Family Therapy in Goodhue County, MN
Becky Vigars
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pine Island, MN 55963
I have experience working with adolescents, behavior issues, school challenges, dealing with abuse, and family issues.
On a very practical level, I work to understand the issues and challenges of your life, as well as the strengths you have that we build on. It is my hope to work together to bring about the changes you desire for a more fulfilling life. I enjoy working with adolescents, individuals, and couples. I work with people who experience depression, anxiety, wanting to improve self-esteem, and deal with past and present trauma. I also work with people dealing with health and wellness issues, stress, substance abuse, and other emotional challenges of life. I look forward to meeting you.
I have experience working with adolescents, behavior issues, school challenges, dealing with abuse, and family issues.
On a very practical level, I work to understand the issues and challenges of your life, as well as the strengths you have that we build on. It is my hope to work together to bring about the changes you desire for a more fulfilling life. I enjoy working with adolescents, individuals, and couples. I work with people who experience depression, anxiety, wanting to improve self-esteem, and deal with past and present trauma. I also work with people dealing with health and wellness issues, stress, substance abuse, and other emotional challenges of life. I look forward to meeting you.
I can help with teaching parents, children and teens with regulating emotions in the family system.
Being a parent is HARD! With the daily tasks of getting everyone out the door, attending to their big emotions that seem unpredictable, and trying to make them the best version of themselves can be overwhelming. Have you asked your child or teen how their day was, and they immediately snap at you? Feeling disconnected and don’t know how to engage with your child or teen. Have you heard the saying “It takes a village to raise children.” But where is that village?
I can help with teaching parents, children and teens with regulating emotions in the family system.
Being a parent is HARD! With the daily tasks of getting everyone out the door, attending to their big emotions that seem unpredictable, and trying to make them the best version of themselves can be overwhelming. Have you asked your child or teen how their day was, and they immediately snap at you? Feeling disconnected and don’t know how to engage with your child or teen. Have you heard the saying “It takes a village to raise children.” But where is that village?
If you need someone to walk beside you or your family while navigating life's journey, then let’s take that next step.
Extensive experience in counseling military members, their families, and other DOD employees as they navigate through personal challenges and/or family and work life issues. The desire to do this type of work is driven by the belief that clients can be their own solution makers. As such this therapist primarily utilizes Solution Focused Therapy, which is strength based, goal oriented, and a resiliency focused model. From this orientation, the therapist assists the client(s) in identifying problem(s) and/or change(s) they would like to see in their lives.
If you need someone to walk beside you or your family while navigating life's journey, then let’s take that next step.
Extensive experience in counseling military members, their families, and other DOD employees as they navigate through personal challenges and/or family and work life issues. The desire to do this type of work is driven by the belief that clients can be their own solution makers. As such this therapist primarily utilizes Solution Focused Therapy, which is strength based, goal oriented, and a resiliency focused model. From this orientation, the therapist assists the client(s) in identifying problem(s) and/or change(s) they would like to see in their lives.
It is my goal to develop a positive relationship with you that creates a safe space to share and process at your pace. It is important that I bring evidence-based treatments to you from a person and relationship centered focus. I prioritize bringing my best self to each session we have together. Whether you are a couple, a family, a teen, or individual adult, I am here to meet you where you are in your journey.
It is my goal to develop a positive relationship with you that creates a safe space to share and process at your pace. It is important that I bring evidence-based treatments to you from a person and relationship centered focus. I prioritize bringing my best self to each session we have together. Whether you are a couple, a family, a teen, or individual adult, I am here to meet you where you are in your journey.
