Therapists in Edina, MN

You're struggling more than you'd like to admit. You're unsure of who you are and question what you want. Often times you're overwhelmed, tired, and feel defeated. Juggling school/work, relationships, family, and parenthood are taking a toll on you and something has to give. You want to build your self-esteem, set boundaries in relationships, and feel secure in your relationship with yourself and others. My approach is compassionate, practical, and emotion-focused. I value the collaborative process and will create a soft landing for you to be supported and empowered to make important decisions about your life.

Do you ever feel anxious or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with sadness, emptiness, low self-esteem or depression? Is your significant relationship, marriage or family hurting and in need of help? Are you struggling on the job or in your social life? Have you experienced past trauma that still affects you today? Do you engage in behaviors that are confusing and troubling? Are you facing a difficult life transition? You do not need to walk this path alone. We can help.

Hi there! I’m so glad you’re considering therapy, a brave first step in itself. I enjoy working with adult and emerging adult populations, and I have a particular affinity for working with emerging adults and college/grad students. I believe that a large part of healing happens in relationship with others, and I’m here to build a collaborative partnership with you where together we can create a path towards a more fulfilling life. I use a person-centered, interpersonal, & psychodynamic approach to therapy, while remaining adaptive to the unique needs of each client. I look forward to hearing what brings you here.

My goal is to create a nonjudgmental and warm space for you to explore all parts of yourself. I aim to create a curious, affirming, and shame-free environment so that you feel welcome and safe in session. Our time together might mean exploring your family of origin stories, unraveling your relationship patterns, or diving deeper into your emotions at a pace that feels comfortable to you. I have worked with clients and couples who have experienced complex PTSD, narcissistic abuse, life transitions, low self-worth, or relationship issues.

As a marriage and family therapist, I believe in the power of relationships and connection. It is my goal to create a foundation of trust, respect, and unconditional positive regard in the therapy relationship. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, I work best with clients who come to therapy motivated, ready to build on existing strengths and learn new skills and strategies when helpful.

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.

Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Feeling like your life and relationships are stuck? I want you to know change is possible. Through our work together, we will discover the reasons you continue to struggle, and map out a path to personal recovery. My desire is to help you, your partner, and your family, grow closer, and experience the love, and intimacy that is available to you. The secret to happiness is inside of you, just waiting to be acknowledged. Let me help you embrace emotional freedom by giving you the tools for success in love and life!

I enjoy working with children, adults, individuals, couples and families. I assist in helping others to explore deeper motivations and recognize their own special gifts and talents.

I specialize in working with high achieving young adults and professionals who are in transitional phases of their lives, whether it be applying to or attending college, career exploration or advancement, or relationship/ family dynamics. These exciting times are full of opportunities and yet they can also feel overwhelming. I offer therapy that is tailored to your specific needs and help you cope with issues such as academic pressure, career development, relationship problems, and identity formation. Having support and someone to cheer you on during these pivotal moments can ease the challenges and uncertainties that may arise.

I work with families, couples, and individuals involved in complex family problems. Examples of the work I do include: Family conflict and post-divorce parenting conflict; Blending families counseling; Maintaining relationships in complex families; Navigating family relationships when protection orders apply; and Parenting and coparenting education.

When life becomes messy and you need a compassionate, collaborative, non-judgmental, and experienced therapist, I am here for you. My primary focus is on medical family therapy, family therapy, and working with young adults and adolescents. I have an extensive background working with eating disorders, acute and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, learning disorders, perfectionism, parenting, and adjusting to life’s challenges.

Now accepting new clients. Feeling unable to connect to the present moment is an unsettling reality. I understand that stressful situations can get in the way of being able to fully enjoy life. Do you have difficulty connecting with friends, family, a partner, or others? I want to help you process these feelings by offering a warm and authentic approach to therapy with a touch of humor.

I have 35 years of experience helping people find a way to live a richer and more satisfying life. Therapy is about empowering individuals and coming face-to-face with adversities. Clients are helped to explore past experiences that impact current emotions and behaviors. In order to change you need to resolve internal conflicts that lead to emotional distress, unwanted behaviors and physical symptoms. I help to create a safe place for you to be able to talk about the meaning of your feelings and thoughts thus gaining greater knowledge of self.

Things that have happened to us don't always feel like they're "over" ; past events may feel like they still impact or even control our lives. You feel anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, scared to do the things you want to do, stuck, or frustrated with your relationships. You're not living the kind of life you want to live, and you don't feel like your best self. Maybe you had some significant trauma in your life, or experienced abuse, or weren't nurtured by your family in the way you needed, or feel rejected by your family or your faith community. Or maybe you're grieving the loss of a dream, a person, or a relationship.

Your story matters. I hope to provide a nonjudgmental environment where we can work collaboratively towards wellbeing, self-acceptance, and positive change. As a therapist, I strive to bring energy, humor, honesty, and compassion to each session so that you may feel validated and develop skills to embrace life's challenges. I enjoy working individuals 10 and up, couples, and families. I am especially passionate about working with teens, ADHD, trauma, and those who experience relational difficulties. I love working with people of all gender, racial, and cultural identities and backgrounds.

My goal is to help you manage the role of parenting in a supportive and non-judgmental environment, develop a more balanced family life and address emotional and behavioral concerns within your home. I am able to work with the individuals in your family as well as your family as a whole. In my work, I take a direct yet affirming approach in addressing complex emotional and behavioral concerns. I especially enjoy engaging families in developing effective communication and behavior management skills.

FREE consultation! Accepting new clients! Trauma sucks, I can help you. I work with women from a wide range of backgrounds (POC, queer, poly, DV survivors, etc) who are dealing with stress or burnout at work, relationship or family issues, panic attacks, procrastination, systemic violence, or just a buildup of one thing after another leaving life void of humor or play. You don't have to stay stuck here. I'd love to work together to create a plan of recovery and support! Lets talk and see if this will be the right match for you.

MORE THAN JUST LISTENING When you change, the world around you changes. . Are you stuck somewhere in your life? Are you struggling in your relationship with your partner or with your family? Does it seem that you are sad for no reason or are constantly worrying for no reason? Have you had losses and feel stuck in moving on ? Is your mind busy with self critical or negative talk? Wherever you are on your journey, I can meet you and we together can create changes you are looking for.

I enjoy working with people who are looking to improve their communication with their partner and family and want to increase their satisfaction with their romantic relationship. I work with individuals and couples to strengthen relationship connections by focusing on increasing empathy and improving communication skills. I help people create new and positive ways of relating to one another and increase their sense of support and connection. This allows for healing and long lasting change.