Family Therapy in Mankato, MN
If you are tired of dealing with a mental health issue and would like some permanent relief or resolution, I can help you. M.Nelson Consulting focuses on individual,marital,and family therapy for adults,adolescents,and children. Stress reduction,relationship iissues,mood disorders(anxiety,phobias,depression)trauma and abuse,grief and loss,eating disorders,addictions,habit disorders,chronic and terminal illnesses,work,academic and sports performance are areas of expertise.
If you are tired of dealing with a mental health issue and would like some permanent relief or resolution, I can help you. M.Nelson Consulting focuses on individual,marital,and family therapy for adults,adolescents,and children. Stress reduction,relationship iissues,mood disorders(anxiety,phobias,depression)trauma and abuse,grief and loss,eating disorders,addictions,habit disorders,chronic and terminal illnesses,work,academic and sports performance are areas of expertise.
Bridge to Growth Wellness Therapy
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mankato, MN 56001
I offer a free consultation to provide an opportunity to "test drive" the process and see if it's right for you or your family member.
Finding your way through life changes, stress, grief, or just trying to manage life post-pandemic can be daunting. At Bridge to Growth, Wellness Therapy you'll receive tools tailored to your needs to build your bridge of true well-being for yourself & your loved ones.
I offer a free consultation to provide an opportunity to "test drive" the process and see if it's right for you or your family member.
Finding your way through life changes, stress, grief, or just trying to manage life post-pandemic can be daunting. At Bridge to Growth, Wellness Therapy you'll receive tools tailored to your needs to build your bridge of true well-being for yourself & your loved ones.
I am passionate about working with neurodivergent and queer and trans folx, those living with personality disorders, single mothers, those who are survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, and those who have committed sexual abuse. I do so from a trauma focused, social justice, and relational lens. I utilize Internal Family Systems and "parts" work to help you learn to identify and process the parts of yourself that may need a little more attention, love, and patience. I am rooted in Relational Theory, Attachment Theory, and Schema Therapy.
I am passionate about working with neurodivergent and queer and trans folx, those living with personality disorders, single mothers, those who are survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, and those who have committed sexual abuse. I do so from a trauma focused, social justice, and relational lens. I utilize Internal Family Systems and "parts" work to help you learn to identify and process the parts of yourself that may need a little more attention, love, and patience. I am rooted in Relational Theory, Attachment Theory, and Schema Therapy.
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, PTSD, Autism, behavioral issues, cognitive delays, grief/loss, academic/occupational issues, family and relational difficulties.
Taryn received her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University, Eagan and her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Taryn has clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient, community, in-home, and school settings. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy services to all ages. She operates from a Relational focused philosophy that emphasizes building a relationship as the key foundation to successful therapy. Taryn utilizes an eclectic approach with clients and will choose the approach that best meets the client’s needs.
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, PTSD, Autism, behavioral issues, cognitive delays, grief/loss, academic/occupational issues, family and relational difficulties.
Taryn received her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University, Eagan and her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Taryn has clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient, community, in-home, and school settings. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy services to all ages. She operates from a Relational focused philosophy that emphasizes building a relationship as the key foundation to successful therapy. Taryn utilizes an eclectic approach with clients and will choose the approach that best meets the client’s needs.
Dr. Allan Coursol is a Licensed Psychologist who provides a comprehensive set of services designed to meet the needs of individuals with a variety mental health concerns. His area of expertise include working with children, adolescents, adults and their families to provide individual, family, marital and group psychotherapy across the lifespan. Additional services include Neuropsychological/Psychological evaluations, Forensic evaluations, ADHD assessments, evaluations and treatment for Internet and videogame addiction, Geriatric evaluations, evaluations for alzhiemers and other forms of dementia and organic brain disorders.