Are you seeking peace of mind with less triggers, increased happiness, spiritual growth or more fun in your life? I am a Holy Fire III Usui/Karuna Reiki Master Teacher and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a creative, intuitive, inventive, grounded, and calming presence that I bring forward into my practice to help those with anxiety or depression or someone just wanting to find more of their own inner peace and enjoyment for life. I utilize Holy Fire/Usui Reiki healing, crystal healing, sound healing and intuition along with my family systems psychotherapy and certified EMDR training to provide a therapy session to get
Are you seeking peace of mind with less triggers, increased happiness, spiritual growth or more fun in your life? I am a Holy Fire III Usui/Karuna Reiki Master Teacher and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a creative, intuitive, inventive, grounded, and calming presence that I bring forward into my practice to help those with anxiety or depression or someone just wanting to find more of their own inner peace and enjoyment for life. I utilize Holy Fire/Usui Reiki healing, crystal healing, sound healing and intuition along with my family systems psychotherapy and certified EMDR training to provide a therapy session to get
Together, we can discuss your goals for therapy and learn if I am the right fit for your family.
Notice: I will be on maternity leave September 23rd-November 29th. Consultations begin again Dec. 2nd....You want to be seen, and wonder if you’ll ever be enough. Do better, try harder, don’t give up. The pressure of always trying to be your best is overwhelming. Annoyed, sad, and worried. You’re only human; sometimes you can’t keep up. Critical thoughts preoccupy your day. Small mistakes feel big, rejection feels inevitable, and the struggle to prove yourself exhausts you. All you want is to be seen and accepted by others. You wonder if you are the only one. Logic tells you no, but emotions seem to be stronger.
Together, we can discuss your goals for therapy and learn if I am the right fit for your family.
Notice: I will be on maternity leave September 23rd-November 29th. Consultations begin again Dec. 2nd....You want to be seen, and wonder if you’ll ever be enough. Do better, try harder, don’t give up. The pressure of always trying to be your best is overwhelming. Annoyed, sad, and worried. You’re only human; sometimes you can’t keep up. Critical thoughts preoccupy your day. Small mistakes feel big, rejection feels inevitable, and the struggle to prove yourself exhausts you. All you want is to be seen and accepted by others. You wonder if you are the only one. Logic tells you no, but emotions seem to be stronger.
Jolene Kirchner
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Red Wing, MN 55066
I hold a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University and a Bachelor's degree in counseling psychology from Northwestern College.
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.
I hold a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University and a Bachelor's degree in counseling psychology from Northwestern College.
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.
Michelle Wees-Martincek
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA,, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pine Island, MN 55963
Feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward? Is your relationship in trouble? Does it feel like the honeymoon is over? Are you having difficulty communicating well when attempting to resolve family conflicts? I am here to help and would love the opportunity to walk the journey with you.
Feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward? Is your relationship in trouble? Does it feel like the honeymoon is over? Are you having difficulty communicating well when attempting to resolve family conflicts? I am here to help and would love the opportunity to walk the journey with you.
Emily Sander
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, E-Psprt
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Red Wing, MN 55066
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking support can be a nerve-wracking experience, but with the right provider it doesn’t have to be. I am a doctoral-level psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care to people of all ages. I have over 15 years of experience using a variety of therapeutic styles to meet the individual needs of each client, couple, or family I treat. While I utilize evidence-based treatments including EMDR, CBT, IFS, and DBT therapies, I strongly believe that treatment must be tailored to each client’s needs. I also believe that a strong, supportive therapeutic relationship with one’s provider is the key to success.
Seeking support can be a nerve-wracking experience, but with the right provider it doesn’t have to be. I am a doctoral-level psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care to people of all ages. I have over 15 years of experience using a variety of therapeutic styles to meet the individual needs of each client, couple, or family I treat. While I utilize evidence-based treatments including EMDR, CBT, IFS, and DBT therapies, I strongly believe that treatment must be tailored to each client’s needs. I also believe that a strong, supportive therapeutic relationship with one’s provider is the key to success.
