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Ann L. P. Steely
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Waitlist for new clients
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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Jessica Sawyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Waitlist for new clients
I believe you are the authority on your own life. Within you exists the potential to express your authentic self and to live a fulfilling life. However, there are times in our lives when we may experience stress, depression, anxiety, anger, or complacency. When this happens it can be difficult to manage our lives effectively and with peace of mind. This is when professional support can be helpful. Whatever concerns you are struggling with, I will collaborate with you to help you identify your goals and develop a treatment approach to empower you to realize them.
I believe you are the authority on your own life. Within you exists the potential to express your authentic self and to live a fulfilling life. However, there are times in our lives when we may experience stress, depression, anxiety, anger, or complacency. When this happens it can be difficult to manage our lives effectively and with peace of mind. This is when professional support can be helpful. Whatever concerns you are struggling with, I will collaborate with you to help you identify your goals and develop a treatment approach to empower you to realize them.
(612) 567-7954 View (612) 567-7954
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Madison Gruenewald
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Hello, I am Madison Gruenewald and I am a licensed therapist in the state of Minnesota. I have 9 years experience working in outpatient mental health/substance use disorder treatment, helping clients work through relationship issues, mood management, value exploration, recovery from addiction and codependency, etc. My experience includes working with individuals, groups and families and have worked with both adolescents and adults. My passion is working collaboratively alongside my clients as they navigate through their healing and create a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Hello, I am Madison Gruenewald and I am a licensed therapist in the state of Minnesota. I have 9 years experience working in outpatient mental health/substance use disorder treatment, helping clients work through relationship issues, mood management, value exploration, recovery from addiction and codependency, etc. My experience includes working with individuals, groups and families and have worked with both adolescents and adults. My passion is working collaboratively alongside my clients as they navigate through their healing and create a more authentic and fulfilling life.
(952) 529-4214 View (952) 529-4214
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Maisa Boyte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55402  (Online Only)
I am accepting new patients. I currently focus on working with adults, couples and teens who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, eating disorders and relationship concerns. I aim to create an environment where the client feels supported and empowered in order to explore past and present experiences. I work to help clients identify challenges in their life and understand how these challenges or behavior patterns have developed. As a social worker, I am committed to creating a therapeutic space that values multiculturalism and diversity.
I am accepting new patients. I currently focus on working with adults, couples and teens who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, eating disorders and relationship concerns. I aim to create an environment where the client feels supported and empowered in order to explore past and present experiences. I work to help clients identify challenges in their life and understand how these challenges or behavior patterns have developed. As a social worker, I am committed to creating a therapeutic space that values multiculturalism and diversity.
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Angela Callais
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55402  (Online Only)
I work with people who want to show up in the world and be embraced for ALL of who they are. Most of us have things that we keep hidden from others around us - locked away because we are worried that we are broken, weird, fearful of how we will be judged. The problem is, even when we are great at hiding - these things slowly but surely permeate our lives from the inside out. Everyone around you thinks you've got it all together, but on the inside - you know something is off, and you're ready to figure it out and do something different. You're ready to be honest and curious and open and make a change - to find YOUR courageous truth.
I work with people who want to show up in the world and be embraced for ALL of who they are. Most of us have things that we keep hidden from others around us - locked away because we are worried that we are broken, weird, fearful of how we will be judged. The problem is, even when we are great at hiding - these things slowly but surely permeate our lives from the inside out. Everyone around you thinks you've got it all together, but on the inside - you know something is off, and you're ready to figure it out and do something different. You're ready to be honest and curious and open and make a change - to find YOUR courageous truth.
(612) 260-9359 View (612) 260-9359
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Kaitlyn Valdez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Trauma, chronic illness(es), and eating disorders are intense, unique experiences that can change the way we think, respond, and prepare for day-to-day activities. It can also change the way our body functions on a basic level. My goal is to provide a comfortable environment where everyone can explore traumas, create coping skills, and gain self-confidence. It is within a safe, comforting environment that people have the potential to create meaningful change in their lives.
Trauma, chronic illness(es), and eating disorders are intense, unique experiences that can change the way we think, respond, and prepare for day-to-day activities. It can also change the way our body functions on a basic level. My goal is to provide a comfortable environment where everyone can explore traumas, create coping skills, and gain self-confidence. It is within a safe, comforting environment that people have the potential to create meaningful change in their lives.
(651) 427-7850 View (651) 427-7850
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Heather B Trangsrud
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55402  (Online Only)
I have special interest and expertise working with university students, comorbid chronic pain & mental health concerns, grief & loss, multicultural issues & identities (e.g., individuals who are racially/culturally diverse or identify as LGBTQ), life adjustments such as parenthood, relationship concerns (friendship, family, and dating including sexuality/intimacy), career transitions, family of origins issues, identity concerns, personal growth, & trauma.
I have special interest and expertise working with university students, comorbid chronic pain & mental health concerns, grief & loss, multicultural issues & identities (e.g., individuals who are racially/culturally diverse or identify as LGBTQ), life adjustments such as parenthood, relationship concerns (friendship, family, and dating including sexuality/intimacy), career transitions, family of origins issues, identity concerns, personal growth, & trauma.