Dr. Allan Coursol is a Licensed Psychologist who provides a comprehensive set of services designed to meet the needs of individuals with a variety mental health concerns. His area of expertise include working with children, adolescents, adults and their families to provide individual, family, marital and group psychotherapy across the lifespan. Additional services include Neuropsychological/Psychological evaluations, Forensic evaluations, ADHD assessments, evaluations and treatment for Internet and videogame addiction, Geriatric evaluations, evaluations for alzhiemers and other forms of dementia and organic brain disorders.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and have extensive experience working with individuals, and their family members, who have experienced trauma, addiction and attachment wounds as well as those experiencing caregiving stress.
Whether you are venturing into therapy for the first time or have had therapy in the past and are seeking a new provider, I look forward to hearing about what brings you to Evolving Perspective Mental Health.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and have extensive experience working with individuals, and their family members, who have experienced trauma, addiction and attachment wounds as well as those experiencing caregiving stress.
Whether you are venturing into therapy for the first time or have had therapy in the past and are seeking a new provider, I look forward to hearing about what brings you to Evolving Perspective Mental Health.
We also have experts in school and adolescent and marital and family issues.
We are a team of effective and well-trained mental health specialists with a combined range of skills for assessing and treating various psychological and interpersonal disorders. We strive to go beyond simply making our clients feel better in therapeutic sessions, we work at digging down to the causes and sources of their problems and making fundamental changes that can allow our clients to approach life in more effective, happier, and renewed ways. When desired, we can do comprehensive psychological testing to enhance our clients’ understanding of themselves or for work, legal or other purposes.
We also have experts in school and adolescent and marital and family issues.
We are a team of effective and well-trained mental health specialists with a combined range of skills for assessing and treating various psychological and interpersonal disorders. We strive to go beyond simply making our clients feel better in therapeutic sessions, we work at digging down to the causes and sources of their problems and making fundamental changes that can allow our clients to approach life in more effective, happier, and renewed ways. When desired, we can do comprehensive psychological testing to enhance our clients’ understanding of themselves or for work, legal or other purposes.
Mankato Marriage & Family Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Mankato, MN 56001
We specialize in couples and family relationships, but our clinical staff have experience working with individuals and families around more serious mental health concerns as well.
We have a diverse staff at Mankato Marriage & Family Therapy Center. We offer Couples, Family, and Individual therapy. For specific information about your needs, please contact our office to discuss your options for services. We accept most types of insurance.
We specialize in couples and family relationships, but our clinical staff have experience working with individuals and families around more serious mental health concerns as well.
We have a diverse staff at Mankato Marriage & Family Therapy Center. We offer Couples, Family, and Individual therapy. For specific information about your needs, please contact our office to discuss your options for services. We accept most types of insurance.
Serenity Family Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mankato, MN 56001
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.
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.
Forward Bound Counseling PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mankato, MN 56002
Exploring past trauma, family patterns, healthy boundaries, individual meaning and purpose and possibly changes in nutritional, exercise and sleep habits to improve mood.
LMFT and board approved clinical supervisor. I have an interest in working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma. I have received training in EMDR as well as Internal Family Systems (IFS). I am creative in my combination of EMDR, IFS and polyvagal theory in treating trauma, understanding and repairing nervous system functioning. I also enjoy working with individuals and families struggling with anxiety, depression, marital issues, life stress, self-esteem, abuse, identity, and life purpose exploration. I also love working with couples who want to strengthen or evaluate the health of their relationship.
Exploring past trauma, family patterns, healthy boundaries, individual meaning and purpose and possibly changes in nutritional, exercise and sleep habits to improve mood.
LMFT and board approved clinical supervisor. I have an interest in working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma. I have received training in EMDR as well as Internal Family Systems (IFS). I am creative in my combination of EMDR, IFS and polyvagal theory in treating trauma, understanding and repairing nervous system functioning. I also enjoy working with individuals and families struggling with anxiety, depression, marital issues, life stress, self-esteem, abuse, identity, and life purpose exploration. I also love working with couples who want to strengthen or evaluate the health of their relationship.