Heidi J Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wanamingo, MN 55983
Available openings Monday-Thursday for online and in person. Please know that I understand what courage it takes to reach out to a counselor. This is the first step toward understanding yourself a little better. My specialty is grief due to loss caused by death, disability, divorce, addiction, loss of safety, loss of trust, loss of home or innocence. I believe in working with each client based on their unique personality and story because every person is different.
Available openings Monday-Thursday for online and in person. Please know that I understand what courage it takes to reach out to a counselor. This is the first step toward understanding yourself a little better. My specialty is grief due to loss caused by death, disability, divorce, addiction, loss of safety, loss of trust, loss of home or innocence. I believe in working with each client based on their unique personality and story because every person is different.
Peter Meilahn, MA, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Red Wing, MN 55066
My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
Difficulties with mood (Anxiety/Depression) focus or attention? Is your child demonstrating oppositional behaviors? Facing challenges in school either academically or socially? These are just a few of the many clinical presentations I work with regularly. My emphasis is on building a collaborative approach with my clients and their support systems to help identify and put into practice positive coping strategies to manage the stress and challenges that life sometimes presents. I will listen to you and work with you from your perspective and reality to help you identify and practice individualized strategies that work for you.
Difficulties with mood (Anxiety/Depression) focus or attention? Is your child demonstrating oppositional behaviors? Facing challenges in school either academically or socially? These are just a few of the many clinical presentations I work with regularly. My emphasis is on building a collaborative approach with my clients and their support systems to help identify and put into practice positive coping strategies to manage the stress and challenges that life sometimes presents. I will listen to you and work with you from your perspective and reality to help you identify and practice individualized strategies that work for you.
By reading this, you're already taking a step toward what you want. Maybe this is your first time, or you've had some difficult experiences in the past. Maybe your experiences were helpful and you're ready to take another step. Therapy is about relationship - my first goal is to create a safe space, open to all, free from judgement, where you can first build safety and support, and then move into learning, change and growth. I work with your values and beliefs to improve self awareness, make the most of yourself and your life.
By reading this, you're already taking a step toward what you want. Maybe this is your first time, or you've had some difficult experiences in the past. Maybe your experiences were helpful and you're ready to take another step. Therapy is about relationship - my first goal is to create a safe space, open to all, free from judgement, where you can first build safety and support, and then move into learning, change and growth. I work with your values and beliefs to improve self awareness, make the most of yourself and your life.
Carrie Menk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
I focus on building a strong foundational relationship with clients, collaboratively developing self-awareness, mood-stabilizing skills and communication tools that allow for the safe reprocessing of difficult experiences and emotions. I work with people who have experienced a range of challenges, from difficulties with life adjustments to complicated trauma and loss. It is important to me that clients understand that difficult and traumatic experiences can arise from a seemingly “normal” childhood or life event. Therapeutic support and guidance for any destabilizing event or emotion is a valuable resource.
I focus on building a strong foundational relationship with clients, collaboratively developing self-awareness, mood-stabilizing skills and communication tools that allow for the safe reprocessing of difficult experiences and emotions. I work with people who have experienced a range of challenges, from difficulties with life adjustments to complicated trauma and loss. It is important to me that clients understand that difficult and traumatic experiences can arise from a seemingly “normal” childhood or life event. Therapeutic support and guidance for any destabilizing event or emotion is a valuable resource.
Intuitive Therapy & Consulting, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Pine Island, MN 55963
Immediate openings for couples and families. Intuitive Therapy & Consulting is a mindful and holistic counseling clinic. Our therapists are empathic professionals who are trained to treat a variety of symptoms and presenting concerns from a collaborative and whole-person approach. Our goal is to partner with you to assist in identifying and understanding the important issues in your life that are creating struggles for you. Our holistic approach is to work to resolve the presenting concerns while identifying and addressing the underlying patterns. We strive to work together to offer ways to cope that work for you.
