7 and older, along with adolescents and adults.
(612) 851-6601 View (612) 851-6601
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Kathleen Chara
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC, Owner
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Are you looking for a family-focused solution to challenging family circumstances? Together, your family and our team will establish an individualized plan to meet individual and family goals. My team and I have both experience and passion towards working with diverse issues related to adults, children, women, and families. We at Heart to Heart offer trauma-informed care that includes: individual, family, group, and play therapy. We also have a Trauma Recovery Sensory Room and have Counseling-based Virtual Reality. We specialize in recovery from traumas as well as adoption/foster care related issues.
Are you looking for a family-focused solution to challenging family circumstances? Together, your family and our team will establish an individualized plan to meet individual and family goals. My team and I have both experience and passion towards working with diverse issues related to adults, children, women, and families. We at Heart to Heart offer trauma-informed care that includes: individual, family, group, and play therapy. We also have a Trauma Recovery Sensory Room and have Counseling-based Virtual Reality. We specialize in recovery from traumas as well as adoption/foster care related issues.
(612) 800-8301 View (612) 800-8301
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Iris J Heieren
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist. With a background in counseling and psychotherapy, Iris also holds a PhD in biology which, she believes, is of value in bringing the concepts of the science and psychology closer together. Iris specializes in neuro/biofeedback, used in conjunction with traditional counseling, to promote the long-term effectiveness of treatment outcomes.
Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist. With a background in counseling and psychotherapy, Iris also holds a PhD in biology which, she believes, is of value in bringing the concepts of the science and psychology closer together. Iris specializes in neuro/biofeedback, used in conjunction with traditional counseling, to promote the long-term effectiveness of treatment outcomes.
(651) 383-1906 View (651) 383-1906
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Natalie A Larson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55101
The office in Blaine is child and family friendly.
My professional experiences have taught me that my passion is working with children and families. I have a wealth of knowledge in infant and child mental health. Also, I work with children who have trauma histories and the families that care for them. I have experience assisting with adoption issues, family work, anxiety, depression, PTSD, coping with life change, and child and adolescent mental health issues. Working collaboratively with parents is also an essential part of my therapy practice.
The office in Blaine is child and family friendly.
My professional experiences have taught me that my passion is working with children and families. I have a wealth of knowledge in infant and child mental health. Also, I work with children who have trauma histories and the families that care for them. I have experience assisting with adoption issues, family work, anxiety, depression, PTSD, coping with life change, and child and adolescent mental health issues. Working collaboratively with parents is also an essential part of my therapy practice.
(763) 600-8273 View (763) 600-8273
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James V Wojcik
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55101
I am focused on clinical and family assessment in both health and forensic settings.
At this time I only provide forensic evaluations. These services are referred by other professionals or attorneys, and are self-paid.
I am focused on clinical and family assessment in both health and forensic settings.
At this time I only provide forensic evaluations. These services are referred by other professionals or attorneys, and are self-paid.
(651) 964-0933 View (651) 964-0933

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.