Are you searching for ways to show up more joyfully and authentically in your life? Does something feel a little "off," and you wish there was a place where you could sort it out and find a way to feel better? You may be struggling with depression, anger, or anxiety. You might seem fine on the outside, but inside you feel disconnected, a little lonely, or falling just short of where you'd like to be in your life. Although it might be more of a nagging feeling, you might also have some history with workplace, family, or religious trauma, parenting/step-parenting, chronic pain or illness, or identity/existential concerns.
Are you searching for ways to show up more joyfully and authentically in your life? Does something feel a little "off," and you wish there was a place where you could sort it out and find a way to feel better? You may be struggling with depression, anger, or anxiety. You might seem fine on the outside, but inside you feel disconnected, a little lonely, or falling just short of where you'd like to be in your life. Although it might be more of a nagging feeling, you might also have some history with workplace, family, or religious trauma, parenting/step-parenting, chronic pain or illness, or identity/existential concerns.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mankato, MN 56006 (Online Only)
I am here to help your family with the unique challenges that you are facing and help you get back to your lives.
I have been helping couples and families find ways to bring calm, relaxation and even FUN back into their lives. Every family is unique and I will help you find your authentic and genuine connection by communicating and interacting in new ways that express your individuality. Through regaining trust and opening up communication families are reducing stress and depression and finding their way back together ... I'd like to show you how. Depression and anxiety are on the rise and can be making a big impact on how your marriage. Learning how to manage stressors and reduce fighting is a game changer, let's get started !
I am here to help your family with the unique challenges that you are facing and help you get back to your lives.
I have been helping couples and families find ways to bring calm, relaxation and even FUN back into their lives. Every family is unique and I will help you find your authentic and genuine connection by communicating and interacting in new ways that express your individuality. Through regaining trust and opening up communication families are reducing stress and depression and finding their way back together ... I'd like to show you how. Depression and anxiety are on the rise and can be making a big impact on how your marriage. Learning how to manage stressors and reduce fighting is a game changer, let's get started !
Connie G. Palacio
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, MA, LMFT, LICSW
Verified Verified
Mankato, MN 56001
Helping those experiencing personal, emotional, relationship, family, traumatic experiences or psychological struggles. Therapy is a journey of growth and self discovery. Let's embark on that life journey together. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. As you get ready to start this journey, I will be there to support and empower you. My counseling style is warm, patient, kind and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
Helping those experiencing personal, emotional, relationship, family, traumatic experiences or psychological struggles. Therapy is a journey of growth and self discovery. Let's embark on that life journey together. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. As you get ready to start this journey, I will be there to support and empower you. My counseling style is warm, patient, kind and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
I practice from an integrated framework of experiential approaches, narrative techniques, and internal family systems, to help individuals, couples, and families work through subtle or unseen disruptions to mental health.
I work with my clients on tuning into their embodied wisdom and abundant creativity so that they can live their lives out of desire, not fear. I enjoy supporting individuals experiencing relational conflict, grief and loss, or those recovering from adversity and trauma, in order to live and love authentically. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and families, from adolescence to adulthood. I am passionate about understanding the unique neurological and sensory processes of neurodivergent individuals and the intersectionality of operating in a society that wasn’t built for us.
I practice from an integrated framework of experiential approaches, narrative techniques, and internal family systems, to help individuals, couples, and families work through subtle or unseen disruptions to mental health.
I work with my clients on tuning into their embodied wisdom and abundant creativity so that they can live their lives out of desire, not fear. I enjoy supporting individuals experiencing relational conflict, grief and loss, or those recovering from adversity and trauma, in order to live and love authentically. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and families, from adolescence to adulthood. I am passionate about understanding the unique neurological and sensory processes of neurodivergent individuals and the intersectionality of operating in a society that wasn’t built for us.
Sara Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mankato, MN 56001 (Online Only)
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I focus on helping you understand how both your internal world and larger external world are impacting both your individual issues and your relationships.
During my 10 years in this field, I have learned that I love working with people to improve their relationships with themselves and others. I work with couples who feel disconnected with each other to help them find their way back to their partner. I also help individuals who are in a difficult season of life heal, grow and find their way back to themselves. I seek to balance compassion and empathy with challenging my clients to grow helping them acknowledge the hard truths. I enjoy connecting with my clients in a very real, down-to-earth way and am honored to be invited into their stories.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I focus on helping you understand how both your internal world and larger external world are impacting both your individual issues and your relationships.