(651) 538-2808 View (651) 538-2808
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Joan Sacks Lentz
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55402
I work with people who have symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, and with people who feel as though they are not moving forward in life in the ways they had hoped. They may feel frustrated that they are not finding satisfying relationships or the gratifying career that they had always thought they would.
I work with people who have symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, and with people who feel as though they are not moving forward in life in the ways they had hoped. They may feel frustrated that they are not finding satisfying relationships or the gratifying career that they had always thought they would.
(612) 360-2494 View (612) 360-2494
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Elizabeth Wittenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Finding the right therapist is important. You want someone you can feel comfortable with, who understands your life experiences and really "gets" you. Research demonstrates that it's the quality of this relationship, more than any other factor, that makes therapy successful. To see if I might be the right therapist for you, you can read more about my approach and what it might be like to work with me at www.wittenbergconsult.com. That will help you decide if we might be a good fit.
Finding the right therapist is important. You want someone you can feel comfortable with, who understands your life experiences and really "gets" you. Research demonstrates that it's the quality of this relationship, more than any other factor, that makes therapy successful. To see if I might be the right therapist for you, you can read more about my approach and what it might be like to work with me at www.wittenbergconsult.com. That will help you decide if we might be a good fit.
(612) 217-2183 View (612) 217-2183
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Jen Rives
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55402  (Online Only)
I am part therapist, holding space for life's ambiguities, and part coach, cheering you on. My passion lies in supporting and empowering people to bravely move through the complex transitions that come up in their lives - divorce, infidelity, codependency, and pandemic stress; Today, life has so many unknowns and frightening stressors. We're trying to figure out how to hold onto ourselves, what we know, and the things that we hold dear. Let me help you build up your reserve of relational resources and skills.
I am part therapist, holding space for life's ambiguities, and part coach, cheering you on. My passion lies in supporting and empowering people to bravely move through the complex transitions that come up in their lives - divorce, infidelity, codependency, and pandemic stress; Today, life has so many unknowns and frightening stressors. We're trying to figure out how to hold onto ourselves, what we know, and the things that we hold dear. Let me help you build up your reserve of relational resources and skills.
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Kimberly Carroll
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Some days you may not want to feel so weighted; your head to not race; your intimate partner to not be that passing ship; or so moved by compulsion. You may just need some safe space to figure it all out. This can be your sorting place. My goal is to help you better identify and understand your symptoms and improve overall coping. You are an individual, not a cookie cutter, so your treatment approach will be unique to your needs, and each person's journey is individual. Through goal setting, we can help you to develop decisions congruent with the life you want. I use CBT, ACT, mindfulness, & Gottman Method (completed Level 1 & 2).
Some days you may not want to feel so weighted; your head to not race; your intimate partner to not be that passing ship; or so moved by compulsion. You may just need some safe space to figure it all out. This can be your sorting place. My goal is to help you better identify and understand your symptoms and improve overall coping. You are an individual, not a cookie cutter, so your treatment approach will be unique to your needs, and each person's journey is individual. Through goal setting, we can help you to develop decisions congruent with the life you want. I use CBT, ACT, mindfulness, & Gottman Method (completed Level 1 & 2).
(218) 316-6246 View (218) 316-6246
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Frances Lee Mican
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSW
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55402  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you have trouble understanding what you’re feeling, or why you’re feeling it? Maybe you find yourself asking “does that make sense?”, unsure whether your thoughts are coming across how you want them to. Or you tend to be really hard on yourself, with a running narrative of “I’m the worst!”. Perhaps you’re scared to get things wrong, and feel unable to trust yourself to know what you want, let alone how to get there. This might come from being told how you think doesn't make sense, past mistakes, or being told to deny your own perceptions. You want to feel more at ease, confident, and relaxed. If this describes you, I can help!
Do you have trouble understanding what you’re feeling, or why you’re feeling it? Maybe you find yourself asking “does that make sense?”, unsure whether your thoughts are coming across how you want them to. Or you tend to be really hard on yourself, with a running narrative of “I’m the worst!”. Perhaps you’re scared to get things wrong, and feel unable to trust yourself to know what you want, let alone how to get there. This might come from being told how you think doesn't make sense, past mistakes, or being told to deny your own perceptions. You want to feel more at ease, confident, and relaxed. If this describes you, I can help!
(763) 878-6821 View (763) 878-6821
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Counseling for Clarity
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55402  (Online Only)
I am here for. You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you. If you are trying to navigate areas of your life, I am confident that I have the experience to help you rediscover what brings happiness to your life. Through therapy, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help you both right now and in the future. If this sounds like a good fit send a message or call on Psychology Today. I am hear to help and this is the first step.
I am here for. You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you. If you are trying to navigate areas of your life, I am confident that I have the experience to help you rediscover what brings happiness to your life. Through therapy, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help you both right now and in the future. If this sounds like a good fit send a message or call on Psychology Today. I am hear to help and this is the first step.
