Therapists in 55403

It is no easy task to lift the shadow of depression, to rebuild your life after a traumatic experience, or to make healthy decisions when chronically stressed, emotionally dysregulated, or when experiencing a relationship/identity crisis. My compassionate, engaging approach and incisive reflection creates a nourishing space for individuals to endeavor on their healing journeys.

We all have unique experiences that shape our perspectives. I believe that through self-awareness and vulnerability, we can all grow to become more resilient and confident individuals. As a licensed clinical therapist, I will guide you through the therapeutic process and empower you with the skills to feel more in control in your life. I’ll help you build a toolbox of coping strategies to find what works best for you. I have a client-centered, collaborative style that draws techniques from a variety of therapy modalities including (but not limited to): CBT, Psychodynamic, DBT, Solution-focused, Strength-based, and Play Therapy.

Nicole is an empathetic, direct, and nonjudgmental therapist who utilizes compassion and humor in their work with youth. As a Japanese American and member of the LGBTQ+ community, Nicole is passionate about providing a social justice lens and safe space to discuss systemic oppression, implicit biases, the current political environment, and the impact of these environmental stressors on the therapeutic relationship and our collective mental health.

I support adults experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, chronic stress, and relationship challenges. You don't have to face these challenges alone. Our sessions are a collaboration in a safe, non-judgmental space. Your needs shape the clinical approach we will take in treatment. Together, we'll build coping skills, discover your strengths, and foster lasting transformation.

I focus my practice on helping others manage their anxieties, enjoy their relationships, and thrive in their daily lives. I am relational in my approach, meaning I believe that how well I understand and connect with you matters, as does knowing how you have connected with others in past and current relationships. I seek to help my clients develop resilience, self-understanding, confidence, and deeper intimacy in their important relationships.

Struggling with mental health? Relationship difficulties? Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself, your relationship, or for your entire family system, I'm here to help. I use a client-centered approach and believe therapy works best when compassion, empathy, and humor are in the mix.

I have extensive experience as a school social worker in Minneapolis Public Schools, which comes with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in mental health intervention, human growth and behavior, family dynamics, and community resources that I will bring into our time together. I have worked with students with a vast range of needs and ability levels, diverse backgrounds, and socioeconomic classes. My areas of strength include working with anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, trauma, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and teacher burnout.

I firmly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship. I aim to create a warm and judgment-free zone by utilizing a person-centered approach with a social justice lens, Health at Every Size principles, humor, and an array of mindfulness, self-care, and self-compassion tools. I believe the therapeutic relationship is a partnership that learns and grows together. I consider my therapeutic approach laidback, informal, compassionate and full of curiosity. As we work together I hope to help provide you with insight, gain life/coping skills, and encourage exploring what you need to live a fulfilled and authentic life.