During my 10 years in this field, I have learned that I love working with people to improve their relationships with themselves and others. I work with couples who feel disconnected with each other to help them find their way back to their partner. I also help individuals who are in a difficult season of life heal, grow and find their way back to themselves. I seek to balance compassion and empathy with challenging my clients to grow helping them acknowledge the hard truths. I enjoy connecting with my clients in a very real, down-to-earth way and am honored to be invited into their stories.
In the last 50 years, I have experienced and struggled to transform myself beyond a codependent family of origin, poverty, a multicultural family with disabilities, and family members with mental illness.
For those struggling with anxiety, sleep issues, motivation, low self-esteem, relationship issues, PTSD, focus, parenting, workplace stress, bullying, codependency, and general stress, Therapeutic Life Coaching goes to the root of the issue - for real change. Experience feeling heard, supported and prepare yourself to move forward in your life with a healthier body, mind and spirit.
In the last 50 years, I have experienced and struggled to transform myself beyond a codependent family of origin, poverty, a multicultural family with disabilities, and family members with mental illness.
For those struggling with anxiety, sleep issues, motivation, low self-esteem, relationship issues, PTSD, focus, parenting, workplace stress, bullying, codependency, and general stress, Therapeutic Life Coaching goes to the root of the issue - for real change. Experience feeling heard, supported and prepare yourself to move forward in your life with a healthier body, mind and spirit.
I use a variety of different modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered, Family Systems/ Relational therapy, Solution-Focused, Attachment-Based, ADHD focused approaches.
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 use a variety of different modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered, Family Systems/ Relational therapy, Solution-Focused, Attachment-Based, ADHD focused approaches.
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.
Natasha M Kellenberger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mankato, MN 56001
A life shared is what we all strive for, however relationships can be very challenging at times. When you take two people and bring them together you are also combining different learning styles, communication styles, experiences and how you perceive a situation. The goal is to communicate effectively by being able to share what you think and how you feel.
A life shared is what we all strive for, however relationships can be very challenging at times. When you take two people and bring them together you are also combining different learning styles, communication styles, experiences and how you perceive a situation. The goal is to communicate effectively by being able to share what you think and how you feel.
Stacey Tweedt
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mankato, MN 56001 (Online Only)
Stacey Tweedt, MA, LPCC, LADC-S; When we give our power away/have it taken away it creates a vacuum & we may feel compelled to fill it somehow (surrendering to others, losing ourselves in relationships, addictions or dysfunctional /sabotaging behaviors). This all prevents a major human function from happening, feeling the truth of ALL our feelings and because people either process or project their experiences, they will continue to experience similar situations, until resolved. Both men & women, may have been shamed away from feelings (sometimes through violence, abuse or neglect) either by families or culture, which needs to stop.
Stacey Tweedt, MA, LPCC, LADC-S; When we give our power away/have it taken away it creates a vacuum & we may feel compelled to fill it somehow (surrendering to others, losing ourselves in relationships, addictions or dysfunctional /sabotaging behaviors). This all prevents a major human function from happening, feeling the truth of ALL our feelings and because people either process or project their experiences, they will continue to experience similar situations, until resolved. Both men & women, may have been shamed away from feelings (sometimes through violence, abuse or neglect) either by families or culture, which needs to stop.
Tiffany A Breckenridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Mankato, MN 56001
I have a passion for working with people who have experienced trauma, grief and loss, chronic health conditions, or mental health challenges. I work with all ages who are looking for a supportive, therapeutic relationship that looks at every person as an individual and works collaboratively to develop a person-centered treatment approach.
I have a passion for working with people who have experienced trauma, grief and loss, chronic health conditions, or mental health challenges. I work with all ages who are looking for a supportive, therapeutic relationship that looks at every person as an individual and works collaboratively to develop a person-centered treatment approach.
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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.