(952) 592-0797 View (952) 592-0797
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Tanesha Saxon
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55402  (Online Only)
TaNesha has been providing therapeutic services for the Twin Cities area for children, adolescents and families for the last sixteen years. She has worked specifically with disenfranchised minority communities and has taken extensive multicultural training to support her work. As an African American female, TaNesha serves as both knowledgeable and an in-demand resource in that specific population. Using a holistic approach to therapy with a framework centered on reality(choice) based therapy, TaNesha looks at all aspects of a person’s life in order to help them identify areas of change.
TaNesha has been providing therapeutic services for the Twin Cities area for children, adolescents and families for the last sixteen years. She has worked specifically with disenfranchised minority communities and has taken extensive multicultural training to support her work. As an African American female, TaNesha serves as both knowledgeable and an in-demand resource in that specific population. Using a holistic approach to therapy with a framework centered on reality(choice) based therapy, TaNesha looks at all aspects of a person’s life in order to help them identify areas of change.
(651) 299-6476 View (651) 299-6476
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Alexcis Grushinski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55402  (Online Only)
I am licensed in Minnesota and California. Currently taking private pay clients in both states. I can take Aetna and Optum in Minnesota. I can also take Aetna, and Cigna in California. Hello, I am Alexcis a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people who long to feel stable and secure. Through my years of work, I have found that people want to live a well-rounded, healthy life. Unfortunately, barriers, keep them from moving forward and accomplishing their goals. Using supportive therapy and evidence-based practices I help people work through Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief, and Trauma.
I am licensed in Minnesota and California. Currently taking private pay clients in both states. I can take Aetna and Optum in Minnesota. I can also take Aetna, and Cigna in California. Hello, I am Alexcis a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people who long to feel stable and secure. Through my years of work, I have found that people want to live a well-rounded, healthy life. Unfortunately, barriers, keep them from moving forward and accomplishing their goals. Using supportive therapy and evidence-based practices I help people work through Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief, and Trauma.
(210) 942-6842 View (210) 942-6842
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Sheri Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55402  (Online Only)
I work with men and women ages 30+ and welcome high performers who can't relax or feel peaceful, perfectionists who have a hard time asking for help, and people pleasers who find it difficult to set boundaries.
I work with men and women ages 30+ and welcome high performers who can't relax or feel peaceful, perfectionists who have a hard time asking for help, and people pleasers who find it difficult to set boundaries.
(218) 395-5820 View (218) 395-5820
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Emily M Schram
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55402  (Online Only)
I love working with all people, and I find our work together can really thrive when we focus on building an awesome relationship. Being able to know you will help me make sure I'm offering the best interventions to improve your life. If you're suffering with anxiety, depression, life transition stuff, being crushed under the weight of capitalism, I'm your person. We will figure out ways to help that are doable, reasonable, and I'll be your biggest cheerleader along the way!
I love working with all people, and I find our work together can really thrive when we focus on building an awesome relationship. Being able to know you will help me make sure I'm offering the best interventions to improve your life. If you're suffering with anxiety, depression, life transition stuff, being crushed under the weight of capitalism, I'm your person. We will figure out ways to help that are doable, reasonable, and I'll be your biggest cheerleader along the way!
(505) 391-7070 View (505) 391-7070
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Heather Emerich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Hi, I'm Heather Emerich. I am a Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and a ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP). My theory is you go to a specialist for medical care and deserve the same for your mental health. I have trained in anxiety and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I found that many clients with ADHD have suffered from anxiety at some point in their lives.
Hi, I'm Heather Emerich. I am a Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and a ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP). My theory is you go to a specialist for medical care and deserve the same for your mental health. I have trained in anxiety and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I found that many clients with ADHD have suffered from anxiety at some point in their lives.
(507) 607-7264 View (507) 607-7264
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Rachel Tiede
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55402  (Online Only)
I am a client-centered therapist who will meet you where you are. We are all in different places in our journey, and we all work at different paces. I've worked with individuals in various phases in life with transitions, mental health struggles, relationship concerns, and more.
I am a client-centered therapist who will meet you where you are. We are all in different places in our journey, and we all work at different paces. I've worked with individuals in various phases in life with transitions, mental health struggles, relationship concerns, and more.
(507) 502-7683 View (507) 502-7683
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Heather M Hislop-Anderson
Counselor, MS, LPCC-S, CFNIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Waitlist for new clients
In life there are many things that create a sense of being stuck, something that prevents us from moving forward and living our best lives. Whether it is childhood trauma, trauma that occurred later in life, or transitions that are difficult to navigate, people often times need support in managing their symptoms. By rewiring the brain, we can find ourselves feeling less reactive and more responsive to the day to day stressors of our lives.
In life there are many things that create a sense of being stuck, something that prevents us from moving forward and living our best lives. Whether it is childhood trauma, trauma that occurred later in life, or transitions that are difficult to navigate, people often times need support in managing their symptoms. By rewiring the brain, we can find ourselves feeling less reactive and more responsive to the day to day stressors of our lives.
(612) 324-8862 View (612) 324-8862
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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.