Immediate openings for couples and families. Intuitive Therapy & Consulting is a mindful and holistic counseling clinic. Our therapists are empathic professionals who are trained to treat a variety of symptoms and presenting concerns from a collaborative and whole-person approach. Our goal is to partner with you to assist in identifying and understanding the important issues in your life that are creating struggles for you. Our holistic approach is to work to resolve the presenting concerns while identifying and addressing the underlying patterns. We strive to work together to offer ways to cope that work for you.
Amy B Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Red Wing, MN 55066 (Online Only)
It takes courage to seek out professional help. Good therapy gives clients the ability to recognize their inherent strengths and the healing possibility in their situations. My goal is to create a supportive, therapeutic environment where clients can begin to understand their feelings while discovering the barriers limiting their full potential.
It takes courage to seek out professional help. Good therapy gives clients the ability to recognize their inherent strengths and the healing possibility in their situations. My goal is to create a supportive, therapeutic environment where clients can begin to understand their feelings while discovering the barriers limiting their full potential.
My goal as a therapist is to genuinely connect with and support clients in their journey. It is a privilege to walk with others on their path towards healing and knowing themselves. I strive to make sure my clients feel seen and heard as their true selves, experience warmth and security in the counseling room, and know that I unconditionally accept them. I believe therapy should be a true partnership between myself and my client; we are a team working toward your desired healing, growth, and change. I am committed to providing a safe and inviting atmosphere for all people, identities, and needs.
My goal as a therapist is to genuinely connect with and support clients in their journey. It is a privilege to walk with others on their path towards healing and knowing themselves. I strive to make sure my clients feel seen and heard as their true selves, experience warmth and security in the counseling room, and know that I unconditionally accept them. I believe therapy should be a true partnership between myself and my client; we are a team working toward your desired healing, growth, and change. I am committed to providing a safe and inviting atmosphere for all people, identities, and needs.
My practice is devoted to helping people feel calmer, lighter, and more at peace with their emotions. I help people understand themselves better and form more rewarding, less painful relationships with themselves and with others. We do this together within the context of a safe, therapeutic relationship where you can work though difficult feelings and experiences and practice new skills. I have been trained in a variety of approaches and draw upon them based on your specific needs and what I think may be most effective. I welcome ongoing feedback to make sure that our work together remains focused and satisfying.
My practice is devoted to helping people feel calmer, lighter, and more at peace with their emotions. I help people understand themselves better and form more rewarding, less painful relationships with themselves and with others. We do this together within the context of a safe, therapeutic relationship where you can work though difficult feelings and experiences and practice new skills. I have been trained in a variety of approaches and draw upon them based on your specific needs and what I think may be most effective. I welcome ongoing feedback to make sure that our work together remains focused and satisfying.
I have been working as a therapist with children, teens, adults, and couples since I received a Masters of Clinical Social Work from University of Saint Thomas/Saint Catherine University in 2017. I enjoy working with individuals ages 12 through adult. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship with my clients, as well as their life experiences, to meet clients where they are at and encourage growth and movement through their journey.
I have been working as a therapist with children, teens, adults, and couples since I received a Masters of Clinical Social Work from University of Saint Thomas/Saint Catherine University in 2017. I enjoy working with individuals ages 12 through adult. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship with my clients, as well as their life experiences, to meet clients where they are at and encourage growth and movement through their journey.
Emotions makes our lives matter. They convert our lives into a series of events that become our living breathing human experience. As a therapist I meet my clients where they are at. We will work together to celebrate the positive experiences in your life and identify strategies for moving through the difficult ones. I collaborate with individuals, partners, and parents to create a wholistic plan of care. You are the center of this whole process and the expert on you. We will create your best life and achieve your goals.
Emotions makes our lives matter. They convert our lives into a series of events that become our living breathing human experience. As a therapist I meet my clients where they are at. We will work together to celebrate the positive experiences in your life and identify strategies for moving through the difficult ones. I collaborate with individuals, partners, and parents to create a wholistic plan of care. You are the center of this whole process and the expert on you. We will create your best life and achieve your goals.
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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.